DOG DAYS: New Student Orientation
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DOG DAYS Fall 2007
New Student Orientation at Fresno State

COME to Fresno State for a day filled with information to answer all of your questions about your first semester at Fresno State.

ROLL OVER your previous academic success and get off on the right foot by attending DOG DAYS Fall 2007

WALK through the campus on a guided tour. A wide variety of campus tours will be available.

SIT in on sessions about General Education and degree requirements, career services, credit card use, and more!

Have a BITE to eat at one of the campus restaurants.

STAY for a session with your college/school dean and meet with your major's academic advisor. Find out what classes you should take for Fall 2007.

GO HOME with the information you need to register for the Fall 2007 semester and your new Fresno State photo ID.

All new, undergraduate students are expected to attend orientation prior to starting the Fall 2007 semester. DOG DAYS: New Student Orientation at Fresno State provides you with the information and confidence you need as you begin your educational career at our university. We are happy to welcome you to Fresno State!
  Read this entire online brochure. It is important that you understand the information posted here.
REGISTERING FOR CLASSES

If you attend a full DOG DAYS session, you will be eligible to register for classes at the end of your DOG DAYS session. Please check your Student Portfolio at my.csufresno.edu to be sure you do not have any holds on your account that will prevent you from being eligible to register at DOG DAYS.

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

EPT/ELM REQUIREMENT

Students needing to fulfill their EPT or ELM requirement must have their EPT and/or ELM scores RECORDED by Fresno State before they will be eligible to register for classes. It takes 5-6 weeks following the date of the exam for test scores to be recorded by the university. (This means you should take the exams as EARLY as possible!!!)

Some students may be exempt from these exams, meaning they do not have to take them.  Exemptions are listed on page 79 of the 2007-2008 General Catalog (http://www.csufresno.edu/catoffice/current/acadplace.html).  Be sure to consult with an academic counselor if you think you are exempt from one or both of these exams.

For further information regarding EPT/ELM requirements and test dates, please contact Testing Services at 559.278.2457.

 

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

DOG DAYS is not designed for international students. Please contact the ISSP (International Student Services and Programs) office at 559.278.2782 for your orientation details.

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FOR YOUR FAMILY

We welcome and encourage you to bring your parents and other family members to DOG DAYS. They will attend a special orientation session designed to provide answers to questions about academics, student housing, and campus safety. We will also address the challenges they may face as you join the university community. They will have an opportunity to speak with administrators, faculty, staff, and Fresno State students. If you would like to bring your parents or other family members along, just be sure you include them as your guests when you make your reservation.

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WHAT TO DO...

1. FOR FRESHMEN ONLY:  Complete the "Accept/Decline Process." Be sure to officially accept your admission to the university before the May 1, 2005 deadline.

2. Sign up for a free Fresno State email account. This is how our campus will communicate important information to you. If you have not already, you may sign up by visiting my.csufresno.edu and clicking on “Get an account now!” You will not be able to register for DOG DAYS without this email account.

3. Read this entire online brochure. It is important that you understand the information posted here.

4. Reservations are required. You may access the reservation process only through our website. Reservations will be accepted starting the second or third week in April, please check back for more updates.

5. A DOG DAYS Confirmation will be sent to your Fresno State email account once we have received both your reservation and your payment. Your reservation is not secured until you receive this confirmation. You should retain this confirmation for your records.

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DOG DAYS Fall 2007 SESSION DATES

To ensure all students have an opportunity to meet with their major advisor, each session date is restricted to specific majors. You should attend only one of the session dates listed for your major.

Note:  Session dates fill up quickly.  When you make your reservation, the form will only list session dates that still have space available.


Several of our session dates have already filled up.  If a date is not available when you go to sign up, then we are already at our maximum capacity for that day. 

 

College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
June 5, 14, 28; July 12, 26, 31
Agricultural Business Agricultural Education Animal Sciences Child Development Enology Family and Consumer Sciences Food and Nutritional Sciences Industrial Technology Plant Science Viticulture

College of Arts and Humanities
June 5, 18, 26; July 12, 20, 31
 Art Communication English French Interior Design Linguistics Mass Communication and Journalism Music Philosophy Spanish Theatre Arts

Craig School of Business
June 5, 7, 14, 22, 28; July 10, 18, 20, 26
Accountancy E-Business Entrepreneurship Finance Human Resource Management Information Systems International Business Legal Environment of Business Management Marketing Real Estate and Urban Land Economics

Kremen School of Education and Human Development
June 7, 12, 18, 22; July 12, 18; August 2
Liberal Studies

College of Engineering
June 5, 12, 28; July 12, 24; August 2
 Civil Engineering Computer Engineering  Construction Management Electrical Engineering Geomatics Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering

College of Health and Human Services
June 7, 14, 26; July 10, 20, 24, 31; August 2
Communicative Disorders Health Science Interdisciplinary Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Kinesiology Nursing Recreation Administration Social Work

College of Science and Mathematics
June 12, 22, 26; July 10, 18, 24; August 2
Biology Chemistry Computer Science Environmental Sciences Geology Mathematics Natural Sciences Physics Psychology

College of Social Sciences
June 7, 12, 18, 28; July 18, 26
African American Studies Anthropology Chicano Studies Criminology Economics Geography History Political Science Public Administration Sociology Women’s Studies

Undeclared Majors
June 12, 14, 18, 22, 26; July 12, 20, 24, 26, 31; August 2

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RESERVATIONS AND FEES

Due to facility size, there is limited seating on each session date. Submitting your reservation and payment as soon as possible is the best way to ensure you will receive the session date you want.

