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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 all other registered student organizations.

New for Spring 2026: Student Organization Nondiscrimination Trainings

New CSU Nondiscrimination Policy prevention requirements starting in 2025-2026 require students who participate in recognized student organizations to receive at least one supplemental civil rights training per year beyond the annual Canvas course assigned to all registered students. CSUF’s Student Life and Leadership has identified that certain registered student organizations meet the new criteria for this new additional training. To be eligible for re-registration for Fall 2026, each identified student organization must have at least 80% of its membership participate in a Student Organization Nondiscrimination Training during Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 either via Zoom webinar or a make-up Canvas course.

The Office for Civil Rights and Equity hosted 16 Zoom webinars in Spring 2026, and now all remaining trainings between April and September 2026 will take place through the make-up Canvas course. To complete this training as part of the 80% of their organization’s required completion rate between April 30 and September 1, 2026, student org members will need to complete all modules in the Nondiscrimination Training make-up Canvas course and complete both video quizzes with a cumulative score of at least 80%. The Office for Civil Rights and Equity and Student Life and Leadership will monitor course completions and update club rosters accordingly.

Any questions about club rosters or club completion rates can be directed to José Rivera-Hernandez, Coordinator for Student Organizations in Student Life and Leadership, at [email protected].

Student Organization Requirements

Student Life and 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 Fall 2026, each identified student organization must have at least 80% of their membership participate in a Student Organization Nondiscrimination Training during the Spring 2026 semester. Between April and September 2026, all remaining trainings will take place through the make-up Canvas course.

Individual Org Member Requirements

To complete the training as part of the 80% attendance for their student organization, individual club/org members who have not already attended a Sports Club, FSL, or Nondiscrimination Training for Student Orgs Zoom webinar hosted by the Office for Civil Rights and Equity during the 2025-2026 academic year can complete the training asynchronously via Canvas. If you have the make-up Canvas course on your Canvas dashboard, that is a good indication that a student organization you are a member of has met the criteria. You can support your student organization's 80% completion rate by completing the make-up Canvas course.

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. If you have the make-up Canvas course on your Canvas dashboard, that is a good indication that a student organization you are a member of has met the criteria. For additional questions, reach out to José Rivera-Hernandez at [email protected].
Do I have to do this training?

This training is not necessarily required for each individual organization member. However, 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 either via Zoom webinar or a make-up Canvas course.
How do I complete the training?

The Office for Civil Rights and Equity hosted 16 Zoom webinars in Spring 2026, and now all remaining trainings between April and September 2026 will take place through the make-up Canvas course. If you have been identified as a member of a student organization that needs this training and the Office for Civil Rights and Equity does not have record that you attended a Zoom webinar prior to April 2026, you have been automatically enrolled in the make-up Canvas course. To complete the Canvas course, please log into your Student Portal using your CSUF username and password, and then navigate to the left side of the page under "Apps" to locate the Canvas app. Click on the Canvas app to log in to Canvas and then navigate to your Canvas Dashboard a Civil Rights Training course tile on your Dashboard.
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 Canvas course training?

If you find this content to be difficult or upsetting and would prefer to complete the training in a Zoom webinar format, in-person discussion, or small group session, please email [email protected].
What should I do if I am having technical difficulties with the Canvas course?

The make-up Canvas course works best when you use the latest version of Google Chrome on a laptop or desktop computer. If a module fails to register quiz completion immediately, click “modules” in the course menu, then refresh the web page. You can also try clearing your cache and cookies. If you are still unable to access the video after clearing your cache and cookies, then perhaps try a different browser and making sure that the browser is updated (https://www.updatemybrowser.org/) and that the cache and cookies are also cleared. If you still have issues, please call the student Helpdesk at 657-278-8888 so that IT can troubleshoot more directly.

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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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