STEP 1: GATHER YOUR INFO

You’ll need to have:

• Your official transcripts from all institutions attended
• The $55 application fee

* You can request a fee waiver when applying online at Cal State Apply. Fee waivers are only available to qualified CA residents from low-income families.

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STEP 2: APPLY

Complete your application and pay the $55 fee online at Cal State Apply.

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STEP 3: Send us your official transcripts

Your official transcripts from all institutions attended should be mailed to:

Admissions Office
CSU Dominguez Hills
1000 E. Victoria Street
Carson, CA 90747

NOTE: Electronic transcripts are preferred.

For transcript deadlines and other important dates, click here.

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STEP 4: ACTIVATE MYCSUDH

Your application confirmation letter will include the information you need to activate your My.CSUDH.EDU online account. Check this account often to:

• Check your application status
• See what documents you still need to submit
• Pay tuition and fees
• Confirm your intent to enroll
• Schedule academic advising
• Check your financial aid application and award
• Register for classes
• Check your student email
• And much more

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STEP 5: CONFIRM YOUR INTENT TO ENROLL BY MAY 1^ST (FALL ONLY)

• Log in to My.CSUDH.EDU
• Click on the application status link
• Click on Accept/Decline
• Select “I Accept Admission”

You must do this before you can attend new student orientation, apply for housing, receive mandatory academic advising, and register for classes.

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STEP 6: APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID

Apply between October 1 – March 2.

• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online.
• Include CSUDH’s institutional code 001141 in the Federal School Code field.
• List the appropriate housing code.

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STEP 7: GET IMMUNIZED

Students who attended California public high schools after July 1, 1999, have met this requirement.

If your student attended a private high school, attended in another state or outside the United States:

• Download an immunization form
• Take it to your doctor or clinic
• Have all required immunizations
• Return the completed form to the Office of Admissions and Records

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STEP 8: APPLY FOR HOUSING

If you plan on living in University Housing, apply online to reserve your space as soon as possible.

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