The cost of this one-day orientation session is $45 per student, $15 for the first guest, and $10 for each additional guest. This fee includes refreshments, lunch, and program materials. (Sorry, the General Catalog and Fall 2007 Class Schedule are not included in your reservation fee. These may be purchased separately or accessed online).

REFUND POLICY

Sorry, no refunds will be granted once you attend DOG DAYS.

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RESCHEDULE POLICY

We understand that sometimes, “things come up,” and you may need to reschedule your orientation date. If you call the DOG DAYS office (559.278.4885) no later than 10 days prior to your scheduled session date, you may reschedule with no additional fee. If you call the DOG DAYS office less than 10 days prior to your scheduled DOG DAYS session date, you will be assessed a small reschedule fee.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Students who make a reservation (and submit payment) but need to cancel must do so no later than 10 days prior to their scheduled session date.  If we receive 10 or more days notice we can refund your fees paid, minus a 20% cancellation fee.  Cancellations made with less than 10 days notice are not entitled to a refund. Please call the DOG DAYS office (559.278.4885) for more information.

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SPECIAL NEEDS

If you would like to participate in DOG DAYS Fall 2007  and have a special need due to a vision, mobility, or communication impairment, please contact the DOG DAYS office at 559.278.4885. Please notify us at least one week in advance of the date you plan to attend. DOG DAYS, in cooperation with Services for Students with Disabilities will make necessary arrangements to best accommodate your needs.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. Why does the university "expect" me to attend orientation?

A. Research indicates that new students who attend an orientation session stay in school, get better grades, graduate sooner and are more satisfied with their college experience. California State University, Fresno wants each entering student to have the tools necessary in order to succeed. Attending an orientation program is the best way to obtain these tools.

Q. What will I get by attending DOG DAYS?

A. By attending DOG DAYS, you will receive an earlier registration date. If there are no holds on your student account, your registration assignment will be “bumped up” to allow you to register for classes at the end of your orientation day. In addition to an earlier registration appointment, the DOG DAYS program offers you:

  • An informational session on general education requirements
  • Major academic advising
  • Campus tours
  • Chance to get your Fresno State KeyCard (Photo I.D.)
  • And much, much more!!!

Q. I am in a program that has its' own orientation. Should I attend DOG DAYS also?

A. That depends. Some programs offer orientation to just their specific program. DOG DAYS orients you to the university as a whole, covering such areas as academic requirements, registration procedures, campus life and student resources. In addition, DOG DAYS offers an early registration appointment to all eligible students who attend the entire orientation day.

For more information, we recommend you speak with someone in your program regarding whether or not you should attend DOG DAYS in addition to your program's orientation.

Q. I live out-of-state and can't make it to campus for DOG DAYS. What should I do?

A. A time intensive on-line version of DOG DAYS is available for students who, due to extenuating circumstances, are unable to make it to an on-campus DOG DAYS session. Please call or email us for further information regarding DOG DAYS: Online Orientation.

Q. Why is there a fee for DOG DAYS?

A. DOG DAYS is a self-funded, year-round program. The orientation fee covers not only the cost of the food and materials provided to you, but also the cost of facility rentals, student staff salaries, professional staff salaries, and more.

Q. How long is a DOG DAYS session?

A. DOG DAYS check-in starts at 7:15 a.m. and the program begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. The day ends at approximately 3:30 p.m. If you would like to view a sample agenda, please visit our DOG DAYS Details link.

Q. Where do I park for DOG DAYS?

A. For parking information, driving directions, a campus map and more, please visit the DOG DAYS Details link.

Q. Is childcare available at DOG DAYS?

A. No, DOG DAYS does not provide childcare services for students attending orientation. We encourage you to make alternate childcare arrangements, as your DOG DAYS session is a full day of activities and often too long for young children.

Q. I want to be a teacher. What's my major?

A. It depends on what area of teaching you want to pursue. If you wish to teach in an elementary school setting, then you should declare your major as Liberal Studies. If you want to teach at the junior high or high school level, then your major is dependent upon what subject you wish to teach. For example, to teach high school English you should declare yourself an English major; whereas, if you want to teach physical education, you should be a Kinesiology major.

Q. I want to work in a forensic crime lab when I graduate. What should I major in?

A. Typically, crime labs such as the California Department of Justice forensic laboratory, located on the Fresno State campus, employ scientists. If you are interested in working in this field, a degree in chemistry is a great educational foundation. For further information, please contact the Chemistry Department to speak with an advisor.

Q. How do I make a reservation for DOG DAYS?

A. Click on the “MAKE YOUR DOG DAYS RESERVATION” button at the bottom of this page. Fill out all requested information.

Q. How do I pay the orientation fee for DOG DAYS?

A. DOG DAYS accepts cash, money orders, and credit cards (Visa or MasterCard). Sorry, no personal checks accepted. Payment options are as follows:

To pay on-line: a credit card is required.

To mail in your payment: please send a money order (payable to "DOG DAYS") to:

California State University, Fresno
DOG DAYS: New Student Orientation
5150 North Maple Avenue M/S JA62
Fresno, CA 93740-8026

To pay over the phone: a credit card is required.

To pay in-person: cash, money order, and credit cards are accepted at the DOG DAYS office in the Joyal Administration Building.

Q. What if I still have questions about DOG DAYS?

A. Feel free to call our office at 559.278.4885 or email us with any questions you may have. We're here for you!!

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