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Athletics

Office of the President
Department of Athletics
GARY A. CUNNINGHAM, Chair
North Gym, Room 146
(559) 278-2643


California State University, Fresno is a Division 1-A member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Western Athletic Conference (WAC), and The Mountain Pacific Sports Federation. Participation in intercollegiate athletics in the sports of baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, track, and wrestling is offered for men, while basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, and volleyball are offered for women. Participation offers opportunities for student athletes to pursue and improve their athletic talent under a professional coaching staff, experience disciplined team membership, travel with their team to away contests, and excel to the height of their ability.




Athletic Academic Services

The Athletic Academic Services Office provides tutoring, academic advising, individual consultations, and NCAA eligibility monitoring for more than 450 student athletes on a year-round basis. It offers a "Strategies for Academic Success" class, works with NCAA in providing a Life Skills Development program that emphasizes personal, career, community service and athletic development, and advises the Student Athlete Advisory Board. The board, with representatives from every sport, serves as a communication link between student athletes, the Athletics Department administration, and the campus community on matters of student athlete welfare.

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