Advising Hub
Get help. Make connections. Stay on track.
Bulldog Connect helps you connect with Fresno State support in one place. Make appointments, find campus resources, view your Success Team, use Hand Raise to ask for support, and chat with Barkly to get started with your Fresno State questions.
Log in to Bulldog Connect
Ask Barkly, your Fresno State AI Assistant
Have a Fresno State question but aren’t sure where to start? Meet Barkly—your source for Bulldog Assistance, Resources & Knowledge (BARK)! Barkly can help you find information, explore campus resources, and figure out your next step.
Chat with Barkly through Bulldog Connect Student on your phone or computer. When Barkly texts you, feel free to bark back! You can reply with questions, ask for help, or simply let Barkly know how you’re doing.
Try asking Barkly:
“How do I make an appointment with my advisor?”
“Where can I get tutoring?”
“I need help paying for school. Where should I start?”
“How do I find my registration date?”
“What resources are available if I’m struggling in my classes?”
How to Access Barkly
On Your Phone
Download the Navigate360 Student app and log in with your Fresno State account. Make
appointments, find resources, use Hand Raise, and chat with Barkly from wherever you
are.
On Your Computer
Access Bulldog Connect Student through your browser using the Bulldog Connect link.
Barkly is available 24/7, but Fresno State offices and staff may respond only during regular business hours. Because Barkly uses artificial intelligence, confirm important deadlines, requirements, and decisions with the appropriate Fresno State office.
Schedule Appointments
Make appointments with academic advisors and other support offices that use Bulldog
Connect.
Meet Your Success Team
See the advisors, instructors, and other Fresno State staff connected to your success.
Find Campus Resources
Explore offices, programs, and services available to support you.
Ask for Support with Hand Raise
Not sure where to start? Use Hand Raise to connect yourself with participating campus
support services.
Chat with Barkly
Ask Fresno State questions and get help finding information, resources, and your next
step.
Stay on Track
View upcoming appointments, reminders, and other information in one place.
Text Messages from Barkly
Barkly is Fresno State’s Bulldog Connect AI Assistant. Barkly may text you during
the semester to check in, share reminders, and connect you with Fresno State resources
and support.
Is this really Fresno State?
Yes! Text messages from Barkly are official Fresno State communications sent through
Bulldog Connect. Barkly will identify itself when it contacts you, so you know who
the message is from.
Why is Barkly texting me?
Barkly may contact you to:
What happens when I respond?
You can reply naturally and let Barkly know how you are doing or what kind of help
you need. Barkly uses artificial intelligence to respond, provide information, and
recommend relevant campus resources.
Your responses may be reviewed by the Bulldog Connect team. This helps our team make sure students receive appropriate information and support. If your response indicates that you may need additional assistance, a Fresno State staff member or campus office may follow up with you.
Keep in mind
Barkly can help you find a starting point, but it may not always have the answer.
Always confirm important deadlines, requirements, and decisions with the appropriate
Fresno State office.
Barkly and the Bulldog Connect team do not provide real-time emergency assistance. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. For urgent mental health support, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
On Your Phone
Download the Navigate360 Student app and log in with your Fresno State account. Make
appointments, find resources, use Hand Raise, and chat with Barkly from wherever you
are.
On Your Computer
Access Bulldog Connect Student through your browser using the Bulldog Connect link.