Campus Advisors Network
Advisor Training
New Advisor Training is for anyone new to their advising role. The training is designed for you to attend all 5 days.
- Monday, August 11, 2025 to Friday, August 15, 2025
- 8:30 AM - noon
- Sign up link TBA
Next Level Training is for anyone who wants to take a deeper look into the given topics. You can attend morning or afternoon or both.
- Thursday, August 14, 2025
- 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sign up link TBA
The training consists of the following modules:
Module 1 includes information on NACADA advising core competencies, advising structure at Fresno State & advising fundamentals.
Module 2 covers the academic calendar, English & Math placement, AP/CLEP/IB information, general education and FERPA.
Module 3 provides information on the various majors/minors offered at Fresno State. It also includes the graduation requirements and information on Title V.
Module 4 includes information on some of the different advising technologies available at Fresno State to advisors including: PeopleSoft, U Achieve, assist.org and Bulldog Connect.
Module 5 provides advising information when working with the following student populations: academic probation/disqualification, returning student, undeclared, international students, athletes, veterans and other special programs.
Module 6 refers to commonly used forms from the registrar's office, memos that are referred to often & other campus resources.
If you have any questions regarding advisor training, please contact Heather van der Paardt at heatherv@csufresno.edu.