Craig School of Business
Craig School of Business Dog Days Resources
The Craig School of Business advising team will be with students during their New Student Orientation. Please note if you need to change your Dog Day New Student Orientation date or have Admissions questions, you will want to go to those departments directly.
Dog Days To-Do List
You can find the complete Dog Days checklist here. Below are additional suggestions for a successful New Student Orientation.
A link will be sent to you in a reminder email two weeks prior to your Dog Days Orientation. Using the link you will need to create an account in the Dog Days system using your Fresno State student ID number. The Online Pre-Orientation takes approximately one hour to complete.
This is how our campus will communicate important information to you. If you have not already, you may sign up by visiting my.fresnostate.edu and clicking on "Get an account now!"
Check your email daily. This is the only way Fresno State will be contacting you. We will contact you prior to your assigned Dog Day with some important information.
You can run a Degree Progress Report (DPR) to see what information Fresno State has for you regarding your AP and Dual enrollment. You can see how to run a Degree Progress Report here.
We suggest you bring copies of these scores and community college enrollment to get the most accurate course recommendations.
Transfer students: Please bring any updated transcripts if you changed your spring enrollment or added summer courses. Our transcript records only reflect what you submitted when you applied.
Your Bulldog Card is your official Fresno State ID card. You can visit their website regarding the new procedures to get your card. Students have the option to submit a photo online prior to their Dog Days. Click here for more information.
In the future, you will be required to show your Fresno State Student ID card for appointments and for any questions requiring our office to review your student record.
The CSU system requires students to show proof of the immunizations for Hepatitis B, and Measles & Rubella. Proof of immunizations can be given to the Health Center during orientation or sent over before the end of your first year.
If you cannot locate your immunization record students can take a free test at the Student Health and Counseling Center to determine what immunizations they have received.
You will receive an email from csbadvising@csufresno.edu in the days prior to orientation with some important and useful information for the day of orientation.
You will have a very busy and informational day. During the major and advising part of the day you can expect:
- Personalized flowchart based on what we can see in your student record
- Presentation on Pre-Business, Economics and Fashion Merchandising major courses
- Academic and University resources
- Career development resources
- Assistance with registering for courses
You can run a Degree Progress Report (DPR) to see what information Fresno State has for you regarding your AP and Dual enrollment. You can see how to run a Degree Progress Report here.
If you receive new AP scores after your Dog Days Orientation please have them submitted via College Board to Fresno State. You can also send unofficial copies to csbadvising@csufresno.edu with your ID number to ensure you are not taking any unnecessary courses.
Transfer students: Please submit any additional transcripts if you did not submit completed Spring 24 or Summer 24 courses.
Take a day to explore campus. It is amazing what you can find while you are trying to find your classrooms. You can find an interactive campus map here.
Note: The Peters Education Center is located next to the Student Recreation Center on N. Woodrow Ave and Shaw Ave.
University Resources
Advising Frequently Asked Questions
There are two resources you can use to search for courses. Advisors will be with you in the computer labs to assist you in registering for courses as well as providing recommendations for courses.
BASE Handbook; pages 8-26
Please click here to see who your assigned advisor is. Please email the following information to your assigned advisor.
1. A range of days and times that will work for you:
For example: Mondays and Thursdays from 9am-10am, 2pm-3pm
2. Your Fresno State Student ID number
3. Your preference for Zoom (video) or a phone appointment (we will try to accommodate
your request, but it is not guaranteed)
4. A reliable phone number to reach you
5. Please include your Catalog Year and Major/Option
6. A detailed reason for your appointment request.
We will schedule an appointment for you if you have attended your assigned Dog Days Orientation.
All students both first time Freshman and Transfer students begin their career as a Pre-Business Student. You must have all Pre-Business courses (DS 71, DS 73, IS 52/52L, ACCT 4A, ACCT 4B, ECON 40, ECON 50 and BA18) completed with a C or better and have a campus and cumulative GPA of a 2.25.
You will need to meet with your intended major advisor to discuss your options. You will not be able to officially change your major until September. You can reach out to the new major's advising center to see if you are registered for the correct courses.
College of Arts and Humanities Advising and Support Center
College of Health and Human Services Advising and Career Development Center
College of Science and Mathematics Advising and Resource Center
College of Social Sciences Advising Center
Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
Kremen School of Education and Human Development
Lyles College of Engineering Advising Center
If you are unsure which advising center to contact for your intended major, visit the catalog to explore where the new major is located.
If you use www.assist.org, you can look at the institution you completed the course at (example: Clovis Community, College of the Sequoias).
Please see the complete list of courses here: https://fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/registrar/articulation/externalexamcredit/
*Please note that AP Statistics does not satisfy DS 73. You will still need to complete DS 73 when the time comes.