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Bulldog Bound

 

Bulldog Bound - Guaranteed Admissions Program

Fresno State is committed to ensuring clear and equitable pathways to higher education, along with preparing students in our region for success. This program is starting Fall of 2023.

 

 

About the Program

Bulldog Bound is Fresno State’s guaranteed admissions program. It means that high school students from partnering school districts who meet the minimum California State University requirements are guaranteed a spot at Fresno State after they graduate. 


Fresno State Bulldog Bound ensures that qualified students have a clear, tangible path to a college degree. Fresno State will support students and their families with admission preparation as early as ninth grade. 

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Student Information Sessions

The webinar will inform students about the benefits of the Bulldog Bound program, the registration process, and the Fresno State Mobile App. Counselors will be available to answer your questions.

Please select the link to register for one of the following dates: 

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Students and Parents download the Fresno State Mobile App today to sign up for Bulldog Bound.

IOS Device QR Code Bulldog Bound

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Do not have a phone readily available? Register Here


Who Can Participate

Any student in grades 9 through 12 in Fresno State’s partnering school districts can sign a guaranteed admission agreement with Fresno State, with the consent of their parent(s) or guardian(s). 

Fresno State’s partnering school districts are located in Fresno, Madera, Kings and Tulare counties.

  • Caruthers Unified
  • Central Unified
  • Chawanakee Unified
  • Clovis Unified
  • Cutler-Orosi Unified
  • Delano Joint Union High School District
  • Dinuba Unified
  • Exeter Unified
  • Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified
  • Fowler Unified
  • Fresno Unified
  • Gustine Unified
  • Kerman Unified
  • Kings Canyon Unified
  • Kingsburg Unified
  • Lemoore Union High School District
  • Golden Valley Unified School District
  • Madera Unified
  • Parlier Unified
  • Porterville Unified
  • Riverdale Unified
  • Sanger Unified
  • Selma Unified
  • Summit Collegiate High School - Burton School District
  • Tulare Joint Union High School District
  • University High School
  • Visalia Unified
  • Washington Unified
  • Yosemite Unified

 

 


Benefits of the Program

Students who participate in the Bulldog Bound program are guaranteed admission to Fresno State if they meet the minimum requirements. Fresno State and partnering school districts provide students and their families with the resources, services and tools needed to meet these requirements.

By participating in Bulldog Bound, students receive:

  • Guaranteed admissions as early as 9th grade
  • Early admission for 11th graders
  • On-the-spot admissions for 12th graders
  • Fresno State ID Card, email, and library access
  • Help with career and academic major exploration
  • Dual enrollment opportunities*
  • Assistance with application to Fresno State
  • Early financial aid estimates
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Campus life experience
  • Summer student experience opportunities
  • Resources for parents/guardians

*Scheduled to start in 2024-2025 using the Uni-track and/or other models offered by Fresno State.

 

 

Program Overview per Grade Level

12th Grade

  • Students enroll and succeed in college preparatory courses (A-G requirements)
  • Fresno State provides the following:
    • On-the-spot admission
      Early financial aid estimates
    • Scholarship opportunities
  • Parents/guardians and students attend senior admissions reception

9th Grade 

  • Students sign a guaranteed admissions agreement
  • Students enroll and succeed in college preparatory courses (A-G requirements)
  • Fresno State provides the following:
    • Fresno State ID
    • Fresno State email address
    • Library access for students
  • Parents/guardians sign up to join the parent community

10th Grade

  • Students enroll and succeed in college preparatory courses (A-G requirements)
  • Fresno State provides the following:
    • Campus tour
    • Career and academic major exploration
    • Summer experience
  • Parents/guardians are provided with financial literacy information

11th Grade

  • Students enroll and succeed in college preparatory courses (A-G requirements)
  • Students explore dual enrollment opportunities
  • Fresno State provides the following:
    • Pre-admission qualification and pre-admission certificate
    • Summer experience
  • Cal State Apply workshops are available to parents/guardians

 

You Are Bulldog Bound!

Fresno State Bulldog Bound offers a seamless transition from high school to college for our region’s bright minds. Fresno State and partnering school districts are committed to offering resources for each student and their parents/guardians. The respective commitments for participants are as follows:

Student Commitment

  1. Sign agreement with Fresno State
  2. Participate in Fresno State programs and activities
  3. Maintain academic standards for Fresno State

Parent/Guardian Commitment

  1. Consent to student participation
  2. Participate in Bulldog Bound programs and activities
  3. Be part of the Fresno State parent community

School District/School Commitment

  1. Enter into agreement with Fresno State
  2. Agree to data sharing
  3. Provide access to students
  4. Encourage students to participate
  5. Provide resources for dual enrollment
  6. Provide resources to transport students to Fresno State for on-campus programs

 

To participate in the Bulldog Bound program, contact Fresno State Admissions and Recruitment at 559.278.2261.