GRADUATE STUDIES FORMS
Please note:
- The types of documents linked to below are:
- (PDF): Adobe Acrobat files. The Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view these documents.
- (Word): MSWord files (may be either printed out blank and then filled in, or downloaded and filled in
as a Word document).
- (Web page): From the Division of Research and Graduate Studies (DRGS) or other website.
Form delivery methods:
- Email: gradstudies@mail.fresnostate.edu
- Mail: delivered to our office Monday through Friday
- In person drop off: during business hours (M-F: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.
- 5:00 p.m.)
Admissions
Advancement to Candidacy
Certificate of Advanced Study
Field of Study |
Form |
Information |
Proposed Program for the Certificate of Advanced Study |
(PDF) |
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Program Adjustment Request for a Certificate of Advanced Study |
(PDF) |
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Application for the Award of the Certificate of Advanced Study |
(PDF) |
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Classification
Field of Study |
Form |
Information |
Classified Graduate Standing Request |
(PDF) |
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Course Validation
Field of Study |
Form |
Information |
Recommendation for Course Validation |
(PDF) |
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Curriculum Change
The graduate curriculum proposal process has moved to OnBase effective Monday, October
25, 2021. All graduate program and course proposals will be submitted through OnBase.
Please visit the Graduate Program and Course Development page for detailed information.
Disqualification Readmission
Field of Study |
Form |
Information |
Petition for Readmission of Disqualified Graduate or Advanced Certificate Student |
(PDF) |
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Enrollment/Registration
Field of Study |
Form |
Information |
Graduate Studies Continuous Enrollment Information |
(PDF) |
DGS information sheet |
Graduate Petition for Academic Overload |
(Doc) |
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Undergraduate Petition to Enroll in Graduate (200-Series) Courses |
(PDF) |
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Verification Request for Enrollment in Zero Units |
(Docx) |
- Seek guidance from the Division of Research and Graduate Studies and your Faculty
Advisor prior to completing this form
- $5 fee (non-refundable). Payment must be made prior to submitting your form.
- Click here to pay
- Make sure to obtain a copy of your receipt and submit with your form.
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Graduate Coordinator
Field of Study |
Form |
Information |
Directory of Postbaccalaureate Programs |
(Degree Program web page) |
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Graduate Coordinator/Director Official Appointment Notification |
(Word) |
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Graduation
Field of Study |
Form |
Information |
Graduate Degree Deadlines |
(DGS Web page) |
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Graduate Degree Application |
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Apply for graduation online at your Student Center during the next graduation application
cycle (see "Dates & Deadlines"). |
Graduate Degree Clearance |
(PDF) |
Students may not submit this form.
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Certification Letter Request |
(PDF) |
- $5 fee per letter (non-refundable)
- Payment must be made prior to submitting your form.
- Click here to pay
- Make sure to obtain a copy of your receipt and submit with your form.
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Interdisciplinary Studies
Field of Study |
Form |
Information |
Guidelines for the M.A. or M.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies (formerly Graduate Special
Major) |
(Interdisciplinary Studies web page) |
DGS information sheet |
Application to Pursue an M.A. or M.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies (formerly Graduate
Special Major) / Faculty Evaluation and Recommendation Form |
(PDF) |
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Major Change/Add
Field of Study |
Form |
Information |
Change or Add Graduate Degree or Advanced Certificate Objective |
(PDF) |
- $5 fee (non-refundable)
- Payment must be made prior to submitting your form.
- Click here to pay
- Make sure to obtain a copy of your receipt and submit with your form.
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Program Adjustment Request (PAR)
Field of Study |
Form |
Information |
Program Adjustment Request for a Graduate Degree |
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Project (298) Guidelines
Field of Study |
Form |
Information |
University Graduate Committee's Fall 2010 project guidelines. |
Project Guidelines
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Criteria for Thesis and Project (scroll down to Thesis and Project information) |
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Thesis
Field of Study |
Form |
Information |
Graduate Thesis (299) Committee Assignment & Thesis Committee Guidelines |
(Word) |
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Request for Permission to Include Copyrighted Material in Graduate Thesis |
(PDF) | (Word) |
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Change in Graduate Thesis (299) Committee and/or Topic |
(Word) |
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Thesis Committee Policy and Guidelines |
(Thesis/Dissertation web page) |
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Withdrawal
Field of Study |
Form |
Information |
Retroactive Withdrawal (use the Record Adjustment Form) |
Available from the Office of Registrar Forms |
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