There are a few requirements to hold the office of president, vice president or treasurer (or similar offices) in a CSUN student club or organization based on the campus and system wide policies. Your organization may have additional requirements.
University Recognition
Once a student organization has been established, you must renew your recognition at the start of each academic year. To do this, one member must attend the entire SHINE Leadership Conference and complete the student organization registration process.
Please note that all university-recognized student organizations are required to submit a current Membership Roster and complete Organization Registration process at the start of every academic year to maintain University Recognition.
Requirements for Undergraduate Student Leaders
- Currently matriculated at CSUN
- Minimum 2.0 GPA each term (CSUN cumulative and previous semester)
- Must be in good standing (not on academic, disciplinary, or administrative probation)
- Must earn six semester units per term while holding office
- Allowed to earn a maximum of 150 semester units or 125 percent of units required for specific degree
Requirements for Graduate and Credential Student Leaders
- Currently matriculated at CSUN
- Minimum 2.0 GPA each term (CSUN cumulative and previous semester)
- Must be in good standing (not on academic, disciplinary, or administrative probation)
- Must earn three semester units per term while holding office
- Allowed to earn a maximum of 50 semester units or 167 percent of units required for specific degree
Student Organization Resource Guide
Information on University policies and procedures governing all University-Recognized student organizations at CSUN, use of campus grounds, event planning, reserving facilities and spaces, fundraising, financial management, and marketing can be found in the Student Organization Guide (coming soon).
Requesting a CSUN Student Organization Email Address
All technology requests for Student Organizations are verified by the Matador Involvement Center located in the University Student Union (USU) prior to issuing new or amended email accounts. Please allow seven to ten business days for a response. Requests are processed only after all information has been verified through the MIC.
Instructions for requesting a CSUN Email Account for your student organization
- Your student organization needs to be officially recognized by the university prior to requesting a club or organization email account. Please read the information about University Recognition written on this page.
- The president of your student organization must fill out the Request for University Email Account on MataSync.
- After the form is verified by a MIC staff member, the MataSync Student Assistant will submit your request to the IT department.
- Within seven to ten days, you will receive information on how to set up your email account(s).
Helpful Links
USU Reservations Assistance With Virtual Events
USU Reservations is now offering virtual event consulting to help planners determine the best platform for an event, how to plan an event for the virtual environment, and depending on the event, the USU will provide technical assistance and support for the event
Discovering MataSync
Approving Organization Membership Requests On MataSync
Approving Organization Membership Requests On MataSync
MataSync Account Menu
MataSync Account Menu
MIND Screen Event Promotion
Matador Information Network Display (MIND) screens are used for advertising on-campus events and announcements. The MIND Screens are found throughout campus in Bayramian Hall, the Matador Bookstore, and other high-traffic areas.
Student Organizations FAQs
Student Organization leaders may reference this page for FAQs on planning on-campus and off-campus activities and events during the pandemic.