California State University Dominguez Hills

• Location: Carson, California, USA,
• Year of foundation: 1960,
• Number of students: about 14,300,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of study: mixed.

California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) is a public institution that is part of the academic system of California State University CSU. The educational institution offers more than 50 bachelor's degree programs, 26 master's degree specializations, and several doctorate degrees.

CSUDH opened its doors in 1960, being a college until 1977. Then the institution received accreditation for awarding higher education degrees, so that today it is one of the leading universities in the country in terms of the quality of education and additional services for local and foreign students. About 14,300 future specialists of sought-after specialties study at CSUDH, and programs for them are taught at six scientific faculties. The teaching staff, which includes highly qualified and experienced teachers, not only conducts lectures and practical classes, but also offers additional consultations and mentoring in research. Due to the individual approach to each student, students achieve excellent results both in the studying process and in employment.

Outside of the lecture halls, students will have extensive opportunities to realize talents and ideas: there are hundreds of thematic communities on campus, various entertainment, sports and cultural events are organized. In their free time, students will be able to get acquainted with leading experts from various scientific fields with whom the university and its research centers cooperate.

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The university has several dozen specialized departments, each of which provides additional assistance to students: students can use consulting services, request additional specialized classes, help in finding an internship and a place for employment, register for participation in an exchange program.

There are six specialized colleges:

1. Advanced and international education,
2. Pedagogy
3. Arts, Humanities,
4. Natural and Behavioral Sciences,
5. Business Administration, Public Policy,
6. Healthcare, social services, nursing.

University housing consists of 22 two—storey apartment buildings, one four-storey residence and three administrative buildings where staff live. The residential buildings are surrounded by green areas for walking and outdoor recreation, and have easy access to CSUDH academic buildings and sports facilities.

Students are accommodated in different types of rooms — rooms and apartments are prepared in the houses.:

• 72 two-room apartments, each designed for four residents,
• 60 three-room apartments, each prepared for six students,
• 32 one-room apartments, each with two students,
• 159 rooms with the opportunity of double, triple and quadruple rooms,
• 17 apartments and four separate rooms, equipped for students with disabilities.

All living areas are fully furnished, with access to private or shared bathrooms, kitchens, relaxation and self-study areas.

The university has six dining halls and several cafeterias that accept meal plans, which consists of a certain number of meals per week, providing you with the opportunity to choose dishes from an extensive menu and receive discounts on drinks, snacks, pastries. The meal plan also includes additional points that can be saved and spent in university cafeterias.

Life at CSU Dominguez Hills is not limited to studying - sports competitions, performances and exhibitions, festivals, lectures and master classes with invited professionals are organized and accepted on campus all year round.

Dramatic art is important here: the local branch of the Theater and Ballet sets up to 5 productions (theatrical / choreographic) each academic year, and students play all the roles in them - both on stage and outside (as writers, directors, artists on light or sound, costume designers). Premieres take place in the big local theater (designed for 485 people) or in a more intimate setting of the Edison Studio Theater (up to 70 spectators).

The University Art Gallery exhibition hall (one of the most developed in the region as a whole!) Is very popular with students and campus visitors: there are up to 10 exhibitions and performances a year, students of the Faculty of Art and Design are exhibiting.

Each year, the university hosts a large, bright Pow-Wow festival dedicated to the history of America and its indigenous people. This is an exciting opportunity to literally go back in time: try traditional dishes, many recipes of which have already been forgotten, master the ancient craft of Indians or their painting, listen to national music and learn to dance Indian dances, to get acquainted with their religious world. No less popular is the regular festival Unity Fest: its task is to rally the multinational, vibrant, multicultural community of students, teach them unity and tolerance, show the diversity of the modern world, cultures, nations and languages. Often organized trips around the state (and sometimes beyond) and visiting sights off-campus.

• Accreditations of the WSCUC, AACSB and other authorized organizations,
• No. 2 among the country's universities in terms of social mobility,
• No. 2 in the ranking of Western institutions for economic diversity,
• The ratio of students to teachers is 26:1,
• An alumni community of over 110,000 successful professionals,
• The All-Steinway School sign, which means that music students study and practice only on the piano of the world-famous Steinway & Sons company.

CSUDH is located in Carson, a 30-minute drive from Los Angeles. The 345-acre territory, located in a calm, picturesque and quiet area, is equipped with everything necessary for productive learning and development, accommodation and pastime of students:

• The "Safe and environmentally friendly environment" system,
• Modern residences with furnished rooms,
• A large library occupying a separate five-storey building that can accommodate up to 1,600 students at a time. In addition to the print storage facilities, there are two computer labs, its own art gallery, conference rooms and independent classrooms.,
• Numerous sports fields, playgrounds and halls for individual training and team games,
• Specialized scientific laboratories,
• A large student center is the StudHub Center.

All the buildings of the university are built in a single modern style, there are a lot of greenery on the territory, lawns for walking and relaxing.

The academic calendar consists of several semesters:

• Autumn: August-December,
• Spring: January-May.

The final session for most students is conducted during the summer. Classes throughout the year are organized on weekdays, rest — on weekends, holidays and during the vacations.

Additional expenses includes:

• Registration and administrative fees,
• Accommodation, meal plan, and related housing expenses,
• Some extracurricular activities,
• Materials for studying, research,
• Health insurance, maintenance,
• Consultations and academic support not included in the curriculum,
• Personal expenses.

The Admissions Committee expects applicants to complete the registration form, the application fee paid, and the required documents. For admission to some programs, candidates will have to pass an audition and/or interview, based on the results of which a decision on admission will be made.

To date, the number of CSUDH graduates has more than 110,000 specialists, most of whom are continuing their education or working in their specialty in the region. Notable alumni include:

• Ronnie Aguilar is a professional basketball player.
• Karen Bass - politician and mayor of Los Angeles, member of the House of Representatives of the 37th congressional district of California,
• Glenn Berggetz – film director,
• Tiffini Blacknell – criminal defense attorney, community activist,
• Ben Swann is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, Edward R. Murrow.

International applicants must have a foreign passport, medical insurance, visa or residence permit in order to study in the United States. To enroll in higher education programs at CSUDH, you must provide:

• Academic report cards, certificates and diplomas from previous places of study,
• The results of the TOEFL language test (from 61), IELTS (from 5.5), Duolingo (from 95) or equivalent testing recognized by the university.

Enrollment in some programs is conducted through entrance tests, auditions, or the provision of portfolios and letters of recommendation.

CSUDH offers a wide range of scholarships for first-year students and already enrolled students, the possibility of receiving grants and external funding, preferential financial aid. Scholarships are mainly awarded on the basis of academic, sports and social merit, other types of support are awarded according to special criteria.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision