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Craig School of Business

Business Advising and Student Experience (BASE)

The academic advisors at the Craig School of Business Advising Center help business students identify and schedule appropriate courses necessary to satisfy university, business school, and option graduation requirements. The office also helps students with various administrative issues including declaring a business option, articulation of courses taken at other universities, clearing prerequisites to allow enrollment in restricted courses, and guiding students regarding academic probation (including readmission). 

B.A.S.E Fall Hours

Fall Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00am-12pm; 1:00pm- 5:00pm

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The Craig School of Business Academic Advisors are experiencing long wait times for appointments (between 2-3 weeks). Please email them directly should you have any questions. 

Due to the high number of registration holds this fall, our advisors are only able to make appointments for those students who have holds. If you have an advising question, please email your assigned advisor with your ID number and your question. 

 

For all advising questions and appointment requests, please contact your advisor directly using the alphabetical breakdown below based on your last name. Please include the requested details, also listed below, to expedite your request. Please do NOT email all advisors.

1. Your Fresno State Student ID number
2. A reliable phone number to reach you
3. Days of the week and times that you can meet (please do not include specific dates)
4. Please include your Catalog Year and Major/Option
5. A detailed reason for your email, and the assistance you need 

Note: there may be a delay in response time due to the volume of emails being received.

If all information is not included in your email, an appointment will not be scheduled. Please note that follow-up questions may be asked to seek clarification for the appointment. 

We look forward to working with you shortly! Thank you!

Robin Harper 
Email: rharper@csufresno.edu
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Catherine Kuchar
Email: ckuchar@csufresno.edu
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Danielle Quiroga
Email: dquiroga@csufresno.edu
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Lily Oceguera
Email: loceguera@csufresno.edu
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Beginning August 28, 2023 the Advising Center will be virtual drop-in sessions on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30pm. These sessions are for quick advising questions and are not meant to provide detailed information regarding degree plans, change of majors or to lift holds. Please set an appointment for requests related to detailed degree plans or holds. For change of majors into Business Administration, please use our change of major video and webform. 

These virtual sessions are for quick advising questions and are not meant to provide detailed information regarding degree plans, change of majors or to lift holds. Please set an appointment for requests related to detailed degree plans, or holds. For change of majors into Business Administration, please use our change of major video and webform. 

You must be able to show a photo ID in the zoom session for proof of identity. 

Zoom Session Link: https://fresnostate.zoom.us/j/84357465346

 

Once you have completed your Pre-Business courses (ACCT 4A, ACCT 4B, DS 71, DS 73, IS 52 and 52L, BA 18, ECON 40 and ECON 50) and have a campus and cumulative GPA of a 2.25 please use this link to declare your option.

If you have any questions regarding declaring your option, please email your assigned academic advisor to request a special review. 

If you want to change your major to Business Administration, Economics or Fashion Merchandising please follow the steps outlined at this link. 

Click here for more information about changing your major.

If you want to change your major outside of Business Administration, Economics or Fashion Merchandising, please contact the appropriate advising center you wish to change your major to. 

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. 

Are you ready to graduate? Here are some helpful steps to help ensure your success in and outside of the classroom. 

Be sure to run a degree progress report for your remaining courses. If anything looks incorrect, be sure to email your assigned advisor for a grad check, no appointment is neccessary. Be sure to send the following information: 

  1. Name 
  2. ID number 
  3. Major/ Option 
  4. Term you are planning to complete your degree in
  5. The issue you see or any questions regarding  your degree requirements

If you have confirmed you will complete your degree requirements that term, APPLY! 

Please note there are specific dates you need to apply by!

Don't wait until your degree is in your hand to start applying for jobs! Be sure to attend the semesterly Career Fairs, meet with the Career Development Center Liaison (Adrian Ramirez, adrianr@csufresno.edu) and take the appropriate steps to be interview ready. 

See a more detailed plan here! 

Need additional career resources, click here!

Be sure to complete your degree requirements with the appropriate grades needed for your major and GPA. You must have a mininum C grade in all major coursework as well as a 2.0 GPA for your campus, cumulative and major GPA. 

Honors are listed as the following: 

Honors at the time of graduation from the university are awarded to undergraduate students based on the following criteria:

Students must have an overall minimum grade point average of 3.5 on all work attempted.
Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on all work taken at the university.
The grade point average earned at Fresno State determines which honors the student receives:

Summa Cum Laude (highest honors) 3.90 to 4.00 
Magna Cum Laude (high honors) 3.70 to 3.89 
Cum Laude (honors) 3.50 to 3.69

Since the requirement for honors could change, students are requested to check the current General Catalog for the criteria in effect at the time of graduation.

