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Fresno State Campus Policy Regarding Student Enrollment Programs

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Before enrolling in one of the enrollment programs described below, consult your Fresno State academic advisor to determine how these programs may assist with fulfilling your specific degree requirements.  

Programs available to you, as a current Fresno State student, at other CSU campuses:

  1. Intrasystem Concurrent/Visitor Enrollment 
    If you are a Fresno State ‘home’ student participating in one of these programs at another CSU, you will be enrolled in a “SPEC” course for the semester.  This course will come off your transcript and you will receive transfer credit once you send us your final transcript from the other CSU with a final grade.

  2. CSU Fully Online
    If you are a Fresno State ‘home’ student participating in one of these programs at another CSU, you will be enrolled in “SPEC 125” course for the semester.  This course may remain on your transcript with no grade and you will receive transfer credit once we receive your final grade from the other CSU.

  3. CSU Course Match
    Course Match courses are a subset of CSU Fully Online that are “sponsored” by the CSU system.  Campuses that participate in the Course Match program save a small number of guaranteed seats for visiting students.  Fresno State does not currently participate in this program.

Host Students (not currently admitted to Fresno State)

Before enrolling in one of the enrollment programs described below, consult your home campus academic advisor to determine how these programs may assist with fulfilling your specific degree requirements.  Accepted students will not be enrolled in Fresno State courses until August 1 (Fall) or January 2 (Spring).  These programs are not currently offered for Summer semester.

  1. CSU Fully Online
    The registration period for Fresno State’s CSU Fully Online is typically during the first month of instruction. Exceptions are not made for registration outside of this time period.

  2. Intrasystem Concurrent/Visitor Enrollment
    Fresno State is only open for non-impacted majors/departments.  For exceptions, please contact the department.

  3. Intersystem Cross Enrollment
    More information coming soon for California Community College students.

To view more detailed information about these programs, please select from the list below:

  1. Description: Fully matriculated students enrolled at any CSU campus can take courses at other CSU campuses if space is available and the campuses/programs are not impacted. Students can take courses without having to be admitted or pay fees to the host campus. Some campuses/courses will charge a fee. Students must consult the host campus for more information. In order for students to have the course(s) placed on their home transcript, the student must request an official transcript from the host campus. This process is not automatic and is subject to student transcript fees at the host campus.
  2. Current status: Fresno State is only open for non-impacted majors/departments for fall and spring semesters (not summer).  For exceptions, please contact the department. 
  3. Application/Approval process: The Instrasystem Concurrent/Visitor Forms are initiated by the student and must be approved by the home campus prior to sending to the host campus. Students must be currently enrolled at their home campus to be eligible for concurrent enrollment status.  See form for more eligibility requirements. 
  4. Registration: Students with approved forms will be enrolled in courses during the month of instruction for the given term.  You will receive email communication with more information.  All students must abide by Fresno State drop policies.  Exceptions are not made for registration outside of this time period.

  1. Description: Matriculated students in good standing may request to enroll in one course per term at a CSU host campus.  Other eligibility requirements are outlined on the main CSU Fully Online website.  Any exceptions requested will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
    Enrollment requests will be granted based on available space, as well as completion of any stated prerequisites. Credit earned at the host campus is automatically reported to the student's home campus to be included on the student's transcript. View participating campuses and courses on the website.
  2. Current Status: Fresno State currently participates in the CSU Fully Online program for fall and spring semesters (not summer).  See registration information below.
  3. Application/Approval process: Students apply through their home campus student portal.  The system automatically reviews students’ accounts and determines eligibility.  Students can contact the host campus to ask for exceptions.  Note: Each campus has specific registration dates students must follow and students can only enroll in course(s) where space is available. 
  4. Registration: Students with approved forms will be enrolled in courses during the month of instruction for the given term.  You will receive email communication with more information.  All students must abide by Fresno State drop policies.  Exceptions are not made for registration outside of this time period.
  5. Fees: Students must pay full-time tuition at their home campus.  Non-resident students must pay non-resident tuition and systemwide tuition to the host campus offering the CSU Fully Online course.

View Fresno State's FAQ page for CSU Fully Online.

  1. Description: Course Match courses are a subset of CSU Fully Online that are “sponsored” by the CSU system.  Campuses that participate in the Course Match program save a small number of guaranteed seats for visiting students.
  2. Current Status: Fresno State does not currently participate in the Course Match program.

  1. Description: Matriculated CSU, UC, or CA community college students may enroll in one course per term at another CSU, UC, or community college if space is available. Students must request that a host transcript of record be sent to the home campus.
  2. Current status: Fresno State is currently open for Intrasystem Cross Enrollment for students that are part of an approved program for fall and spring semesters (not summer).