Future Students

Important Dates You Should Know

For Fall 2012

Date Event
October 1, 2011 You can begin applying for Fall 2012. Apply online at CSUMENTOR.EDU.
November 30, 2011 Priority Application Date: The priority application period is October 1 to November 30, 2011.
January 1, 2012 Apply for Financial Aid: You can now apply for 2012-13 Financial Aid by filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Apply by March 2nd for priority processing.
March 2, 2012 Priority Financial Aid Application Deadline: Apply for 2012-13 Financial Aid by March 2nd for priority processing. To apply, file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
March 15, 2012 Transcript Deadline for coursework completed through Fall 2011. After this date, you may be placed on a waiting list for consideration if space in the fall class becomes available. Check My.CSUDH.EDU for the latest information on what documents you're still missing.
March 2012 Take Required Testing ASAP: All students are required to take the ELM/EPT tests before registration so get started right away. Sign up online at CSUMentor.
April 15, 2012 Update Your Financial Aid Information: Update your financial aid information from tax return documents if you used estimated income information
April 15, 2012 You must be admitted by April 15, 2012, to apply for housing.
April 23, 2012 Fall 2012 Registration Begins: Make sure you sign up for New Student Orientation where you will get help registering for the right classes. Need more help? Check out our registration help website.
May 1, 2012 Intent to Enroll Filing Deadline: Confirm your Intent to Enroll at CSUDH. Log into My.CSUDH.EDU and go to the Application Status link, click on Accept/Decline, then select I Accept Admission or I Decline Admission.
July 15, 2012 Transcripts Deadline: All official high school and college transcripts through Spring 2012 must be received by the Admissions Office by this date.
August 25, 2012 Fall Classes Begin: Also the beginning of the Late Registration/Add/Drop period.