Identification numbers: Your identification numbers give you access to on-campus and online student services. These numbers are your CSUN student ID number, Personal Identification Number (PIN), and CSUN User ID and password.
Special note: If your CSUN Student ID number only has seven digits, add two zeroes to the front of the number (999-9999 becomes 009999999).
CSUN Student ID number: This number is used to identify your academic records and your current student status. The CSUN Student ID number allows you to establish a CSUN User ID and password, to enroll online, to view academic records and check your CSUN student account.
All students who have enrolled in the past for classes offered by the university or through The Tseng College have been issued a nine-digit CSUN Student ID number. New students enrolling for classes offered by the university or The Tseng College will be issued their CSUN Student ID number at the time of registration. Your CSUN ID number stays with you even if you stop attending, transfer or graduate. You can find this number on correspondence with the University, transcripts and enrollment summary documents.
If you are a student not admitted to the university and you do not remember your CSUN Student ID number, visit the Tseng College (Bookstore Complex, RM. 100) or call (818) 677-2504 to request an enrollment summary from the last semester attended. Your enrollment summary will be mailed to the address of record that you reported to the Tseng College.
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CSUN User ID and Password: You need a CSUN User ID and password every time you log on to the CSUN Campus Web Portal. If you do not remember your CSUN User ID and password, visit the CSUN account page for assistance.
If you are not admitted to the university and are having problems enrolling or creating an account in the CSUN Campus Web Portal, please visit The Tseng College (Bookstore Complex, room 100) or call (818) 677-2504.
If you have obtained an account in the SOLAR registration system and do not remember your password, go to the CSUN Portal, click on "Forgot CSUN Password" and follow the prompts. If you do not remember your CSUN User ID, click on "Forgot CSUN User ID" and follow the prompts. If unsuccessful, contact the University Help Desk regarding access to the Portal at helpdesk@csun.edu, or call (818) 677-1400 or (818) 677-2504.
You will need a Campus Service Photo ID card if you do not already have one. Otherwise, many key services such as the library, full use of the University Student Union, and the Student Health Center will be unavailable to you.
Prerequisite: High school graduate or equivalent.
Alert: Enrollment restricted. Approval from department is required to enroll.
Note: Payment of course fees and any lab fees are due at the time of registration.
CSUN ID Number: an identification number given to every student who enrolls at CSUN. It is used to access your record on campus and to create your User ID and Password so that you can use the Portal.
User ID Number and Password: used for our online services through the CSUN Portal. Keep your user ID and password in a secure place.
Prerequisites: a course/condition that must be completed/met prior to enrolling in the course. The registration system will block enrollment of students who have not satisfied prerequisites.
Preparatory: a course/condition that is recommended to be completed/met before enrolling in the course.
Alert: very important information to know before registering.
Permission Number: a computer-generated number for a specific course section that is used in place of Department Authorization to enroll in a restricted class or instructor's signature to enroll. Permission numbers are course-section specific and may be entered only once in the registration system. Permission numbers expire on the Friday of the second week of each session.
Restricted Class: departments restrict enrollment in some classes. To enroll in a restricted class, you must obtain a Permission Number from the academic department offering the course.
Session Number: identifies the session in which the course is offered.
Time: to convert time to 24 hour clock subtract 12 from the hour listed beginning with 1300; e.g., 1900 is 7 p.m.
Location: indicates the campus, building, and room number.
Course Numbering system:
Maximum unit load: one unit per week plus a one unit overload is allowed. Petitions and instructions to exceed the maximum unit load may be picked up in the registration area at The Tseng College, Matador Bookstore Complex, Room 100.
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