Federal Compliance
The Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA), includes many disclosure and reporting requirements. Following is an aggregation of the necessary disclosures and reports.
Academic Programs
- Degree programs
- Faculty
- Teacher Preparation Program Report
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation
- Other accreditations
- Computer Science, B.S., Computer Science, accredited by the Computer Science Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
- Cytotechnology clinical program, accredited through The Greater Los Angeles Consortium by the Program Review Committee of the American Society of Cytopathology, sponsored by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP)
- Medical Technology, accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
- Music, accredited by The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC)
- Occupational Therapy, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
- Orthotics and Prosthetics, affiliate accredited by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE)
- Public Administration, Master of Public Administration accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA)
- School of Education, accredited at the national level by the National Council for Accreditations of Teacher Education (NCATE) and at the state level by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC)
- School of Nursing, programs accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE); approval of the Family Nurse Practitioner program by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)
- Social Work, Master of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
- Theatre Arts, accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)
Athletics Compliance
This disclosure provides information on the number and gender of full-time undergraduates participating in the intercollegiate athletic competitions and on each team. Also included is the information on coaches, coach salaries, and the revenues and expenses associated with each sport. Find more information at Institutional Research, Assessment and Planning.
CSU Dominguez Hills is listed at the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Equity in Athletics. When the page displays, select the "Get data for one institution" link. On the search criteria page, enter Dominguez Hills in the Name of Institution field and click Search. Select the California State University-Dominguez Hills link to view participation rates and other data.
Contact Natalie Lockhart, the CSUDH Athletics Compliance Coordinator, for more information.
College Portrait
The College Portrait provides an array of data designed to assist prospective undergraduate students in selecting a college that best matches their interests. The Portrait, which is updated annually, includes information on student demographics, admission and graduation rates, the academic programs offered, student-faculty ratio, types and amounts of financial aid received, and the likely costs of attendance.
CSUDH and other participating four-year colleges and universities utilizing the College Portrait are participating in a national initiative, the Voluntary System of Accountability.
Completion/Graduation Rates
- The CSUDH Institutional Research, Assessment and Planning website provides information about CSUDH's current and new students, enrollment summaries, University profiles, and other interesting data. See Graduation/Retention Rates.
- College Portrait provides information including undergraduate success and progress rates, degrees and areas of study, and the costs of attendance.
Copyright at CSUDH
- Copyright Policies at CSU Dominguez Hills
- HEOA and Copyright
- Procedure for Managing Copyright Infraction Notices
- Use of Information Technology Services and Resources and Electronic Mail Systems or Services
Costs and Consumer Information
- Calculate your Aid – CSUDH Financial Aid Department
- College Navigator – U.S. Department of Education
- CSU Cost Calculator (CSUCC)
- CSUMentor Costs and Financial Aid
Disabilities: Facilities and Services
Access to publications, instructional material, computer software, hardware and electronic information, as well as access to the campus are critical for the educational and career achievement of persons with disabilities. See:
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
This disclosure informs students of their rights and the University's policies concerning access to and privacy of student educational records.
- Student Rights & Responsibilities - Policies: Students’ Rights to Access to University Records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
- U.S. Department of Education Family Policy Compliance Office
Financial Aid
- Calculate your aid
- Costs and consumer information
- Exit counseling
- Financial aid information at the Financial Aid Office
- Financial aid FAQ
- Financial aid refunds and tuition refunds
- Gainful Employment Disclosure
- Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants
- Penalties for drug violations
- Student Lending Code of Conduct
- Withdrawal from the University
Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.
General Institutional Information
- Admissions criteria for transfer students
- Articulation agreements with other institutions
- Campus amenities
- Office of Institutional Research, Assessment, and Planning
Health and Safety
- Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Campus Security Data Analysis
When the page displays, select the "Get data for one institution" link. On the search criteria page, enter Dominguez Hills in the Name of Institution field and click Search. Select the California State University-Dominguez Hills link to view data on campus crime in the last three calendar years.
- Alcohol Awareness
- Campus Security Policies, Crime Statistics and Crime Log
- Drug Free Campus
- Fire Safety Policies and Statistics
- Missing Student Notification
- Security Report
- Vaccination Policies
Report crime or possible crime to University Police, Parking, and Transportation Services, Welch Hall B100, extension 3333 from any campus call box, or dial 9-1-1.
Housing – Residential Life
Net Price Calculator
See the CSU Cost Calculator (CSUCC).
Refund Policy
See also financial aid refunds.
Retention Rate
See CSUDH Institutional Research, Assessment and Planning for graduation and retention rates.
Security Report
The offices of University Police, Parking, and Transportation Services and Risk Management & Environmental Health/Occupational Safety publish a security report by October 1 of each year. The report is mailed or delivered to each employee and enrolled student.
Servicemembers and Veterans
CSUDH is a proud member of the Servicemembers Opportunity College (SOC), a consortium of more than 1,700 colleges and universities providing post-secondary education to members of the military world-wide. CSUDH is approved by the State of California as a training facility for veterans eligible for VA benefits. The Office of Disabled Student Services and Veterans Affairs (located in Welch Hall, Room B250) provides services to veterans and dependents of veterans who are eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill. These services include certification of enrollment for educational benefits and information concerning University services. Veterans Affairs office staff can be reached at (310) 243-3643.
The Armed Forces offers active duty soldiers, sailors, marines, guardsmen, and airmen several programs to support their education goals including up to 100% Tuition Assistance for college courses, vocational training, and certificate courses taken during off-duty hours. For more information about this benefit, visit http://www.csudh.edu/military/TA.html. See also the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants in the Financial Aid Office.
Contact Erika Valdez, CSUDH Military Advisor, for more information. E-mail Erika or telephone her at (310) 243-2189.
Student Body Diversity
See CSUDH Institutional Research, Assessment and Planning for student enrollment characteristics.
Teacher Preparation Program Report
Title II mandates that all institutions of higher education within a state having a teacher preparation program be ranked on their pass rates on assessments used by a state for certification or licensure. Read the federal Report on Teacher Quality 2009.
Textbook Information
CSUDH uses eFollett’s booklookTM to provide online textbook lists and prices for each class being offered in a term. The information is available via the online class search.
Vaccination Policies
- Student Health and Psychological Services offers low-cost [or free] flu vaccinations during each flu season.
- Student Immunization Requirements are listed at Student Health and Psychological Services.
Voter Registration
CSUDH and the California Secretary of State are committed to making voter information and online voter registration forms available.
Withdrawal from the University