Fall 2025 Move-in Guide
Message from jmcomic漫画N Student Housing and Residential Life Director
Greetings Matadors 鈥�
It is with great pride and pleasure that I personally welcome you to jmcomic漫画N Student Housing. The Student Housing team is very excited to have you join our community! We are committed to creating a living environment that fosters a strong sense of inclusion and belonging for every Matador calling Student Housing their home. Our website will serve as the hub for all things fall 2025 within Student Housing. Here you will be able to find information, resources and support you will need to help you make this semester a success.
It is important to remember that as a resident, you are truly part of a something bigger than just yourself. You are part of a connected living-learning experience and the Student Housing team is committed to support every Matador in reaching their academic and personal goals. I wish you nothing but the best and your continued success here at jmcomic漫画N.
Success Lives Here!
Dr. Kevin Conn
Executive Director, Student Housing and Residential Life
New Online Check-in Process (All Residents)
Complete the online self check-in form at least one hour before arriving to Student Housing. You can access the form on the Student Housing Portal. It will take up to an hour after completing the form to grant you access to your room.
- Step 1:听Log into the
- Step 2:听Click on the Self Check-in link in the red menu bar.
- Step 3:听Select the term 2025-2026.
- Step 4:听Sign and complete all pages in the self-check-in
Hold on your account:听If you are having trouble accessing the online check-in form, you may have a hold on your account. Please contact our office during our business hours or stop by the Student Housing Office to resolve any potential issues.听
jmcomic漫画N MataCard (Mandatory)
You will need to activate your jmcomic漫画N听MataCard to complete your check-in. Not having a MataCard can delay access to your living space. Please note, MataCard can take up to 7 days to activate.
Fall 2025 Move-In Schedule
| Group | 听听听听听听听听听听听听顿补迟别/罢颈尘别听听听听听听听听听听听听 | Details |
|---|---|---|
Housewarming听 |
Wednesday, August 20 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. |
First Step: Complete online check-in one hour before arrival. Check-in Locations: After parking, you will stop by a welcome booth outside of the Student Housing Office to pick up your Housewarming materials, then move into your room. Parking: For parking information, visit the Fall Move-In Parking Page. No Arriving after 5 p.m.: Students will not be able to complete their check-in after 5 p.m. If you can鈥檛 arrive before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, you can complete your check-in on Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Student Housing Office. |
| 听Group | 听听听听听听听听听听听听顿补迟别/罢颈尘别听听听听听听听听听听听听 | Details |
|---|---|---|
NCOD听 |
Wednesday, August 20 9 a.m.-noon. |
First Step: Complete online check-in one hour before arrival.听 Check-in Location: After parking, you will stop by听the Student Housing Office to confirm your check-in, then move into your room.听 Parking: For parking information, visit the Fall Move-In Parking Page. No Arriving After 5 p.m.: Students will not be able to complete their check-in after 5 p.m. If you can鈥檛 arrive before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, you can complete your check-in on Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Student Housing Office. |
| 听Group | 听听听听听听听听听听听听顿补迟别/罢颈尘别听听听听听听听听听听听听 | Details |
|---|---|---|
Returning Residents听 |
Friday, August 22 9 a.m.-1 p.m. |
First Step: Complete online check-in one hour before arrival.听 Check-In Location: After parking, you will check-in with your Resident Advisor in lobby of your assigned building. Your building/room assignment can be found in the Student Housing Portal.听 Parking: For parking information, visit the Fall Move-In Parking Page. After Hours Arrival: Students arriving check-in hours can go directly to their living space. If you would like to pick up your move-in gift, you can stop by the Student Housing Office until 5 p.m. Students unable to move in on Friday can move-in Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. |
| 听Group | 听听听听听听听听听听听听顿补迟别/罢颈尘别听听听听听听听听听听听听 | Details |
|---|---|---|
General Move-In听 |
Saturday, August 23 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
First Step:听Complete online check-in one hour before arrival.听 Check-in Location:听After parking, you will check-in with your Resident Advisor in lobby of your assigned building. Your move-in time and building/room assignment can be found in the Student Housing Portal.听For parking information, visit the Fall Move-In Parking Page听and review Saturday parking information and map. After Hours Arrival:听Students arriving check-in hours can go directly to their living space. If you would like to pick up your move-in gift, you can stop by the Student Housing Office Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
All residents who are offered and accept a housing offer after the start of the fall semester will be assigned a check-in day. You can view your assigned date and your room assignment in the .
Before move-in day
- Know your move-in info and room assignment.听Visit your to confirm your room assignment and move-in date. Your move-in听time, location, and unloading information will be available in the next few weeks.
- Activate your听jmcomic漫画N MataCard听before move-in.听Your MataCard is required in order to move in; you will not be able to check-in without it. It will serve as your jmcomic漫画N ID and you will need it for room access, dining, and after-hours entry into Student Housing.听Please note,听MataCard can take up to 7 days to activate
- Check your jmcomic漫画N email frequently. All future email communication from jmcomic漫画N Student Housing will be sent to your @my.csun.edu email address. You can also find communication from Student Housing in the Housing portal.
- Get your Meal Plan.听Residents in suites and apartments without kitchens 鈥� make sure your听听application is complete. You don鈥檛 want to miss any meals! Residents in units with kitchens 鈥� even though you鈥檙e not required to have a meal plan, several options are available. It鈥檚 convenient and the food is great! You can find available options by visiting听.
- Purchase your parking permit.听If you are bringing a car to campus, we suggest you purchase your resident听听before you arrive.
- Purchase renters Insurance.听We strongly recommend that all students get renters insurance. It can cover loss of personal property in cases of theft, fire and many other unexpected events. jmcomic漫画N Student Housing is not responsible for any damages to personal property 鈥� so renters insurance is the best way students can protect their belongings.
- Packages:听Do you need to ship items to your new apartment or suite? Mail Services starts accepting packages one week prior to your move-in date. Please send all packages and mail to: [Your Name] Student Housing 17950 Lassen Street, Northridge, CA 91325. You will receive an email notification when your mail is ready to be picked up.
On move-in day
- Arrive on time:听Arrive at your scheduled move-in day and time. You can find this information in the Student Housing Portal and see move-in instructions outline above.听
- Complete online check-in: You must review and sign the online check-in form located in the Student Housing Portal one hour听before arriving at Student Housing. It will take up to one hour after the form in completed to grant you access to your living space.
- Hold on your account: If you are having trouble accessing the online check-in form, you may have a hold on your account. Please contact our office during our business hours or stop by the Student Housing Office to resolve any potential issues.听
- Prepare for a busy and possibly hot day.听Remember, it鈥檚 likely to be hot! Wear sunscreen and drink lots of water!
- Check听your听MataCard.听You will need your MataCard听in order to move in and access your building/ living space.听
- Confirm your Meal Plan is active.听You will access your meal plan via MataCard. If you are having issues with your meal plan, please visit the Meal Plan team at G鈥檓os on Friday or Saturday between of 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. or contact Meal Plan Office via听email.
- Share your move-in day!听Follow Student Housing on Instagram (@jmcomic漫画NStudentHousing) to receive up-to-date information and Residence Halls Association on Instagram (@jmcomic漫画NRHA) for social functions and events. You can also follow Matador Eats on Instagram (@matadoreats) for latest news, promotions and events.听Share your move-in experience by tagging your posts and photos with #homeatcsunSH