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Public Research University in Northridge, CA. Operating on a semester system.
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38K+
Total Enrollment
Research University
Institution Type
64
Housing Buildings
Life in Northridge for California State University, Northridge Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Northridge.
Timezone
Pacific Time (PT)
Median Rent
$2,500
Cost of Living Index
156
Student Population
45,000
City Transportation
Walkability
65
Bikeability
55
Public Transit
Metro Bus, Orange Line
Nearest Airports
Los Angeles International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Mediterranean
Avg Annual Temp
64.5°F
Avg Snowfall
0 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Dining Locations
G'mo's
closed
Satellite Student Union (SSU), Student Housing
All-you-care-to-eat, serves breakfast, lunch, dinner; primary location for meal plan swipes
Bamboo Terrace
closed
Student Housing
All-you-care-to-eat option in housing
Sierra Marketplace
closed
Sierra Center
Food court with multiple options, balcony seating
Matador Food Court
closed
Matador Bookstore Complex / University Student Union
Arbor Grill
closed
Arbor Court
Snacks, drinks, entrees
Freudian Sip
closed
Multiple: Matador Bookstore, Sierra Center, Oviatt Library, Arbor Court, University Student Union
Coffee house with multiple locations
Matador Mercado
closed
University Student Union, Campus Store Complex, Housing
Convenience store
Student Facilities
University Student Union (USU)
07:00-22:00 • 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330
Services: dining, games room, event spaces, study areas
Student Recreation Center (SRC)
06:00-22:00 • University Student Union, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330
Services: fitness equipment, personal training, CPR training, equipment rentals
SRC Rec Pool
06:00-21:30 • Student Recreation Center, University Student Union
Services: swimming, recreation
The Ridge Rock Wall
14:00-21:00 • Student Recreation Center
Services: rock climbing
Oasis Wellness Center
09:00-18:00 • University Student Union
Services: wellness services, counseling
Parking and Transit
B1
surface • limited
Student lot off Darby Street; pay-stations available in nearby structures.
B3
garage • limited
Parking structure with 8 pay-stations on all 6 levels.
B5
garage • limited
Parking structure with 4 pay-stations on all 4 levels.
B6
surface • limited
Off Plummer Street; 2 pay-stations.
E6
surface • limited
On Halsted Street; 2 pay-stations.
F5
surface • limited
Student parking lot.
G3
surface • limited
Off Zelzah Street.
G3 Parking Structure
garage • limited
Off Zelzah Street.
Safety Alerts
Copycat Social Media Post Depicting Firearm
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A copycat post on social media depicts a photograph of a firearm with no context. Investigations determined the photo is a screen capture from a YouTube post over a year old, not related to campus. No credible threat identified; campus remains open. Investigation ongoing.
Action: Remain vigilant. Contact University Counseling Services or Employee Assistance Program if distressed. Contact instructors regarding class attendance concerns.
Campus News
Latest updates from California State University, Northridge
Copycat Social Media Post Depicting Firearm
A copycat post on social media depicts a photograph of a firearm with no context. Investigations determined the photo is a screen capture from a YouTube post over a year old, not related to campus. No credible threat identified; campus remains open. Investigation ongoing.
Set a Registration Appointment, Summer 2026
Beginning Tuesday, March 10, 2026, matriculated CSUN students can set their own appointment to enroll in summer term classes on a first come, first-served basis.
Mar 10, 2026
Read MoreCSU Fee Waiver & Reduction Program Benefit Summer and Fall 2026
Event highlighting the CSU Fee Waiver & Reduction Program benefits for Summer and Fall 2026.
Mar 11, 2026
Read MoreUpcoming Events
What's happening at California State University, Northridge
Study Jam
Veterans Resource Center, University Student Union
Bunker down with everything needed for midterms and finals study sessions, including food, energy drinks, study supplies, and massage chairs.
Cultural Unity Showcase
Cultural Unity Showcase event featuring performances or exhibitions promoting cultural diversity on campus.
CSUN Wind Ensemble – Band Music from Mexico
Plaza del Sol
The CSUN Wind Ensemble performs a concert celebrating vibrant sounds of band music from Mexico, conducted by Dr. Lawrence Stoffel.
Learn with the Library – Introductions to Archives, Finding Aids, and CSUN’s Collecting Areas
Library workshop introducing students to archives, finding aids, and CSUN’s special collecting areas.
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at California State University, Northridge
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 24 of 49 known dorm and housing options.
Bayberry Hall
Room types: quad (2-bedroom/4-student)
Baybery Hall
Bougainvillea Hall
Room types: single, double
Building 1
Building 13 (Heather Hall)
Building 17
Building 2
Building 22
Capacity: 99
Room types: dual-occupancy
Building 23
Capacity: 99
Room types: dual-occupancy
Building 9 (Piñon Hall)
Burdock Hall
Room types: single, double
Carragen Hall
Room types: single, double
Carragheen Hall
Chanterelle Hall
Room types: single, double
Chantreral Hall
Hawthorne Hall
Heater Hall
Heather Hall
Room types: single, double
Hibiscus Hall
Capacity: 99
Room types: double
Ironwood Hall
Room types: single, double
Joshua Tree Hall
Capacity: 99
Room types: double
Lupin Hall
Room types: two-person bedrooms
Mariposa Hall
Room types: single, double
New Student Housing Project
Capacity: 198
Room types: unknown
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Public
Email Domain
@csun.edu
Official Website
Visit Website →Current Term: Spring 2026 Semester
Start: January 24, 2026
End: May 22, 2026
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