The University Student Union (USU) at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is a student-centered nonprofit organization that expands the Matador experience through its programs, services, employment, and involvement opportunities.
Since 1973, the organization has initiated programs that data and students indicate support collegians in obtaining their academic degrees. As a co-curricular partner, the USU contributes to student success by being one of CSUN’s largest on-campus employers that brings emerging and mainstream events, thought-provoking speakers, and learning experiences to students.
Matching its programming are facilities that house food options, study areas, a TV lounge and a 130-station computer lab with free printing. Its expansion and renovation efforts have brought to the campus a Student Recreation Center, Pride Center, Veteran’s Resource Center, Oasis Wellness Center, and incorporated the DREAM Center into its cache of services.
According to recent surveys of USU student employees:
Categories | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
My USU work experience...contributed to my success as a CSUN student. | 87% | 87% |
My USU work experience...contributed to my campus or community engagement as a Matador. | 93% | 94% |
My USU work experience...deepened my learning opportunities through professional practice. | 87% | 97% |
My USU work experience...enhanced the extent to which I have completed personal achievements. | 87% | 94% |
My USU work experience...contributed to my professional preparation. | 93% | 97% |
Continuing student employees report that working at the USU has developed their soft skills.
Categories | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
SKILL: Customer service | 95% | 88% |
SKILL: Time management | 86% | 85% |
SKILL: Leadership | 84% | 83% |
SKILL: Ability to work as a team | 93% | 89% |
SKILL: Gained skills, experience relevant to career | 95% | 83% |
SKILL: Gained skills, experience to be used after college | 97% | 94% |
Please join the University Student Union in its mission to uplift and empower students to achieve educational, personal and professional goals by providing leadership development, meaningful employment, and innovative programs, services and facilities. By becoming a donor, you connect with and contribute to an organization that supports students through graduation and prepares them for a demanding workforce. The USU achieves this work by promoting justice, equity, diversity, inclusion (JEDI), and well-being, while encouraging social justice advocacy to help Matadors feel heard, respected, and connected to CSUN.
