Orientation

Transfer and Returning Orientation

Transfer and Returning Student Orientation (TRSO) is a mandatory enrollment requirement - all students must register, pay the non-refundable $99 NSO fee, and attend their scheduled NSO date to register for courses. If a student does not attend TRSO, they will be marked as not attended and will not be able to enroll.

The Fall & Spring TRSO Program is an IN-PERSON program held at the CSUDH campus. At this time, we are not offering an online/virtual program in replacement of the in-person TRSO.

The TRSO program is committed to ensuring that the incoming class of students will receive an onboarding experience that prepares them well for their first term as new Toros or returning Toro. To be successful in any college setting, you need to understand not only the academics, but the resources, support, and involvement opportunities as well.

During TRSO, you will meet with your academic college and academic advisors. Students will also register for courses as part of the TRSO program. TRSO is an all day event, please plan to be on campus from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

If you are a First-Time, First-Year Students, see the NSO page for First-Year Students. Here

Spring 2025 - Registering for Transfer & Returning Orientation

ELIGIBLITY TO ATTEND NSO

Transfer and Returning Student Orientation (TRSO) is open to conditionally admitted students who have:

Submitted their intent to enroll
Paid the non-refundable $125 intent to enroll deposit
Registered for a NSO date
Paid the non-refundable $99 NSO fee within 24 hours of registering for a TRSO date
*Last day to register and pay for TRSO is December 6, 2024 Submitted all official transcripts by the October 15, 2024 deadline.

Students who do not meet admission requirements or enrollment deadlines are not eligible to attend TRSO. Students who are also in the process of appealing an admissions decision are not eligible to attend TRSO.

MANDATORY NSO REQUIREMENT

TRSO is a mandatory enrollment requirement. Students are expected to register and attend TRSO, as well as complete all TRSO activities to remain eligible for enrollment. This may include, but is not limited to completing an Online Pre-Orientation and completion of students “To-Do List” on MyCSUDH portal.

As a transfer student, it is important to submit your final, official transcripts by October 15, 2024 deadline. This will allow Admissions to verify your admissions eligibility and ensure enough time so that your transfer credit is completed prior to your TRSO date. All transcripts must be official, meaning they are either sealed in an envelope or sent electronically by the institution. An official paper transcript must be unopened when received by the Office of Admissions An official electronic transcript, or E-Transcript, is delivered directly to the Office of Admissions electronically by your college/university(s). For more information on how to submit official transcripts, please click here.

*Please note that there may be instances where a student attends TRSO and then their admissions status changes based on a review of final transcripts.

It is important to continuously check both your ToroMail and personal email to receive important information. Students who do not complete TRSO are not eligible for Spring enrollment and will need to reapply for the following open academic term. Students who are not able to attend their scheduled TRSO date can submit a TRSO petition for consideration. TRSO petitions are a request, not a guaranteed exception.

If you have questions regarding the TRSO requirement, or the policies regarding TRSO, please email orientation@csudh.edu or call 310-243-2113.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

Before registering for TRSO, you must submit the intent to enroll and pay the non-refundable $125 intent to enroll deposit to be eligible to register for TRSO.

To register for TRSO, log into your my.CSUDH.edu account. Make sure you are on the Applicants Tab located near the top of the page. From the Applicants tab, click on the Admissions tab, then click on NSO Registration Status.

You will be prompted to select a TRSO date and pay the non-refundable $99 NSO fee. To secure your TRSO date, you must submit payment within 24 hours of selecting a TRSO date. Please note that the TRSO fee is non-refundable and non-transferable, regardless of whether the student does not attend the TRSO date, or their admission status changes.

If you are having difficulties logging into your my.CSUDH.edu account, contact the I.T. Help Desk at 310-243-2500 menu option 1. If you are having difficulties with the TRSO registration process, here is a helpful tutorial or contact NSO at orientation@csudh.edu or (310)243-2113.

TRSO DATES

Transfer & Returning Student Orientation Spring 2025 sessions are scheduled in January. You may select the date that works best for you on a first come, first serve basis. TRSO programs are scheduled by Academic College. Each undergraduate major falls within one of the academic colleges.

Transfer & Returning Student Orientation Spring 2025 sessions are scheduled in January. The TRSO program is scheduled by the Academic Colleges. Each undergraduate major falls within one of the academic colleges.

College of Health, Human Services, & Nursing

Tuesday, January 7th, 2025

College of Arts & Humanities

Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

College of Natural & Behavioral Sciences

Thursday, January 9th, 2025

College of Business Administration & Public Policy

Friday, January 10th, 2025

College of Education

Friday, January 10th, 2025

TRSO registration closes on December 6, 2024; we highly encourage you to register before the deadline. Please note that capacity is limited, and the dates listed below may no longer be available if you wait too long to register.

Fall 2025 - Registering for Transfer & Returning Orientation

ELIGIBLITY TO ATTEND TRSO

Transfer and Returning Student Orientation is open to conditionally admitted students who have:

Submitted their intent to enroll
Paid the non-refundable $125 intent to enroll deposit
Registered for a NSO date
Paid the non-refundable $99 NSO fee within 24 hours of registering for a NSO date

***Last day to register and pay for NSO is May 1, 2025 ***

Submitted all official transcripts by the June 30, 2025 deadline

MANDATORY TRSO REQUIREMENT

As a transfer student, it is important to submit your final, official transcripts by May 01, 2025 deadline. This will allow Admissions to verify your admissions eligibility and ensure enough time so that your transfer credit is completed prior to your TRSO date. All transcripts must be official, meaning they are either sealed in an envelope or sent electronically by the institution. An official paper transcript must be unopened when received by the Office of Admissions. An official electronic transcript, or E-Transcript, is delivered directly to the Office of Admissions electronically by your college/university(s). For more information on how to submit official transcripts, please click here.