Authorized to Drive on University Business

University business constitutes driving in performance of, or necessary to, or in the course of the duties on university employment.

                Students driving personal vehicles to and from university sponsored activities, i.e., academic field trips

 Authorization Overview:

 To qualify to drive on university business an employee, volunteer or student must:

• Possess a valid state driver's license with the correct class for the type of vehicle they are driving
• Adequate auto insurance coverage
• Have and maintain a good and safe driving record

            CSUN Employees

CSU Northridge employees in active, state-funded pay status, including student assistants, or appointed volunteers may be authorized to drive on university business. The campus may not authorize others to drive on university business, such as students, or any non-state employees including employees of the CSUN auxiliary organizations. Authorization is necessary for driving any university vehicle defined as a motorized device for land transportation, owned, leased, or rented by the university, state, or any state agency, including and not limited to automobiles, trucks, golf carts, tractors, etc.

 Steps to Becoming Authorized to Drive on University Business

 STEP ONE: Complete the Following mandatory training:

1.    Defensive Driving Program
2.    Additional required training for powered cart drivers: Power Cart Safety Training 

STEP TWO: Fully Complete and Submit your application

1.   Fully complete the Authorization to Use Privately Owned Vehicles (STD 261) Form
2.   Fully complete the DMV Employer Pull Program Application

STEP THREE: Review & Comply with all guidelines. Safe Travels!

1.  The DMV will send an annual driving record update on each driver enrolled in the program to CSUN, and they will also notify the University of driving activity updates such as tickets, accidents and suspended licenses.  
2.  CSU-Use of University & Private Vehicles Guidelines 

CSUN Students

Students may not drive university vehicles on university business unless they are employees or appointed volunteers. CSUN students who will be driving for any University-related activities (i.e., sporting events, field trips, and other events).

              Personal vehicle liability insurance is primary coverage when an accident occurs.

             Proof of vehicle insurance for the minimum amount prescribed by law must be VERIFIED by the supervising staff or faculty

Steps to Becoming Authorized to Drive on University Business

 STEP ONE: Complete the Following mandatory training:

   1.Defensive Driving Programs 
            a. Student can access the defensive driving course in CSU Bridge:
                   i. Login - CSU Campus Login
                  ii. Once logged in, click on the following link: Driving Safely, Driving Smarter.  
                  iii. Click on Launch to start the course

            b. Student print their certificate

                  i.  Click on My Profile
                  ii. Click on Learning History
                  iii Click on the ellipsis menu next to the course that was completed, view the certificate, and print.    

STEP TWO: Fully Complete and Submit your application

1.   Fully complete the Student Authorization Privately Owned Vehicle form
2.   Fully complete the CSUN General Waiver