 

Please note that there is a difference between graduation and commencement. You must apply for graduation regardless of if you wish to walk in commencement. Applying for graduation will grant you your degree and will automatically include your name on the list for commencement in Spring. You have the choice to participate in commencement if you apply for graduation. PARTCIPATING IN COMMENCEMENT WITHOUT A GRADUATION APPLICATION DOES NOT GRANT YOU A DEGREE. 

The Craig School of Business Commencement is held every spring. You can find more information regarding the ceremony here. 

Additional B.A.S.E Resources 

Please be sure to get regular advising.  This will ensure that you are correctly interpreting both the Flowchart and your catalog year.

Remember that there are specific milestones in your progress toward degree that require mandatory advising.  These are very busy times for the Craig School of Business Advising Center, so be proactive and schedule an appointment well in advance.

To view the full list of flowcharts click here! 

Do you have an internship and want to be enrolled in the Internship (195i/191i) course? Use this link to begin the paperwork. 

Click here to find resources for career exploration, internships and job postings. 

Please be sure to get regular advising.  This will ensure that you are correctly interpreting both the minor requirements and your catalog year.

Remember that there are specific milestones in your progress toward degree that require mandatory advising.  These are very busy times for the Craig School of Business Advising Center, so be proactive and schedule an appointment well in advance.

Please email your assigned advisor to see how you can work a minor into your degree requirements. 

Minors offered in the Craig School of Business: 
Minor in Accounting
Minor in Data Analytics
Minor in Economics 
Minor in Entrepreneurship
Minor in Fashion Merchandising 
Minor in General Business
Minor in Graduate Business Prep
Minor in International Political Economics
Minor in Marketing

Advisor note: Pre-Business and Business Administration students are only eligible for the minors in Economics, Fashion Merchandising and International Political Economics within the Craig School of Business. 

 

All Craig School of Business certificates are managed through the individual department. Please use the University Catalog to see the requirements. If you wish to pursue a certificate within the Craig School of Business, please reach out to csbstusupport@mail.fresnostate.edu.  

Certificate in Professional Accountancy (can only be obtained by students who are optioning in Accountancy) 
Certificate in Artificial Intelligence in Business
Certificate in Business Information Systems 
Certificate in Data Analytics
Certificate in Entrepreneurship
Certificate in Fashion Merchandising
Certificate in Finance
Certificate in Human Resource Management 
Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies
Certificate in Marketing 
Certificate in Network Administration 
Certificate in Organizational Management 
Certificate in Sports Marketing

If you have any questions, please email csbstusupport@mail.fresnostate.edu 

 

 

Business Advising and Student Experiences Handbook

Community College Articulation Sheet
Intended for students who are looking to take their Pre-Business or Fashion Merchandising courses outside of Fresno State at a local California Community College. If you are unable to find the California Community College you are planning on attending, please use www.assist.org to find the equivalent course. 

Course Mapping Sheet
This form can be used with MyDegreePlan and the Academic Flowchart to plan out the remaining terms at Fresno State. 

All campus forms can be found online through the Registrar's office website. The only exception is the Option Contract, which can be found on the CSB Advising Center website. Check out Admissions, Records and Evaluations for more forms.  Click here to access the forms.

Option Contract
The option contract form is used to declare your option once students have completed their Pre-Business courses. 
Note: All students must complete all Pre-Business courses and have a 2.25 Campus and Cumulative GPA to submit the option contract. 

Course Substitution Form
Please contact your assigned advisor to discuss courses taken off campus to the Craig School of Business departments for review.

Advising Services

Catherine Kuchar
Pronouns: She/Her
Lead Academic Advisor 
ckuchar@csufresno.edu 

Experience: Catherine has worked for the Craig School of Business since 2012. Over the years she has developed and overseen various academic workshops, mentored interns, as well as assisted developing programs across campus. In 2017 she redesigned our Introduction to the Craig School of Business course (CSB 50), which gives students the opportunity to explore their major and career options within our school. The revamped CSB 50 allows our students to make an informed choice about their careers, thereby streamlining a path to success. Catherine is passionate about helping students find their place in the world, and how education can support their ideas of success. Catherine is also a Safe Zone Ally. 

Education: Catherine graduated from Fresno State with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, as well as a Master of Science degree in Counseling. 

Personal:Catherine loves to travel with her husband Nick. She's also an avid animal lover and has spent time fostering, rehabilitating, and caring for many different types of animals. When she's not traveling the world and saving animals she enjoys reading and playing piano. 

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Robin Harper 
Pronouns: He/Him
Academic Advisor
rharper@csufresno.edu 

Experience: Robin has worked for the Craig School of Business since spring 2013. Prior to joining the Craig School of Business, he worked in sales with the Fresno Grizzlies and in a CPA firm called Bandy and Associates. Robin is an Undocu Ally. 

Education: Robin obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing in 2012 and a Master of Business Administration at Fresno State in 2023.

