Fall 2012 Enrollment Limits

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Ashley

CSUN is adopting revised unit limits for the Fall 2012 registration:

  • 13-unit limit through July 15, 2012
  • 16-unit limit from July 16 through August 26, 2012
  • 16-unit limit from August 27 through September 14, 2012 (with permission numbers)

Exceptions:

  • Graduating seniors may enroll in a maximum of 19 units during all registration periods. You are a graduating senior if you have applied for graduation in the semester in which you are enrolling and you will complete all remaining degree requirements by the end of the semester.
  • First-time freshmen and students enrolled in certain cohort programs are exempt from these unit limit restrictions.
  • Students on academic probation may only enroll in 13 units. Undergraduate students readmitted under Academic Performance Agreement may only enroll in 13 units.
  • Students wishing to enroll in additional units after the Registration-by-Appointment period must complete and file an Extra Unit Authorization form with Admissions and Records. See Extra Unit Authorization.
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Spring 2012 Enrollment Limits

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Ashley

Please note the new academic load regulations posted by Admissions and Records effective Spring 2012:

The maximum number of units in which undergraduate and graduate students may enroll during the Registration-by-Appointment period is 13 units.

During Nonrestrictive Registration, students in good academic standing may enroll in additional units through the SOLAR Student Center, to a maximum of 15 units.

After classes begin for the semester (during the Late Registration/Schedule Adjustment period), the maximum load remains 15 units. Permission numbers are required to add classes.

See exceptions below.

Note: Unit limits may vary from semester to semester. 

Spring 2012 Unit Limits and Dates

Registration Periods Dates Unit Limit
Registration-by-Appointment From your registration appointment
through December 11, 2011 		13 units
Nonrestrictive Registration December 12, 2011 through January 22, 2012 15 units
Late Registration / Schedule Adjustment January 23 through February 10, 2012 15 units
For additional dates, see the Semester Bulletin.

Students wishing to enroll in additional units after the Registration-by-Appointment period must complete and file an Extra Unit Authorization form with Admissions and Records. See Extra Unit Authorization.

Exceptions:

  • Graduating seniors may enroll in a maximum of 19 units during all registration periods. You are a graduating senior if you have applied for a graduation date in the semester in which you are enrolling, and you will complete all remaining degree requirements by the end of the semester.
  • First-time freshmen and students enrolled in certain cohort programs are exempt from these unit limit restrictions.
  • Students on academic probation may only enroll in 13 units. Undergraduate students readmitted under Academic Performance Agreement may only enroll in 13 units.
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Upper Division Writing Proficiency Examination (UDWPE) Appeals

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Ashley

Only continuing students exceeding 75 units at the end of Spring 2011 need to appeal. Students who reach 75 units at the end of Fall 2011 will be able to register for Spring 2012 classes.

New Fall transfer students (regardless of unit total) are exempt from this hold for Spring registration.

Students who need to submit an appeal for the UDWPE policy can:

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Panetta Congressional Internship Program

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Mary

Applications for the Panetta Congressional Internship Program are due to the Office of Undergraduate Studies by 4 pm, Friday, February 25, 2011.

Download Panetta Congressional Internship Program Application Information.

One CSUN student will be chosen this Spring to participate in the Fall intern program. The selected intern will be sent to work for a member of the California Congressional delegation. A scholarship covers all expenses.

This has always been a wonderful opportunity for our students (one from each CSU campus) and all of our interns have returned with wonderful things to say about their experience.

Note that the program is open only to Undergraduate students–juniors and seniors–who will be enrolled during Fall 2011.

Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the Office of Undergraduate Studies at (818) 677-2969.

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New Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam Policy Effective Fall 2011

Posted on January 11, 2011 by greg

A new Upper Division Writing Proficiency Examination (UDWPE) policy will go into effect for the Fall 2011 semester. Download the complete policy (.pdf).

Beginning in the fall of 2011, students need to take the UDWPE no later than the semester in which they complete 75 units. Students who do not take the test by the completion of 75 units will have a hold placed on future registration.

For test dates and registration information, visit the Testing Center website at http://www.csun.edu/testing/upper/. For UDWPE preparation sessions and workshops, visit the Learning Resource Center website. For additional UDWPE resources and FAQs, see the UDWPE website.

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