Office of the University Registrar
Priority Registration
The purpose of this policy is to define the registration order and process at Fresno State. Priority 1 and 2 Group registration applications will remain the purview of the AVP of 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.
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Spring 2024 Application Cycle is closed. All new groups will need to apply for the next registration cycle, fall 2024. If approved, groups will 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.
Click here for NEW Priority Registration Application for FALL 2024 registration cycle!
Before clicking the link, please be prepared to answer the following questions:
- Name of group/unit requesting priority registration:
- Name and Title of staff member* submitting the request:
- Indicate the semester(s) you are requesting priority registration for: Fall, Spring, Both
- What is the total number of students in your group that will be part of this priority registration request?
- Summarize your group's mission and activity and how it furthers the mission of the university.
- Describe how priority registration is necessary for students to participate in the activity of the group/unit.
*Requests will only be accepted from Fresno State faculty or staff members. Requests submitted by students or student employees will not be considered.
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.
Priority 1 Groups
Priority 1 registration groups will register on the first day of registration week for each approved term.
Group Name | Mandated (Y/N) | Approved Term | Application Renewal Needed |
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Admissions & Recruitment Student Ambassadors | N | Spring 2024 | Spring 2026 |
Associated Students Inc. | N | Spring 2024 | Spring 2026 |
CA Promise | Y | Spring 2024 | Spring 2026 |
Foster Youth or Former Foster Youth | Y | Spring 2024 | Spring 2026 |
Homeless Youth | Y | Spring 2024 | Spring 2026 |
Outreach Ambassadors | N | Spring 2024 | Spring 2026 |
Renaissance Scholars Program | N | Spring 2024 | Spring 2026 |
Services for Students with Disabilities | N | Spring 2024 | Spring 2026 |
Smittcamp Family Honors | N | Spring 2024 | Spring 2026 |
Student Athletes and Team Managers | N | Spring 2024 | Spring 2026 |
Veterans | Y | Spring 2024 | Spring 2026 |
Priority 2 Groups
Priority 2 Registration Groups will have an appointment slot on the date of registration assigned by students' individual class level.
Group Name | Mandated (Y/N) | Approved Term | Application Renewal Needed |
---|---|---|---|
Air Force ROTC | N | Spring 2024 | Spring 2026 |
Army ROTC | N | Spring 2024 | Spring 2026 |
Bulldog Marching Band | N | Spring 2024 | Spring 2026 |
Chemistry Honors | N | Spring 2024 | Spring 2026 |
College of Arts and Humanities Honors Students | N | Spring 2024 | Spring 2026 |
CHHS Honors | N | Spring 2024 | Spring 2026 |
CSM Grant Program with UCSF | N | Spring 2024 | Spring 2026 |
College of Social Sciences Honors | N | Spring 2024 | Spring 2026 |
Craig School of Business Scholars | N | Spring 2024 | Spring 2026 |
Criminology Honors | N | Spring 2024 | Spring 2026 |
Four Year Scholars | N | Spring 2024 | Spring 2026 |
Jordan College Honors Program | N | Spring 2024 | Spring 2026 |
LCOE Honors | N | Spring 2024 | Spring 2026 |
Parent Scholars | Y | Spring 2024 | Spring 2026 |
Psychology Honors | N | Spring 2024 | Spring 2026 |
Spirit Team |
N |
Spring 2024 | Spring 2026 |
SSD Volunteer Notetakers | N | Spring 2024 | Spring 2026 |
Supplemental Instruction | N | Spring 2024 | Spring 2026 |
- Priority 1 Group NEW Definition and Expectations: Priority 1 Registration groups will register on the first day of registration week
for each approved term. Priority is defined in two ways:
- Federally mandated groups that require priority registration by law and cannot limit the number of students participating in their program.
- Campus priority groups are determined by the SEMC based on the groups’ need for specific student
schedules, how they support the university-wide mission, and if they are able to limit
the number of participating students.
Note: All priority groups must continue to update students within their designated groups each term by the deadline designed by the Office of the University Registrar, even if there is no headcount limit.
- Priority 2 Group NEW Definition and Expectations:
- Priority 2 Registration groups are determined by the SEMC. These groups may be defined
as campus groups that do not require special schedules in order for students to participate
in campus activities or programs and can limit the number of participating students.
Participating campus groups and student headcount limitations will be determined
by the SEMC during the application review process.
Note: All early groups are required to update students within their designated groups and headcount limits each term by the deadline designed by the Office of the University Registrar.
- Priority 2 Registration groups are determined by the SEMC. These groups may be defined
as campus groups that do not require special schedules in order for students to participate
in campus activities or programs and can limit the number of participating students.
Participating campus groups and student headcount limitations will be determined
by the SEMC during the application review process.
- Changes to Appointment Dates:
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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All Priority 1 Registration Groups | Priority 2 Seniors | Priority 2 Juniors | Priority 2 Sophomores | Priority 2 Freshmen |
Graduate Students | Seniors | Juniors | Sophomores | Freshmen |
Returning Students |