A PLACE FOR LEARNINGAND THRIVING

Guide for Freshman and Transfer Applicants • Fall 2018

CSUDH ranks among the nation’s

top 100 universities for the percentage of graduates employed.*

*Outcomes based on employmentand average salary earned.

A PLACE FOR LEARNING. AND THRIVING.On CSU Dominguez Hills’ inviting campus, you will find limitless opportunities to connect with friends, pursue interests, get involved and make the most of your university experience. Inside small, interactive classes, faculty mentors provide guidance as well as expertise. Outside the classroom, you will benefit from a wide range of student services to support your academic performance, career goals and personal growth.

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CSUDH offers a dynamic campus community, where you’ll discover endless opportunities to get involved, make connections and explore your interests. Meet up with friends for movie nights on the North Lawn. Take in a concert or check out the new exhibit at our University Art Gallery. Savor new flavors at the multicultural unity festival or show your Toro pride at Homecoming. Get 2 for the price of 1 by taking in an LA Galaxy soccer game or an LA Chargers football game at the StubHub Center on campus. There’s always something to do, and someone to experience it with.

SPRING FLING CONCERT HOMECOMING WEEK GREEK DAY

DISCOVER LIFE ON CAMPUS

CSUDH has over 120 student clubs and organizations and 17 fraternities and sororities.

Shape Your Campus Join Associated Students Inc. (ASI), our student-run government, or host your own podcast at KDHR, and play an active role in shaping your campus experience. Learn more at ASICSUDH.COM.

Get Career-ReadyThe Career Center offers a range of services, programs and resources to help you identify your professional path, connect with internships and build your resumé for the career that you want.CSUDH.EDU/CareerCenter

Learn GloballyResearch ant colonies in Costa Rica. Help build libraries in Cambodia. Expand your knowledge of international businesses in Japan. The Study Abroad Office at CSUDH is ready to connect you to a world of learning experience in over 60 countries.CSUDH.EDU/StudyAbroad 2

MAJORS AT CSUDH

COLLEGE OF ARTS & HUMANITIES (CAH)

Africana Studies B.A. Concentrations: General Africana StudiesHistorical and Political Development Language and Literary Traditions Socio-Psychological Behaviors

Art B.A. Options: Art HistoryDesign Studio Art

Chicana/Chicano Studies B.A.

Communications B.A. Options: Advertising/Public Relations Journalism Media Studies

Digital Media Arts B.A. Options: Audio Recording Music TechnologyTelevision Arts

English B.A. Options: English EducationLanguage and LinguisticsLiterature

History B.A. Option: History/Social Science Education

Interdisciplinary Studies B.A. Concentrations: American StudiesComparative CulturesEnvironmental StudiesGlobal Studies

Labor Studies B.A.

Music B.A. Options: General Music Music EducationPerformance

Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding B.A.

Philosophy B.A. Options: Philosophy Religious Studies

Spanish B.A. Options: Linguistics Literature

Theatre Arts B.A. Options: Dance Theatre Arts

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC POLICY (CBAPP)

Applied Studies B.S.

Business Administration B.S.Concentrations: AccountingBusiness AnalyticsEntrepreneurship Finance General Business Global Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementInformation Systems Information Systems Security International BusinessManagement and Human Resources Marketing Sports, Entertainment and Hospitality

Criminal Justice Administration B.S.

Public Administration B.S.Concentrations: Administrative Management Criminal Justice Administration Health Services Administration Nonprofit Management Public Financial Management Public Personnel Administration

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (COE)

Liberal Studies B.A. Options: Anthropology Art Dance Early Teaching and Learning Option English Language and Linguistics English Literature

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CSUDH offers 44 quality undergraduate majors with high-demand options or concentrations. Find the degree you need for the future you want.

General StudiesHuman Development IntegratedMathematics Natural Science Physical Education Spanish SpecialTheatre Arts

COLLEGE OF HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES & NURSING (CHHSN)

Child Development B.S. Concentrations: Counseling and Family Services Early Teaching and Learning General ElectiveJuvenile Delinquency Management and Administration

Clinical Science B.S. Options: Cytotechnology Medical Technology

Health Science B.S.Options: Community Health Health Care ManagementRadiologic Technology

Human Services B.A.Option: Mental Health Recovery

Kinesiology B.A.Options: Athletic Training EducationDanceFitness DirectorPre-Physical TherapyTeaching Option

Nursing* B.S.(RN to BSN online)

COLLEGE OF NATURAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (CNBS)

Anthropology B.A.Concentrations: Archaeology General Anthropology

Behavioral Science B.A.

Biochemistry B.S.

Biology B.A.Biology B.S. Options: Cellular and Molecular Biology Ecology and Environmental Biology Microbiology

Chemistry B.A.Options: Biochemistry General Chemistry

Chemistry B.S.

