The California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) portal acts as a gateway for students, faculty and staff to access important campus information and services. This guide provides an overview of the CSUF portal and instructions on how students, faculty and staff can utilize it effectively.
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Accessing the CSUF Portal
You can access the CSUF portal by visiting my.fullerton.edu. To log in, enter your campus-wide ID (CWID) and password. If you have forgotten your login credentials, you can use the “Forgot Password” link on the portal login page to reset it.
Once logged in, you will see a customized homepage displaying important announcements, your course schedule, financial aid information and more based on your role as a student, faculty or staff member.
Key Features of the CSUF Portal
The portal allows you convenient access to various academic and administrative services at CSUF. Here are some key features:
For Students
- View course schedules, grades, GPA and holds.
- Register for classes and manage class schedules.
- Access student email, and eLearning course websites like Canvas.
- Apply for on-campus jobs and housing.
- Pay tuition fees, and enroll in payment plans.
- Download transcripts, official verifications and tax forms.
- Update personal information.
For Faculty
- Access course rosters, and submit midterm and final grades.
- Send emails to class listservs.
- Monitor student performance and retention alerts.
- Submit textbook adoption requests.
- View the schedule of classes, and enrollments.
- Apply for faculty development funding.
- Complete performance evaluations.
For Staff
- View workplace information like department events.
- Access payroll, leave balances and tax info.
- Enroll in professional development courses.
- Book campus rooms, vehicles and services.
- Manage budgets and monitor expenses.
- Access campus communication and resources.
- Complete performance appraisals.
Customizing Your Portal
The CSUF portal is highly customizable so you can curate information most relevant to you. Simply use the “Add Box” option on your homepage to add widgets like campus news, events calendar, quick links and more.
You can also tailor the layout, color theme, font size and emphasis of titles on our homepage for easier viewing. Use the Personalize tab next to your profile photo on the top right corner of the screen to modify display settings.
Top 5 Benefits of the Portal
Here are some major benefits of using the CSUF portal:
- Easy access: Key student and employee resources are available in one place.
- Better organization: Important alerts and deadlines are readily visible.
- Individual customization: Personalize information and layout.
- Self-service functions: Register for classes, and check grades without admin help.
- Mobile responsiveness: Convenient accessibility on smartphones and tablets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some common questions about the CSUF portal:
Go to the login page and click “Forgot Password”. You will be prompted to enter your CWID to reset your password.
Yes, the CSUF portal is mobile-friendly and can be accessed using smartphone browsers. There is also a student mobile app called CSUF Mobile.
Log in to your Student Center via the portal and check if you have any outstanding holds. Click on the hold to see instructions for resolving it or contact the department that placed it.
Go to Academics > My Grades to view your final grades after they have been posted at the end of each term.
In your portal, go to Campus Personal Information > Additional Data > Faculty Profile to update details like bio, research interests and office hours for your directory profile.
Conclusion
The CSUF portal enables centralized access to campus resources for students, faculty and staff alike. It is fully customizable so you can tailor it to your needs. Understanding the key features of the portal can help you optimize your experience at CSUF.
If you have any other questions about using the university portal, don’t hesitate to contact the ITS Help Desk. Their friendly technicians are always available to assist.
