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Civil Rights and Equity Training

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Student Training

To ensure students know their rights and responsibilities, students are required to complete Civil Rights training once a year, with specialized additional trainings also offered for specific student populations. Civil Rights training for all currently enrolled students and specific populations of students is required by Attachment G of the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy.

The required annual training for all enrolled students is offered via Canvas. Please view instructions for accessing the Canvas training course below.

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Annual Civil Rights Training Via Canvas for All Students

All students must complete an online training within the first few weeks of starting class each academic year. This includes all first-time freshmen, transfer students, returning students, international students, graduate students, and extended education students. The annual training requirement applies to every CSUF student enrolled in at least one academic course across all academic programs regardless of whether their classes are online, in person, or hybrid.

There are separate Civil Rights training courses for returning students and new students. All enrolled students will be assigned the appropriate self-paced course in Canvas.

Failure to complete the annual training on Canvas by the assigned deadline will result in a registration hold placed on students’ accounts.

How to Access Your Civil Rights Training on Canvas

Below are step-by-step instructions for completing your assigned Canvas training in Canvas:

Log into your Student Portal using your CSUF username and password.
Navigate to the left side fo the page under "Apps" to locate the Canvas app, or use the search bar to find it.
Click on the Canvas app to log in to Canvas.
Once you are logged in to Canvas, you should see a Civil Rights Training course tile on your Dashboard. The course will be titled with the current semester, year, and student status, either "New" or "Returning."
Click on the course and navigate to the Modules using the navigation pane on the left side of the screen.
Locate "Module 1: Course Orientation and Instructions." Click on "Start Here: Course Orientation" to get started.
Complete the interactive course. There will be videos with embedded quiz questions. You must earn a cumulative score of at least 80% across all video quizzes to successfully complete the course. The course should take about one hour to complete in total, but each video is about 2-6 minutes long. Students can start and stop the course as needed.

Training Deadline

Students should complete the assigned training as soon as possible and by the date listed in their assigned Civil Rights Training Canvas page.

A registration hold will be placed on the accounts of students who do not complete the training by the assigned deadline. This type of hold prevents changes to class schedules and class registration, and it cannot be lifted until after the successful completion of the assigned Civil Rights training with a cumulative score of 80% or higher.

Technical Difficulties and Canvas Support

If you are experiencing issues with your assigned Canvas course, please chat with Canvas support by clicking the "Help" button in the blue left-hand navigation bar from within Canvas. You can also submit a ticket for technical difficulties through the "Help" button.

Alternative Training Option

Any student who finds the content of the assigned online course difficult or upsetting has the opportunity to request an alternative format for the training, which can be conducted via Zoom, in person, over the phone, or through another medium that best fits the student's needs.

The alternative format takes the same amount of time to complete as the self-paced course and must be scheduled with a member of the Office for Civil Rights and Equity.

To request to join an alternative format Zoom webinar for the annual Civil Rights student training, please email [email protected] before your training deadline.

Please note: The alternative format is offered out of consideration for the sensitive course content, but it is not designed as a replacement for students having technical difficulties. Canvas Support offers technical assistance and solutions, and they can be reached by clicking the "Help" button in the bottom-left of your screen while logged into Canvas.

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Special Populations

Per the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy, the Office for Civil Rights and Equity is responsible for providing specialized primary prevention and awareness training for identified student populations, including student athletes, Sports Club participants, members of recognized fraternities and sororities, and members of identified at-risk registered student organizations.

Student Organization Nondiscrimination Trainings

According to the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy prevention requirements, students must receive at least one supplemental civil rights training per year if they are a member of or participate in Sports Clubs, recognized fraternities and sororities, or one of the 38 specifically identified registered student organizations. This supplemental training is in addition to the annual Canvas course assigned to all enrolled students. The training is required for every member of an FSL organization, and individual FSL members who do not complete the training will receive a registration hold on their account. However, for Sports Clubs and identified student organizations, the training is required for the organization rather than being a requirement for each individual member. To be eligible for re-registration in 2027, each Sports Club and identified student organization must have at least 80% of its membership participate in a Student Organization Nondiscrimination Training during Fall 2026 via Zoom webinar. CSUF’s Student Life & Leadership has identified which registered student organizations meet the criteria for this additional training.

The Office for Civil Rights and Equity has scheduled 9 Zoom webinars during October 2026 to accomodate all members of recognized fraternities and sororities as well as members of Sports Clubs and identified student organizations. Successful completion of a Student Organization Nondiscrimination Training requires:

Attending the Zoom webinar in its entirety,
Appropriately participating in the interactive portions throughout the 45-minute webinar, and
Completing a survey at the end of the webinar.

The Office for Civil Rights and Equity and Student Life & Leadership will monitor training completions and update club rosters accordingly.

