Transfer Students

There are two program types available for first-time Transfer students. Read more information below on the differences between the two available programs.

Spring NSO for Transfer students will be on:
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 

The following agendas are examples of past 2024 NSO Transfer Orientation (NSO) events:

In keeping with the goal of New Student Orientation, we have designed this program to meet the needs of incoming transfer students through the following:

• Showcase a welcoming environment that builds a sense of community
• Providing an opportunity to gain knowledge and information on campus resources and services
• Provide a framework that will allow students to make informed and appropriate academic plans and social choices
• Encourage connections among current and new students, faculty, and staff
• Building awareness of campus locations/geography
• Enhance understanding of strategies for success
  

Below are a listing of program components with their associated Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) which have been developed in collaboration with the Orientation Advisory Committee which represents 20+ departments from across the campus dedicated to student success as they transition into CSUN.

Component:  Campus Tour & Networking
Orientation leaders will conduct a tour of major of campus facilities highlighting areas of interest to new students transferring into CSUN.  New Students will be matched to specific orientation leaders/touring groups based off of similar college/major related areas of study. 

Learning Outcomes - New students will be able to:

• Establish at least one interpersonal connection with a peer of sufficient depth.
• Identify at least one peer who could serve as a resource and support that would continue after New Student Orientation.
• Express familiarity with the physical layout of the campus.
• Identify the location of campus buildings, parking structures and lots, and more specifically where their classes will be held.
• Identify locations of business resources on campus and other major resource areas such as the Klotz Student Health Center (SHC), the University Library, the University Student Union (USU) and Bayramian Hall.

Component: Opening Presentations (incl. University Welcome and  Student Involvement)
Various presentations will highlight various services. Student Involvement opportunities with the Associated Students, University Student Union, and the Matador Involvement Center will also be discussed.

Learning Outcomes - New students will be able to:

• Express familiarity with services and tools available at CSUN related to Information Technology
• Know what locations are available to them when they have technological questions, and/or concerns.
• Know various campus entities that can assist with involvement at CSUN

Component: Steps to Academic Success
Presented by an academic advisor, new students will be introduced to the overall University, and Academic College structures (contacts, resources and who to know).  Also, students will be provided basic information on the University Catalog, Schedule of Classes, Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam, and general information on tools, important forms, and deadlines for taking control of one’s education. 

Learning Outcomes - New students will be able to:

• Know available resources students have access to concerning academic success, including the University Catalog, Schedule of Classes and “How To” guides.
• Identify the basic university and academic college structure.
• Understand the requirements/components in obtaining a degree as well as tools that will enable them to manage their own path to graduation.
• Develop a familiarity with the utility EOP Satellite Centers.

Component:  CSUN Resources & Services (Tabling)
University department representatives will speak directly on resources and services under two general themes; Service Centers & Research, and Involvement & Support Opportunities. 

Learning Outcomes -  New students will be able to:

• Express familiarity with key campus services and resources that are available to them.
• Identify areas and be able to state services available within these areas.              

Component: Classrooms & Community
This presentation provides insight on appropriate classroom conduct, meeting faculty expectations, ethical and lawful issues relating to the student code of conduct (i.e. cheating, plagiarism including using the internet resources for cheating), and campus community standards. Additionally, the discussion covers campus, local, state, and federal laws as they relate to student safety and well-being – including sections on Title IX, sexual assault, Violence Against Women Act, student records, and FERPA rights.  Lastly, this session speaks to campus safety and security, emergency operations, campus health services (Immunizations, NARCAN & Drug Overdose, Alcohol Poisoning, etc.).  

Learning Outcomes:

New students will:

• Become aware of appropriate classroom conduct.
• Become aware of university academic expectations as it relates to the student conduct code, and its references to cheating and plagiarism and hazing.
• Become aware of the university’s services, resources, and responses surrounding various laws, policies, and executive orders promoting student safety and education (incl. AB 1088, EO 1098 - Title IX, Sexual Assault, Violence Against Women Act, FERPA, etc.)
• Become familiar with the University's Emergency Operations Plan
• Deepen understanding of campus support surrounding health services (NARCAN, Drug/Alcohol Poisoning, etc.)

MATERIALS PROVIDED AT ORIENTATION

• Click here for New Student Handbook
  
• Click below for Transfer Orientation Slides & Videos:
• Steps to Academic Success
• Classrooms & Community 
• Involvement - Associated Students
• Involvement - University Student Union
• Information Technology

OTHER IMPORTANT RESOURCES

• Click here to review the 'First-Time Transfer Student Advisement Checklist
• University Policy on Alcohol and Illicit Drugs
• Procedures of Student Conduct (including Academic Dishonesty, Conduct Code, University Policy on Alcohol and Illicit Drugs)
• Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination & Title IX Gender Equity & Sexual Misconduct
• Active Shooter Video & Emergency Desk Reference for Students
• Student Records Administration - including Family Rights & Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)

Identity Resource Centers in the University Student Union

 There are various entities on campus that provide additional programming for interested students which typically occur after NSO. Feel free to contact these departments for additional information:  

Please visit our FAQs page to better prepare you for your orientation experience.