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New Student and Family Programs

Office of New Student and Family Programs

Welcome! 2024

The Office of New Student and Family Programs will be conducting Welcome events the week prior to classes beginning to help new students and their families get acclimated to campus. There will be virtual workshops, Find Your Class Tours, and free transfer t-shirts and snacks.

Zoom links to virtual workshops can be found in the calendar below. We're looking forward to seeing you on August 19th and 0th on-campus. Go Dogs!

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Supporting new students and their families during their transition to the university.

The Office of New Student & Family Programs mission is to assist students and their families in their transition into the Fresno State community of scholars. Providing experiences and programming to help you acclimate to the university and foster a sense of Bulldog pride. Our ultimate goal is to provide students and families with support, maximizing opportunities for students' personal growth and life long success.

The Office of New Student and Family Programs, or NSFP, is comprised of four programs:

  • Dog Days: New Student Orientation - @fresnostatedogdays
  • Family Association - @fresnostateparents
  • MentorU - @fresnostatementoru
    • Mentoring program for freshmen. Get connected to a mentor and attend events and workshops specifically designed to get you connected to campus.
  • Transfer Success Center - @fresnostatetransfers
    • The program to help transfer students navigate the Fresno State campus. 

Each of these programs provides a variety of services such as workshops, events, and peer mentoring. Whether you are a freshmen, transfer student, or a student supporter, our office is here to serve as a resource. Fresno State can feel like a daunting place but we are here to help you navigate the campus and get connected. Student success is at the heart of all we do. Check the calendar below for activites or follow us on social media for program updates.

Family Weekend

Family Weekend is October 25-27th, 2024. Visit the webpage for more information about the weekend and how to sign up.

Sincerely, Fresno State podcast

Do you love podcasts? Listen to the new Sincerely, Fresno State podcast from the Office of New Student and Family Programs. You can find it on the link above or on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. 

Calendar of Events

The events in the calendar below are for all students. Join a workshop to learn more about campus and how to get involved.