Available Fall 2026 Dates for Zoom Webinars:

If you are a member of an FSL organization, a Sports Club, and/or one of the identified 38 student organizations, please register for and attend one of the following:

Friday, Oct. 2 at 2:00-2:45pm — Register
Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 6:00-6:45pm — Register
Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 3:00-3:45pm — Register
Thursday, Oct. 8 at 12:00-12:45pm — Register
Thursday, Oct. 8 at 5:00-5:45pm — Register
Friday, Oct. 9 at 11:30am-12:15pm — Register
Monday, Oct. 12 at 4:00-4:45pm — Register
Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 6:00-6:45pm — Register
Friday, Oct. 23 at 1:00-1:45pm — Register

Questions?

FSL Questions: If you are a member of an FSL organization and have questions about this training requirement, please contact Edwin Alarid, Assistant Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life, at [email protected].

Sports Clubs Questions: If you are a member of a Sports Club and have questions about this training requirement, please contact Chris Estrella-Ramirez, Coordinator of Sports Clubs, at [email protected].

Identified Student Organization Questions: Any questions about club rosters or club completion rates can be directed to José Rivera-Hernandez, Coordinator for Student Organizations, at [email protected].

Student Organization Requirements

FSL Requirements: All new and returning members of all recognized FSL organizations at CSUF must complete the Nondiscrimination Training each academic year. Individual FSL members will receive a registration hold on their account if they do not complete the training by October 24, 2026.

Sports Clubs and Identified Organization Requirements: All Sports Clubs and a total of 38 registered student organizations have also been identified as being required to have 80% of their members complete the Nondiscrimination Training each year. Student Life & Leadership shared information with club leadership and members about whether their club has been identified as needing additional training. To be eligible for re-registration for 2027, all Sports Clubs and each of the 38 identified student organizations must have at least 80% of their membership participate in a Student Organization Nondiscrimination Training during the Fall 2026 semester.

Individual Org Member Requirements

If you are a member of an FSL organization, a Sports Club, and/or one of the identified 38 student organizations, please review the list of Zoom webinars above and register for one that fits your schedule. Sessions will be capped, so be sure to attend the soonest one that works for your schedule before they fill up!

Students must register via the registration link in order to attend the webinar. All of the above webinar trainings will be interactive, and you must be in attendance for the duration of the training in order to fulfill your requirement. Once you have attended and participated in the full 45-minute training, your name will be sent to Student Life & Leadership so that your chapter, club, and/or organization will get credit for your attendance.

If you are a member of more than one chapter, club, or organization, you only need to attend one Zoom Webinar Nondiscrimination Training. Your one-time completion will count towards all of your memberships.

FSL Members: All new and returning members of all recognized FSL organizations at CSUF must complete the Nondiscrimination Training each academic year. Individual FSL members will receive a registration hold on their account if they do not complete the training by October 24, 2026.

Sports Clubs and Identified Organization Members: A total of 80% of members in all Sports Clubs and identified student organizations must complete the training for the club to be eligible for re-registration, but there are no individual registration holds for individual members in these organizations who do not complete the training.

Content Advisory: This training will discuss topics such as Affirmative Consent, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Sexual Exploitation, Stalking, Retaliation, and Harassment and Discrimination based on identities (called Protected Statuses). However, the Zoom webinar format has been selected to allow students to participate in the interactive portions with utmost privacy without their camera or microphone activated. If you believe that the training may be activating or upsetting for you, please contact [email protected] to discuss alternative formats.

FAQs

How do I know if my club(s) has been identified as needing additional training?

José Rivera-Hernandez, Coordinator for Student Organizations in Student Life and Leadership, shared information with club leadership and members about whether their club has been identified as needing additional training. For additional questions, reach out to José Rivera-Hernandez at [email protected].
Do I have to do this training?

This training is in fact required for every new and returning member of every recognized FSL organization at CSUF, but it is not necessarily required for each individual Sports Club or other student organization member. For Sports Clubs and identified student organizations, 80% of membership for each registered student organization that meets the criteria for additional training in the CSU Systemwide Prevention Policy must complete the Nondiscrimination training via Zoom webinar.
How do I complete the training?

The Office for Civil Rights and Equity is hosting 9 Zoom webinars in Fall 2026. If students do not attend one of the webinars, they will receive further communication from Student Life & Leadership. Please register for one of the Zoom webinars via the registration link listed above or in your email in order to attend the webinar. Successful completion of a Student Organization Nondiscrimination Training requires:
1. Attending the Zoom webinar in its entirety,
2. Appropriately participating in the interactive portions throughout the 45-minute webinar, and
3. Completing a survey at the end of the webinar.
How do I know if my club has reached the 80% requirement?

Please reach out to José Rivera-Hernandez at [email protected] for questions regarding club completion rates.
This content is activating to me. Are there any alternatives to the Zoom webinar?

This training has been designed to be as trauma-informed and private as possible by using the Zoom webinar format, which automatically ensures that each participant can participate with their camera and microphone deactivated. Participants cannot intreact with each other, but they can interact with the hosts of the training. The content is presented in a clear manner without any first-hand accounts of alleged misconduct. However, if you find this content to be difficult or upsetting and would prefer to complete the training in an in-person discussion or small group session, please email [email protected].

