International Advisement
New F-1 International Student Academic Advisement
Welcome to Hub-International!
Hub-International is happy to offer a combination of virtual and on campus service hours. Before visiting campus, please see聽.
Mission Statement
The Hub-International Academic Advisement Center provides comprehensive support and advisement services to all new F-1 international undergraduate students. Individualized services include early outreach, academic advisement, first-semester enrollment into degree applicable courses, university orientation and second-semester referrals. The foundational services we offer provide students with the tools and resources needed to be academically successful and have a positive transition into 快活林性息.
New F-1 Undergraduate International Student Academic Advisement Process
All new international students must complete Pre-Enrollment Steps 1-3, listed under "1st Semester Academic Advisement Instructions", to be enrolled into classes for the first semester. Students are also encouraged to explore the New International Student Advising Checklist, FAQ, and Important Dates and Deadlines for more information about their first semester.
Complete Pre-Enrollment Steps to begin the process for academic advisement and enrollment.
Note: Students who have deferred their admission application from a previous semester will need to complete the Pre-Enrollment Steps again.
- Not Anymore- Title IX Training-聽To maintain a safe environment all 快活林性息 staff and students are required to complete聽,聽an online, violence prevention program, before enrolling in classes. For help, visit聽.
- Response Questionnaire- All new international students are required to complete the , to informs us of your intent to attend 快活林性息 and schedule preferences/restrictions.
- Health Insurance Requirement - All new International Students (F-1 and J-1 status) are required to maintain health insurance coverage during their F-1 students status. Purchasing is mandatory prior to becoming eligible for course enrollment. Please purchase insurance coverage through California State University, Northridge (快活林性息) International Student Health Insurance group. For additional information, including purchase instructions, please visit the page.
New International Student Advisement Workshop: Once the Title IX Training and the Response Questionnaire are completed, within 5-7 business days students will be sent an invitation to their 快活林性息 email, with a link to schedule an appointment to attend the academic advisement workshop. Once the Health Insurance Requirement is completed, students will also receive a tentative class schedule, which they can discuss with their academic advisor during the workshop.
All international students who are studying in the U.S. are required to purchase or submit proof of health insurance.
快活林性息 International Students are required to purchase Health Insurance. To purchase the 快活林性息 Health Insurance policy group, please . Type 快活林性息 in the search box and select current academic year plan and your student category (i.e. International Students). This policy meets the Health Insurance Requirements as mandated by the California State University Chancellor's Office.
All new international students are required to sign up for the New Student Orientation.
Orientation provides useful information about what to expect at 快活林性息, allows you to tour the campus, and helps you meet fellow international students. Go to to register (Registration may not be available until July/August). International freshman and transfer students are only required to attend the International Orientation.
New F-1 Undergraduate International Students
Welcome to California State University, Northridge (快活林性息)! The 聽will guide you through the necessary steps toward a successful first semester at 快活林性息. Be sure to read this checklist for important details about how to successfully transition to 快活林性息.
International students will be able to enroll themselves for the second semester, however before enrolling students must meet with an academic advisor.
Freshman Students (0-29 units)
First-time freshmen will schedule their 2nd semester advisement appointment with their Hub-International Academic Advisor in the Matador Advising Hub. Beginning week 5 students will be sent an email invitation to their 快活林性息 email (ending in @my.csun.edu) requesting that they schedule their appointment. Currently, the Hub is offering both in person and virtual appointments.
In preparation for their advisement appointment 2nd semester freshmen are encouraged to review the .
Transfer Students (30-90+ units)
First-time transfers will be asked to attend a virtual Pre-Second Semester Success (PreSSS) workshop during weeks 5-7, which will help prepare them to meet with their college or major department advisor. Students will be sent an email with instructions and tips for 2nd semester registration.
Special Populations
The Hub International Academic Advisement Center advises all new undergraduate international students on F1 visas. We do not advise:
- Returning/Previously Disqualified International Students -聽Contact the聽advisement center聽for your major.
- International student athletes -聽Contact the聽.
- International students on J-1 visas -聽Contact the聽聽of your major department.
- International graduate students -聽Contact the program advisor for your聽.听
- Semester at 快活林性息 (SAC) students -聽Contact 818-677-5948, email聽sac@csun.edu, or visit the聽听飞别产辫补驳别.