Orientation

This year, with consideration to the current public health emergency, while we are planning for an in-person New Student Orientation for Spring 2023 & Fall 2023, CSUDH reserves the right to switch to a virtual format if necessary.

Transfer and Returning Orientation

New Student Orientation (NSO) is a mandatory enrollment requirement - all students must register, pay the non-refundable $99 NSO fee, and attend their scheduled NSO date to register for courses. If a student does not attend NSO, they will be marked as not attended and will not be able to enroll.

The Spring & Fall 2023 NSO Program is an IN-PERSON program held at the CSUDH campus. At this time, we are not offering an online/virtual program in replacement of the in-person NSO.

The NSO program is committed to ensuring that the incoming class of students will receive an onboarding experience that prepares them well for their first term as new Toros. To be successful in any college setting, you need to understand not only the academics, but the resources, support, and involvement opportunities as well.

During NSO, you will meet with your academic college and academic advisors. Students will also register for courses as part of the NSO program.

If you are a First Year Student (Freshman) see the NSO page for First Year Students. Here

Spring 2023 - Registering for New Student Orientation

ELIGIBLITY TO ATTEND NSO

New Student Orientation is open to conditionally admitted students who have:

Submitted their intent to enroll
Paid the non-refundable $125 intent to enroll deposit
Registered for a NSO date
Paid the non-refundable $99 NSO fee within 24 hours of registering for a NSO date
- *Last day to register and pay for NSO is Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Submitted all official transcripts by the October 31, 2022 deadline

Students who do not meet admission requirements or enrollment deadlines are not eligible to attend NSO. Students who are also in the process of appealing an admissions decision are not eligible to attend NSO.

As a transfer student, it is important to submit your final, official transcripts by the October 31, 2022 deadline. This will allow Admissions to verify your admissions eligibility and ensure enough time so that your transfer credit is completed prior to your NSO date. All transcripts must be official, meaning they are sent electronically by the institution. Our Admissions office prefers official electronic transcripts to be sent directly to admissions@csudh.edu. For more information on how to submit official transcripts, please click here. Please note that there may be instances where a student attends NSO and then their admissions status changes based on a review of final transcripts.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

To register for NSO, log into your my.CSUDH.edu account. Make sure you are on the Applicants Tab located near the top of the page. From the Applicants tab, click on the Admissions tab, then click on NSO Registration Status. You must submit the intent to enroll and pay the non-refundable $125 intent to enroll deposit before you are eligible to register for NSO. If you are having difficulties logging into your my.CSUDH.edu account, contact the I.T. Help Desk at 310-243-2500 menu option 1.

The registration process within the my.CSUDH.edu account will ask you to select a NSO date and will also ask you to submit payment for the non-refundable $99 NSO fee. Students must submit payment within 24 hours of selecting a NSO date to finalize their NSO registration. The NSO fee is non-refundable and non-transferable, regardless of whether the student does not attend the NSO date, or their admission status changes.

If you are having difficulties with the NSO registration process, here is a helpful tutorial or contact NSO at orientation@csudh.edu or (310)243-2113.

NSO DATES

Transfer NSO sessions are scheduled in January and will be available based on your Academic College. Each undergraduate major falls within one of the academic colleges. NSO registration closes on Wednesday, November 30, 2022; we highly encourage you to register before the deadline.

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

College of Natural & Behavioral Sciences

College of Health, Human Services & Nursing

College of Education

Friday, January 13, 2023

College of Arts & Humanities

College of Business Administration & Public Policy

MANDATORY NSO REQUIREMENT

NSO is a mandatory enrollment requirement. Students are expected to register and attend NSO, as well as complete all NSO activities to remain eligible for enrollment. For transfer students, this may include, but is not limited to Online Pre-Orientation and completing your “to-do” list. It is important to continuously check both your ToroMail and personal email account to receive important information. Students who do not complete NSO are not eligible for spring enrollment and will need to reapply for the following open academic term. Students who are not able to attend their scheduled NSO date can submit a NSO petition for consideration. NSO petitions are only a request and are not guaranteed for approval.

If you have questions regarding the NSO requirement, or the policies regarding NSO, please email orientation@csudh.edu or call 310-243-2113.

Fall 2023 - Registering for New Student Orientation

ELIGIBLITY TO ATTEND NSO

New Student Orientation is open to conditionally admitted students who have:

Submitted their intent to enroll
Paid the non-refundable $125 intent to enroll deposit
Registered for a NSO date
Paid the non-refundable $99 NSO fee within 24 hours of registering for a NSO date
- *Last day to register and pay for NSO is Monday, May 1, 2023
Submitted all official transcripts by the June 30, 2023 deadline

As a transfer student, it is important to submit your final, official transcripts by the June 30, 2023 deadline. This will allow Admissions to verify your admissions eligibility and ensure enough time so that your transfer credit is completed prior to your NSO date. All transcripts must be official, meaning they are sent electronically by the institution. Our Admissions office prefers official electronic transcripts to be sent directly to admissions@csudh.edu. For more information on how to submit official transcripts, please click here. Please note that there may be instances where a student attends NSO and then their admissions status changes based on a review of final transcripts.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

If you are having difficulties with the NSO registration process, here is a helpful tutorial or contact NSO at orientation@csudh.edu or (310)243-2113.

NSO DATES

Transfer & returning NSO sessions are scheduled throughout July. You may select the date that works best for you on a first come, first serve basis. NSO programs are scheduled by Academic College. Each undergraduate major falls within one of the academic colleges.

NSO registration closes on Monday, May 1, 2023; we highly encourage you to register before the deadline. Please note that capacity is limited, and the dates listed below may no longer be available if you wait too long to register.

Dates will be available beginning October

MANDATORY NSO REQUIREMENT

NSO is a mandatory enrollment requirement. Students are expected to register and attend NSO, as well as complete all NSO activities to remain eligible for enrollment. For transfer students, this may include, but is not limited to Online Pre-Orientation and completing your “to-do” list. It is important to continuously check both your ToroMail and personal email account to receive important information. Students who do not complete NSO are not eligible for fall enrollment and will need to reapply for the following open academic term. Students who are not able to attend their scheduled NSO date can submit a NSO petition for consideration. NSO petitions are only a request and are not guaranteed for approval.

If you have questions regarding the NSO requirement, or the policies regarding NSO, please email orientation@csudh.edu or call 310-243-2113.