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The Office of Admissions & Recruitment is open Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m in Welch Hall 245 (Toro Welcome & Information Center).
For assistance, please email admissions@csudh.edu. In your email, please provide your first and last name, CSUDH ID number, phone number, and your questions.
Admissions & Recruitment
For Fall 2024 applications, admission decisions will be released beginning January 1st via email. After this date, you can check your Campus Account at My.CSUDH.edu for the status of your application for the most up to date information.
The Office of Admissions and Recruitment is open Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
We are located in James L. Welch Hall (WH) Room 245 at the Toro Welcome and Information
Center.
Yes, campus tours are available. Please visit csudh.edu/tours to learn more.
The Office of Admissions and Recruitment is responsible for the review of incoming applications to ensure the admission requirements have been met as well as the processing of all official transcripts. We also have recruitment representatives that can assist you throughout the admissions process. To connect with an Admissions & Recruitment Representative you can visit this webpage or email us at admissions@csudh.edu.
Once your application has been received by the campus, an acknowledgement email will be sent to the email address listed on your application. The email will include your student ID number, your selected major and your residency status as well as information regarding your next steps.
Official transcripts are sent electronically (preferred) or by mail from the issuing institution. An official electronic transcript, or E-Transcript, is delivered electronically to the Office of Admissions and Recruitment by your high school or colleges(s) via a third-party vendor. Transcripts attached to an email are considered unofficial regardless of whether the student, counselor, or school administrator is sending them. To learn more how to request official transcripts from your institution, please visit this webpage: https://www.csudh.edu/future-students/admitted/final-transcripts/
Transcripts are processed on a daily basis. Please allow up to two weeks for processing and continue to check your My.CSUDH portal for updates. The transcript(s) will be removed from your To-Do List as soon as it has been processed by the Office of Admissions and Recruitment. If the transcript(s) is still on your To-Do List after you have confirmed that the transcripts were sent to the Office of Admissions and Recruitment, email admissions@csudh.edu to inquire. Please note: If your maiden name or legal name has changed, you have multiple last names or did not report middle names or any alternate names, please email admissions@csudh.edu if you requested official transcripts and it has been more than two weeks since there were sent to our office.
The deadline to submit official transcripts is July 15, 2024 for First-Time, First Year students.
The deadline to submit official transcripts is June 30, 2024 for Transfer students.
No, we cannot accept unofficial transcripts. We require official transcripts from all institutions attended whether the courses are transferrable or not by the document deadline.
Yes, electronic transcripts are accepted, preferred, and encouraged. Please contact your institution(s) for transcript delivery instructions. Official transcripts can be ordered through the registrar's office at your high school or college(s). This delivery option is only accepted for domestic (US) institutions.
If you are unable to request electronic transcripts , please mail your unopened official transcripts (or drop them off) to California State University, Dominguez Hills, 1000 E. Victoria Street, Welch Hall 245, Carson, CA 90747. All foreign (non-US) institutions must utilize this delivery method.
Official transcripts must be submitted from all institutions attended, whether the courses are transferable or not.
The deadline to submit official transcripts is July 15, 2024 for First-Time, First Year students.
The deadline to submit official transcripts is June 30, 2024 for Transfers students.
Yes, all official AP scores should be submitted, regardless of the score. Please visit apstudents.collegeboard.org and order your scores to be sent to CSUDH. Please note, it takes about 4-6 weeks for the scores to be officially sent. Archived scores can take longer than 6 weeks to be received by CSUDH.
Advanced placement (A.P.) and honors courses will continue to earn extra GPA points for up to eight semesters of approved honors level, International Baccalaureate (I.B.) and Advanced Placement (A.P.) courses taken in the last three years of high school: A=5 points, B=4 points, C=3 points. No more than two approved honors level courses taken in the 10th grade may be given extra points.
Please send an email to the admissions@csudh.edu with your full name, CSUDH student ID number, and requesting to withdraw your admissions application. It is the responsibility of the student to make certain to dis-enroll from classes before submitting the request to the Office of Admissions.
Fall 2023 undergraduate admitted applicants must submit the $125 non-refundable Intent to Enroll deposit by June 1, 2023. Please note the Intent to Enroll Deposit and reservation payment for New Student Orientation are required before applying for housing.
Fall 2023 undergraduate admitted students who missed the Intent to Enroll deadline will need to submit an undergraduate admissions appeal. To learn more about submitting an admissions appeal please use the following link csudh.edu/future-students/have-applied/denied-admission.
The Intent to Enroll Deposit is $125.
If you submitted a 2024-2025 FAFSA or California Dream Act Application by March 2, 2024, and received a Student Aid Report (SAR) with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $0, the Intent to Enroll Deposit waiver will be applied to your account. This means, the $125 fee will be waived. If you submitted the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application after March 2, 2024, you will not be eligible for the waiver.
No, after making the payment, a refund is not available for any reason.
If you are not receiving emails from our office, please send an email to admissions@csudh.edu. Include your first and last name along with the email address that was used to submit the application.
