Interested in FPU but don’t know where to start? Come for a campus visit! It’s the best way to get a feel for the possibilities in store for you as a Sunbird. You’ll get to see our beautiful campus in person and experience the tight-knit community that our students fall in love with year after year.
How You Can Visit FPU: Campus Tours
Personal Campus Tours
Personalize your campus visit with a faculty meeting, classroom visit, attend chapel, join us for lunch, or meet with an admission counselor.
Considering transferring? Our transfer specialists would love to schedule a time to meet with you, review courses, transfer policies, and admission requirements. In the form below, be sure to select Transfer (TR) in the “What Type of Student Are You?” section.
Days: Monday-Friday
Times: 9 AM, 11 AM, 2 PM, and 4 PM
Evening/weekend appointments are available by request.
Group Tours
Bring your group along to experience FPU, and have fun dreaming of all the possibilities for your future together.
To book a group tour, contact Undergraduate Admissions:
visit@fresno.edu
Local Phone: 559-453-2039
Toll-Free Phone: 800-660-6089
Saturday Snapshots and Evening Tours
Can’t make it on a weekday? Although we’d love to have you here during weekdays when faculty and most of our students are on campus, we regularly welcome future Sunbirds on Saturdays and weeknights!
Saturday Snapshots
Days: Designated Saturdays (contact us)
Time: 10 AM
Evening Tours
Days: Monday-Thursday
Times: 5 PM, 6 PM and 7 PM
One week’s notice is required. To schedule your tour, contact Undergraduate Admissions:
visit@fresno.edu
Local Phone: 559-453-2039
Toll-Free Phone: 800-660-6089
FPU Fly-In Program
Non-California residents, visit FPU risk-free! The FPU Fly-In program provides reimbursement of your flight and/or vehicle costs when you attend an FPU Preview Day and subsequently enroll in the university. Restrictions apply (see below).
To find out if you are eligible, contact our Undergraduate Events specialists:
ug.events@fresno.edu
Local Phone: 559-453-2039
Toll-Free Phone: 800-660-6089
To participate, you must commit to the following criteria:**
- You must be a junior/senior in high school or a college student interested in transferring (up to the age of 25).
- To be eligible for reimbursement, you must register for the FPU Fly-In, attend either a Preview Day, The Encounter or Accepted Day, participate in all program events and ultimately enroll at Fresno Pacific University. Registration for FPU Fly-In and event sign up must be completed and received by FPU no later than three weeks prior to the event date of your choice. Reimbursement is only good for one visit to the university.
- Before booking a flight, you must hear from us regarding space available for the FPU event of your choice. FPU Fly-In's have limited capacity and we reserve the right to close registration at any time.
- Reimbursement for up to $500 of flight costs will be applied to your student account four weeks after the start of the semester. If you do not fly into Fresno, the $500 can be applied to travel costs including car rental and fuel. All receipts would need to be submitted within a week of the attended event. Baggage, upgrades and meals are your responsibility and will not be reimbursed. FPU is not liable for lost or damaged luggage.
- For all event dates, FPU can provide transportation to/from the Fresno Airport.
*$500 reimbursable travel expenses. Restrictions apply. Students must follow program criteria to be eligible. Flight and/or gas receipts must be provided within three weeks of attended event to be eligible for reimbursement.
**Overnight housing is for students only. Parents are invited to join in event sessions but need to make their own overnight arrangements. To participate in an FPU Fly-In for The Encounter, the $25 registration fee still applies; this covers housing, local transportation and on-campus meals. There is no registration fee for Preview Days. Students must meet FPU admission criteria to enroll and enrollment cannot be deferred. Reimbursement will be applied as a credit after student enrolls and begins classes (approximately 4 weeks into the semester).
Other Ways to Visit FPU: Attend an Event
FPU Preview Days
Experience a day in the life of a college student at FPU. Take a campus tour, dine in the cafeteria, interact with current students and faculty, and learn more about programs, campus life, and careers.
In addition, to the general track of preview day, make plans to attend a Sunbird Spotlight Session highlighting select academic programs. These bonus sessions will give you a good insight into the program and an opportunity to interact with faculty and current students. You will have the opportunity to sign up for a session the day of, at check-in. **Spotlight Sessions may be subject to change due to unforeseen changes in availability**
Students attending an FPU Preview Day will receive a $500 scholarship toward their FPU education. *
Who: High school and transfer students. Parents welcome.
