About

Centrally located in the South Bay and the heart of Los Angeles, CSU Dominguez Hills is a diverse, welcoming community of learners and educators collaborating to change lives and communities for the better. Through our strong and relevant academic programs, dedicated faculty mentors, supportive staff, attractive campus, and student amenities, CSUDH is committed to connecting our students to an affordable, high-quality, and transformative education. CSUDH provides our communities with a vital resource for talent, knowledge, skills, and leadership needed to thrive today and tomorrow. Learn more about the university at the links below.

History, Mission & Values

CSUDH’s mission is to provide education, scholarship, and service that are both accessible and transformative. Learn how CSUDH supports this mission, the values that serve as our institutional pillars, our long history of educational excellence and our vision for the future of our university and the communities we support.

CSUDH Students

With one of the nation’s most diverse and ethnically balanced campuses, CSUDH prepares students to succeed and thrive in today’s global and multicultural world. Learn more about our student demographics.

CSUDH Alumni

CSUDH has over 100,000 alumni, half of whom continue to live within 25 miles of the campus, sharing their knowledge and experience with the community. We encourage graduates to get involved in our active Alumni Association. You can help us continue to be a vital community resource by making a gift.

Campus Amenities

CSUDH’s scenic campus includes many amenities for students, staff, faculty, and the local community. These include our award-winning Loker Student Union, our beautiful, expanded University Library, the 250-seat Claudia Hampton Lecture Hall, and the James L. Welch Hall, which features mediated-instruction classrooms and computer-based laboratories. Students also enjoy the campus’s many open green spaces, perfect for enjoying Southern California's (almost) year-round sunshine.

Campus Events

CSUDH serves as a vital educational, economic, cultural, and recreational resource for the South Bay area of Los Angeles. We welcome you to attend any of the events listed on our campus calendar, often held at our renowned University Art Gallery, University Theater, or the on-campus Dignity Health Sports Park. 

CSUDH News

Visit our online Campus News Center for the latest news about CSUDH’s exceptional students, faculty, staff, programs, and events. The site features recent and archived news, feature stories, press releases, and a photo gallery.

Accreditation

CSUDH is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). A number of its academic programs are accredited by other agencies in their specialized fields. Find more information about the WASC accreditation process and a list of specialized accreditations.

Campus Map & Directions

Come for a visit! Here are directions to the CSUDH campus, as well as a campus map.

Contact Us

Connect directly with the offices specific to your interests. Our contact page will help you find complete information for general university contacts, academic services, admissions, athletics, and more.