@csunhelpcenter

We're here to provide technical support to CSUN students, faculty, staff and guests. Contact us for help with campus technology.

 Cal State Northridge
csun.edu/it/need-help
Joined March 2009
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Accessibility tools in Canvas got an upgrade! Cidi Labs powers accessibility within Canvas for faculty and students. The Cidi Labs suite in Canvas for the California State Universities includes two services: Universal Design Content Inspection and TidyUp. csun.edu/universal-design-ce…
Laptop screen showing CIDI labs accessibility report with 82% score and issues found, promoting inclusive content creation.

ALT Laptop screen showing CIDI labs accessibility report with 82% score and issues found, promoting inclusive content creation.

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#Matadors, it's our last week of Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Week 4, we're focused on how Resilience Is More Than Installing Updates. Reduce vulnerabilities, replace end-of-support technology, & recover quickly. Find out more! #CISA #securingthenext250 live-csu-northridge.pantheon…
Cybersecurity Awareness Month October 2026 Week 4 with themes Reduce, Replace, Recover and a tech professional working in a server room.

ALT Cybersecurity Awareness Month October 2026 Week 4 with themes Reduce, Replace, Recover and a tech professional working in a server room.

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CSUN is committed to supporting research and innovation by providing a suite of technology resources for faculty and student researchers. Find out what's available! csun.edu/it/academic-technol…
Two researchers at CSUN analyze complex data on a large screen in a high-tech lab environment.

ALT Two researchers at CSUN analyze complex data on a large screen in a high-tech lab environment.

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Captions allow people who do not have access to sound to engage with video and audio content. Captioning videos help CSUN students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing participate in classwork involving videos. For more information on captioning, visit csun.edu/universal-design-ce…
Three students engage with a captioned video on a laptop, highlighting the importance of captions for accessibility at CSUN.

ALT Three students engage with a captioned video on a laptop, highlighting the importance of captions for accessibility at CSUN.

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Creating a survey? Use Qualtrics — CSUN’s powerful, easy-to-use survey tool for faculty, staff, and students. Perfect for research, evaluations, and data collection! csun.edu/it/software-service… #HigherEd #EdTech
Laptop displaying a Qualtrics survey on satisfaction with CSUN campus banners and branded notebook in the background.

ALT Laptop displaying a Qualtrics survey on satisfaction with CSUN campus banners and branded notebook in the background.

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The Faculty Media Studio provides faculty with a creative space where they can produce engaging learning content for their courses. Find out more and book some time! csun.edu/it/academic-technol…
Woman with curly hair speaking confidently in a professional media studio setup for educational content creation.

ALT Woman with curly hair speaking confidently in a professional media studio setup for educational content creation.

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#CSUN students have anytime access to select software via myCSUNsoftware. You'll find software like Mathematica, SPSS, and AMOS. Find out what software is available to you before you buy: csun.edu/it/software-service… #StudentSuccess #CampusTech
Laptop and smartphone displaying myCSUNsoftware interface offering popular software for students at no extra cost.

ALT Laptop and smartphone displaying myCSUNsoftware interface offering popular software for students at no extra cost.

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Never Lose a File Again! With OneDrive, your files, photos, and videos stay safe, synced, and ready wherever you are. Automatic backups. Access from any device. Seamless and stress-free! Your digital life—organized and protected. csun.edu/it/software-service… #CloudStorage
Three diverse students smiling and working together on a laptop promoting OneDrive access at CSUN for secure file sharing and backup.

ALT Three diverse students smiling and working together on a laptop promoting OneDrive access at CSUN for secure file sharing and backup.

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The Adobe Creative Cloud is available for #CSUN students. All Creative Cloud products (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, Spark, XD, and more) are available for students to download and install. For more info: csun.edu/it/software-service… #AdobeCreativeCloud
CSUN offers free Adobe Creative Cloud access for students, including apps like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro.

ALT CSUN offers free Adobe Creative Cloud access for students, including apps like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro.

