Fresno State was founded as the Fresno State Normal School in 1911 with Charles Lourie McLane as its first president.
In 1956, Fresno State moved its campus to its present location in the northeast part of the city, and FCC bought the old campus and moved back in.
In 1956, Fresno State moved its campus to its present location in the northeast part of the city, and FCC bought the old campus and moved back in.
In the northeast part of the city, and FCC bought the old campus and moved back in. It became Fresno State College in 1949, when it was authorized to grant bachelor's degrees. It became a charter institution of the California State University System in 1961. In 1972 the name was officially changed to California State University, Fresno.
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The CSU requires a minimum 15-unit pattern of courses for admission as a first-time freshman. Each unit is equal to a year of study in a subject area. A grade of C or better is required for each course you use to meet any subject requirement.
Area Subject Years
Total Required Courses 15
A History and Social Science (including 1 year of U.S. history or 1 semester of U.S. history and 1 semester of civics or American government AND 1 year of social science) 2
B English (4 years of college preparatory English composition and literature) 4
C Math (4 years recommended) including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or higher mathematics (take one each year) 3
D Laboratory Science (including 1 biological science and 1 physical science) 2
E Language Other than English (2 years of the same language; American Sign Language is applicable) 2
F Visual and Performing Arts (dance, drama or theater, music, or visual art) 1
G College Preparatory Elective (additional year chosen from the University of California "a-g" list) 1
Bachelor's/Master's/Doctoral Degrees
Definition of Key Terms
Choice of Catalog
Computer Requirement
Transcript Evaluation
Grade Symbols and Grade Points
Explanation of Grades
Grading Policies and Practices
Scholarship Status
Readmission of Disqualified Students, Undergraduate and Graduate
Transcripts and Reports
Enrollment in Graduate-level (200-297) Courses
Fresno State is a member of the NCAA Division I Mountain West Conference. The university's 22 varsity sports teams are known as the Bulldogs, and the school's colors are cardinal red and blue. Fresno State has made several runs at NCAA tournaments in basketball, football, soccer, tennis, baseball, softball, and volleyball.
In 2017, Fresno State resurrected its wrestling program after an 11-year hiatus.
The Bulldogs have earned the following NCAA Division I National Championships:
NCAA Division I National Champions, baseball, in 2008
NCAA Division I National Champions, softball, in 1998.
There are over 270 recognized student clubs and organizations at Fresno State ranging from academic based groups connected to your major, to cultural based groups such as the Hmong Student Association, to recreational based organizations such as the Ski & Snowboard Club.
The University
California State University, Fresno was founded as Fresno State Normal School in 1911, became a teacher's college in 1921, and has offered advanced degrees since 1949. The university's popular nickname is "Fresno State." Our mascot is the Bulldog.
Affiliation
Fresno State is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University, one of the largest systems of higher education in the world.
Accreditation
The university is accredited by the California Board of Education and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. It has 26 nationally accredited departmental programs, among the highest number within the CSU system.