Scholar Programs and Support

• Black Student Success Initiative: The program utilizes a holistic approach to increasing retention and graduation rates, eliminating equity gaps in degree completion, and improving the success of all students, including Black students, supporting the goals of The California State University’s Graduation Initiative (GI) 2025.
• Bulldog Scholars: Supporting Bulldog Bound freshmen from enrollment to completion.
• Dream Success Center: Our center is fully committed to assisting AB540, undocumented, DACA recipients and those with mixed immigration statuses. We strive to create an inclusive environment where all students, regardless of their immigration status, have access to the resources, guidance, and opportunities they need to succeed.
• Maxine McDonald Residential Scholars Program: The Maxine McDonald Scholarship is open to all students. All admitted applicants will be awarded a Residency Scholarship that includes a double occupancy room in our community halls and a Platinum meal plan for 2 years (four semesters) with Fresno State Student Housing.
• Parent Scholars: Supporting Parent Scholars and their families for success!
• Renaissance Scholars: Serving students who have experienced foster care or an unaccompanied youth earn a university degree and become leaders in the community. 
• Southeast Asian Student Success Center: Fosters academic success, with the goal of boosting retention and graduation rates among Southeast Asian students.
• Transfer Student Success Center: Provides Fresno State transfer students with the resources and support necessary for a smooth transition into the University.
• Tri-Alpha: A national honor society for first-generation students.
• Veterans Resource Center: Assists veterans, reservists/guard/active duty service members and dependents to receive their educational benefits after being admitted to Fresno State.

 

All Fresno State programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.