To access MyCSUDH, please use the student ID number listed on your acceptance email and watch the following tutorial to retrieve your username and a temporary password. Your temporary password will need to be updated to ensure that you have access to your MyCSUDH Portal. The temporary password may only be used one time.
If you forgot your password or are unable to access your MyCSUDH, please contact the I.T. Helpdesk at 310-243-2500 and select option 1 to receive assistance. I.T. Call Center Remote Support Hours Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Helpdesk (On-site, Walk-in) Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM) C-151
No. For the safety and security of your account, we are unable to provide you with your student ID# over the phone or by email. The acknowledgment email received contains your student ID number. You can also lookup your student ID# by going to http://csudh.edu/username.
If your name, Date of Birth or Social Security Number (SSN)/Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) was entered incorrectly on your application, use the Personal Data Change form to update your information and submit it using the Dropbox Folder for General Records Documents. You can access the form and the dropbox folder here. If you need to update your personal email address, please send an email to admissions@csudh.edu and include your full fame, email address used in the application and the alternate email address that you would like to use.
Make sure to check your MyCSUDH portal’s To-Do list to determine what documents/official transcripts are needed to complete your application with CSUDH. Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions (including those reported on the application) must be submitted to the Office of Admissions and Recruitment for a complete review of your application.
After all official transcripts have been submitted, received, and processed by the Office of Admissions and Recruitment, it can take 4-6 weeks to evaluate your application.
The application status is available online in your MyCSUDH portal.
After an admission decision is made, the Office of Admissions & Recruitment will send you an email and the decision will be available in your MyCSUDH portal. Please note that some communications may be sent to both the email address listed on your application and your Toromail. Please check your email accounts frequently. For Spring 2024 applications, admissions decisions will be released by email in the end of August 2023. For Fall 2024 applications, admission decisions will be released by email in the beginning of January 2024. After this date, you can check your MyCSUDH portal for the most up-to-date information on your application.
To withdraw your Spring 2024 or Fall 2024application, please send us an email at admissions@csudh.edu with your full name, CSUDH student ID# and a request to withdraw your application. If you are enrolled in courses, it is your responsibility (as the student) to ensure you disenroll from all classes before submitting the request.
Spring 2024 applicants are unable to change their major. However, if you are admitted for Spring 2024, you can change your major at the start of the Spring 2024 semester. Fall 2024 applicants are unable to change their major. However, if you are admitted for Fall 2024, you may change your major no later than April 1, 2024.
No, an Associate’s Degree or an Associate Degree for Transfer is not needed to meet the admission requirements. Please visit our Admissions Requirements page to review the admissions requirements.
No, an Associate’s Degree or an Associate Degree for Transfer is not needed to meet the admission requirements. Please visit our Admissions Requirements page to review the admissions requirements.
- Yes: Please register with Student disAbility Resource Center and provide documentation supporting your disability.
- No, but I have difficulty learning and suspect that I may have a learning disability: Please complete and return our Learning Disability Assessment Questionnaire.
- Did you utilize Disability Services or were you registered with DSS/DSPS at your community college or other institution of higher education?
- Yes: Please register with the Student disAbility Resource Center and provide documentation supporting your disability. If possible, provide documentation of the accommodations you received in community college.
- Did you receive a math course waiver at your prior institution of higher education?
- Yes: Please provide the supporting documentation to Student disAbility Resource Center.
- No, but I believe I may have a learning disability. Please complete and return our Learning Disability Assessment Questionnaire.
Please register with the Student Disability Resource Center and provide documentation supporting your disability. If possible, provide documentation of the accommodations you received in community college.
Please provide supporting documentation to Student disAbility Resource Center. For additional information please reach out to (310) 243-3660 or email sdrc@csudh.edu.
Please visit csudh.edu/residency for information on residency. If you have further questions or need clarification, please send an email to admissions@csudh.edu with the subject line "Residency Question". You will be contacted within 1-2 business days.
Undergraduate: You may submit an admissions appeal to have your file reevaluated. Admission Appeal Instructions are available online at: Admission Appeals
Graduate: Please contact the Academic Program Coordinator at csudh.edu/gsr/graduate- studies/degree-programs
You have the option of handwriting or typing a letter. If you choose to write one, please make sure it is legible.
Admission appeals are submitted electronically by using the Admissions Appeals Dropbox. We recommend making sure that the appeal is filled online and submitted electronically.
There is no guarantee that an appeal will be approved. However, every appeal receives full consideration. Please make sure to submit a complete appeal packet. You can learn more by visiting csudh.edu/future-students/have-applied/denied-admission.
All appeal decisions will reflect on your Campus Account at My.CSUDH.edu. You will receive a response within 7-14 business days after all appeal documents have been received. Appeal decisions will be communicated to you via the email account on your admission application. Please make sure you check all spam or junk folders to ensure you do not miss this email.
If the appeal is approved, you are responsible for meeting all deadlines and other obligations that pertain to the desired admission term. An appeal is only considered once, and the decision rendered is final. If any deadlines are missed or the admission requirements are not met, keep in mind that an additional appeal cannot be submitted for the same academic term.
Yes, New Student Orientation is a mandatory Enrollment requirement – no exceptions. The registration deadline is June 1, 2023. You must first submit your Intent to Enroll deposit and then register for NSO.
