Dog Days
Christian Thao
Christian is a first year Orientation Leader and a Mathematics major.
Should you have questions during the course of your Dog Days Orientation you can email him at orientationleader26@mail.fresnostate.edu or connect with him on the NearPeer.net website or app.
Schedule
The schedule below has the links to all of your meetings during your Virtual Dog Day. If you miss any of the mandatory meetings you will not be able to register for classes and will be rescheduled to redo your Dog Days Orientation on a later date.
8:00 - 8:30 - Dog Days Welcome Passcode 2784885
8:45 - 9:15 - Orientation Leader Meeting (mandatory)
9:15 - 10:30 - Academic Advising (mandatory) - College of Science and Mathematics
10:45 - 11:45 - Major Advising (mandatory)
- Biology ID 829 3288 4062 Passcode 569088
- Computer Science (VIDEO recording. Will need to make an appointment with the department)
- Earth and Environmental Sciences ID 868 3044 4686 Passcode 550646
- Mathematics
12:00 - 1:00 - Virtual Resource Fair ID: 861 7509 8175
Offices such as Student Housing, the Learning Center, Study Abroad, the Kennel Bookstore,
and the Career Development Center will all have a virtual table during the lunch hour.
In addition to all the various offices on campus there will be student clubs and organizations
who will have virtual workshops as well. Student clubs and organizations will also
be present. It's your opportunity to learn more about the Fresno State community and
how to get involved!
1:00 - 2:00 - Facts About Fees & Student Support Resources Passcode 2784885
Find out more about deadlines, tuition, scholarships, and much more.
2:00 - 3:30 - Class Registration Assistance ID 827 7153 1379
Resources
BARK Book
The BARK Book is the new student handbook for incoming Fresno State students. It contains information such as important dates, Early Start and Catalog Rights requirements, Advising Centers, and the information about departments on campus. There is a lot of information in the BARK Book and since it is digital this year it has links to many departments and offices across campus.
GE Sheet
Form with General Education Requirements
Canvas
Canvas is the virtual component for the various classes on campus. In addition to using Canvas for your classes, Dog Days will add you to a special Canvas course to access the various flyers, handouts, and materials that you'll be using after Dog Days.
If you are a freshman you will be added to the MentorU Canvas page. MentorU is the freshman mentoring program within the Office of New Student and Family Programs.
If you are a transfer student you will be added to the Transfer Success Center Canvas page.
Online Pre-Orientation
The Dog Days Online Pre-Orientation will help you learn about the campus and the various policies that you will be responsible for knowing. The pre-orientation will also have a section regarding class registration to assist you register for classes during Dog Days.