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Office of the University Registrar

Priority Registration Application Requests

The purpose of this policy is to define the continuing student registration order and process at Fresno State.  Priority 1 and 2 Group registration applications will remain the purview of the AVP of Strategic Enrollment Management with the advisory of the Strategic Enrollment Management Committee (SEMC).


The SEMC has been working on a registration policy for Fresno State since we are one of few campuses that does not currently have one.  This policy has already been reviewed by AP&P and was submitted to the Academic Senate on 3/12/2023.  Due to the length of time it may take for the policy to be formally approved, SEMC has been approved to pilot the changes effective with spring 2024 registration.  This will allow for more transparency with our priority 1 and 2 registration groups, create an actual process for groups to apply, and make any adjustments necessary before the policy is officially approved.  We welcome your feedback!  Please email registrar@csufresno.edu if you have any questions or suggestions.

 

Please note: Priority registration is only available to continuing students. New/incoming students will register for classes on their selected Dog Days New Student Orientation date.

Priority 1 Groups

Priority 1 registration groups will register on the first day of registration week for each approved term.

(M) is a notation that the group is legally mandated to receive priority registration.

Group Name Approved Term Application Renewal Needed Student Group Code
Admissions & Recruitment Student Ambassadors Spring 2024 Spring 2026 AMAR
Associated Students Inc. Spring 2024

Spring 2026

STGV

CA Promise (M) Spring 2024

Spring 2026

CAP2/CAP4

Foster Youth or Former Foster Youth (M) Spring 2024

Spring 2026

FYV AND RSP

Homeless Youth (M) Spring 2024

Spring 2026

HYP

Outreach Ambassadors Spring 2024

Spring 2026

OUTR

Services for Students with Disabilities Spring 2024

Spring 2026

DSPR

Smittcamp Family Honors Spring 2024

Spring 2026

SMHR

Student Athletes Spring 2024

Spring 2026

SATH

Team Managers Spring 2024

Spring 2026

TMSP/TMFA

Veterans (M) Spring 2024

Spring 2026

Multiple

Priority 2 Groups

Priority 2 Registration Groups will have an appointment slot on the date of registration assigned by students' individual class level.

(M) is a notation that the group is legally mandated to receive priority registration.

Group Name Approved Term Application Renewal Needed Student Group Code
Air Force ROTC Spring 2024 Spring 2026 AFTC
Army ROTC Spring 2024 Spring 2026 ARTC
Bulldog Marching Band Spring 2024 Spring 2026 MRCH
Chemistry Honors Spring 2024 Spring 2026 CHEM
College of Arts and Humanities Honors Students Spring 2024 Spring 2026 CAHH
CHHS Honors Spring 2024 Spring 2026 CHHS
College of Science & Mathematics Advising and Resources Center Spring 2024 Spring 2026 UCSF
College of Social Sciences Honors Spring 2024 Spring 2026 CSSH
Craig School of Business Scholars Spring 2024 Spring 2026 MSCH
Criminology Honors Spring 2024 Spring 2026 CRIM
Four Year Scholars Spring 2024 Spring 2026 4YRD
Jordan College Honors Program Spring 2024 Spring 2026 ASTH
LCOE Honors Spring 2024 Spring 2026 LCOE
Parent Scholars (M) Spring 2024 Spring 2026 PARS
Psychology Honors Spring 2024 Spring 2026 PSYC
Spirit Team Spring 2024 Spring 2026 PEPS
SSD Volunteer Notetakers Spring 2024 Spring 2026 DSNT
Supplemental Instruction Spring 2024 Spring 2026 LCSI
 

Applications are now available for the next registration cycle, spring 2025!  If approved, groups may need to reapply every two years to keep their priority registration status.  If groups do not take required action by a given deadline, all students in that group will become ineligible for priority registration.

Spring 2025 Priority Registration Application

Deadline for fall term eligibility:  February 1st 

Deadline for spring term eligibility:  September 1st

Before clicking the link, please be prepared to answer the following questions:

  1. What is the total number of students in your group that will be part of this priority registration request?
  2. Does your program/group require students to have schedule adjustments in order to successfully participate?
  3. Do students receive a scholarship for participating in your program/group?
  4. Do you offer priority registration to recruit students in your program/group?
  5. Please upload any documentation or policy that supports your request for priority registration.  It is recommended you also include information regarding limitation (if any) to your groups' student headcount totals.

Emailed decisions to all applicants will include the following information as determined by the Strategic Enrollment Management Committee:

  • Eligible registration group:  Priority 1 (Day 1) or Priority 2 (Day 2-5 based on academic level)
  • Approved term(s):   Fall, Spring, or Both
  • Student Headcount Limits: Based on the group eligibility, it may be subject to a student headcount limit.  If groups need a higher number than what was in their approval, they will need to reapply.
  • The Office of the University Registrar will review approved group numbers each term and contact groups that are over the approved amount.

SEMC will review all applications after the deadline and provide a decision within two weeks.  If approved, your group will have an additional 1-2 weeks to update students in the respective student group in order to grant the priority registration.

Note: Priority registration does not take place for summer or winter semesters.

All Student Group information needs to be updated each fall and spring by the given deadline to ensure your students receive the appropriate registration appointments.  This specific deadline will be emailed to the main contact each semester from the Office of the University Registrar.  The below guide link contains instructions for how to update the student group. 

For step by step instructions to update student group.

Maintaining the student group is your responsibility.  Other offices, such as the Office of the University Registrar, do not have access to complete this step for you.  Once appointments are created based on your updates, they are considered final.  Lack of attention to maintaining your student group could jeopardize your group’s ability to receive future early registration appointments.

You can also view a report of current active students in your student group:

  1. Login to MyFresnoState
  2. Click on the Reports Portfolio Icon
  3. Under the Campus Community section, click on Student Group List report
  4. Select your specific 4 letter student group
  5. Select Active
  6. View Results

If you don't have security to this report, you can submit a security request.  For instructions, visit https://www.fresnostate.edu/help/fac-staff/myfresnostate/security/request.html.