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Application Checklist for First-Time Freshmen

StudentsNeed help with the application process? Take a look at the checklist below and start gathering the needed information.

Have questions? Check out our FAQs or call your Admissions Counselor at (310) 243-3696.

Application Checklist

STEP 1: Before you apply, gather the following

  • Your high school transcript
  • Your official SAT I or ACT test scores
  • Application fee of $55 (check, money order or credit card)*

*No fee is required if you qualify for a fee waiver. California residents from a low income family for whom the application fee would be an undue financial hardship may qualify for an application fee waiver. The application fee waiver may be requested when applying online at CSUMentor. Submitting the requested information at the time of application will expedite the processing of the application fee waiver request.

STEP 2: Complete the application

Apply and pay the $55 application fee online at CSUMentor.

  • If you did not pay online though CSUMentor, please send a $55 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee payable to "CSU Dominguez Hills" and send it to:

Cashier's Office
CSU Dominguez Hills
1000 E. Victoria Street
Carson, CA 90747

  • Important: Include the following information on your check: name of student, student's date of birth, and/or the application confirmation number (sent with your email confirmation when you successfully complete and submit your online application).

STEP 3: Send us your transcripts and test scores.

Transcripts: Your official high school transcripts and SAT I or ACT test scores should be submitted to:

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

Test Scores: Official test scores from ETS are required. Unofficial test scores will not be accepted for admission consideration. Information regarding how to obtain official test scores is available on the ETS website.

For transcript deadlines and other important dates, click here.

STEP 4: Take the ELM/EPT tests

You must take the English Placement Test (EPT) and/or the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) Exam as soon as possible after your admission. Find out if you are exempt from these tests here.

STEP 5: Set up your My.CSUDH.EDU online account

Don't miss important updates, messages and announcements! Once you've been admitted, you will receive information on setting up your My.CSUDH.EDU online account where you can register for classes, pay tuition, check email, schedule academic advising and much more. It's fast, easy and convenient. Here's how you do it:

  1. Go to My.CSUDH.EDU
  2. Click on the "Activate Your Account" link
  3. Enter your account activation information which is sent to you with your admissions notice

Need to look up your username? You can retrieve it online here. You will need your 9-digit student ID number OR your social security number in order to retrieve your username.

Need to reset your password? You can reset it online here. You will need to enter your CSUDH username. Follow the online prompts to reset your password. You will be required to enter your six-digit date of birth and the last 4 digits of your social security number. You will be able to use your new password immediately after being reset.

Still need help? If you need further assistance in setting up your account, please submit an online Help Desk request.

STEP 6: Confirm your intent to enroll by May 1st (Fall Only)

Confirm your Intent to Enroll at CSUDH. Log into My.CSUDH.EDU and go to theApplication Status link, click on Accept/Decline, then select I Accept Admissionor I Decline Admission. Note: Indicating your Intent to Enroll is required to attend New Student Orientation, apply for Housing, receive mandatory academic advisement, and register for classes.

STEP 7: Apply for financial aid

For Fall 2013: Apply between January and March for priority processing.

  • To apply, complete the new streamlined Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. Do not wait until you are admitted to the University to apply for financial aid. The earlier you apply, the better chance you have that funds will be available.
  • To ensure that we receive your FAFSA information, indicate our institutional code 001141 in the Federal School Code field and list the appropriate housing code.
  • Contact the Financial Aid Office if you need any additional assistance.

STEP 8: Meet the immunization requirements

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 from our Student Health Center, take it to your doctor or clinic and have all required immunizations. Return the completed form to the Office of Admissions and Records.

STEP 9: Apply for university housing if you plan to live on-campus

If you plan on living on campus, apply for housing as soon as possible. To apply for housing, you must: