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Office of the University Registrar

Priority Registration

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 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.

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 and 2 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.

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 Priority Level Primary Contact
Admissions & Recruitment Student Ambassadors Priority 1 Marie Kay, mariekay@mail.fresnostate.edu
Air Force ROTC Priority 2

Marissa Bourbon, mbourbon@csufresno.edu
Army ROTC Priority 2 Helen Robinson, hrobins@mail.fresnostate.edu
Associated Students Inc. Priority 1 James Martinez, jdmartinez@mail.fresnostate.edu
Bulldog Marching Band Priority 2 Rachel Stratton, rachelstratton@mail.fresnostate.edu
CA Promise Priority 1 Heather VanDerPaardt, heatherv@mail.fresnostate.edu
Chemistry Honors Priority 2 Marie Buckley, mariebuckley@mail.fresnostate.edu
College of Arts and Humanities Honors Students Priority 2 Christine Rotzinger, crotzinger@csufresno.edu
College of Health and Human Services Priority 2 Ruth Brisco, brisco@mail.fresnostate.edu
College of Science and Mathematics Advising and Resources Center Priority 2 Jaime Arvizu, jaimea@mail.fresnostate.edu
College of Social Sciences Honors Priority 2 Angelica Miramontes, anmiramontes@csufresno.edu
Craig School of Business Scholars Priority 2 Micheala BojorquezFord, micheala@mail.fresnostate.edu
Criminology Honors Priority 2 Jenna Kieckhaefer, jkieckhaefer@csufresno.edu
Foster Youth Priority 1 Kornya Lansana, klansana@csufresno.edu
Four Year Scholars Priority 2 Heather VanDerPaardt, heatherv@mail.fresnostate.edu
Homeless Youth Priority 1 Kornya Lansana, klansana@csufresno.edu
Jordan College Honors Program Priority 2 Dr. Steve Rocca, srocca@mail.fresnostate.edu
LCOE Honors Program Priority 2 Dr. Aaron Stillmaker, astillmaker@csufresno.edu
Outreach Ambassadors Priority 1 Ricardo Andrade, randrade@csufresno.edu
Spirit Team Priority 2 Emmeline Jennings, erm20@mail.fresnostate.edu
Psychology Honors Priority 2 Dr. Patrick Durkee, pdurkee@csufresno.edu
Services for Students with Disabilities Priority 1 Jennie Johnson, jeanjohnson@csufresno.edu
Smittcamp Family Honors Priority 1 Caleigh Camara, caleighc@mail.fresnostate.edu
SSD Volunteer Notetakers Priority 2 Belen Vera, belenvera@csufresno.edu
Student Athletes Priority 1 Holly Elsbernd, hlelsbernd@mail.fresnostate.edu
Parent Scholars Priority 2 Melissa Norris, melissaw@mail.fresnostate.edu
Supplemental Instruction/Learning Center Priority 2 Mai Kou Vang, mvang@csufresno.edu
Team Managers Priority 1 Holly Elsbernd, hlelsbernd@mail.fresnostate.edu
Veterans Priority 1 Robyn Gutierrez, rgutierrez@csufresno.edu

 

  1. 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:
    1. Federally mandated groups that require priority registration by law and cannot limit the number of students participating in their program. 
    2. 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.
  2. Priority 2 Group NEW Definition and Expectations:
    1. 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.
  3. Changes to Appointment Dates:
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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