Students crowd the sidewalks on the first weekday of classes, August 24, 2026. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN)
They know ALL the ways to your class! CSUN Navigators on hand to help students find their way. (David J. Hawkins / CSUN)
Starting strong! Students settle in to work at the University Library on the first Monday of classes, August 24, 2026. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN)
Students wait outside the Donald E. Bianchi Planetarium. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN)
Students walk the campus paths to classes on the first Monday of the fall semester, August 24, 2026. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN)
Chatting with friends while walking to the next class is a great way to catch up. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN)
A favorite spot: The University Library is the central point on campus for gathering and for finding your way. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN)
Students take a well-deserved break in a shady spot. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN)
Students enjoy a break at Ila’s Kitchen, where they can use microwaves and cold food storage lockers. It’s located in the Valera Nest in the University Student Union — go check it out! (Ringo Chiu / CSUN)
Welcome back, Matadors! Monday, August 24 was the first weekday of the 2026-2027 academic year, and as always, students brought their first week of school energy back to campus — even in a triple-digit heat wave. Volunteers with the CSUN Navigators were out in force, ready to give directions and encouraging words to our new students and anyone needing a helping hand. This year, CSUN welcomes more than 37,000 new and returning students back to class.
A few tips: Don’t forget to check out the University Student Union calendar for fun things to do, especially during the first few weeks of the semester. Meet the Clubs takes over the quads and the University Library Lawn on September 8 and 9. Stay on top of important deadlines with the student academic calendars. Now, check out the photos from the first Monday of classes.