Computer Science B.S.

Computer Technology B.A.Options: General Track Homeland Security TrackProfessional Track

Earth Science B.S.

Geography B.A.

Information Technology B.S.

Mathematics B.S. Options: Mathematics Mathematics Education

Physics B.S. Options: Electrical Engineering General Physics Physical Science

Political Science B.A.Concentration: General Political Science

Psychology B.A.

Sociology B.A.

Special Major B.A.Special Major B.S.

*Our RN to BSN program has additional requirements.For more information visit CSUDH.EDU/BSNAdmission.

B.A.: Bachelor of ArtsB.S.: Bachelor of Science 4

Toro Athletics CSUDH student-athletes have won 48 NCAA Division II National and Regional Titles. Learn more at GoToros.com.

Toro Athletics include:

• Men’s and Women’s Basketball• Men’s and Women’s Soccer• Women’s Softball• Women’s Track & Field (Indoor)• Women’s Track & Field (Outdoor)• Women’s Volleyball• Men’s Baseball• Men’s Golf

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

FRESHMAN Admission Requirements*

To qualify for admission to CSUDH, a First-Time Freshman applicant must:

• Be a high school graduate.

• Have a qualifiable eligibility index (CSUDH.EDU/FutureStudents).

• Complete, with letter grades of “C” or higher ,the 15 A-G comprehensive pattern of collegepreparatory courses listed below:

A. History/Social Science - 2 years, including1 year of U.S. History and government.

B. English - 4 years.

C. Mathematics - 3 years (4 recommended). Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II.

D. Laboratory Science - 2 years. One biological and one physical.

E. Foreign Language - 2 years of the same foreign language or demonstrated equivalent competence.

F. V isual and Performing Arts - 1 year-long approved course in visual art, dance, drama/theater or music. May complete 2 semester-long courses from the same discipline.

G. Electives - 1 year. May be selected from A-G or other approved college preparatory “A-G” courses.

* Go to ucop.edu/agguide and click on A-G Course Lists to view your high school’s A-G approved courses.

TRANSFER Admission Requirements†

To qualify for admission to CSUDH, an Upper Division Transfer applicant must:

• Have completed 60 transferablesemester units (90 quarter units).

• Have completed at least 30 semester (45 quarter) units of general educationcourses, graded “C” or better in eachcourse including:

o 1 course of 3 semester (4 quarter) units in written communication,

o 1 course of 3 semester (4 quarter) units in oral communication,

o 1 course of 3 semester (4 quarter) units in critical thinking, and

o 1 course of 3 semester (4 quarter) units in mathematics/quantitative reasoning. The mathematics course must be above the level of intermediate algebra.

• Have left in good standing at the last college or university attended.

• Have a minimum 2.0 GPA in alltransferable coursework attempted.

Community College courses that meet the general education requirements.

† Go to ASSIST.org for listings of California

STEPS FOR APPLYING TO CSU DOMINGUEZ HILLS

Submit an application online at CSUDH.EDU/Apply and pay the $55 nonrefundable application fee. You can request a fee waiver when applying online. Fee waivers are only available to qualified California residents and approved AB 540/AB 2000 applicants.

You will receive an application confirmation letter to let you know that we have received your application, which includes your student ID number and account information.

Activate your My.CSUDH.EDU account to view your application status and determine if there are any documents you need to turn in.

CSUDH has:12,562 Total Undergraduate Students

2,073 Total Graduate and Professional Students

Over 95,000 Alumni

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DOMINGUEZ HILLSFIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE (#DHFYE)

A unique program offered at CSUDH, the Dominguez Hills First-Year Experience (#DHFYE) prepares incoming first-time freshmen for a strong first year at the university with the academic skills, connections, resources and confidence necessary to succeed in class and on campus.

#DHFYE helps you transition to new college-level coursework requirements and university life with an accelerated, high-impact, six-week summer course held on the CSUDH campus before you start your first term. As part of this program, incoming freshman have the opportunity to:

• Ear n credits toward their degrees and bebetter prepared to graduate on time.

• Make friendships that last thr oughout collegeand beyond.

• Connect with a dedicated peer mentor and academic advisor for extra academic support.

• Get a free laptop to use in and out of class.• T ake part in College Knowledge workshops for

tips on succeeding on campus.• Receive no-cost supplemental instruction for

help with classwork and studies.• Engage with pr ofessors in small, intimate and

interactive class settings.

Learn more at CSUDH.EDU/DHFYE.

DOMINGUEZ HILLSTRANSFER LEARNING COMMUNITY (#DHTLC)

The Dominguez Hills Transfer Learning Community (#DHTLC) serves as a bridge for transfer students as they transition from community college to the CSUDH campus. Through #DHTLC, transfer students are supported as they find their place at CSUDH; develop academic, self-management and critical thinking skills; and engage in career planning and major/career exploration. #DHTLC participants benefit from:

• Compr ehensive advising beginning at thecommunity college.

