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Here are your next steps:
STEP 1: Confirm your Intent to Enroll in the MPA Program
To accept our offer of admission in the MPA Program, please complete the online Intent to Enroll in MPA Program聽 form within five (5) business days indicating your decision.
Submit your intent to enroll in your my.csudh student portal. Go to the Admissions tab, select Admission Status, click "I Accept Admission," "I agree" on next window.
STEP 2: Mandatory Advisement
New students are required to schedule or attend a mandatory onboarding appointment in order to enroll. Onboarding advising sessions are scheduled for May 5 at 5pm, May 21 at 6 pm, June 2 at 5 pm, June 11 at 6 pm, June 16 at 5 pm, June 25 at 6 pm, July 9 at 6 pm, July 14 at 5 pm, July 23 at 6 pm, July 30 5 pm, August 4 at 6pm, August 6 at 5pm.
Please use the link(s) below to RSVP for your preferred advising session:
May 5 at 5 pm
May 21 at 6 pm
June 2 at 5 pm
June 11 at 6 pm
Saturdays at 9 am聽
- https://csudh.zoom.us/meeting/register/f7hl0PetTViwHgh8U5T2qw
June 13, July 11, August 8
Tuesdays at 5:30 pm
- https://csudh.zoom.us/meeting/register/9iprqKHMRwKr4qckZHH7tw
June 23, July 28, August 25
Thursdays at 6 pm
- https://csudh.zoom.us/meeting/register/yTP3ng43RPave0BBhq2G6w
July 6, August 13
STEP 3: New Student Orientation Quiz.
After onboarding, all new students will complete a mandatory online orientation quiz via the MPA Student Caf茅 in Blackboard. A grade of 100% must be received before permission numbers can be issued for students to enroll.
STEP 4: Financial Planning
It is very important to understand the cost of attendance and to ensure you can fund your education. Graduate students are eligible for federal financial assistance in the form of unsubsidized loans. You should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible to secure any funding that may be available. Visit www.fafsa.gov 聽to complete the FAFSA.
STEP 5: Registration
Permission numbers will be issued via email during the registration period dates. Permission numbers are valid for one time use only. If you use the number and later drop the course or are dropped for non-payment, you will need a new permission number to re-enroll.
STEP 6: Join Us for New Student Orientation
New students are invited to attend New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO) hosted by the Office of Graduate Studies. An invitation from the Office of Graduate Studies will be sent to your Toromail student email. Orientation will focus on, among other things, acquainting you with high impact units on campus such as Financial Aid, University Library, and Career Center, and student services/resources that will be especially helpful to you as a new graduate student.
STEP 7: Pay for Classes
Online students - your fees are due at the time of registration. You will not receive a bill. Failure to make payment in full or establish a payment plan by the deadline may result in disenrollment from courses. Account balances are available through聽.
On-Campus students - tuition payment is due within 48 hours of registration.
STEP 8: Purchase Textbooks
Check our website, , for required books which can be purchased separately from Amazon.com, the CSUDH bookstore, or other outlets.
STEP 9: Start Your Classes!
Online students may access your courses via . Be sure to login to your Canvas account to access your course syllabus, materials, and instructor contact information as soon as you have registered.
On-campus students attend all your classes beginning on day 1.聽