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California Promise

The California Promise at Fresno State

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The California Promise Program is a commitment on behalf of the California State University system to support entering first-year students (through Four-Year Promise) and eligible transfer students (through Two-Year Promise) with a verified Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) in the completion of their degrees through pledge programs. 

These programs provide incentives and support for students who commit to taking a minimum of 30 units per academic year with the goal of completing their degree in four years or two years, respectively. Graduating in four, or two, years will save tuition and books/material costs, as well as increase earning potentials by entering the workforce sooner!

The enrollment period for Fall 2023 has closed. 

EXCLUDED MAJORS:

  • Biology
  • Computer Science
  • Criminology - All Options
  • Forensic Behavioral Science 
  • Kinesiology - Exercise Science Option
  • Pre-Health
  • Public Health - Community Health Option
  • Undeclared

  • Art (Studio and Art History are approved)
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Science
  • Criminology - All Options 
  • Forensic Behavioral Science 
  • Fashion Merchandising
  • Graphic Design
  • Interior Design
  • Mathematics - Integrated Credential Option    
  • Pre-Health
  • Public Health - All Options
  • Undeclared

See below for more information regarding the California Promise programs at Fresno State:

  1. Attend Dog Days and register for 12-15 units (less than 15 will require winter or summer session to earn 30 in an academic year)
  2. Complete the “Pledge Contract Agreement” and submit your My Degree Plan draft for each term until your graduation (two years for transfer students; four years for freshman)
  3. Pledge and My Degree Plan draft must be submitted no later than September 15, 2023.
  4. Meet with an Academic Counselor in your college advising center to approve/review your My Degree Plan, adjust if needed, and have it uploaded into Bulldog Connect by December 6, 2023. Failure to do so may result in removal from the program.
  5. For any questions, please email us at capromise@mail.fresnostate.edu

  • Highest Priority registration
  • In-person appointments with an advisor each semester

***Please note, this program does not provide funding for tuition***

The enrollment period for Fall 2023 has closed.
  • Be in their first semester of attendance at Fresno State
  • Maintain a minimum 2.75 Campus and Total GPA (or higher GPA if major requires)
  • Earn at least 30 units each academic year toward graduation in approved major (including winter and summer sessions)
  • Sign Pledge Agreement and submit your My Degree Plan draft no later than September 15, 2023
  • Submit advisor approved My Degree Plan by December 6, 2023 into Bulldog Connect
  • Follow courses listed on approved educational plan
  • Meet with designated advisor each semester

A student may have a second major and/or up to two minors as long as all courses can be completed within 144 units per his or her educational plan. NOTE: exceeding 120 units will require additional units each semester and may require winter or summer sessions. Pre-college units such as AP credits may be exempt from the total units count (see advisor for details).

The enrollment period for Fall 2023 has closed.

Participating ADT juniors must:

  • Be in their first semester of attendance at Fresno State
  • Maintain a minimum 2.75 Campus and Total GPA (or higher if major requires)
  • Earn at least 30 units each academic year toward graduation in approved major (including winter and summer sessions)
  • Sign Pledge Agreement and submit your My Degree Plan draft no later than September 15, 2023
  • Submit advisor approved My Degree Plan by Decemeber 6, 2023 into Bulldog Connect
  • Follow courses listed on approved educational plan
  • Meet with designated advisor each semester
  • Remain in declared major at entrance
  • I am not permitted to add a major, minor, certificate or other courses to my program which may cause me to exceed 60 units