Where: In Person, Fresno Main Campus
Cost: Free!
When: October 25th, 2023
Time: 9:00am - 3pm
Spotlight Sessions:
- Criminology
- Psychology
- First Generation Students
- Dorm Tour
- Application Workshop
- Counselor Appointment
Who: High school and transfer students. Parents welcome.
Where: In Person, Fresno Main Campus
Cost: Free!
When: November 10th, 2023
Time: 9:00am - 3pm
Spotlight Sessions:
- Social Work
- Business
- First Generation Students
- Dorm Tour
- Application Workshop
- Counselor Appointment
Who: High school and transfer students. Parents welcome.
Where: In Person, Fresno Main Campus
Cost: Free!
When: November 17th, 2023: Nursing Preview Day
Time: 9:00am - 3pm
Application Workshop
Counselor Appointment
Who: High school and transfer students. Parents welcome.
Where: In Person, Fresno Main Campus
Cost: Free!
When: December 12th, 2023
Time: 9:00am - 3pm
Spotlight Sessions:
- Liberal Studies (Teaching)
- Kinesiology
- First Generation Students
- Dorm Tour
- Application Workshop
- Counselor Appointment
Who: High school and transfer students. Parents welcome.
Where: In Person, Fresno Main Campus
Cost: Free!
When: February 12th, 2024
Time: 9:00am - 3pm
Spotlight Sessions:
- Social Work
- Music
- First Generation Students
- Dorm Tour
- Application Workshop
- Counselor Appointment
Who: High school and transfer students. Parents welcome.
Where: In Person, Fresno Main Campus
Cost: Free!
When: February 27th, 2024: Nursing Preview Day
Time: 9:00am - 3pm
Application Workshop
Counselor Appointment
Who: High school and transfer students. Parents welcome.
Where: In Person, Fresno Main Campus
Cost: Free!
When: March 27th, 2024
Time: 9:00am - 3pm
Spotlight Sessions:
- Criminology
- Psychology
- Business
- First Generation Students
- Dorm Tour
- Application Workshop
- Counselor Appointment
Who: High school and transfer students. Parents welcome.
Where: In Person, Fresno Main Campus
Cost: Free!
When: June 20th, 2024
Time: 9:00am - 3pm
Spotlight Sessions:
- Nursing
- Liberal Studies
- First Generation Students
- Dorm Tour
- Application Workshop
- Counselor Appointment
FPU & You: Dreamers Day
Who: High school and transfer students. Parents welcome
Where: In Person, Fresno Main Campus
Cost: Free!
When: February 20th, 2024
Time: 5:30am – 7:30pm
No Spotlight Sessions
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Transfers Talks
Transferring from one college or university to another can be complicated. We’re here to help you navigate the process here at FPU. Join us at the next session of Transfers Talks, held on the first Wednesday of each month, and get your questions answered.
Who: Transfer students. Parents/spouses welcome.
Where: In Person, Fresno Main Campus
Cost: Free!
When: First Wednesday of each month, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
To register, please email ug.events@fresno.edu or call 800-660-6089. Walk-ins are welcome.
You can visit FPU Virtually
Can’t get to campus? You can always schedule a virtual visit with an admission counselor or attend a virtual event. You can even check out our 360-degree interactive Virtual Campus Tour right now!
Because every student and family is unique, we offer virtual visit options for your convenience. Meet with your admissions counselor virtually, by phone, or Zoom to learn more about our majors, living on campus, or transferring to FPU.
Days: Monday-Friday
Times: 8 AM to 5 PM
Appointments are scheduled based on counselor availability. To request a virtual visit, contact Undergraduate Admissions:
visit@fresno.edu
Local Phone: 559-453-2039
Want to check out our campus right now? Take our interactive, recorded virtual tour with 360-degree views led by Elise, your student tour guide. Discover what’s possible!
Discover what’s possible at Fresno Pacific when you join us online for our weekly virtual events. Come learn more about our university through live information sessions, student and faculty panels, and Q&As.
- First-Generation Students at FPU
- FAFSA Overview & Financial Aid
- Top 5 Majors: Communications, Psychology, Business, Pre-Health, & Kinesiology
- Campus Amenities & Resources
- Dorm Tour
- Commuter Resources
- Student-Athlete Round Table Discussion
- FPU Clubs Panel
- and more!
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