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Have you received an offer of admission? If you have, then there are a few things you need to complete before you can join our Toro family. It is important to read through the next steps of enrollment and complete all the requirements by the deadlines.
But first, have you checked out the transformation our campus is currently undergoing? New state-of-the-art facilities include: the Library Building, the Science & Innovation Building, Innovation & Instruction Building, and Student Housing Building.Log into our MyCSUDH account and review your "To Do" list and your "Holds" list. Please pay attention to all deadlines and complete items on your dashboard checklist.
Students outside the U.S. will need to Zoom with our IT Department to set up their passwords. To do so, no appointment is needed, login to the Zoom anytime between 9am - 6pm PDT.
For help on how to log into your account, watch this tutorial:
Students MUST complete their Intent to Enroll deposit and sign up for the mandatory New Student Orientation by December 6, 2024. See this video for more:
Submit final academic reports and documents to International Admissions.
Please have your official sealed documents (still in their unopened original envelope from the issuing authority) mailed to our office or bring them with you to orientation before the semester begins.
The deadline for official transcripts is April 13, 2025
California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH)
Office of International Education
1000 E. Victoria St., SBS B-306
Carson, CA 90747 USA
Log into our MyCSUDH account and review your "To Do" list and your "Holds" list. Please pay attention to all deadlines and complete items on your dashboard checklist.
Students outside the U.S. will need to Zoom with our IT Department to set up their passwords. To do so, no appointment is needed, login to the Zoom anytime between 9am - 6pm PDT. Zoom room link: https://csudh.zoom.us/j/83856877450.
For help on how to log into your account, watch this tutorial:
Username ActivationStudents MUST complete their Intent to Enroll and sign up for the mandatory New Student Orientation by To be determined.
Please have your official sealed documents mailed to our office or bring with you to orientation before the semester begins.
Submit final academic reports and documents to International Admissions. The deadline for official transcripts is April 13, 2025.
Students Already on an F-1 Student Visa Transferring to CSUDH | |
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Step 1 | Transfer your I-20: Request your current school to transfer your I-20 record to CSUDH. School code: LOS214F00655000. |
Step 2 | Log into our MyCSUDH student account and review your "To Do" list and "Holds" list. Please pay attention to all deadlines and complete items on your dashboard checklist. Username Activation |
Step 3 | Purchase Health Insurance: www.lewermark.com/csudh |
Step 4 | Graduate Students: RSVP to the Mandatory International Student Orientation (iss@csudh.edu) and complete Intent to Enroll. Undergraduate Students: In your MyCSUDH student portal, complete your Intent to Enroll, pay the deposit of $125 towards your registration fees. Sign-up for the New Student Orientation (NSO) and pay the $99 orientation fee. Spring 2025 deadline (undergraduates only): December 6, 2024. Graduate Intent to Enroll Deadline: To be Announced |
Step 5 | Graduate Students: Contact your program advisor for the course plan. Undergraduate Students: Sign up for your academic pre-orientation session, which is where you complete your academic counseling and class registration. |
Step 6 | Arrange for housing accommodations: CSUDH Housing Information. |
Step 7 | Attend the Mandatory Orientation on January 15, 2025. Documents are due BEFORE the orientation (click here for a list of required documents). |
We've gathered some information in order to make your move to the U.S. as easy as possible. Review the following tips on student visas, travel information, housing, and CSUDH registration.
Preparing Your Immigration Documents | Enrolling in Classes | |
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Step 1 | Review your I-20 form: Contact International Admissions immediately if a correction is needed at int-admissions@csudh.edu | Log into our MyCSUDH account and review your "To Do" list and your "Holds" list. Please pay attention to all deadlines and complete items on your dashboard checklist. Here's a YouTube tutorial video about creating a username. |
Step 2 | Pay the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) I-901 fee ("SEVIS fee"): www.fmjfee.com Information: School Code: LOS214F00655000 SEVIS Identification Number: Number on top upper left side beginning with an "N." Print out two receipts and present one at the visa interview with the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Keep the other receipt for your records. | Purchase Health Insurance: www.lewermark.com/csudh |
Step 3 | Contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate to schedule a visa appointment: www.usembassy.gov | Graduate Students: Contact your program advisor for the course plan. Undergraduate Students: Sign up for your academic pre-orientation session for academic counseling and registration. |
Step 4 | Gather documents needed for the visa interview: Valid passport, I-20 form from CSUDH, SEVIS fee receipt (printed out), and financial documents. Please review the guidelines provided on the U.S. Embassy website for details. | Graduate Students: RSVP to the Mandatory International Student Orientation on January 15, 2025. Complete Intent to Enroll. Undergraduate Students: In your My.CSUDH.edu portal, complete your Intent to Enroll, pay the deposit of $125 towards your registration fees. Sign up for New Student Orientation (NSO) and pay the $99 orientation fee. Click HERE for instructions. The Spring 2025 deadline is December 6, 2024. |
Step 5 | Prepare for the interview: The visa interview is a short conversational interview. You have to explain why you want to study in the U.S., and how you will pay for school costs and living expenses. | Arrange for housing accommodations near the campus: CSUDH Housing Information |
Step 6 | Plan arrival date and place: The earliest time you can enter the U.S. 30 days prior to the program start date on your I-20. Please make travel arrangements carefully. | Arrange transportation from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to your lodging. |
Step 7 | Carry your documents with you on the airplane. Keep your passport, F-1 visa, CSUDH I-20 form, SEVIS I-901 fee receipt, financial documents, and the CSUDH admission letter with you. |
International Admissions (IA)
International Student Services (ISS)