No, Toro Admit Day is a day for newly admitted students to engage with the campus and our students and faculty. New Student Orientation is a mandatory enrollment requirement.
All newly admitted students register during New Student Orientation (NSO). Students will be provided with guidance on which courses to register for and how to register during NSO. It is extremely important you submit official transcripts as soon as you complete the Spring 2023 semester in order to ensure you register for appropriate courses.
This year, with consideration to the current public health emergency, while we are planning for an in-person New Student Orientation for Fall 2023, CSUDH reserves the right to switch to a virtual format if necessary.
For assistance on resetting your password, please contact the IT Help Desk.
Call: 310-243-2500 and select option 1.
Text: 310-243-2500.
Helpdesk (On-site, Walk-in)
Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics(NSM) C-151
I.T. Call Center Support (Remote)
Mon. – Fri., 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sat & Sun, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
The financial aid document deadline for priority consideration is May 12, 2023. Check your To Do List on your student portal at My.CSUDH.edu for any requested documents. If you experience difficulty meeting this deadline, please email the Financial Aid Office at finaid@csudh.edu.
All financial aid documents should be uploaded to our secured dropbox accounts. Please visit csudh.edu/financial-aid/forms for instructions.
A financial aid offer email will be sent to ToroMail, your official CSUDH email account and we will mail a paper offer letter to the mailing address listed on the student portal at My.CSUDH.edu. A Financial Aid Guide will be included in this mailing to assist you with understanding your offer.
Please check ToroMail, your official CSUDH email account.
At this time, the loans included in your financial aid offer will be available to accept, reduce, or decline during the summer. We will not cancel the loan offers within the 15- day deadline.
The Federal Direct Parent Loan is a loan that a parent may accept on their student’s behalf. Since the parent is the borrower, students cannot accept the loan on the student portal. The 2023-2024 Federal Direct Parent Loan Request Form will be available mid-May in the Forms section of the Financial Aid Office website. Instructions will be included on the form.
The Financial Aid Office will review on a case-by-case basis reduced family income. Students will need to complete and submit an Income Adjustment Appeal Form. You will be asked to provide supporting documentation. Processing will take 1-2 weeks. The form is available at csudh.edu/financial-aid/forms.
Please email finaid@csudh.edu or call 310-243-3691. If you have specific questions about your financial aid offer, please email, text, or call the financial aid specialist that is assigned to you
No. Whether you reside with your parents or not, the federal government has specific criteria to determine your financial aid dependency status. If you are an undergraduate student who is less than 24 years old but have special circumstances, a financial aid counselor will require specific documentation and review your case on an individual basis. If you have any questions, please email or call the financial aid specialist that is assigned to you.
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Your Last Name | FA Specialist | Cell Number | |
A-Corn | Michelle Matthews | 310-243-3691 | |
Corona-Hay | Brian Cruz Ⓢ | 310-243-3691 | |
He-Miz | Rhonda Posey | 310-243-3691 | |
Mo-Rol | Marcela Vega Ⓢ | 310-243-3691 | |
Rom-Z | Rosa Ornelas Ⓢ | 310-243-3691 |
Yes, we offer Financial Aid TV on our website at csudh.financialaidtv.com. There you will find a variety of short videos that will assist you with many financial aid questions.
Instructions on how to sign-up for direct deposit can be found at csudh.edu/accounting-services/student-financial-services/direct-deposit/
Yes, apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov or the California Dream Act Application at dream.csac.ca.gov with CSUDH school code 001141 by March 2, 2023.
The Registrar's Office
Once you begin your academic career at CSUDH, the Registrar’s Office assists in the registration of classes, processing transfer credit, processing transcript requests, and graduation petitions.
All newly admitted students register for classes during New Student Orientation (NSO).
Students may request an Enrollment Verification (EV) by emailing registrar@csudh.edu but the request must come from their Toromail account. In the email, be sure to include your CSUDH student ID number and the semester for which you are requesting verification. The verification may be emailed or mailed out to the location you are requesting it to be sent to.
If you need to make changes to your schedule, please contact your academic advisor. First-year students should contact their EOP, ETE, or Student Success Center advisor based on their major. Transfer students should contact their major advisor. Prior to the beginning of classes and for the first three weeks of classes, you will be able to add and drop classes on MyCSUDH. Afterwards, the Change of Program form is needed. This form is available at csudh.edu/registrar/forms. If you have any questions, please email registrar@csudh.edu.
MyCSUDH is your self-service student account for registration, financial aid information, your Smart Planner, ToroMail, and more. In MyCSUDH you can check for any holds or To Do items, find out when your registration appointment begins, run your Academic Requirements Report to monitor your degree requirements, and a number of other things that support your academic career at CSUDH.
If you would like to change your major, please upload the Change of Undergraduate Major for Fall 2023 Admitted Students Form to Dropbox by April 1, 2023.
Student ID cards will be issued at New Student Orientation (NSO).
Other Resources
Yes, students can check out free laptops and other equipment through the Technology Checkout Program. To request equipment, visit techcheckout.csudh.edu.