2010-2011 GRADUATE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

Application Information

A message from the campus:

 

- Graduate Applicants -

Thank you for your interest in graduate/postbaccalaureate study at California State University, Fresno!

 

A message from the campus:

Spring 2010 Update:
Due to constraints in the California State budget, CSU Fresno will not be accepting any applications for admission for Spring 2010.  This applies to all regular (state supported) graduate applicants as well as those seeking a second bachelor's degree (Post-Baccalaureates).

For credential related applications, please contact the Credential Office for detailed information, (559) 278-0300.


External degree programs will not be affected by this closure.

There will be applications accepted for the special session (self-supported) off-campus Master's in Public Administration.  Please contact Dr. Kurt Cline for more information.  If you are not interested in a special session program, CSU Fresno will open for applications for Fall 2010 on October 1, 2009.

 

Students have some options to enroll in university courses through the Division of Continuing and Global Education.  Please go to their website at www.csufresno.edu/cge and check courses and programs available.

 

NOTE:  Some graduate programs may require an additional application or other information to be submitted to the graduate program for admission consideration.  To make this determination, upon completion of this university admission application, please go to http://www.csufresno.edu/gradad/ for more detailed program information.  Program contact information can be found at the Division of Graduate Studies web site at http://www.csufresno.edu/gradstudies/

 

Resident/Non-resident students who have attended an international school(s) and have foreign documents are required to submit the Graduate/Postbaccalaureate 

CSU Mentor application form.

 

International students – Please Note: those holding an F-1, J-1 or other foreign visa must submit the International Admission Application which is found at http://www.csumentor.edu/admissionapp/intl_apply.asp.  Use this email address: intladm@listserv.csufresno.edu to contact the International Admission office regarding application deadlines and other concerns.  

 

  • Spring 2010 – CLOSED
  • Fall 2010- Open for Fall 2010 on Oct. 1, 2009 through April 01, 2010.  (credential program deadline--Nov. 30, 2009)

-ACCEPTED DEGREE OBJECTIVES- 

          

The university will accept applications in the categories listed below:

  • Doctoral programs
  • Master’s programs
  • Credential program (until Nov. 30, 2009)
  • Certificates of Advanced Study

Please Note: The university is not accepting applications for 2nd bachelor's degrees or from Postbaccalaureate unclassified (i.e. undeclared) applicants.

           

-SUPPORT DOCUMENTS-

                

Support documents ( official transcripts, official test results, etc.) should be submitted to the University within 14 days of the application submission date.  An incomplete application is missing one or more of the following:

·      $55.00 application fee via credit card or check (or approved fee waiver)

·      One transcript, official and sealed, from every college or university attended since high school graduation. (this does not apply to returning CSU Fresno students unless you have attended elsewhere since your last enrollment).

·      Official graduate level test scores from ETS if required by your program (please contact your program for information).

·      Separate program application, if required of you (after submitting the csuMentor application, click on the link you’ll be provided to get more program information).

·      Residency documentation, if required of you (this will be determined after application is submitted).

·      TOEFL, if required of you (this will be determined after your application is submitted).

 

PLEASE NOTE: Self-reported test scores and transcripts with In-Progress course work or other missing data (posted degrees) are criteria to generate a ‘hold’ on your registration after your first enrolled semester.  To avoid delays when registering for your second semester, please submit official and final documents as soon as available and your hold will be lifted.

 

The mailing address is:

 

Graduate Admission Office

5150 N. Maple Ave. M/S JAd57

Fresno, CA 93740-8026

 

TEST SCORES: The campus ID number for electronically submitted test scores is 4312.

 

Note: Applicants will receive a confirmation number from CSU Mentor when the application is submitted successfully.

 

Payment of the Application Fee:

This may be done by credit card, check, or money order. Using the credit card option will expedite the processing of your application. Fresno State must receive payment before your application will be reviewed. The application fee is nonrefundable and may not be transferred to another term.

 

For further information, please contact the Graduate Admissions Office (for university admissions of graduates and postbaccalaureate applicants) at (559) 278-4073 or email us at graduateadmissions@listserv.csufresno.edu or go to our website http://www.csufresno.edu/are/grad_admin/index.htm

 

For the University Testing Office, please call (559) 278-2457.

 

For information about graduate programs, please go to the Division of Graduate Studies web site at http://www.csufresno.edu/gradstudies/

 

For information about International Admissions please visit this website: http://www.csumentor.edu/admissionapp/intl_apply.asp or send emails to: intladm@listserv.csufresno.edu

Last updated: 10/12/2009 9:01AM PST

General Instructions

We think you will find this application to be an easy way to apply. To make your electronic filing easier, please have your Social Security number (SSN) handy. If you don't have one, leave the entry blank. If you are or will be applying for a Social Security number (SSN), please contact the campus(es) you apply to when your SSN is issued so we can update our records. Copies of your transcript(s) will provide CSU with important information for admissions determination.

To complete the online application, simply type your answers in the corresponding fields or select your answers from the pop-up lists (where applicable).

After you complete a screen, click the 'Next' button at the bottom or on one of the sections listed on the left column to move to a different screen. Before you are allowed to jump screens, we will inspect your data on the current screen for errors or inconsistencies. If errors or omissions are found, you will be returned to the screen to correct your answer(s). Otherwise, your data will be saved and you will proceed to the requested screen. We also allow you to skip to another screen without your new data being saved. Be aware that if you use the Skip & Jump function on the left column, data on the current screen will not be saved and will have to be re-entered prior to submittal.

Once you have completed the application, click the 'SUBMIT' button located on the left column to submit the application.

Upon completion of this online application you will be given the opportunity to print this application for your own records (do not send to the school). To do so, click the link on the application agreement statement and use your browser's print function. You may also print previously submitted applications by viewing the confirmation screen for each campus and clicking the corresponding link.


What happens next?

You will receive an application acknowledgement from the campus to which you applied. Read it carefully and follow any instructions about when to send in documents or when to take placement tests.

You will receive notification of your admission status.

When you are admitted to the campus, you will receive information about orientation, registration, and other activities for new students.

Important note: E-mail is a primary means of communication with applicants. CSU campuses will send important messages to you using the e-mail address that you list on this application. It is your responsibility to check this e-mail account regularly and read your messages from the CSU. Be sure to notify the campus(es) if this e-mail address changes.

Browser Popup Window Notice

Please be aware that this online application makes use of popups to display information, instructions, or for answering questions on certain screens. If your browser is set to block popups, or you are using a third-party popup blocking tool, please configure your system to allow popups on CSUMentor. For more information regarding making these browser changes, please consult your software's documentation or help for instructions.

Contact Us

California State University, Fresno
5150 North Maple Ave M/S JA 57
Fresno, CA  93740-8026

Website: www.csufresno.edu

Instructions

To complete this online application, type your answers in the corresponding fields or select your answers from the popup lists (where applicable).

After you complete a screen, click the NEXT button at the bottom or on one of the sections listed on the left column to move to a different screen. Before you are allowed to jump screens, we will inspect your data on the current screen for errors or inconsistencies. If errors or omissions are found, you will be returned to the screen to correct your answer(s). Otherwise, your data will be saved and you will proceed to the requested screen. We also allow you to skip to another screen without your new data being saved. Be aware that if you use the Skip & Jump function on the left column, data on the current screen will not be saved and will have to be reentered prior to submittal.

Once you have completed the application, click the SUBMIT button located on the left column to submit the application.

Click here if you have any technical questions or need assistance with this online application.

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