California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) now guarantees that qualified students who want to earn Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degrees can gain early admission to the American University of Antigua (AUA) or St. George's University (SGU) in Grenada. CSUDH recently signed memorandums of understandings (MOU) with the two West Indies universities to establish early admission programs (EAP). Designed primarily for pre-health students at CSUDH, the programs are also open to any students, regardless of major, who earn the required prerequisites, according to Thomas Landefeld, professor of biology and pre-health adviser in CSUDH's Department of Biology and faculty adviser to ... Read More
Commencement
Convocation: Poised for Growth, CSUDH Looks to the Future
With his sights on the future, California State University, Dominguez Hills' (CSUDH) President Willie J. Hagan told the more than 250 faculty, staff and students who attended the 2014 Fall Convocation that the state of the university is strong and poised to achieve its full potential. Just one month into the fall semester, Hagan has enjoyed meeting new faculty and staff, a large number of the 4,200 new students on campus, including approximately 1,100 freshmen during the university's first Freshman Convocation, and some of the 770 new graduate students. “You've all joined a great family. I learned that myself when I arrived here 27 months ago. You represent the constant growth and ... Read More
First Freshman Convocation Welcomes Students, Builds Toro Pride
Addressing the importance of getting involved on campus and strategically navigating their academic careers, CSU Dominguez Hills' deans, administrators, alumni and special guests joined President Willie J. Hagan during the university's first Freshman Convocation on Sept. 5 to officially welcome the Freshman Class of 2014. Approximately 1,000 of the university's first-year freshmen filled the bleachers of the StubHub Center Tennis Stadium, the same location where with time, dedication and support from the university they will cross the stage to accept their diplomas. To give a flavor of commencement day, the platform party marched to the stage in full academic regalia while Pomp and ... Read More
Incoming Freshmen Take First Steps To Success with Summer Bridge Academy
More than 700 members of the incoming Class of 2014 filled the Loker Student Union Dominguez Ballroom on June 30 for the first day of Summer Bridge Academy and took the first steps to becoming the graduating Class of 2018. For the next six weeks, the students will be attending classes to improve their math and/or writing skills to meet the CSU's Early Start requirements prior to starting their freshman year. But beyond the classroom, Summer Bridge participants will be meeting with peer mentors, receiving tutoring from Supplemental Instructors (SIs) and taking part in numerous workshops to introduce them to campus life and the various resources available to them. Fun is also on the agenda, ... Read More
Commencement 2014: A Celebration of Hope, Perseverance and Grit
Their faces filled with joy, relief and just a hint of hesitation, close to 3,000 students crossed the stage in the 2014 California State University, Dominguez Hills Commencement ceremonies as loved ones, faculty and university staff elatedly cheered them on. Over the span of two days–on May 16 and 17 at the StubHub Center Tennis Stadium– the five college-based commencement ceremonies highlighted students' diversity, perseverance and incredible drive to succeed and accomplish their goals, as well as congratulations and words of wisdom and advice from a variety of speakers. “This is a very special place” With the largest number of graduates–nearly 700–the College of Health, Human ... Read More
