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							STEPS TO
     ACADEMIC SUCCESS



    College of Science and Math Student Services Center/EOP
                         Satellite Office

      Biology, Chemistry & BioChemistry, Geology,
           Mathematics, Physics & Astronomy
O’Mari Lockhart
Academic Advisor

Marine Lousparian
Coordinator of Advisement and EOP Satellite Office
Purpose of this session:


          To familiarize you with how you fit into
           the organization of the University

          To help you understand the path to
           your degree

          To give you some tips on how to utilize
           the online tools of myNorthridge
CSUN Video
•CSUN History
•University and College Structure
•Knowing the Process
•Degree Requirements
•Mata-Do’s & Mata-Don’ts (Tips)
Steps to Academic Success
…Ok… I saw the Video, now What?

•   University & College Structure

•   The What, When, & Where of Advising

•   Making myNorthridge Your Favorite
    Academic Tool
University & College Structure



                    Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, & Communication

                             College of Business & Economics

                          Michael D. Eisner College of Education

                        College of Engineering & Computer Science

                         College of Health & Human Development

                                  College of Humanities

                            College of Sciences & Mathematics

                          College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

                           Tseng College of Extended Learning
University &                                         Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, &
                                                                                               College Majors
College Structure
                                                              Communication
                                                      College of Business & Economics
                                                    Michael D. Eisner College of Education
                                                  College of Engineering & Computer Science
                                                                                                & Programs
                                                  College of Health & Human Development
                                                            College of Humanities
                                                     College of Sciences & Mathematics

                                                    College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
                                                     Tseng College of Extended Learning




        Mike Curb College of Arts, Media &
                 Communication
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    University &                                                College
    College Structure                                        Administration &
                                                                  Staff



                                  NAME – Dean

                             NAME – Associate Dean

Biology Chair                NAME – SSC/EOP Director
   Dr. Randy Cohen
                                         Mathematics
    Phone: (818) 677-3356
    randy.cohen@csun.edu                    Dr. Werner Horn
Chemistry and Biochemistry                   Phone: (818) 677-2721
                                             werner.horn@csun.edu
   Professor Taeboem Oh
    Phone: (818) 677-3381                Physics and Astronomy
    taeboem@csun.edu                        Professor Ana Cadavid
Geological Sciences Chair                    Phone: (818) 677-2775
                                             ana.cadavid@csun.edu
   Dr. Vicki Pedone
    Phone: (818) 677-6694
    vicki.pedone@csun.edu
Advisement: What, When, & Where…

What is Advisement?
When do you need to go?
Where can I find the Advisement Office?
Advisement: What, When, & Where…

 What is Academic Advisement?
 What is Academic:
 1.   Assisting you to understand and make decisions about General
      Education and Title 5 requirements,
 2.   Assisting you to understand and make decisions about major
      requirements,
 3.   Assisting you to understand and work within university policies and
      requirements,
 4.   Assisting you to build a realistic educational plan to complete your
      degree.
Advisement: What, When, & Where…

 When should you seek advisement?
 You should seek advisement when:

 1.   You have an advisement hold – 1st and 2nd semester freshmen,
      EOP students, probation students, and students in many majors
      have required advisement each semester

 2.   You have particular questions related to how to achieve a
      desired academic goal,

 3.   You need assistance in understanding policies or requirements
      and how they relate to your academic plan,

 4.   You have questions that you can’t answer yourself.
Advisement: What, When, & Where…

 Where should you seek Advisement?
 CSM Student Services
    Eucalyptus Hall 2126
     18111 Nordhoff Street
     Northridge, CA 91330-8408
    Phone: (818) 677-4558
     Fax: (818) 677-3877
     E-mail: smssceop@csun.edu
    Hours:
     Mon, Thu 8:00am-5:00pm
     Tue, Wed 8:00am - 7:00pm
     Fri 8:00am - 12:00pm
Taking Control of your Education
                      Creating a Plan


                     General Education
                     or (GE) Requirements
                     (48 minimum units)

                     Major Requirements
                     (40+ minimum units
                     depending on major)

                     Other Requirements:
                     Electives, Writing Exam,
                     Total Units, Minimum
                     GPAs etc.
Taking Control of your Education
                                     Creating a Plan




 4-Year and 5-Year
 Graduation Plans
 The university supports the
 student goal of graduating within
 4-5 years.
 Each department and college has
 prepared a published plan to
 outline the course requirements a
 student will need to complete to
 graduate within this time frame.
Taking Control of your Education
                  Basic Academic Policies for Freshmen

Unfortunately, you can get into academic difficulty while you are adjusting to college.
It’s tough to balance classes, studying, work, family responsibilities, extra-curricular
activities and free time for friends and fun. High school routines don’t work well at the
University. You need to work hard and develop good study habits. Bad choices now can
have consequences later. Here are a few hints and rules you should pay attention to:




 •You need a 2.0 GPA (a C average) to be in good academic standing.
 •If you fall below a 2.0 either at CSUN or cumulatively, you will be put on
 probation. You’ll stay on probation until both your CSUN and cumulative
 GPAs are 2.0.
 •If you are a freshman on probation, you will be disqualified from attending
 CSUN for at least one semester if either your CSUN or cumulative GPA falls
 below a 1.50 GPA.
Taking Control of your Education
                Basic Academic Policies for Freshmen



•If your cumulative GPA falls below a 1.00 at any time except your first semester
freshman year, you will be disqualified from the University without being placed
on probation for one semester.
•You must pass or be exempt from all your developmental coursework in math and
writing during your first year at CSUN in order to continue a second year.
•You have a total of 28 units (that’s about 9 classes) of repeats. The first 16
provide “grade forgiveness” and the next 12 will average repeats with original
grades. Don’t waste them. Do your best the first time you are enrolled.
•A 3.5 GPA will earn you Honors. Strive for it.
All these rules are in the University Catalog. Check it out at
http://www.csun.edu/catalog/ Use the index to locate specific information.
Go to class, study hard and put forth your best efforts. You’re worth it.
Taking Control of your Education
                  myNorthridge Portal




                                 Know your:
                                 CSUN User ID
                                Login Password
Taking Control of your Education
               MyNorthridge – Student Center




             Under ‘My Path To Graduation’
                 Go to ‘Student Center’
Taking Control of your Education
              MyNorthridge – Student Center



                            In the Academics section
                                    you can:

                            •Add/Drop Classes
                            •See Your Class Schedule
                            •View Your Grades
                            •Get an Unofficial Transcript

                  In the Finances section you can:

                  •See if you owe money
                  •Purchase Parking Permits
                  •View Financial Aid Info
Taking Control of your Education
              MyNorthridge – Student Center


                      In the Academic section you can:
                      •Add/Drop Classes
                      •See Your Class Schedule
                      •View Your Grades
                      •Get an Unofficial Transcript

                      In the Finances section you can:
                      •See if you owe money
                      •Purchase Parking Permits
                      •View Financial Aid Info


                     In the Personal section you can:
                     •Update and View Personal Information
                     (Address, Phone #, Email, etc.)
                     •Update your Emergency Information
Taking Control of your Education
              MyNorthridge – Student Center




              Under ‘My Path To Graduation’ you can
                          also access:
                   •My Academic Planner (MAP)
                   •Degree Progress Reports (DPR)
               •The Schedule of Classes and University
                              Catalog
                        •Semester Calendars
                        •Ordering Textbooks
Thank you!
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             Questions?
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    &
Good Luck!