Bachelor of Science
Admission Requirements
• Minimum of 60 units and completion of all general education requirements of the
California State University system with a 2.0 GPA. General admission requirements
for the BSQA at California State University, Dominguez Hills are stated in the current
CSUDH catalog
• Completion of one semester of college- level calculus
• TOEFL score of 550 (for students whose primary language of instruction was not English)
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Application Procedures for Bachelor of Science
in Quality Assurance (BSQA)
Prospective students applying for part-time or full-time undergraduate
programs of study, must file a
complete undergraduate application. The $55 nonrefundable
application fee should be in the form of a check or money
order payable to “The California State University”
or by credit card if submitting the online application, and
may not be transferred or
used to apply to another term. The
applications of persons denied admission to an impacted
campus
may be re-routed to another campus, but only if the applicant
is CSU eligible.
Before applying for admission to California State University,
Dominguez Hills, students
should carefully study the list
of academic majors and their descriptions.
Electronic versions of the CSU undergraduate and graduate
applications are accessible on the
World Wide Web at http://www.csumentor.edu/.
The CSU Mentor system allows students to
browse through general
information about CSU's twenty-three campuses, view multimedia
campus presentations, send and receive electronic responses
to specific questions, and apply
for admission and financial
aid.
Applications may be obtained online or at any California high
school or community college or
from the Admissions Office
at any of the campuses of the California State University
and upon request by mail or in person from:
Outreach and Information Services
California State University, Dominguez Hills
1000 E. Victoria Street
Carson, California 90747
Requirements for admission to CSU Dominguez Hills are in accordance
with Title 5, Chapter 1, Subchapter 3, of the California Code
of Regulations. If you are not sure of these requirements,
you should consult a high school or community college counselor
or inquire at the University Outreach and Information Services
Center.
Pre-admission Advising
Pre-admission advisors are available to aid students in the
application process. Questions about admissions requirements,
transfer of previous course work, application deadlines and
related questions should be directed to the Outreach and Information
Services Center located at WH D-245, (310) 243-3696. For additional
information regarding advisement, see the section on “Academic
Advisement.”
Applying for Admission
1. Applicants must submit the completed Application for Admission,
showing social security number, evidence of residence as defined
in the application booklet, and all supporting documents (official
transcripts and test scores).
2. An official transcript of record from the high school of
graduation is required for new freshmen and transfer students
with fewer than 56 transferable semester units completed.
Other transfer students required to show completion of high
school subject requirements must also submit an official high
school transcript.
3. An official transcript is required from each college or
university attended. These should be sent to:
Academic Coordinator (Application Materials)
Quality Assurance Programs Office – Mail Station 2-120
California State University, Dominguez Hills
1000 East Victoria Street – EE-1300
Carson, CA 90747-0005 USA
4. ACT or SAT scores are required for new freshmen and transfer
students with fewer than 56 transferable semester units completed,
unless exempt (see “Eligibility Index”).
5. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required
for all applicants, regardless of citizenship, who have not
attended schools full time at the secondary level or above
for at least three years where English is the principal language
of instruction.
6. Applicants must complete the admission file within the
campus deadlines. Contact the University Outreach and Information
Services Center for current deadlines. Late applicants will
be charged a Late Application Processing fee.
Reservation
The University reserves the right to select its students and
deny admission to the University or any of its programs as
the University, in its sole discretion, determines appropriate
action based on an applicant's suitability and the best interests
of the University.
Application Filing Periods
Approximate Applications Terms First Accepted:
Spring Semester: August 1
Summer Semester: January 1
Fall Semester: April 15
Late Fee: A late admissions application fee of $15.00 will
be charged after the fall deadline of April1st, the spring
deadline of November 1st and the summer deadline of February
1st.
Filing Period Duration: Each campus accepts applications until
capacities are reached. Many campuses limit undergraduate
admission in an enrollment category because of overall enrollment
limits. If applying after the initial filing period, contact
the University Outreach and Information Services Center for
current information.
Importance of Filing Complete, Accurate and Authentic
Application for Admission Documents
CSU Dominguez Hills advises prospective students that they
must supply complete and accurate information on the application
for admission, residence questionnaire, and financial aid
forms. Further, applicants must submit authentic and official
transcripts of all previous academic work attempted. Failure
to file complete, accurate and authentic application documents
may result in denial of admission, cancellation of academic
credit, suspension or expulsion (Section 41301 of Title 5,
California Code of Regulations).
American College Test (ACT) and Scholastic Aptitude
Test (SAT)
Freshman and transfer applicants who have fewer than 60 semester
or 90 quarter units of transferable college credit must submit
scores, unless exempt (see "Eligibility Index"),
from either the ACT or the SAT I of the College Board.
Registration forms and test dates for either test may be obtained from school or college counselors, The California State University testing offices, or directly from the testing service. For either test, students should submit the registration form and fee at least one month prior to the test date.
Students applying to impacted programs on campus may be
required to submit test scores and should take the test no
later than October or November. Test scores also are used
for advising and placement purposes.
Registration materials and dates for the SAT I & II and
ACT are available from the Testing Office (310) 243-3909.
