CSUN Fun Facts
Which college at CSUN is known for its business and economics programs?
a) College of Health and Human Development
b) College of Humanities
c) David Nazarian College of Business and Economics
d) Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication
c) David Nazarian College of Business and Economics
If a PT faculty member is appointed for a single semester, which appointment type is typically
used?
a) Tenure-track
b) Temporary (Lecturer)
c) FERP
d) Emeritus
b) Temporary (Lecturer)
What form do employees use to declare tax withholdings?
a) W-2
b) 1099
c) EAR
d) I-9
c) EAR
If you misplace your pay warrant, which CSUN department should you contact?
a) Campus Police
b) Financial Aid
c) Payroll Administration
d) The Matador Bookstore
c) Payroll Administration
Which system is used to enter and approve timesheets at CSUN?
a) CMS
b) PeopleSoft
c) PIPS
d) Kronos
b) PeopleSoft
What is the name of the iconic library in the center of campus?
a) Sierra Hall Library
b) University Research Library
c) University Library
d) Northridge Knowledge Center
c) University Library
What is the term for when a faculty member reduces their teaching load but remains employed
post-retirement?
a) Early Retirement Program
b) Pre-Retirement Leave
c) FERP (Faculty Early Retirement Program)
d) Bridge Appointment
c) FERP (Faculty Early Retirement Program)
What is the term for the deadline to process all payroll-related transactions for the month at
CSUN?
a) Payroll Finish Line
b) Payroll Cut-Off
c) Final Paycheck Day
d) Year-End Wrap-Up
b) Payroll Cut-Off
If an employee worked overtime, where should it be recorded?
a) Directly in PIMS
b) In a shared spreadsheet
c) In Absence Management or via timesheet
d) Payroll team tracks it manually
c) In Absence Management or via timesheet
Which CSUN department is responsible for processing deductions and tax withholdings?
a) Financial Aid
b) Payroll Administration
c) Student Accounts
d) Human Resources
b) Payroll Administration
Fun Fact: Payroll Administration handles deductions, tax withholdings, and maintains employee leave records.
What is the name of CSUN’s mascot?
a) Cosmo the Cactus
b) Matty the Matador
c) APPO the Sunbird
d) Toro the Bull
b) Matty the Matador
What is the maximum allowable time-base for additional employment at CSUN?
a) 100%
b) 125%
c) 150%
d) 200%
b) 125%
What PIMS transaction code is used for a new tenure track faculty hire?
a) 505
b) 215
c) A50
d) A30
c) A50
Which online platform allows CSUN employees to view their pay statements and W-2 forms?
a) MyCSUNPay
b) SolarNet
c) Cal Employee Connect
d) Pay_Up_Pal
c) Cal Employee Connect
Which job codes are used during Summer Session?
a) 1860, 1861, 2358
b) 1800, 1923, 1947
c) 1874, 2457, 1870
d) 1871, 1872, 1151
c) 1874, 2457, 1870
CSUN’s annual celebration of diversity and culture is called:
a) Matador Days
b) Big Show
c) International Week
d) Carnaval
a) Matador Days
What percentage of CSUN employees are alumni of the university?
a) 10%
b) 25%
c) 50%
d) 75%
b) 25%
Which PIMS code is commonly used to process a time base change?
a) 505
b) 405
c) 805
d) 818
b) 405
What is the standard number of working hours for a full-time CSU employee per month?
a) 160
b) 173.33
c) 180
d) 150
b) 173.33
Which CSUN system is used for entering time and attendance?
a) TimeTracker
b) Solar HR
c) MatadorTime
d) ClockIn CSUN
Answer: b) Solar HR
Fun Fact: Solar HR is CSUN’s system for managing human resources functions, including time and attendance reporting
What year was CSU Northridge officially founded?
a) 1947
b) 1958
c) 1962
d) 1970
b) 1958
What pay schedule do faculty typically follow?
a) Weekly
b) Bi-weekly
c) Semi-monthly
d) Monthly
d) Monthly
Which form must be submitted to initiate a PIMS transaction?
a) W-2
b) PPT (Personnel/Payroll Transaction Form)
c) PAF (Personnel Action Form)
d) Absence Report
b) PPT (Personnel/Payroll Transaction Form)
What is the official term for a paycheck issued to CSUN employees?
a) Pay Stub
b) Pay Warrant
c) Salary Slip
d) Money Mem
b) Pay Warrant
What is the term used when an employee’s pay is reduced due to unpaid leave or absences?
a) Docking
b) Anchoring
c) Shopping
d) Sailing
a) Docking
Fun Fact: ‘Docking’ refers to the reduction in pay due to unpaid leave or absences