Organic Chemistry

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

I'm a student at another college/university. Do CSUDH's Organic Chemistry courses qualify to meet my school's requirements?

You will need to ask your home campus to verify that our courses meet their requirements. However, our courses do qualify students to meet the needs required by most medical schools!

I attend a college/university that uses the quarter system. What are the expected dates so I can confirm the Organic Chemistry class schedules don't overlap my own courses?

Organic Chemistry classes are typically scheduled between late-May (after the Spring term officially ends) and mid-August (the last day of the Summer Sessions term).

I am a high school student; can I enroll in CSUDH Summer Organic Chemistry classes?

Unfortunately, no... Organic Chemistry classes are not open to high school students.

How do I complete the course listing area on the interest form?

Be sure to provide the Department/Section number, the 5-digit Course #/CN, the Course Title, and the Units; if you are requesting a Lab, you can provide Alternate CN numbers for your 2nd or 3rd choices (for example, if you prefer to take the Lab on the same day as the main course, but want to provide your preference for other lab sections in case your first choice is already full).

After submitting the interest form, is my spot in the class guaranteed?

Completing the form indicates your interest in registering for courses but does not guarantee a spot. Enrollment is offered on a first-come, first-served basis once registration opens. The interest form process helps streamline registration for non-CSUDH students by providing an opportunity to register online.

I submitted the interest form and submitted it a while back... When will I receive an answer?

All Non-CSUDH students who successfully completed and submitted the pre-registration form to the CCPE Registration Office Dropbox will first receive an auto-response from Dropbox for receipt of the form.

You should expect to receive an additional response (either an instructional email or other correspondence) from the CCPE Registration beginning Friday, March 22. If you have not received a response by Monday, March 25 at 8am, please contact ceereg@csudh.edu.

If a class reaches capacity, is there still a chance to enroll?

Once a course reaches capacity, registration closes and enrollment is no longer available.

Since CSUDH students can register before non-CSUDH students, will there still be space when registration opens for non-CSUDH students?

Yes, courses typically do not fill up with CSUDH students alone. Many non-CSUDH students successfully secure spots, though classes do fill very quickly once registration opens for non-CSUDH students.

When registration opens, can I enroll online via MyCSUDH and call in to try to reserve a spot?

No... Please use only one method, as attempting to enroll via multiple methods may result in duplicate registrations, potentially blocking enrollment for other students and increasing the risk of cancellation of any enrollment you may have already secured. 

I have been waiting on the CCPE Registration Office phone line for quite a while now. How long does it take to get through?

We anticipate a very high call volume on the first day, but please BE PATIENT... If you are on hold and hear the rotating messaging, please STAY ON THE LINE. That means you are in queue! If you hang up and call back, you may risk waiting even longer to get through. 

I have received my student account information and got logged into MyCSUDH... But I get an error when trying to connect to Canvas! What do I do?

If you are new to CSUDH and have successfully logged into MyCSUDH, congratulations! 

Please be aware that for Non-CSUDH students, your accounts were created within the last 24-48 hours of your activation; Canvas access does not occur until at least 24 hours AFTER your student account has been activated. Additionally, Dr. Sturm has provided some insight: the course content is not been available to students early, as we are still several months ahead of the course start dates; courses expect to be available after Spring Break week.

Please feel free to return to this FAQ over the next few weeks for status updates as they are made available. 

Additional Information

Course Tuition Total

The cost for the lecture course is $909. The cost for the lab course is $405, plus an $80 lab fee. The total cost is $1,394. Payment is due in full at the time of registration. If you need payment assistance, contact the CCPE Registration Office directly. 

Course Prerequisites

If you have questions about course prerequisites, please email: 
Dr. Arumugam Thangavel • athangavel@csudh.edu

Student Housing Information

If you live outside of the Los Angeles area, and need housing for the program, please contact CSUDH Conferencing for information.

Note: CSUDH is NOT responsible for accommodations before or during Organic Chemistry classes during the summer term. Seeking accommodations in near-by hotels is recommended.

Class Attendance

Classes will begin on time, as scheduled, and late or lack of participation for accommodation issues may affect the students’ learning outcomes.

Parking Information

Summer Parking Permits are $10/day, are required for on-campus parking, and can only be purchased in-person at the Campus Cashiers Office. Cash, checks, or money orders are the only accepted forms of payment. For additional information, please visit CSUDH Parking.

Students cannot drop Organic Chemistry courses themselves in the MyCSUDH student portal. 

In order to be dropped, please CALL the CCPE Registration Office at 310-243-3741 (Option 1) to be released from a course. 

If you are a CSUDH student, you may be eligible for financial aid for this program. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.

Non-CSUDH students are not eligible for CSUDH financial aid.