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Recognized Fraternities and Sororities

Students who are new and returning member of recognized fraternities and sororities (referred to as FSL communities) receive in-person training on an annual basis before mid-October each Fall semester.

Student-Athletes

Student-athletes receive in-person training on an annual basis through the Office for Civil Rights and Equity. Trainings are arranged with Athletics administration each semester. Student-athletes who do not attend their team's scheduled training will have a make-up training opportunity provided to them. All student-athletes must complete the training either with their team or through the make-up opportunity.

Sports Clubs

All members of Sports Clubs and other identified at-risk student organizations receive training on an annual basis. The Office for Civil Rights and Equity collaborates with Student Life and Leadership as appropriate to provide the training to identified groups.

All new and returning Sports Clubs members complete a Civil Rights training once an academic year.

Student Employees

Learn more about Civil Rights trainings in the Employee tab below.

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Employee Training

To ensure that all CSUF employees understand their rights and responsibilities under the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy, multiple trainings are offered to all employees on a regular basis. Some employees receive additional training in addition to the online requirements for all employees. Annual training for all CSUF employees is required by Attachment G of the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy.

In addition to the mandatory training for all employees on an annual and biennial basis through the Titan Training Hub, supervisors and managers may request a tailored workshop hosted by the Office for Civil Rights and Equity for their team by completing a Training Request Form.

"Gender Equity and Title IX" Training

All employees must complete the CSU's "Gender Equity and Title IX" training on an annual basis. This specific training is assigned to all employees upon hire and can be accessed through the Titan Training Hub. Employees can expect email reminders when it is time for them to complete the training. Employees interested in checking their course assignment and completion status can navigate to their Titan Training Hub Dashboard for more information.

Training Guide for Gender Equity and Title IX

"Discrimination Harassment Prevention Program" Training

Every two years, all employees must complete either the CSU's Discrimination Harassment Prevention Program for Supervisors or the CSU's Discrimination Harassment Prevention Program for Non-Supervisors, depending on whether or not they have supervision responsibilities as part of their role at CSUF. The appropriate course is assigned in the Titan Training Hub based on each employee's job responsibilities. Employees can expect email reminders when it is time for them to complete the training. Employees interested in checking their course assignment and completion status can navigate to their Titan Training Hub Dashboard for more information.

Training Guide for CSU's Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Prevention Program for Supervisors

Training Guide for CSU's Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Prevention Program for Non-Supervisors

New Employee Orientation

All new, non-faculty employees receive in-person training from the Office for Civil Rights and Equity as part of the New Employee Orientation sessions offered by Human Resources and Inclusive Excellence (HRIE). New Employee Orientation usually takes place on the second Wednesday of every month, and new employees will receive confirmation of the session's date, time, and location.

Unit 11 Employees

All Unit 11 Employees receive an in-person orientation and training annually, which includes a presentation from the Office for Civil Rights and Equity. Information about these trainings is sent via email by Human Resources and Inclusive Excellence (HRIE) at the start of each semester.

Athletics Staff and Coaches

All Athletics coaches and staff receive in-person training from the Office for Civil Rights and Equity on an annual basis.

Resident Advisors and Peer Mentors

Students holding a Resident Advisor or Peer Mentor position for Housing and Residential Engagement receive in-depth training from the Office for Civil Rights and Equity twice per year per CSU policy.

Orientation Leaders

Student employees holding an Orientation Leader position receive in-person training from the Office for Civil Rights and Equity on an annual basis.

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Request a Training

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In addition to the mandatory trainings for students and employees, the Office for Civil Rights and Equity Prevention and Education team regularly hosts events, conferences, and other programs for students and employees.

The Prevention and Education Team in the Office for Civil Rights and Equity is committed to offering comprehensive training for all CSUF students and employees. This includes mandatory and optional trainings, both online and in person. The Office for Civil Rights and Equity Prevention and Education Team can also offer refresher courses, presentations tailored for specific communities, and/or special topic workshops – for instance, on healthy boundaries, recognizing affirmative consent, addressing microaggressions, and breaking down barriers to bystander intervention.

Our team can offer lecture-style presentations as well as interactive activities, games, or crafts. We are happy to customize the training event to your needs. We are also happy to collaborate with other campus partners on trainings, workshops, and/or events.

If you would like to request a training, workshop, or consultation, you may complete the Office for Civil Rights and Equity Training Request Form . You may request an existing training from the list provided, or you may suggest your own training theme to accommodate your needs. For questions regarding your request or our offerings, please contact the Office for Civil Rights and Equity’s Prevention and Education Team at [email protected] .

You may also be interested in the Office for Civil Rights and Equity’s upcoming events.

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Request an Office for Civil Rights and Equity Training

Requested Training for Special Populations

Student organizations and groups who have not been previously identified to receive specialized, tailored training related to the Office for Civil Rights and Equity but are interested in such training on a regular basis are welcome to contact the Prevention and Education team at [email protected] to request a training, workshop, or ongoing partnership.

The Office for Civil Rights and Equity also offers consultations to student organization on relevant developments to their organizational constitutions and bylaws.

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