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You are in the official 1995-96 General Catalog for California State University, Fresno.

Academic excellence and athletic accomplishment go hand in hand at California State University, Fresno a member of the prestigious Western Athletic Conference. The broad-based intercollegiate athletics program provides athletes with opportunities for high-level competition while pursuing a quality education.

To ensure academic development, California State University, Fresno known in the athletic world as Fresno State has instituted a counseling system designed specifically for student athletes. Services include academic advising, guidance and counseling, monitoring of progress, and daily study halls.

Facilities. Bulldog Stadium features a 41,031-seat capacity. Beiden Field, a 4,575-seat baseball stadium, is considered one of the finest collegiate complexes in the country. Fresno State has softball and track and field facilities, two gymnasiums, an indoor/outdoor swimming complex, two weight training rooms, 12 newly surfaced tennis courts, six indoor handball/racquetball courts, and putting greens and driving areas complete with sand traps for golf.

In addition, plans call for construction of a new softball stadium, a new women's locker room, and a new weight room. Men's Intercollegiate Athletics

Fresno State has earned a national reputation for having one of the finest baseball programs in the country. The Bulldogs' basketball program has made six postseason playoff appearances in the past 13 years. Fresno State's cross country team captured conference titles in 1981, 1984, and 1988. The track and field team won 10 straight league crowns from 1983-92.

In football, the Bulldogs compete for the Western Athletic Conference title and a trip to the Holiday Bowl. The Bulldogs tied for the WAC title and advanced to bowl games in 1992 and 1993.

Also offered are programs in golf, soccer, tennis, and wrestling. Women's Intercollegiate Athletics

Fresno State's competitive basketball program put together nine winning seasons during a recent 10 -year stretch.

The Bulldogs have built powerful track and cross country programs, winning consecutive conference track crowns in 1991 and 1992.

Fresno State has one of the premier softball programs in the nation, finishing runner-up at the College World Series four times since 1982. Fresno State made 17 straight playoff appearances from 1978-94.

In addition to the preceding sports, Fresno State offers swimming, tennis, and volleyball programs.

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