Further information is available by contacting:
ACT, Registration Unit The College Board (SAT I & II)
P.O. Box 414 Registration Unit, Box 6200
Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Princeton, New Jersey 08541 (319) 337-1270
(609) 771-7588
www.act.org or www.collegeboard.org
The University code number for ACT is 0203; for SAT is 4098.
For CSU Mentor applicants the all CSU SAT code is 3594.
Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) Requirement
All undergraduate applicants whose native language is not
English and who have not attended schools full time at the
secondary level or above for at least three years where English
is the principal language of instruction, must present a score
of 550 or above on the Test of English as a Foreign Language.
Applicants taking the Computer Based Test of English as a
Foreign Language must present a score of 213 or above. Some
majors may require a higher score. Some campuses may also
use alternative methods of assessing English fluency.
Official Transcript Requirements for Admission
1. A transcript is official if it is sent directly from the
school of origin to the Office of Admissions and Records at
this University and bears the official seal of the school
of origin and the signature of the Records Custodian.
A transcript hand-carried by the applicant from the institution
of origin in an envelope sealed by the issuing institution
may be accepted as official. A transcript bearing a college
seal is not official unless it meets the above guidelines.
2. Official transcripts are required from all institutions
attended, including extension and correspondence courses,
even if withdrawal occurred prior to the completion of the
course(s). The University reserves the right to determine
whether a transcript will be accepted as official.
An applicant disregarding this regulation is subject to disciplinary
action and will have the application for admission cancelled.
3. Schools and colleges will send transcripts only upon the request of the student. The responsibility for ensuring that official transcripts reach the Office of Admissions and Records rests with the applicant.
4. When ordering transcripts, the request should be addressed to the Office of the Admissions and Records at the particular institution. Most institutions require a fee for sending transcripts.
5. All transcripts submitted become the property of this University. Students are required to have their own personal set of transcripts from all institutions attended for advisement. The Office of Admissions and Records will not provide copies.
6. Students admitted on a Provisional basis must submit required final official transcripts by the established deadlines. See Provisional Admission.
Transfer Applicants
1. Official transcripts must include all college work completed
to date. If currently enrolled, a work-in-progress report
is required; a final official transcript is required upon
completion of work-in-progress.
2. Undergraduate applicants with less than 56 transferable semester (84 quarter) units completed must also file an official high school transcript showing grades earned during the last three years of high school and the date of high school graduation.
3. Upper division undergraduate applicants (56 or more transferable
credits) may be required to submit official transcripts showing
completion of high school subject requirements.
Application Acknowledgment
On-time applicants may expect to receive an acknowledgment
from their first choice campus within two to four weeks of
filing the application. The notice may also include a request
that additional records be submitted for the campus to evaluate
academic qualifications. Applicants may be assured of admission
if evaluation of relevant qualifications indicates that applicants
meet CSU admission requirements and campus requirements for
admission to an impacted program. An offer of admission is
not transferable to another term or to another campus.
Admission of International (Foreign) Students
California State University uses separate requirements and
application filing dates in the admission of foreign students.
For these purposes, “foreign students” are residents
of a country other than the United States or those who hold
visas as students, exchange visitors, or who are in other
nonimmigrant classifications.
Verification of English proficiency (see the section on TOEFL Requirement for undergraduate applicants), financial resources, and academic performance are all important considerations. Academic records from foreign institutions must be on file at least eight weeks before registration for the first term and, if not in English, must be accompanied by certified English translations.
Priority in admission is given to residents of California. There is little likelihood of nonresident applicants, including students, being admitted either to impacted majors or to those with limited openings.
Foreign visa applicants are required to comply with the following requirements and instructions.
1. Foreign applicants are encouraged to consult with an advisor in the Information Center before applying for admission to the University. Because the evaluation of foreign credentials may take considerable time, separate filing deadlines are in effect for applications from foreign students.
2. Applicants must file part “A” of the application for admission accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee. An application is for a specific term and is not transferable to any other term.
3. Applicants must show evidence of competence in the language. The results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 550 (or 213 on the computerized TOEFL) are required to show evidence of English competence.
4. Applicants must submit a financial responsibility statement. The form is available from the Office of Admissions and Records.
5. Freshmen applicants must be determined by the University to have academic preparation equivalent to U.S. high school graduates.
6. Applicants whose academic credentials are from a country other than the United States are required to submit a certified English translation along with the academic records.
Academic records include: year-by-year records for each college or university attended, indicating number of lecture and laboratory hours a week for each course, grades received for each subject; and official documents indicating the awarding of degrees with the title and date conferred. If photocopies are submitted rather than original documents, they must bear the seal of the issuing institution and the actual (not photographed) signature of the college or university registrar. Admission of students who have not attended U.S. institutions is based upon demonstration of preparation equivalent to that required of California residents. The Office of Admissions and Records has the final authority for assessing the transferability of credit.
7. Applicants who are transfer students must have completed 56 transferable semester units (84 quarter) with a grade point average of 2.4 at an accredited U.S. institution. Official transcripts from each institution attended are required.
