1. Advisement Features in CSNS (I) The Basics
Chengyu Sun
California State University, Los Angeles

2. Overview Log onto CSNS User types Search and access user records
Use Advisement Record
Q&A

3. 1. Log onto CSNS https://csns.calstatela.edu/
Select the right department and log in
Each department has its own “view”
It’s recommended that you bookmark the home page of your department

4. 2. User Types Menu Department -> People
Only administrators and faculty can access advisement functions
Administrator
Can perform all operations.
Faculty
Full-time faculty; can perform most operations.
Instructor
Part-time faculty
Rubric Evaluator
External evaluators of rubrics
Program Reviewer
Program reviewers like ABET reviewers

5. 3. Search and Access Student Records
Department -> People -> Search
By first and/or last name, CIN, username,

6. 4. Use Advisement Record Add record Edit record Email record
Attach files
Set the record to be Advisors Only
Edit record
record
record to student for bookkeeping purpose
Students can access their own records on their Profile page

7. 5. Q&A … Q: How does the student information get into CSNS?
A: Lots of data is entered by the students and the instructors who use CSNS as a Learning Management System (LMS). We also import additional data provided by the departments, the Associate Dean’s Office, and GET. Advisors do not need to worry about entering student information manually.

8. ... Q&A Q: Where can I download the PPT file in the video?
Q: Who should I contact if I have more questions?
A: Chengyu Sun at