Fresno State’s spring undergraduate admissions period will be open Aug. 1 through 31. This allows lower-division, upper-division transfer and returning applicants from local and non-local community colleges to apply to start classes at Fresno State in spring 2025.
“Fresno State is accessible and affordable for everyone,” said Dr. Kent Willis, vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at Fresno State.
“Our highly competitive tuition rates make this an excellent time to begin, continue or enhance your academic journey. Our dedicated team is here to guide prospective students every step of the way and address any inquiries they may have.”
Dr. Kent Willis
Fresno State is committed to serving the local region and prioritizes local applicants. Non-local applicants will need to meet a higher admission GPA for programs that are impacted. For all other programs, students must meet the minimum CSU admission requirements.
Lower-division and upper-division transfer students must meet their transfer requirements by the end of summer 2024. No courses taken in the fall will be considered to satisfy admissions requirements for spring 2025.
Requirements include:
- Completed with a grade of C- or better, a foundation course in GE Section A2 in written communication and a foundation course in GE Section B4 in mathematics or quantitative reasoning.
- Completed “a-g” course requirements in high school;
- Graduated from high school (received a high school diploma or General Educational Development, or GED, certificate);
- Meet the Eligibility Index required of a first-time freshman;
- Achieved an overall college GPA of at least 2.00 (This GPA is calculated using all your transfer units attempted. In case of high-demand majors and campuses, a GPA of 2.00 may not be sufficient to be admitted);
- Be in good standing at the last college or university you attended. (In simple terms, “good standing” means you are eligible to re-enroll at your last college or university)
Undergraduate students who left Fresno State in good standing and who are returning to complete their degrees can reapply to the university using a simplified application, the Welcome Back Form.
All other students can apply online at www.calstate.edu/apply. Information regarding spring admission and document deadlines is available online. No late applications will be accepted after Aug. 31.
“Interest from transfer students to join Fresno State remains exceptionally high,” said Phong Yang, associate vice president for Strategic Enrollment Management.
“With initiatives like the Transfer Success Pathway, we are committed to enhancing access for these students. Additionally, Fresno State has streamlined the process for undergraduate students who wish to return and complete their degrees in spring 2025. Everything is in place to support students throughout the application process. Our recruitment counselors are ready to assist anyone with questions.”
Fresno State is also accepting applications for post-baccalaureate students. Students are encouraged to visit the Graduate Admissions website for more information and deadline dates on specific graduate programs. The deadline for graduate admissions (for select programs) is Nov. 1.
Contact us
Several application webinars to provide assistance can be found at studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu. For more information, contact Admissions and Recruitment at 559.278.2261.