Priority in admission is given to residents of California. There is little likelihood of nonresident applicants, including international students, being admitted either to impacted majors or to those with limited openings.
Notification of Eligibility
In order that students may be informed as early as possible
about eligibility, they are urged to apply early in the application
period. When notified by the University to do so, they should
promptly request that supporting documents (transcripts and
test scores) be sent to the Office of Admissions and Records.
The time between receipt of an application by the Office of
Admissions and Records and notification of eligibility status
to applicants will vary.
Transfer students applying for admission in advanced standing
may expect notification approximately four weeks after final
transcripts have been received. Transcripts must include all
college work completed to date. If currently enrolled, a work-in-progress
report is required, and a final transcript is required upon
completion of work-in-progress.
Class Level
Undergraduate students are assigned a class level according
to the following plan:
Lower Division
Freshman 0 - 29 semester units
Sophomore 30 - 59 semester units
Upper Division
Junior 60 - 89 semester units
Senior 90 or more semester units
Use of Social Security Number
Applicants are required to include their correct social security
numbers in designated places on applications for admission,
pursuant to the authority contained in Title 5, California
Code of Regulations, Section 41201 and the Internal Revenue
Code (26 U.S.C. 6109), Section 6109. Also, the Internal Revenue
Service requires the University to file information returns
that include the student's social security number and other
information such as the amount paid for qualified tuition,
related expenses, and interest on educational loans. This
information is used by the IRS to help determine whether a
student, or a person claiming a student as a dependent, may
take credit or deduction to reduce federal income taxes.
Taxpayers who claim Hope Scholarship or Lifetime Learning
tax credit will be required to provide the campus with the
name, address, and Taxpayer Identification Number.
Undergraduate Transfer Applicants (Resident and
Nonresident)
Students who have completed fewer than 60 transferable semester
college units (fewer than 90 quarter units) are considered
lower division transfer students. Students who have completed
60 or more transferable semester college units (90 or more
quarter units) are considered upper division transfer students.
Students who complete college units during high school or
through the summer immediately following high school graduation
are considered first-time freshmen and must meet those admission
requirements. Transferable courses are those designated for
baccalaureate credit by the college or university offering
the courses.
Lower Division Transfer Requirements
Generally, applicants will qualify for admission as a lower
division transfer student if they have a grade point average
of at least 2.0 (C or better) in all transferable units attempted,
are in good standing at the last college or university attended,
and meet any of the following standards:
1. the freshman admission requirements (grade point average and subject requirements) in effect for the term to which you are applying (see "Freshman Requirements" section); or
2. eligible as a freshman at the time of high school graduation except for the subject requirements, and have been in continuous attendance in an accredited college since high school graduation, and have made up the missing subjects.
Applicants who graduated from high school prior to 1988 should contact the Admissions & Records Office to inquire about alternative admission programs.
Due to enrollment pressures, many CSU campuses do not admit
or enroll lower division transfer students.
Upper Division Transfer Requirements
Generally, applicants will qualify for admission as an upper division transfer student if he/she:
1. has a grade point average of at least 2.0 (C or better) in all transferable units attempted; and
2. is in good standing at the last college or university attended; and
3. has completed at least 30 semester units of college coursework with a grade of "C" or better in each course to be selected from courses in English, arts and humanities, social science, science and mathematics at a level at least equivalent to courses that meet general education requirements. The 30 units must include all of the general education requirements in communication in the English language and critical thinking (at least 9 semester units) and the requirement in mathematics/quantitative reasoning (usually 3 semester units) OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) requirements in English communication and mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning.
Provisional Admission
CSU Dominguez Hills may provisionally admit transfer applicants
based on their academic preparation and courses planned for
completion. The campus will monitor the final terms to ensure
that those admitted complete all required courses satisfactorily.
All accepted applicants are required to submit an official
transcript of all college level work completed. Campuses will
rescind admission for all students who are found not to be
eligible after the final transcript has been evaluated.
Making up Missing College Preparatory Subject Requirements
Lower division applicants who did not complete subject requirements
while in high school may make up missing subjects in any of
the following ways.
1. Complete appropriate courses with a "C" or better in adult school or high school summer sessions.
2. Complete appropriate college courses with a "C" or better. One college course of at least three semester or four quarter units will be considered equivalent to one year of high school study.
3. Earn acceptable scores on specified examinations.
Please consult with any CSU admissions office for further information about alternative ways to satisfy the subject requirements.
Additional College Preparatory Courses Recommended
Most academic advisors agree that preparation for university
study includes preparation
in subjects beyond four years of
English and three years of mathematics. Please see the
section
on Subject Requirements found in this portion of the University
Catalog. Bachelor’s
degree curricula build upon previous
study in the natural sciences, social sciences, visual
and
performing arts, foreign languages and the humanities. Students
planning to major in
mathematics, the sciences (including
computer science), engineering, pre-medicine, other
science-related
fields, business or economics should complete four years of
college preparatory mathematics. Students in the social sciences
and pre-professional fields of study should include
at least
three years of mathematics in the preparatory studies. Further,
all students should
include English and mathematics in the
final year of high school.