Division of Graduate Studies
New Graduate Student Orientation
Welcome and Congratulations from the Dean of the Division of Graduate Studies!
Welcome to the Division of Graduate Studies at California State University, Fresno. I’m excited to learn about your interest in continuing your educational and professional journey with us. The faculty and the Division of Graduate Studies are pleased to support you as you think about which program best fits your professional and personal goals; as you work through the application process; and as you start (and complete!) your graduate degree here at Fresno State.
Our website highlights our awesome programs, along with other resources that will support you along your graduate journey. In the United States, roughly 13% of the population holds a Master’s degree, and an additional 2% holds a Doctorate. The decision to pursue graduate education is important and represents an investment in your future, your family’s future, and your community’s future. The Division of Graduate Studies is committed to your success at every step of that journey, from initial interest to graduation.
I encourage you to continue to discover more about graduate programs and studies at Fresno State – and how graduate students can prepare you professionally, academically and personally for careers in the arts, government, industry, the sciences, and in your community.
Interim Dean, Elizabeth Lowham, Ph.D.
Division of Graduate Studies
Helpful Resource Videos
- Admission to classified standing.
- Advancement to candidacy.
- Awarding of the graduate degree.
This video will explain these three steps and provide other information supplemental to the graduate degree experience.
The Fresno State Graduate Writing Center provides students support in the composition of dissertations, thesis, projects, or any other graduate level course assignments. Watch this video for more information.
The graduate statistics studio provides research and statistical consulting to all graduate students.
Fresno State graduate students' testimonials.
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