Advising Hub
The Advising Hub is your go-to place for information about campus advising. Here you’ll find details on each advising center and the support they provide.
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Admitted Students
Congratulations on your admission to Fresno State! As required for all incoming students, you must register for and attend Dog Days Orientation before registering for courses. During this orientation you will be attending various presentations and receive academic/major advising.
For any questions about your admission status or document submissions please contact the Admissions Office.
Prospective Students
We are excited that you are interested in Fresno State! For more information, please contact a Recruitment Counselor. For information about Admission Requirements and Application Deadlines please visit the Admissions and Recruitment website.
Additional Information
All Fresno State students are required to have academic advising at various stages in their educational journey. All communication regarding how to clear a students hold will be sent to your Fresno State email account. The student center will show any advising, or other holds. Learn more about the holds and how to have it lifted.
Note: Advising Holds may have different requirements per college.
| Advising Holds | Description and How to Clear the Hold |
|---|---|
| Academic Probation Hold |
Undergraduate students whose GPA falls below a 2.0 will be required to have academic advising to discuss the requirements needed to maintain enrollment at Fresno State. A hold will be placed on the student center as a reminder to complete the required advising. Academic Probation Reg Hold: Juniors and Seniors contact your Major Advising Center to schedule an appointment to clear your hold. Please check your Fresno State email for an invitation to schedule an appointment. Academic Success Coaching (ASC) Probation Hold: Freshman and Sophomores students will receive email communication from Academic Success Coaching regarding requirements to clear their hold. Three meetings will be required to have the hold removed. For questions, please contact pathtosuccess@mail.fresnostate.edu |
| First Semester Transfer Hold |
All transfer students are required to have an academic advising session during their first semester in order to register for the following semester. Around the fourth week of the semester, a registration hold will be placed on the student center as a reminder to complete this advising at the students earliest opportunity. Undeclared Students: You will be sent an email to sign up for a one-on-one advising session with your Academic Counselor. Declared Major: Your College Advising Center will reach out and provide information on how to fulfill this requirement. |
| Lower Division Transfer Hold |
All Transfer students who enter the university with less than sixty units are considered "lower-division" and must have an advising session to register for the following semester. Around the fourth week of the semester, a registration hold will be placed on the student center as a reminder to complete this advising at the students earliest opportunity. Declared Major: Your College Advising Center will reach out and provide information on how to fulfill this requirement. |
| Mandatory Advising | ALL STUDENTS must visit an advisor from their College Advising Center before completing 60 units. After completing 60 units you will see a registration block indicator ("MA") and will not be able to register for classes until you visit your major advisor for roadmap advising. |
| Major/Department Advising Holds | Some majors require their students to see a faculty advisor each semester for different reasons. If you are (or were previously) in one of those majors and see the "Advising" hold, you must see an advisor from your department. |
| Major Declaration Hold | UNDECLARED students must declare a major prior to the completion of their 45th unit. After completing 45 units you will see a registration block indicator ("MD") and you will not be able to register for classes until you declare a major. You will receive email communication from your assigned undeclared advisor for assistance. |
| Second Semester Freshman Advising Hold |
All freshmen are required to have an academic advising session in spring before registering for their fall classes. Around the fourth week of the semester, a registration hold will be placed on the student center as a reminder to complete this advising at the students earliest opportunity. Undeclared Students: You will be sent an email to sign up for a one-on-one advising session with your Academic Counselor. Declared Major: Your College Advising Center will reach out and provide information on how to fulfill this requirement. |
| Super Senior Hold | Students who have earned over 130 units may have this hold. Your College Advising Center will reach out and provide information on how to fulfill this requirement. |
| Other Holds | Description | How to Clear the Hold |
|---|---|---|
| Dog Days Orientation Hold | Incoming Freshman & Transfer students must attend Dog Days where academic advising is part of the program. The hold will be lifted prior to your registration time at Dog Days. | Feel free to call the Dog Days office at 559.278.4885 or email us with any questions you may have: dogdays@mail.fresnostate.edu. |
| Financial Obligation Hold | You have an outstanding balance on your account. | If you have any questions regarding your account, call Student Accounts at (559) 278-2876. |
| Immunization Requirement | Starting Spring 2022 all incoming students will need to submit proof of immunizations and a TB Screening Questionnaire in accordance with CSU Executive Order 803. | A hold will be placed on your student center and you will not be able to register for your second semester classes. If you have any questions, contact the Student Health and Counseling Center at (559) 278-2734. |
| Violence Awareness Training | All students enrolled in courses at Fresno State are required to take Title IX online training every academic year. | Failure to complete the training by the deadline will result in a hold on your student
account and access to your student portal will be blocked. Complete the training. |
| Description | Day(s) | Date(s) |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of Fall Semester | Monday | August 18 |
| First Day of Fall Instruction | Wednesday | August 20 |
| Holiday - Labor Day | Monday | September 1 |
| Holiday - Veteran's Day | Tuesday | November 11 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Monday - Friday | November 24 - 28 |
| Last Day of Fall Instruction | Wednesday | December 10 |
| Consultation Days | Thursday - Friday | December 11 - 12 |
| Final Examination Days | Monday - Thursday | December 15 - 18 |
| Last Day of Fall Semester | Monday | December 22 |
| First Day of Spring Semester | Thursday | January 15 |
| First Day of Spring Instruction | Friday | January 16 |
| Holiday - Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday | January 19 |
| Holiday - President's Day | Monday | February 16 |
| Spring Break | Monday - Friday | March 30 - April 3 |
| Holiday - Cesar Chavez Day | Tuesday | March 31 |
| Last Day of Spring Instruction | Wednesday | May 6 |
| Consultation Days | Thursday - Friday | May 7 - 8 |
| Final Examination Days | Monday - Thursday | May 11 - 14 |
| Commencement/Celebration Ceremonies | Friday - Saturday | May 15 - 16 |
| Last Day of Spring Semester | Friday | May 22 |
To view future tentative calendar drafts, visit the Next Academic Year page.
Academic Coaching & Study Strategies
CANVAS Note: Courses will not appear on the student's Canvas account until the instructor has made them available