Advising Center

Frequently Asked Questions 

All First-Time-Freshman (FTF) students at Fresno State are placed into Block Scheduling. This means classes are chosen and picked for you beforehand. This will guarantee you are taking classes required for your major and help you connect with others in similar majors.

If students would like to make changes to the classes they were enrolled in, they are able to do so once their registration time comes around. This can be found on students’ Fresno State Student Portal. Before doing so, it is highly recommended students meet with an advisor first to discuss course options. Not all students take the same courses and not all courses are required for some majors. Additionally, block scheduling helps secure your spot in a class, be aware that once edits have been made to the block scheduled courses, it can be difficult to get your spot back. 

In order to enroll into MATH 75 (Calculus I) at Fresno State, a student must take the ALEKS PPL and place into the course or meet the pre-requisites. A student’s score on the placement exam will determine which course they are recommended to enroll in.

For detailed information about the ALEKS PPL and Calculus Placement, please visit: Calculus Readiness Test: Math Department.

If you have additional questions/concerns, please contact the LCOE Advising Center.

A Degree Progress Report (DPR) is a summary of a student’s progress on their degree, noting all courses completed both at Fresno State and transferred. It summarizes what courses apply to which required section in order to assure all graduation requirements are/will be met. You can access your DPR through your student center. Under “My Academic Records and Registration”  you will find a list of hyperlinks, one which is “Degree Progress Report.” This will take you to your DPR. Click here for more information on how to view your Degree Progress Report.

Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor at the LCOE Advising Center to review your Degree Progress Report!

You can find your final semester grades posted in your student center under “My Academic Records and Registration” → “My Grades” link on the left-hand side. Here, you can check final grades for each semester individually. You can also see a summary of all final grades on your transcript through the “My Transcripts” link right below the grade's link.

For questions about registration, enrollment, and schedules, please refer to the link below:

https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/registrar/registration/registration-information.html 

It is important students know that dropping and swapping a class are two different options. If you are hoping to switch two classes, we recommend you use the “Swap” feature instead of “Drop”.

Dropping a class will completely disenroll you from a class, you will lose your spot and it may be given to the next available student. 

The swap feature assures you still have a spot in your current course in the case you are unable to switch into a different course. The registration system will confirm if you have the prerequisites or qualifications to switch, if it does not approve the switch, you will still be able to keep the original course you were enrolled in without losing your spot. 

All students can enroll up to 18 units during the time of their registration time (located on their student portal).

Once Open Registration begins, students can then enroll up to 19+ units depending on GPA.. 

19 units: requires 2.5 GPA
20-22 units: requires 3.0 GPA
As long as students meet the GPA requirements, the system will let them enroll in more than 18 units.

For more information about financial aid please visit the link below or contact the Financial Aid Office.

https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/financialaid/finaid101/grants101.html 

The cost of undergraduate tuition will vary depending on the range of units a student is taking per semester.

Click the following link and select “Undergraduate Fees” for more information:

https://adminfinance.fresnostate.edu/accountingservices/students/tuitionfees.html  

Students have the option to take classes outside of the Fall and Spring semesters. The dates for each will vary along with the types of courses offered. 

Summer Semester (June - August): lasts 6-8 weeks depending on class

Students interested in ways to fund their summer courses can fill out a form on the Fresno State’s Financial Aid website. https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/financialaid/onlineforms/22-23.html  

How can I be eligible to register for Math 75: Calculus?

In order to enroll into MATH 75 (Calculus I) at Fresno State, a student must take the ALEKS PPL and place into the course or meet the pre-requisites. A student’s score on the placement exam will determine which course they are recommended to enroll in.

For detailed information about the ALEKS PPL and Calculus Placement, please visit: Calculus Readiness Test: Math Department.

If you have additional questions/concerns, please contact the LCOE Advising Center.

Can I take courses at a community college and transfer the credit to Fresno State?

Yes! A useful resource in identifying equivalent courses that transfer to Yes! A useful resource in identifying equivalent courses that transfer to Fresno State from community colleges is Assist.org. For further assistance, please schedule an appointment with the LCOE Advising Center to discuss your options and assure the courses you plan to take will count toward your degree.

What is a Degree Progress Report (DPR) and how do I access it?

A Degree Progress Report (DPR) is a summary of a student’s progress on their degree, noting all courses completed both at Fresno State and transferred. It summarizes what courses apply to which required section in order to assure all graduation requirements are/will be met. You can access your DPR through your student center. Under “My Academic Records and Registration”  you will find a list of hyperlinks, one which is “Degree Progress Report.” This will take you to your DPR. Click here for more information on how to view your Degree Progress Report.

Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor at the LCOE Advising Center to review your Degree Progress Report!

How do I create a My Degree Plan?

You can create a My Degree Plan online through your student center. You can cross reference your DPR and make sure all degree requirements are planned for! Be sure to review your major roadmap and prerequisites as you create a plan. For further assistance and reviewing of your plan, schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor at LCOE Advising Center. 

How can I check my grades?

You can find your final semester grades posted in your student center under “My Academic Records and Registration” → “My Grades” link on the left-hand side. Here, you can check final grades for each semester individually. You can also see a summary of all final grades on your transcript through the “My Transcripts” link right below the grade's link.