Have you received an offer of admission? If you have, then there are a number of things you need to complete before you can join our Toro family. It is important to read through the next steps to enrollment and complete all of the requirements listed by the deadlines.
But first, have you checked out the transformation our campus is currently undergoing! New state of the art facilities include: Library Building, the Science & Innovation Building, Innovation & Instruction Building, and Student Housing Building.Log into our MyCSUDH account and review your "To Do" list and your "Holds" list. Please pay attention to all deadlines and complete items on your dashboard checklist.
Students outside the U.S. will need to Zoom with our IT Department to set up their passwords. To do so, no appointment is needed, login to the Zoom anytime between 9am - 6pm PDT. Zoom room link: https://csudh.zoom.us/j/798519820.
For help on how to log into your account, watch this tutorial:
All Students
Log into our MyCSUDH account and review your "To Do" list and your "Holds" list. Please pay attention to all deadlines and complete items on your dashboard checklist.
Students outside the U.S. will need to Zoom with our IT Department to set up their passwords. To do so, no appointment is needed, login to the Zoom anytime between 9am - 6pm PDT. Zoom room link: https://csudh.zoom.us/j/798519820.
For help on how to log into your account, watch this tutorial:
All Students
Students already on an F1 visa transferring to CSUDH | |
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Step 1 | Transfer your I-20: Request for your current school to transfer your I-20 record to CSUDH. School code: LOS214F00655000. |
Step 2 | Log into our MyCSUDH student account and review your "To Do" list and your "Holds" list. Please pay attention to all deadlines and complete items on your dashboard checklist. |
Step 3 | Purchase Health Insurance: www.lewermark.com/csudh |
Step 4 | Graduate Students: RSVP to the Mandatory International Student Orientation. iss@csudh.edu Undergraduate Students: In your MyCSUDH student portal, complete your Intent to Enroll, pay the deposit of $125 towards your registration fees. Sign-up for New Student Orientation (NSO) and pay the $99 orientation fee. Fall 2022 deadline: May 2, 2022.
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Step 5 | Graduate Students: Contact your program advisor for the course plan. Undergraduate Students: Sign-up for your academic pre-orientation session which is where you complete your academic counseling and class registration. |
Step 6 | Arrange for housing accommodations: CSUDH Housing Information |
Step 7 | Attend Mandatory Orientation. Documents are due BEFORE. CLICK HERE FOR ORIENTATION REQUIRED DOCUMENT LIST. August 24-25 |
We've gathered some information in order to make your move to the United States as easy as possible. Review the following tips on student visas, travel information, housing and CSUDH registration.
Preparing Your Immigration Documents | Enrolling in Classes | |
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Step 1 | Review your I-20: Contact International Admissions immediately if a correction is needed. int-admissions@csudh.edu | Log into our MyCSUDH account and review your "To Do" list and your "Holds" list. Please pay attention to all deadlines and complete items on your dashboard checklist. |
Step 2 | Pay the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) I-901 fee: http://www.fmjfee.com Information: School Code: LOS214F00655000 SEVIS Identification Number: Number on top upper left side beginning with an "N." Print out two receipts and present one at the visa interview with the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Keep the other receipt for your record. | Purchase Health Insurance: www.lewermark.com/csudh |
Step 3 | Contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate to schedule a visa appointment: http://www.usembassy.gov | Graduate Students: Contact your program advisor for the course plan. Undergraduate Students: Sign-up for your academic pre-orientation session for academic counseling and registration. |
Step 4 | Gather documents needed for the visa interview: Valid passport, Form I-20 from CSUDH, Print out SEVIS Fee receipt, and Financial Documents Please review the guidelines provided on the U.S. Embassy website for details. | Graduate Students: RSVP to the Mandatory International Student Orientation on August 24-25. Undergraduate Students: In your My.CSUDH.edu portal, complete your Intent to Enroll, pay the deposit of $125 towards your registration fees. Sign-up for New Student Orientation (NSO) and pay the $99 orientation fee. Click HERE for instructions. DEADLINE: May 2, 2022 |
Step 5 | Prepare for the interview: The visa interview is a short conversational interview. You have to explain why you want to study in the U.S., and how you will pay for school costs and living expenses. | Arrange for housing accommodations near the campus: CSUDH Housing Information |
Step 6 | Plan arrival date and place: The earliest time you can enter the U.S. 30 days prior to the program start date on you I-20. Please make travel arrangements carefully. | Arrange transportation from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to lodging: Airport Transportation Information |
Step 7 | Carry your documents with you on the airplane. Keep your passport, F-1 visa, CSUDH I-20, SEVIS I-901 fee receipt, financial document, and the admission letter from CSUDH with you. |
International Admissions (IA) can help you with questions about transcripts, academic records, and admissions document holds.
E-mail: int-admissions@csudh.edu
International Student Services (ISS) can help you with questions about insurance holds, mandatory check-in, class registration and orientation information.
E-mail: iss@csudh.edu