Welcome to Welcome to Fresno StateFresno State

Fresno State is Central Valley’s premiere regional university. We are emerging as the

intellectual and cultural centerpiece of the fastest growing region and 6th largest city in California.

Quick Facts

21,305 Students

Male 41% Female 59%

Voted All-American City

327 acres of main campus

1000+ acres of agricultural facilities

8 Academic Colleges

1,096 tenured faculty~ 90% hold Doctoral Degrees

Student-to-Faculty ratio 19:1

African American 5.7%

American Indian 1.3%

Asian 13.6%

Hispanic 32.7%

International 3.3%

White 46.7%

Student Diversity

29 Nationally Accredited Programs 56 Bachelor’s Degrees 40 Master’s Degrees 50 Credential Programs 30 Certificate Programs 7 Graduate Certificate Programs 22 Study Abroad Programs Joint Doctoral Program Smittcamp Family Honors College

College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology

College of Arts & Humanities

Craig School of Business

Kremen School of Education & Human Development

College of Engineering & Computer Science

College of Health & Human Services

College of Science & Mathematics

College of Social Sciences

Football

Basketball

Volleyball

Softball & Baseball

Track & Cross Country

Equestrian

Tennis

Swimming & Diving

Wrestling

Soccer

Golf

Western Athletic Conference Division 1

64% of Fresno State students receive financial aid

Over 1,000 Scholarships available on totaling more than $1.5 million

Fresno State Scholarships (exclusively on-line) * 3.0 GPA (some with min. 2.5 GPA

** Sept. 1-Nov.30 (priority deadline) *** Dec. 1-May 31 (as funds are available) Smittcamp Family Honors College * First time freshmen/GPA 3.6 ** Program Application deadline Jan. 5, 2004 *** University Application deadline Nov. 30 **** Full tuition & book allowance for 4 years

Craig & Fresno Merchants Scholarships * Freshmen/3.6 & Transfers/3.8 w/ AA degree ** Program Application deadline Jan. 5, 2004 *** University Application deadline Nov. 30

Craig Honors Program * UD transfers (60 units)/GPA 3.5 ** Deadline Nov. 7, 2003 *** University Application deadline Nov. 30

Annual Budget

Living w/ Dorms/ Parent(s)

Off Campus

2002/2003 $8,624 $12,232_

_2003/2004 _ _

Registration Fees $2336 * $2336 *

Room and Board $3168**

$7180** Books $920 $920 Transportation $800 $632 Personal Expenses $1768 $1560_

Total $8,992 $12,628_

*Proposed increase 2003/04 **Will vary in amount

1,000 students reside in the dorms

Applications available Mid-March

Community Style-2 bd/14 flex meal plan is $6,336/acad. yr

Resident Suites-2 bd./14 flex meal plan is $6,989/acad. yr

Call:1.800.555.0482 or visit: http://www.universitycourtyard.org

Student Housing is available & affordable! On or Off

Campus!!On Campus - University Courtyard

Off Campus living

1 & 2 bedroom apartments

Average cost for 2 bd. is $649/mo.

20 located with-in 1 mile of campus

University Village-Summer 2004

What is My Fresno State?What is My Fresno State? My Fresno StateMy Fresno State is your personal entry to a variety of Web-based student is your personal entry to a variety of Web-based student

services and information tailored to you. Now you can check you grades or services and information tailored to you. Now you can check you grades or register for classes from anywhere in the world using the Internet. Find out register for classes from anywhere in the world using the Internet. Find out more about not only student life and leadership activities, but learn more more about not only student life and leadership activities, but learn more about the more than 260 student organizations from the 33 Greek Letter about the more than 260 student organizations from the 33 Greek Letter Fraternities & Sororities to the many Multicultural, Religious, & Cultural Fraternities & Sororities to the many Multicultural, Religious, & Cultural based Clubs & Organizations. based Clubs & Organizations.

Once you apply to Fresno State, you can: Once you apply to Fresno State, you can: Get a free Fresno State e-mail account Get a free Fresno State e-mail account Check your application status on-line Check your application status on-line Check your financial aid status Check your financial aid status See what events are coming up for prospects and new studentsSee what events are coming up for prospects and new students Register for Dog Days-New Student Orientation Register for Dog Days-New Student Orientation

What can you do in My Fresno State?What can you do in My Fresno State?• Check your grades/class schedule • Check your unofficial transcript• Pay your fees

• Register for your classes • Order an official transcript • See your financial aid status

My Fresno State

Oct. 18 Admissions Day 2004

Nov. 2003 Grand Opening of Save Mart Center

Jan.1-Mar. 3 FAFSA & Cal-Grant A & B priority filing period

Jan. 5 Smittcamp Honors College Application Deadline

March 13 Preview Day

Aug. 1 Application cycle for Spring 2004 begins (UD transfers only)

Sept.1-Nov. 30 Scholarship Application for 2004-05 priority filing period

Oct. 1 Application cycle begins for Fall 2004 (electronic applications only)

Oct. 8 Fresno State Counselor Conference

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