• Opportunity to take a CSUDH Upper -DivisionG.E. course.

• Early access to their major department advisor .• The opportunity to attend T ransitional

Enrichment Workshops.• Access to a transfer peer coach.

Learn more at CSUDH.EDU/DHTLC.

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FINANCIAL AIDAcademic Excellence Made Affordable

Awarded $84 million in grants and scholarships

With tuition more than 30% below the national average for state schools, CSUDH remains one of the best values in higher education. We make academic excellence even more affordable. Learn more at csudh.financialaidtv.com.

HOW TO APPLY

2018-2019 Free Application

(FAFSA)fafsa.gov

2018-2019 California Dream Act

dream. csac.ca.gov

Submit at dream.csac.ca.gov starting October 1 through March 2.

School Code 001141

Submit at fafsa.gov starting on October 1

through March 2.

WE HAVE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOU CSUDH offers a wide array of scholarship opportunities to entering students beginning with our most prestigious scholarships:

1Presidential Scholarships cover full in-state tuition and fees, provides anannual book allowance, parking permit, annual on-campus housing stipend and research opportunities.

2Katherine B. Loker Scholarship awards $4,000 to a student residing in onethe following cities: Carson, Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Torrance or Wilmington with a minimum 3.0 GPA or higher.

3Honors Scholarship ranges from $2,500 - $3,000 annually to students with aminimum 3.4 GPA and with at least a score of 1000 SAT or 25 ACT. Each of these scholarships are renewable for an additional 3 years for entering freshmen and one additional year for transfer students.

Learn more at CSUDH.EDU/Scholarships.

2018-2019 ESTIMATED COSTS OF ATTENDANCE

FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE COMMUTER/PARENT ON-CAMPUS OFF-CAMPUS

Tuition Fees $6,832* $6,832* $6,832*

Books $1,850 $1,850 $1,850

Transportation $1,520 $852 $1,520

Meals/Housing $5,246 $11,404 $13,500

Misc./Personal $1,450 $1,450 $1,450

TOTAL $16,898 $22,388 $25,152

* The CSU makes every ef fort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory systemwide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or the Presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatory systemwide fees will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 - 66028.6 of the Education Code).

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COME VISIT US Tour Our Campus From individual tours to group visits to self-guided tours, there are many convenient ways to visit our campus. Schedule your campus tour at CSUDH.EDU/Tours.

Spend a Day at Dominguez Hills A Day at Dominguez welcomes incoming prospective students and their parents to take a campus tour, talk with faculty and staff, receive assistance in submitting their Admission and Financial Aid applications, learn about clubs and organizations, and get an introduction to student life. CSUDH.EDU/Visit-us

One-on-One Preadmission Advising Contact Outreach & School Relations to schedule your one-on-one preadmission advising appointment. To schedule your appointment, call (310) 243-3696 or email info@csudh.edu.

UNIVERSITY HOUSING. LIVE WHERE YOU LEARN. Living on campus means you will also be part of a supportive residential community that enjoys special activities, outings and events together while watching out for each other.

University housing offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with two students per bedroom accommodating between four and six students each for comfortable year-round living. Apartments are also equipped with special facilities to accommodate disAbled students.

To schedule a tour, email housing at housing@csudh.edu.

Studies show that students who live on campus earn

better grades, get more from their college experience and are more

likely to graduate.

CSUDH ranks 4th in California and 18th nationally for students’ “Overall Mobility” indicating graduates’

likelihood of moving up in income brackets.

IMPORTANT CAMPUS CONTACTS All campus numbers start with (310).

OFFICE WEBSITE/LOCATION EXTENSION

Admissions CSUDH.EDU/Admissions 243-3645

Student disAbility Resource Center

CSUDH.EDU/SdRC 243-3660 or 243-2028 TDD

Financial Aid CSUDH.EDU/FinancialAid 243-3691

Housing CSUDH.EDU/Housing 243-2228

Veteran Student Programs

CSUDH.EDU/VSP 243-3643

Outreach & School Relations

CSUDH.EDU/FutureStudents /Outreach

243-3696

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BUILDING FOR THE FUTURECenter for Science & Innovation Summer 2019

Breaking ground soon is the Center for Science & Innovation building, an 87,000 gross square foot modern instructional facility. The new building will provide state-of-the-art science labs and classrooms supporting innovations in science, math education and faculty research. The new interactive learning classrooms, research labs and common gathering space is designed to foster collaboration and increase faculty and student interaction.

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1000 E. Victoria StreetCarson, CA 90747info@csudh.edu(310) 243-3696 CSUDH.EDU/FutureStudents

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