This year spring break will fall on the first week of April. Encourage your student to use their time giving back to the local community through Fresno State’s Alternative Spring Break!

This year Fresno State students participating in Alternative Spring Break (ASB) will spend three days giving back to Quigley Park and the surrounding community. Approximately 20 students will be selected to take part in a park beautification, facilitate interactive sports and activities for children, and host a spring carnival for children and their families. It’s easy to apply! Applications are available in USU Room 306 or available by request via e-mail.

Contact Melissa Watkins, Volunteer Coordinator at (559)278-1024 or usuintern@csufresno.edu to obtain an application or to answer any questions you might have about ASB.

Browse through the Career Services newsletter to find all of the important workshops and services available to your students!

Click here for the newsletter.

The 2012/2013 scholarship application for California State University, Fresno is available online from October 1, 2011 through February 28, 2012.

Every year there are students who wait until the last minute to submit their application and then have technical difficulties and miss the deadline. Encourage your student to apply early!

The Scholarship Office has one, online application for all Fresno State scholarships. You can find the application and answers to frequently asked questions on the Scholarship website: http://www.csufresno.edu/scholarships/scholarshipapplication/index.shtml

After February 13, 2012, registration holds will be applied to the records of all freshmen who have not satisfied the requirement.

There are three ways to satisfy mandatory advising, students need to choose one of the following options:

1) They may see an advisor in their major or special program (several majors and programs require their students to see them. See the Advising Services website for a complete list.

2) They may attend a one-hour group advising session provided by the Office of Advising Services. (NOTE: This option will not satisfy the requirement for students who must see their major or special program advisor.) Students may sign up for an advising workshop at the Advising Services website.

3) New this year, beginning February 1, students may take an online advising workshop via Blackboard. (NOTE: This option will not satisfy the requirement for students who must see their major or special program advisor.) Students may self-enroll in the course under “Hot Spots” on Blackboard. There are five brief parts to the course, followed by a quiz. Once students complete the quiz they can print out a certificate of completion.

Please see the Advising Services website for further details, including information about how students may sign up for a group workshop, at www.csufresno.edu/advising.

Here are some helpful safety tips for your students from our Campus Police:

When parking your vehicle here on the Fresno State Campus make sure the following steps are followed:

1. All windows are rolled up.
2. All valuables are taken out of your vehicle (laptops, books, backpacks, purses, cell phones and cell phone chargers.
3. All the doors to the vehicle are locked.
4. If you have a steering wheel club, secure it on the steering wheel

GENERAL CAMPUS SAFETY TIPS

1. Be aware of your surroundings
2. Do not walk alone, and stay in well lit areas
3. Report any suspicious activity to police
4. Utilize the University Police Department’s Safety Escort program
5. Use Emergency Blue Light phone to contact University Police Department for emergencies
6. For emergencies call 9-1-1

For more information, please visit the Police Department’s website. 

The Division of Student Affairs, Parents Association and Dog Days invite you to attend the

Inaugural Family Weekend! 

Mark your calendars for September 16-18, 2011! 
 
Click here for a Family Weekend registration form.

 Schedule of Events*
*Schedule is tentative and subject to change

Friday, September 16
DOG DAYS Part II
Parent Welcome Night
Salsa Dance Party

Saturday, September 17
Continental Breakfast
Various Tours (Winery, Recreation Center, Library, Sports Facilities, etc.)
Lunch and Bowl
Tailgate Dinner & Football game*
(First home game of the season Fresno State v. North Dakota!)
*Available at an extra charge  

Sunday, September 18
Farewell Breakfast 

 The registration deadline is September 1, 2011.  Space is limited, so sign up today!

  Questions?  Contact Jessica Medina at 559-278-7121 or jwatkins@csufresno.edu

Fresno State students can enroll in two different courses that provide them with an in-depth community service-learning experience and provide academic credit in exchange for volunteer service.  Students enrolled in theses courses can select where they wish to complete their service from hundreds of community based organizations and can tailor the experience to fit their schedule and interests.  The two courses available to students are Community Service 1: Community Service-Learning and Community Service 101: Community Service Internships.  These courses are open to all students regardless of major or year in school.

To learn more, visit: http://www.csufresno.edu/cesl/students/courses.shtml

Fresno State students work on a trail building project with community partner Sierra Foothill Conservancy.

Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Cal Golden Bears

Join Fresno State alumni, fans and friends on Sept. 3^rd at Candlestick Park in San Francisco!

• Bulldog Bash Tailgate
12 noon – 3:30 p.m.
Tickets*: 559.278.ALUM  
www.fresnostatealumni.com

• Football Game  
4:00 p.m. Kick-off
Tickets and parking passes: 559.278.DOGS                     
www.gobulldogs.com

*Limited availability. Tailgate ticket prices increase on Aug.15^th, if available.

As you continue to plan for the start of the fall 2011 semester, I want to inform you of an important meeting of the California State University Board of Trustees. On July 12, 2011 the Board of Trustees will consider a proposal to increase undergraduate tuition fees effective with the fall 2011 semester. The proposal is to increase tuition fees for undergraduate, credential, and graduate students.  For students enrolled full-time, the fee proposal will increase semester tuition fees over the fees published in June by:   $294 for undergraduates, $339 for credential students, and $360 for graduate students. Tuition fees for part-time students (0-6 units) will increase proportionately.  

This action is proposed due to the reduction in CSU funding in the State of California budget for the 2011-12 academic year. While the university has taken many steps to reduce expenditures, the proposal to increase fees is designed to avert damage to student access, student support, program quality, and student progress toward the degree.

As soon as information is available regarding the tuition fee proposal, this information will be posted at http://my.csufresno.edu and at http://www.fresnostatenews.com. Additionally, an email will be sent to your Fresno State email account. If you are currently enrolled in fall classes, an E-Bill statement will be sent to you by Student Financial Services no later than July 21, 2011. You will be able to view the fees that you owe by accessing your Student Center at http://my.csufresno.edu. The fees due on your student E-Bill will include the additional fees if adopted by the Board of Trustees on July 12.

The deadline for payment of your fall fees has been moved to WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3rd.

Because we know that you will have questions about the proposed fee increase, a Frequently Asked Questions bulletin is available at http://www.fresnostatenews.com.

Sincerely,

Paul M. Oliaro

Vice President for Student Affairs