How to Apply

The following steps provide the information you need to apply to one of our graduate programs. Graduate programs include:

• Master's degrees
• Credentials
• Certificates

Step 1

• Discover your graduate program of choice by searching our graduate programs page.

Step 2

• Check out the admission requirements for your chosen program.

Step 3

• Make an appointment with the appropriate program director.
• If you are interested in one of business programs, please contact the Visalia Center (to begin the program in Visalia) or the Graduate Admissions Office for Fresno.
• If you are unsure which program is right for you, contact the center that is closest to you and schedule a meeting with the graduate program representative:

• Fresno

  Visalia

  Bakersfield

Step 4

• Apply online.

WHAT'S NEXT?

1. Submit the rest of the admission requirements via fax, email or postal mail. Official transcripts must be received by our office in a sealed envelope.
   Contact:      Graduate Admissions Office
                     1717 S. Chestnut Ave.
                     Fresno, CA  93702
                     Phone: 559-453-2016 (Fresno area)
                                888-328-0378 (toll free)
                     Fax: 559-453-2100
                     Email: gradadmis@fresno.edu 
   International students please check with our International Programs & Services Office (IPSO) for further information.
2. If seeking financial aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
   Contact:     Student Financial Services Office
                    Phone: 559-453-2041 (Fresno area)
                               866-321-7502 (toll free)
                    Fax: 559-453-5595
                    Email: sfs@fresno.edu
3. Your completed graduate file will go the program director for admission review.
4. Each applicant will receive a decision letter within 2 - 4 weeks of completing the application.