dash.The CSUN term, at a glance
The dates CSUN Matadors ask Dash about most, from CSUN's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
- Mon, Nov 2Spring 2027 wait-listing beginscsun.edu
- Wed, Nov 11Veterans' Day; no instructioncsun.edu
- Fri, Nov 13Fall 2026 last day to add classes online with instructor permissioncsun.edu
- Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving recess begins; no instructioncsun.edu
- Sun, Nov 29Thanksgiving recess endscsun.edu
- Fri, Dec 11Fall 2026 last day of formal instructioncsun.edu
- Sat, Dec 12Fall 2026 final examinations begincsun.edu
- Sat, Dec 12Spring 2027 nonrestrictive registration begins; no appointment requiredcsun.edu
Where things live at CSUN
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
Canvas
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
University Counseling Services
Free, confidential in-person and virtual mental health services for enrolled students. Appointments: (818) 677-2366, option 1. Bayramian Hall, 5th floor, room 520; Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Office of the Registrar
Help with registration issues, transcripts, enrollment verification, academic records, bachelor's degree applications and diplomas. The contact page routes requests to the appropriate office.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Financial aid: (818) 677-4085; financial.aid@csun.edu. Bayramian Hall, first-floor lobby (BH100). Lobby hours Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; phone hours 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Scholarships: (818) 677-4907; scholarships@csun.edu.
IT Help Center
Call (818) 677-1400. The IT page lists service hours Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Student Finance / University Cash Services
Help with student accounts, tuition, payments, payment due dates and financial account holds. Located in the Student Services Center, Bayramian Hall lobby (BH100).
- 24/7 counseling crisis and urgent careCall (818) 677-2366, option 1, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; at all other times select option 3. During office hours, students may also visit Bayramian Hall, room 520.
- 988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis LifelineCall or text 988 anytime for free, confidential support, available 24/7.
- Crisis Text LineText HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States to reach a trained crisis counselor, available 24/7.
What it's like to text Dash
Text it like a friend. It works over iMessage and SMS, and it asks before it does anything for you.
Deadlines, handled
• lab report, wed 11:59pm
• reading quiz, fri
you're ahead 😌
From your syllabus, or Canvas once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
CSUN, answered
Straight from CSUN's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
CSUN, in short
California State University, Northridge, founded 1958, in Northridge, California.
- The campus was built on agricultural land once home to orange, lemon and avocado groves.csun.edu
- CSUN became an independent institution in 1958 as San Fernando Valley State College; its first commencement in 1959 graduated 90 students.catalog.csun.edu
- The campus CSUN sculpture, designed by art student John Banks in 1975, spells C-S-U-N when viewed from all four cardinal directions.csun.edu
- After the 1994 Northridge earthquake, students voted 1,334 to 392 to keep the Matadors name rather than change it to the Quakes.csun.edu
- Students place red roses at the Matador statue to mark their arrival at CSUN and celebrate milestones such as passing a difficult class or graduating.newsroom.csun.edu
- The Matadome hosts men's and women's basketball and volleyball contests.csun.edu
- Matador Motorsports gives engineering students hands-on experience designing, building and testing a Formula SAE race car.csun.edu
- Student Housing offers on-campus suites, shared apartments and family housing.csun.edu
Questions CSUN Matadors ask
Short answers from CSUN's own pages.
What learning system does CSUN use?
California State University, Northridge uses Canvas (canvas.csun.edu). Dash can read your courses and deadlines there once you sign in on Dash's secure page; Dash never sees your password.
When is thanksgiving break at CSUN?
CSUN's thanksgiving break is Nov 26–29, according to the school's academic dates. Dash can text you a heads-up the week before.
When is the last day to add or drop courses at CSUN?
Fall 2026 last day to add classes online with instructor permission (Friday, November 13, 2026).
When are final exams at CSUN?
Fall 2026 final examinations begin starts Saturday, December 12. Dash builds study plans around your own exam dates once it has them.
How do I contact the registrar at CSUN?
Office of the Registrar: Help with registration issues, transcripts, enrollment verification, academic records, bachelor's degree applications and diplomas. The contact page routes requests to the appropriate office.
Where do I get financial aid help at CSUN?
Financial Aid & Scholarships: Financial aid: (818) 677-4085; financial.aid@csun.edu. Bayramian Hall, first-floor lobby (BH100). Lobby hours Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; phone hours 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Scholarships: (818) 677-4907; scholarships@csun.edu.
Is Dash affiliated with California State University, Northridge?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by California State University, Northridge.
How do CSUN students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at CSUN. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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