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Student Life

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Whether you’re looking to join a student club and take part in activities outside of the classroom or if you're just looking for someone who you can connect with, you can find it here.

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Success Stories

CSUN students and alumni use their talent and world-class education to lead, innovate and advance the public good. Read their stories and imagine your own success.

Why CSUN? Because it was the perfect transition for me coming out of a wonderful community college.

Jonathan Gonzalez B.A. ’13, Journalism & Camilla Rambaldi B.A. ’13, Journalism

At CSUN I developed the skills and passion for biomedical research... I am forever proud and thankful to be a Matador alumnus!

Malachia Y. Hoover ’17, M.S. Biology

CSUN engineering was very hands-on, teaching me things applicable not only in the real world, but in my racing career.

Cole Wakim B.A. ’24, Mechanical Engineering

I learned a lot about myself at CSUN, academically and personally.

Jenée Ornelas B.A. ’19, Early Childhood Development

CSUN taught me how to tell powerful stories through photography.

Jae C. Hong B.A. ’06, Photojournalism

CSUN taught me there isn’t one way to be a student.

Jason June M.A. ’16, English Literature

Another joy in teaching, seeing students succeed and use whatever they learned from me, out in the real world.

Arby Jean Wolkov M.A. ’13, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education

I’m playing in the big leagues... That’s a really cool moment. Not everyone can say they’ve done that.

Former CSUN Baseball Player Denzel Clarke, Now A’s Center Fielder

You Belong at CSUN

Diversity, equity, inclusion and justice is at the core of CSUN's values. We're committed to a campus culture where everyone feels valued and engaged.