Cal State Northridge
Presented by
Student Outreach &
Recruitment Services
Student Support Services
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
University Housing
Academic Advisement
New Student Orientation
NCAA Division 1 Athletics
National Center On Deafness (NCOD)
Student Support Services
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Klotz Student Health Center
Disabilities Resources & Educational Services
Learning Resource Center
University Counseling Services
Career Center
Matador Involvement Center
Student Development & International
Programs
Fall 2010 Applicant Pool
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Freshmen Applied – 23,012
Freshmen Admitted – 16,917 (73.5%)
Freshmen Enrolled – 5,214
Average FTF GPA – 3.15
Selection
• Local Admission Area
- All high schools from main portion of LA
County and all of Ventura County
- See local admission area map at:
www.csun.edu/anr/impaction.html
•A-G Courses
•GPA from 10th – 12th grade
•SAT or ACT (no writing scores used)
Selection
• Out of area students need additional criteria
– Higher Eligibility Index using GPA and Test
Scores
• Music majors – auditions required
• Nursing majors must have RN completed
Apply by Nov. 30 – no exceptions
Appeals
• Applicants are not encouraged to appeal for admission, because
appeals are seldom granted, but in the event that an applicant
insists on appealing a late or a denied application they can:
• Fax or mail a letter of appeal addressed to the Special
Admissions Committee at California State University,
Northridge. The appeal letter should contain reasons as
to why they believe an exception should be made for
their late application or denial.
• The appeal will be reviewed by the Special Admissions
Committee and the response/decision with detailed
information concerning the appeal will be mailed to the
applicant.
Communication
• Applicants will receive a letter informing them that we’ve
received their application
• Letter will include a user name and password with
instructions to activate their MyNorthridge portal
account
• Applicants should activate the MyNorthridge portal as
soon as possible
• Admitted students will receive an Admissions packet
with information about registration, placement tests,
and ‘what’s next’
• All other information will come through the
MyNorthridge portal and campus email
Transcripts
• Applicants should submit official transcripts after Fall
semester grades for their senior year are posted
• Freshmen are admitted on self reported information
• Failure to submit transcripts can delay admission
• Final transcript must be submitted once graduation
date is posted. Failure to do so will delay Financial
Aid disbursement.
Important Dates
• Application filing period:
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 – no exceptions
• Counselor Institute – Oct. 27
• Preview Day - cancelled
• EPT / ELM taken by Spring – date TBD
• Discover Northridge – March 23
• Notice of Intent to Register – May 1st
Estimated Cost 2010-2011
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Fees
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Transportation
Personal Misc.
Loan fees
Total
$5,076
$1,620
$12,414
$905
$2,916
$34
$22,965
• Non-residents pay total fees plus $372 per unit
Contact Information
Student Outreach and Recruitment Services
Cal State Northridge
18111 Nordhoff St.
Northridge, CA 91330 - 8212
Phone - (818) 677-2967
Web - www.csun.edu/outreach