Navigating the CSUDH Student Portal: A Comprehensive Guide

California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) offers a comprehensive online portal, MyCSUDH, designed to streamline various academic and administrative tasks for its students. This guide provides an overview of the portal's features and resources, empowering students to effectively manage their academic journey. In the past, students had to physically stand in line to accomplish essential tasks. Today, CSUDH students can conveniently access a wide array of services online, from checking grades and communicating with professors to paying tuition and registering for classes.

Accessing and Setting Up Your Account

As a new student, the first step is to activate your MyCSUDH account and establish your security questions. It's important to note that while five questions are presented, only four will be used to verify your identity. Students can use their Social Security Number (SSN) to retrieve their username, provided they have previously shared this information with the university.

To set up your student account, which is an online service used by CSUDH applicants to check the status of their admissions application, follow these steps:

Call IT at 310.243.2500, option 1.
Log into the SSPR portal.
Register Your Phone (First Time)
Register Your Security Questions
To troubleshoot your password:
- SSPR: Password Reset (YouTube video)
- SSPR: Unlock Your Account (YouTube video)
- If you are still having password issues, please call IT at 310.243.2500, option 1. This is the same login information that you used to access MyCSUDH.

MyCSUDH: Your Central Hub

MyCSUDH serves as a central hub for students to:

Register for classes. MyCSUDH offers students an easy way to register for classes.
Access academic records, including schedules, grades, and transcripts.
Check financial aid status and account balances.
Search for classes.
Stay informed about registration schedules, financial aid awards, and important announcements from professors. Watch for notices about registration schedules, financial aid awards, and assignments from your professors.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) with Duo

CSUDH employs Duo multi-factor authentication (MFA) to enhance the security of student data. Duo verifies the identities of students, faculty, and staff when logging into any web-based technology service that requires a CSUDH username and password.

Upon notification from CCPE Registration, promptly activate your Duo setup. Delaying or skipping this process can lead to the loss of access to essential student services, including course logins. CSUDH uses an application called Duo to manage the multi-factor authentication (MFA) push approval requests to you on a device of your choice (smartphone or token.) Each time you sign-in to use any CSUDH-related student service (i.e.

For detailed information on setting up MFA, visit Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Additional information can be found in the Duo: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) FAQ.

Academic Resources and Support

Academic Advising

While Degree Roadmaps offer a general guide, they are not a substitute for personalized academic advising. Students are encouraged to consult with an advisor each semester to plan their academic path and review their progress.

Department Contacts

Need to reach the Accounting Department or Theatre Arts? The portal provides a comprehensive directory of department contacts.

Distance Learning

CSUDH has been recognized as a leader in distance learning, offering a wide range of online degrees, certificate programs, and courses. Named by Forbes magazine as one of the top 20 “Cyber” universities, CSUDH offered its first distance learning degree in 1974 and has the largest distance learning program in the CSU system. CSUDH currently offers 9 degrees and multiple certificate programs and courses online.

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Continuing and Professional Education

CSUDH's Continuing and Professional Education program provides various degree, certificate, and credential programs, as well as individual credit and noncredit courses. These programs cater to students in Southern California and worldwide through distance learning. They also offer organizational training, Nursing programs, organic chemistry and biochemistry Summer courses, and Summer, May, and Winter Intersession courses.

Textbook Information and DH-Immediate Access

Submit your textbook adoptions and course material orders through the University Bookstore program by enrolling in DH-Immediate Access. The Bookstore competes with thousands of other institutions for a limited supply of specific books, so once you’ve decided on your course materials, please let Angel know as soon as possible!

Benefits of Immediate Access include:

Affordability
Students ready on Day One
Faculty ready to educate on Day One without worrying about student access
Students performing better
Student retention improvement

Faculty can collaborate with the bookstore to create custom textbooks or course packs that lower student costs by at least 30%. This option is worth considering if you assign a variety of materials or a few chapters from multiple books. However, please note that students will not be able to resell these custom materials at the end of the semester.

It is important to accommodate the needs of all students, particularly students with disabilities, see Academic Affairs Policy AA 2007-09. We have many students who are registered with either the Department of Rehabilitation (D.O.R.) or Veterans Affairs (V.A.), which means they can only get their books and materials from us at the University Bookstore. This means that instructors should make sure not to direct students online for their books as it could cause conflict for those students. Often these students may have a learning disability and need the book information submitted in the Student disAbility Resource Center (SdRC). For more information visit Affordable Learning Solutions.

