Application Checklist

In order to meet immigration timelines, International Applicants residing outside of the USA are encouraged to submit all documents by October 15 for the Spring term and by May 1 for the Fall term.

The following programs are online only and do not qualify for I-20 issuance: Master of Public Administration (MPA) Online, Negotiation Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding (NCRP) Online, Quality Assurance Online, Radiological & Imaging Sciences Online and Systems Engineering Online

The following programs are closed to International Undergraduate Applicants: Organizational Leadership Studies, Nursing and Quality Assurance.

The following programs are closed to International Graduate Applicants: Accounting, All Certificate Programs, School Leadership (CASLA), Interdisciplinary Studies, Master of Social Work (Part Time), Nursing (second BSN, MSN or post-Master’s Certificates) and School and College Counseling.

Undergraduate Application Deadline: Spring = November 1; Fall = May 1

Undergraduate Document Deadline: Spring = November 29; Fall = June 1

Document deadlines for graduate students vary by program.

For US institutions only, you will be asked to enter all courses you completed, those currently in progress, and any courses you plan to take.

If you have submitted your Cal State Apply application or have been admitted to the university and have further questions regarding submitting additional documents or your application status, please contact the Office of International Education at int-admissions@csudh.edu.

All communications must be via email when contacting the Office of International Education or the Office of Admissions. Please include either your Cal State Apply application (CAS) ID# or CSUDH Toro ID# in all correspondences.

1. Apply to CSUDH

Spring 2025: Apply from August 1, 2024 through November 1, 2024 on Cal State Apply. Please note that the undergraduate international deadline is November 1, and we do not make decisions based on self-reported information for international applicants.
Fall 2025: Apply from October 1, 2024 through May 1, 2025 on Cal State Apply. Please note that the undergraduate international deadline is May 1, and we do not make decisions based on self-reported information for international applicants.

2. Pay Application Fee

A $70 non-refundable application filing fee must be paid at the time of application submission. Instructions for payment can be found on Cal State Apply.

3. Check Application Status

The Office of Admissions will communicate your next steps in the admission process via email. Email is the official method of communication for California State University, Dominguez Hills.

4. Send Your Scores

Send in your test scores for:

Entrance Exam — Not all students are required to do this. Get more information about required documents.
Proof of English Proficiency. Learn more about test options, such as Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) here.

5. Send Your Financial Support Affidavit

Complete your Affidavit of Financial Support [PDF] indicating you have enough funds to cover your first year of full-time study. Learn more about financial certification.

Note: This affidavit must be completed before student can be issued the Form I-20.

6. Submit Transcripts

Submit your official transcripts (academic records) for all previously attended institutions, whether coursework was completed or not by June 1. Include transcripts for ESL coursework. Transcripts from institutions outside the US should only be submitted as paper documents in an envelope stamped and sealed by the appropriate campus authorities. Electronic transcripts from these institutions are not accepted as official. Learn more about submitting foreign transcripts.

7. Send Course Description/Syllabi

Students seeking to transfer post-secondary courses to CSUDH to fulfill any degree requirement must submit official course descriptions/syllabi in English. Learn more about submitting course descriptions.

8. Send Forms

F-1 visa international students transferring from a college or university in the U.S. and applying from within the U.S. must submit copies of the following:

F-1 visa stamp
I-94 copy
Current form I-20