Returning

Once a Toro, Always a Toro is about helping former undergraduate students finish what they started and complete their degree. We have a dedicated team ready to support you through admissions, advising, registration -- all the way through graduation.  

If you are not quite ready to re-enroll, but would like for more information, please email AlwaysAToro@csudh.edu or call (310) 243-2747. We look forward to responding to your questions about returning to CSUDH and we can’t wait to welcome you back.

Former CSUDH students who have completed at least one semester in a degree-seeking baccalaureate program and have lost their continuing student status can submit an application for Fall 2023.

The re-entry period for Fall 2023 is from October 1, 2022 through March 15, 2023. Please follow the application path as a “Transfer” student on Cal State Apply. Following submission of your application, you will receive email updates about the returning process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to resubmit transcripts? 

Official transcripts for all institutions you have attended since leaving CSUDH are required. Please have electronic transcripts sent directly from the institution to admissions@csudh.edu. If you didn't attend any other universities, no transcripts are required. 

Can I take classes without applying to the university? 

If you missed the deadline to return to CSUDH or want to take a course for units or complete a degree, you may consider registering through Open University. Open University is for students who are not matriculated to the campus but want to take a few courses. For more information about open university, visit csudh.edu/open. 

What if I was supposed to graduate or had applied to graduate but left CSUDH? 

If you had applied for graduation or were denied graduation because of missing requirements, you should make an appointment with an advisor to determine where you left off and the process needed to complete your missing requirements.

How do I find what classes I still need to graduate? 

Every student’s situation is different. You should make an appointment to speak to an advisor to determine your requirements upon your return. Click here to make an advising appointment.

What if I come back after being away for 5 -15 years?

Will I need to take more classes?  Every student’s situation is different. You should make an appointment to speak to an advisor to determine your requirements upon your return. Click here to make an advising appointment.

What if I retook a class to bring up my GPA? 

Courses taken at another institution will not be calculated into your CSUDH GPA, only your overall GPA. If you retook courses at CSUDH, please make an appointment with an advisor to recalculate your CSUDH GPA. Click here to make an advising appointment.

How do I remove a hold? 

To remove a hold, you must contact the department that placed the hold on your account.  To view the department information, click on "details" on the hold section in your Student Center. 

Financial Holds are placed because of outstanding balances on the account. Please Contact Student Financial Services at sfs@csudh.edu or (310) 243-3780 to arrange payment.

How do I find out what classes I need to complete my degree?

Once you return to CSUDH, you will need to meet with your advisor to review your courses taken and determine what course you still need to graduate. Your advisor can discuss any changes to your academic plan and assist you in laying out a path towards graduation. If you have been away for more than a year, you will have new catalog rights and there may be a change to program that you will need to learn more about. 

 What is the best course of action if my schedule is limited, and I can only online classes? 

You should make an appointment to speak with an advisor to discuss options. Click here to make an advising appointment.

What if I have a balance on my account? 

You should contact Student Financial Services at (310) 243-3780 or sfs@csudh.edu. 

Returning Toros