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Financial Aid

The portal offers comprehensive financial aid information. Students can check their financial aid award status and determine if any documents need to be submitted. Check for your financial aid award: Log into My.CSUDH.edu to find out if your aid is ready, or if you still need to submit documents.

Toro Learning and Testing Center (TLTC)

The TLTC provides hybrid services, offering tutoring both in-center and online. The TLTC offers hybrid services, with tutoring services offered both in center and online. Find face to face and online office hours too. Contact us to learn more about what services are offered as we strive to keep our students, families, communities, and ourselves safe and healthy during these difficult times.

Student disAbility Resource Center (SdRC)

The SdRC serves as a central point of contact for information and support for students with disabilities, as well as faculty and staff who work with them. We provide a centralized source for information for students with disabilities as well as faculty and staff who work with them.

Student Support Services

Student Support Services offers personal and academic advisement, workshops, and holistic personal and professional development opportunities to facilitate students' transition to CSUDH. We provide personal and academic advisement, workshops, and holistic personal and professional development opportunities to help students’ transition to CSUDH.

Important Policies and Procedures

Temporary Faculty Unit Employee (Lecturer) Appointment

All temporary faculty unit employee appointments can be for a period of one semester, a quarter, parts of a year, or one (1) or more years. As a faculty member in the “Lecturer” classification you will not earn credit toward tenure or permanent status. For assistance in acquiring an employee parking permit, please visit the department of Human Resources Management located in Welch Hall (WH), suite 340, (310) 243-3771. You may be eligible for a payroll deduction by completing the payroll deduction authorization parking permit form with H.R.You may also acquire a public transit pass from Transportation Services (Rideshare).

Key Control

The Facilities Services lock shop manages all campus keys and maintains electronic locks, standard key locks, office file cabinets, automatic doors, and more. To obtain a key for classrooms, offices, desks, cabinets, etc., authorization from the College Dean or their designee is required. You can request an office key and/or related keys by completing the Key Request Form, which will be submitted by your department. Faculty members are responsible for picking up their key(s) at the University Police, located on the first floor of Welch Hall, at the northwest corner. When picking up your key(s), you will need to present a photo ID.

If a key is lost or stolen, it must be reported immediately to University Police. A signed statement from the responsible party detailing how the key was lost or misplaced will be required. A replacement fee for each lost or stolen key must be paid by the responsible party at the Cashier's Office before a replacement key can be issued or upon separation from the University.

If you need any assistance with these steps, please reach out to the department office staff for help.

For more information regarding the CSUDH Key Control Policy and Procedures, please refer to Presidential Memorandum (PM) 09-03 [PDF].

If you need assistance, please contact the department office staff or the Dean's Office. After business hours, you can reach University Police at (310) 243-3639.

Semester System and Grading

The semester system consists of fifteen (15) weeks of classes, followed by a 16th week for final examinations. Grades are due in the Faculty Center via the My.CSUDH.edu portal using your campus username and password credentials. For instructions on faculty grading, click here. Check the academic calendar to confirm grading deadline. Your semester appointment requires that you meet the scheduled 15-week class meetings plus a 16th week final examination. Final exams or final class meetings are required in all courses and shall be held at the times listed in the final exam schedule. Any exception requires written approval of the instructor, department chair, and college dean. Individual student exceptions in Final examination times are posted in the Class Schedule and final exam dates and times are scheduled according to the Class Meeting Time Module found in the Class Schedule.Check with the department office for more information.

Classroom Assignments and Access

Your Department Chair/Director and/or Program Coordinator will assign you with your office and/or research space.Classroom assignments are made centrally, and options are limited. However, if you have strong preferences for a particular classroom or specific needs due to small groups, simulations, or other reasons, please contact the department office staff for assistance.

Please be aware that Facilities Services employees do not open locks to buildings upon request from administrators, faculty, staff, or students. Doors, lockers, storage cabinets, or any other university locking devices will only be opened at the request of, and in the presence of, University Police. The opening of any university locking device will only occur once University Police have verified the identity of the person making the request and confirmed they have the proper authorization to enter.

