Students

Key Student Updates

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.
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.

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.