The Value of a College Degree
1 out of every 10 California employees holds a CSU degree
$6,120 more earned per year with a CSUDH Degree
42% of Job Postings require Bachelor’s Degree as minimum education level
There are approximately 110,000+ CSUDH Alumni
How Do I Achieve My Passion?
Welcome to SkillsMatch!
Identify your skills and receive personalized career and educational recommendations.
California Promise
The California Promise is a guarantee from the California State University system that a new student can earn a degree in no more than two years (for Associate Degree for Transfer Students), or no more than four years (for new First-Time First-year Students), if a new student pledges to, and follows specific campus requirements. Students who elect to participate in California Promise receive special academic advisement and improved priority registration.
California Promise Finish in 4 Scholars Program
Supports freshmen on track to complete 30 academic units before beginning their sophomore year. Students who choose the California Promise Finish in Four Scholars Program will be offered the necessary courses to complete their bachelor’s degrees in four academic years.
California Promise Thru in 2 Scholars Program
Supports transfer students who have earned an Associate’s Degree for transfer from a California Community College and have a minimum transfer GPA of a 2.3. Students who choose the California Promise Thru in Two Scholars Program will be offered the courses they need to complete their bachelor’s degrees in two academic years.
Education where you need it!
We’ll show you educational opportunities that pinpoint the skills you want or need to give you a leg-up in the job hunt. No searching through course catalogs!
Where Can I Gain Experience?
INTERNSHIP
Internships give students real-life experience of the work activities in their respective field of study. It is usually short-term (a semester or year) paid/unpaid experience to gain critical work skills and network opportunities.
APPRENTICESHIP
Apprenticeships are considered long-term experience as a paid employee. As the apprentice is learning, they are also applying the lessons through working.
MENTORSHIP
STUDENTS: Have access to a powerful online and in-person network of diverse Toro mentors.
ALUMNI: Toro Connect is a place to share useful advice and personal stories about how you have achieved success in your current profession.
ALUMNI: Toro Connect is a place to share useful advice and personal stories about how you have achieved success in your current profession.
JOB SHADOW
Job shadowing is where an individual has the opportunity to work alongside and gain experience of the role of another individual, and gain an insight into that particular role and industry.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
Student employment provides students the opportunity to develop valuable skills as they learn how to navigate career focused challenges and workplace settings.
CONTINGENT EMPLOYMENT
Contingent workers may provide their services under a contract, temporarily, or on an as-needed basis.