Enrollment Issues and Permission Numbers

Typically, we aim for more students rather than fewer, but certain lower division sections and some upper division courses may experience high demand on the first day. The best way to manage this is by prioritizing students based on their proximity to degree completion. First, give priority to undergraduate seniors (Super Seniors) and graduate students who need the course for graduation, then allow students to enroll based on their class standing. If you are willing to exceed the class limit, that is allowed; however, do not enroll students beyond the room's capacity. You must have enough seats for all enrolled students. Please consult with your department chair and college scheduler for guidance.View the Academic Affairs Policy AA 2017-04, Definition of Super Seniors.

To add students during and after the registration period, the student will need to request from the instructor a Permission Number (PN) or a Late Registration Permission Number. Students may be unable to register for a class if the prerequisites have not been met and/or if departmental consent is required. Only if a student has met all the prerequisites and still cannot register for a course during the registration period, the student should then request a Permission Number. Permission Numbers expire on the last day of registration. You (or the department staff; when appropriate) must notify the student they have been issued a permission number. To view and track Permission Numbers go to My.CSUDH.edu - Faculty Center. For additional guidance, please contact the department support staff or the College Student Support and Services.

Please note students must enroll in the course through My.CSUDH.edu; a permission number does not register them - they have to do this themselves. The student will likely not be allowed to add classes after the add deadline; we suggest that before the add deadline, you carefully check your roster to make sure all students with permission numbers have added the class. Permission Numbers do not override the enrollment limit for classes. Permission numbers can only be used once. Please note that you will also need a Duo device or the Duo App for authentication.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) protects the privacy of student records. Familiarize yourself with the FERPA policy. You will need to familiarize yourself with the FERPA policy.

Lactation and Breastfeeding Accommodations

CSUDH supports breastfeeding and provides lactation locations for students, faculty, and staff. Some of the lactation stations on campus are located in the University Library, 3rd floor, and the Nursing Department, Welch Hall C-300. For additional locations and to view the Presidential Memoranda Policy 2018-03, Policy on Lactation and Breastfeeding Accommodations visit: CSUDH Resources Brochure Policy on Lactation and Breastfeeding Accommodations [PDF]Please contact the Title IX Office at (310) 243-1025 for assistance locating a lactation room (or appropriate flexible lactation space) in close proximity to your classroom or office. Additionally, we are happy to provide a free, insulated CSUDH Lactation Resource bag. For more information, click here.

Conditional Admissions

Congratulations on your admission to California State University, Dominguez Hills! You’re one step closer to the fun, excitement, and opportunities you’ll only get as a Toro.

Understanding your Conditional Admissions to CSUDH: Your conditional offer is dependent on meeting all enrollment deadlines and admissions requirements by the:End of Spring 2026 for a Fall 2026 start term

To make it official, complete each item on your admitted student checklist. Click on the + icon to view the instructions for each step.

Next Steps Towards Admissions

STEP 1: Setup Student Account
STEP 4: Apply for Financial Aid
Fall 2026 Admissions
To be considered for federal and state financial aid-including grants, loans, work-study, and some scholarships-submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Undocumented and nonresident students who qualify under AB540 should complete the California Dream Act Application (CADAA).Check your To Do List on the My.CSUDH student portal and submit any required documents by the posted deadlines. to determine your eligibility by the posted deadline. Please log in to My.CSUDH.EDU portal to submit your Intent to Enroll to determine if the Intent to Enroll waiver will be applied.
If you submit the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application after April 2, 2026, you will not be eligible for the waiver and will be required to submit the $125 Intent to Enroll Deposit by June 1, 2026.
How to Submit Intent to Enroll
STEP 6: Register for New Student Orientation
Register and pay the non-refundable $99 New Student Orientation (NSO) Fee by:May 1, 2026, for Fall 2026 start term
Orientation dates are by academic college, and payment must be cleared in order to secure your spot. NSO is a mandatory in-person enrollment requirement so check your schedule before selecting a date.
How to Register for New Student Orientation
STEP 7: Apply for Housing (Optional)
If you are interested in living on campus for Fall 2026, please submit the $30 housing application beginning March 27, 2026. Only students who have submitted their Intent to Enroll Deposit and paid for New Student Orientation are eligible to apply for housing, because housing is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is no guarantee that housing will be available if you wait until June 1 to submit the Intent to Enroll Deposit and register for New Student Orientation.
Apply at csudh.edu/housing.
STEP 8: Complete Directed Self-Placement - Fall 2026 Only
Directed Self-Placement (DSP) is not a test. It includes taking a three-minute survey in which you answer a short series of questions about your reading and writing habits. The survey will recommend which First Year Composition (FYC) course might best suit your needs, but you make the final course selection.

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