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IT Alert: Intermittent Application Login Issues Some users are experiencing intermittent issues logging into certain applications. Our IT team is investigating the problem and working to resolve it as quickly as possible.
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Explore CSUN Like Never Before. Need to get around campus? The CSUN Mobile App features an Interactive 3D Campus Map to help you easily find buildings, classrooms, and parking lots. Navigate campus with confidence—right from your phone. Learn more csun.edu/it/software-service…
Smartphone displaying CSUN's interactive 3D campus map highlighting the University Library and parking areas.

ALT Smartphone displaying CSUN's interactive 3D campus map highlighting the University Library and parking areas.

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Respondus LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment during an online quiz or exam. Instructors may use this tool for their Canvas quizzes. live-csu-northridge.pantheon…
CSUN Respondus LockDown Browser secures online quizzes and exams with a focused Canvas testing environment.

ALT CSUN Respondus LockDown Browser secures online quizzes and exams with a focused Canvas testing environment.

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All students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate in the CSU’s AI Survey — an anonymous survey about generative AI.  Whether you use AI or not, we want to hear from you. Share your feedback for a chance to win a $25 gift card or an iPad! aisurvey.calstate.edu/?Sourc…
Two students collaborate happily on a laptop in a tech lab filled with electronic equipment and computers.

ALT Two students collaborate happily on a laptop in a tech lab filled with electronic equipment and computers.

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#Matadors, it's October and around here that means it's Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Week 3, we're focusing on Trust & AI. Social Engineering Targets People, Not Just Technology. Find out more: live-csu-northridge.pantheon… #CISA #securingthenext250
Cybersecurity Awareness Month October 2026 Week 3 focuses on verifying trust in AI-driven campuses with a background of students walking outdoors.

ALT Cybersecurity Awareness Month October 2026 Week 3 focuses on verifying trust in AI-driven campuses with a background of students walking outdoors.

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#Matadors, It's essential to identify suspicious alerts and emails regarding identity theft. Here at CSUN prioritize we your internet safety. If you see anything unfamiliar, submit a security incident report at the CSUN IT website. Learn more: csun.edu/it/information-secu…
Graphic urging viewers to spot warning signs of identity theft scams with a shield, locked padlock, magnifying glass, and alert symbol.

ALT Graphic urging viewers to spot warning signs of identity theft scams with a shield, locked padlock, magnifying glass, and alert symbol.

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It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Throughout October, CSU faculty, staff, and students are invited to participate in webinars, in-person events, interactive activities and discussions led by cybersecurity professionals. calstate.edu/impact-of-the-c…
2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Month promotion by California State University with a digital lock and network connections graphic.

ALT 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Month promotion by California State University with a digital lock and network connections graphic.

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TheTech Pantry is where faculty can find and use the equipment needed to create engaging and immersive content for their courses, including art and graphic design, innovative lecture recordings, immersive video experiences, and more! csun.edu/it/academic-technol…
Faculty Technology Tech Pantry at CSUN offering teaching tech tools like laptops, tablets, headphones, and cables for borrowing.

ALT Faculty Technology Tech Pantry at CSUN offering teaching tech tools like laptops, tablets, headphones, and cables for borrowing.

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All students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate in the CSU’s AI Survey — an anonymous survey about generative AI.  Whether you use AI or not, we want to hear from you. Share your feedback for a chance to win a $25 gift card or an iPad! aisurvey.calstate.edu/?Sourc…
Three diverse women engaged in a collaborative discussion around a table with laptops and documents in a bright office setting.

ALT Three diverse women engaged in a collaborative discussion around a table with laptops and documents in a bright office setting.

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CSUN's Global Protect is a secure VPN that is available to CSUN students, faculty and staff. Safely access campus resources remotely. To learn more on how to install it: csun.edu/it/software-service…
Laptop screen showing GlobalProtect VPN connected with a shield and lock icon over a world map, promoting secure access for CSUN faculty, staff, and students.

ALT Laptop screen showing GlobalProtect VPN connected with a shield and lock icon over a world map, promoting secure access for CSUN faculty, staff, and students.

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Tech Trouble? We’ve Got You Covered! Hey Matadors! If your laptop’s acting up or Wi-Fi won’t cooperate, don’t stress — Walk-in Tech Support is here to help! No appointment needed — just drop by and get back on track! To check out the hours: csun.edu/it/it-help-center
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