Priority Registration

• TBA

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:

1. Name of group/unit requesting priority registration:
2. Name and Title of staff member* submitting the request:
3. Indicate the semester(s) you are requesting priority registration for: Fall, Spring, Both
4. What is the total number of students in your group that will be part of this priority registration request?
5. Summarize your group's mission and activity and how it furthers the mission of the university.
6. 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.

 

Priority 2 Groups

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

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: