Students

Key Student Updates

CSUDH is requiring COVID-19 testing for students in Housing and/or taking face-to-face classes. Read details on the COVID-19 Surveillance Testing page.
November 20: Everyone is required to complete a symptom self-check prior to visiting campus. To assist with the check, there is a screening tool on the iToros app. Read the Symptom Self-Check section on the Health and Safety page for full details.
Free COVID-19 testing is available in the City of Carson, in LA County, and in Long Beach.

View a list of all updates, from most to least recent.

December 8, 2020: CSUDH is extending its late withdrawal deadline to December 23, 2020. Visit the UAC website for full details.
Gov. Newsom announced new Regional Stay at Home orders for regions whose ICU capacity dips below 15 percent. As a result, effective Dec. 6, the new regional order is in effect through Dec. 27 in the Southern California region.
September 18: GWAR requirement is suspended for Fall 2020, Spring 2021, and Summer 2021.
September 10: CSU announces virtual instruction for Spring 2021. Read the statement here [PDF].
September 1: The Office of Community Standards has released guidelines regarding the Fall 2020 semester [PDF].
August 6: For information on confirmed cases and the university's reporting process, visit the Reporting page.
July 23: A full list of Fall 2020 in-person classes is now online.
July 21: CSUDH has released a budget update. Read the university statement.
July 8: CSUDH has released a statement on policy changes for international students.
June 26: Chancellor approves Fall 2020 exceptions to virtual learning. Read the university statement. You can also read the CSUDH Fall Planning document here [PDF].
June 26: Two students in CSUDH Housing have tested positive for COVID-19. Read the university statement.
June 23: California requires the wearing of face masks outside the home.
May 22: New Summer and Fall 2020 FAQ added below. President Parham also hosted Town Hall meetings on May 5 and May 20 regarding Fall 2020 Planning.
May 21: COVID-19 student fees policy update [PDF] is available to read.
May 18: Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants is now available in California.
May 13: CSUDH has released plans for Fall 2020 and beyond. Read full details in the Memo [PDF].
May 6: CARES Act FAQ has details about Emergency Financial Aid for students.
April 27: Grad Celebration Week for the Class of 2020 will be from May 11-15. In-person Commencement date TBC.
April 27: Free bags of food will be available for pickup on April 30. Visit the Basic Needs website for details.
April 24: Request for FFCRA form [PDF] and Request for CPAL form [PDF] now available for student workers.
April 22: CSUDH is modifying its grading policy for Spring 2020 [PDF]. Visit the University Advisement website for more detailed information and FAQ.
April 17: The CSU has suspended the standardized testing requirement for the 2021-22 academic year. Read the full press release [PDF].
April 15: The Student Health Center has onsite staff hours of 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. Tele-medicine, including mental health services, is available from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
April 14: Fall 2020 Registration is now open.
April 14, 2020: The Toro Food Pantry is no longer distributing bags of food. An announcement will be made when more bags become available.
April 14, 2020: Food and financial resources list< is online for students in need.
April 13, 2020: The Toro Loaner Program has reopened after its temporary closure due to the weather.
April 10, 2020: Emergency telecommuting guidelines [PDF] updated.
April 10, 2020: Expanded public health measures; face masks required in City of Carson and recommended in LA County.
April 9: The deadline to drop/withdraw has been extended from April 10 to May 8.
April 8, 2020: Campus Return Authorization Form [PDF] available for employees.
April 6, 2020: 2020-2021 University Catalog is now available online.