You are in the official 1997-98 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
International Student Services and Programs
Student Affairs
Joyal Administration, Room 211
(559) 278-2782
(559) 278-7879 FAX
CAROL B. MUNSHOWER, Director
California State University, Fresno has a large international student
community. Our multicultural staff is committed to international student
success, as stated in our mission statement. We provide
a comfortable environment that allows students to make the most of their
educational experience.
International Student Services and Programs sends international students
information regarding arrival in the United States, visa and immigration,
housing in the Fresno area, and registration after students are admitted.
After arrival, the staff guides students through several mandatory preregistration
workshops, post-admission English testing, and registration. International
students may need to enroll in English as a Second Language courses during
their first semester or a course in American culture and society. (See International Programs -- Special
Programs section.) Visit our Web address (see top of this page).
Help with housing is provided. The International staff will assist
you in obtaining housing. An American family or a student from your country
can meet you at the airport when you first arrive and provide some short-stay
emergency housing.
Learn about Americans by making friends with families through our
International Friendship Program.
Enjoy recreational activities with fellow classmates by participating
in trips and activities.
Take advantage of opportunities to share your country and culture
with the Fresno community and the Fresno State campus by speaking to small
groups through our Exploring Global Diversity -- International Coffee Hour
series.
Join the many international clubs or any of the 200 other organizations
available on campus. Participate in and enjoy the varied cultural programs
during the year, such as International Week, International Culture Night,
Mooncake Festival, Malaysia Night, and other national day celebrations.
Learn about travel around the United States by using our Resource
Center. A computer terminal is also available for electronic mail.
The foreign student advisors take a personal interest in helping
you adjust to the academic environment and resolve your own personal concerns,
such as financial assistance, immigration matters, and personal needs. Agency
and foreign government sponsored students participate in our Sponsored Student
Program.
We offer you more than good weather, a reasonable cost of living, and excellent
selections in undergraduate and graduate academic programs. We care about
your development as a whole person; we want your stay in the United States
be worthwhile. We believe your experience and involvement in the United
States will enrich your life, as well as our university. We look forward
to sharing this experience with you.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide the highest quality services to international
students, staff, and faculty
at California State University, Fresno. We are committed:
- to providing a warm and informative welcome to international students,
recognizing their importance and their contributions to the campus and
the Fresno community
to providing appropriate services and assistance to international students so they do not face challenges alone
to working with international students to build a home away from home where they have opportunity and encouragement to pursue their dreams, be involved in the university community and have their efforts recognized
to encouraging international students to ask questions and offer suggestions while we do our utmost to address their concerns with respect, reassurances, and understanding
to serving as a resource to faculty and staff to facilitate international exchange, enhance cross-cultural communication and support international endeavors
to offering our friendship today and tomorrow as we work together to dream and build a better world