Personally: Robin has a number of hobbies and activities. He spends most of his time outside of work playing basketball, wakeboarding, reading, and drawing. He also enjoys playing board games and cards with friends.

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Lily Oceguera
Pronouns: She/Her
Academic Advisor
loceguera@csufresno.edu 

Experience: Lily has been on campus both as a student and professional since 1996.  Her previous advising experience comes from working as a Graduation Coach with the Title V-HSI program, Commitment to Latina/o Academic Success and Excellence (CLASE) at Fresno State. In that position, she helped students with academic advising and also assisted in whatever else was needed during the inception of this program. Lily also worked at the Psychology Advising Office at Fresno State as a Graduate Intern Advisor before landing her current position with the Craig School of Business in 2013.  Lily is an UndocU Ally, VetNet Ally, and Safe Zone Ally.

Education: Lily is a two-time graduate of Fresno State, earning her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration-Human Resource Management option and her Master of Science in Counseling-Counseling and Student Services option.

Personal: Lily was born and raised in southern Monterey County.  She moved here to attend Fresno State and has lived here ever since.  Lily and her husband have a seven year old son.  She enjoys playing video games with her son, catching up on her favorite t.v. shows, and going for walks on campus. 

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Danielle Quiroga
Pronouns: She/Her 
Academic Advisor 
dquiroga@csufresno.edu 

Experience: Danielle joined the Business Advising and Student Experiences (B.A.S.E) team in 2017. She previously worked at the University of California, Merced as an Academic Advisor in their largest school with 12 majors and 12 minors she advised. Prior to becoming an Academic Advisor, Danielle worked as a Cal-SOAP liaison partnering California State University, Bakersfield with the surrounding area to assist rural schools in completing the FAFSA and applying to secondary education. She also worked as a Health Educator Intern through California State University, Bakersfield’s Health Center providing outreach support for health issues. Danielle is a UndocU Ally and a VetNet Ally. 

Education: Danielle is a product of the California State University system. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree for Liberal Studies in 2011 from Fresno State. She moved south of the valley to California State University, Bakersfield to obtain her Master of Science degree in Educational Counseling for Student Affairs in 2013 where she was awarded the Dr. Niles Carlson Outstanding Student Award. She recently completed a Master of Science in Criminology, at California State University, Fresno, where her graduate project "Adversity Ally Training" was selected as the College of Social Sciences "Outstanding Graduate Project" for 2022. 

Personal: Danielle enjoys spending time with her family, her service companion, Oaklee, and being outdoors. Danielle is active in competitive archery, crafting, all things Harry Potter and baking all the sweet treats.

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Oaklee Ann

Oaklee is a Goldendoodle who came into our office in 2018 and is assisting her owner with anxiety and PTSD. Oaklee loves chasing the squirrels around campus at lunch and watching the birds out the window. Her favorite activities include long naps, belly rubs and giving high fives for all the treats. Oaklee also has an honorary graduate degree in criminology.

 Student Professional Development 

Micheala Bojorquez-Ford
Pronouns: She/Her 
Director & Faculty, Department of Finance and Business Law 
micheala@csufresno.edu 

Delia Cholakian
Pronouns: She/Her 
Coordinator & Faculty, Department of Finance and Business Law 
deliac@csufresno.edu 

Experience: Delia has worked for public California universities since 2000 with stops at UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz and San Jose State before finding her home at Fresno State. Previously, she worked for University Outreach where she traveled the state recruiting for the bulldogs and developed digital communication plans for potential and incoming students. It was also in this position that she worked directly with the Craig School of Business as the assigned outreach liaison. After raising her two young children, she returned to Fresno State in 2017 as faculty in the Office of Student Professional Development. She teaches CSB 150/Strategies for Success, BA 189T/Work-Integrated Learning, and assists with the Internship Program. 

Education: Bachelor of Arts, Communication from UC Santa Barbara and Master of Arts, Education (Higher Education Leadership) from San Jose State Univeristy. 

Personally: Delia was born and raised in Fresno, CA. She is married to a two-time Craig School of Business graduate and they have two school-aged children. In her spare time, she enjoys creating things with needles (knitting, cross-stitch), spending time in Yosemite or at the coast, and yoga. 

CSB Student Program Support 

Mimi Nino
Pronouns: She/Her 
Administrative Coordinator
csbstusupport@mail.fresnostate.edu  

Experience : Mimi joined Craig School of Business February 2022 supporting the Economics and Marketing & Logistics departments. She was part of the initial transition to Academic Program Support (student support). Prior to working for Fresno State Mimi worked two years for a family residency program, and eight years for k-12 education, all while starting her own cookie business. 

Education: Mimi graduated from University of Phoenix in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Minor in Marketing. 

Personal: Born in San Fernando Valley, raised in Woodinville WA and Fresno. She enjoys spending time with her family and four rescued fur babies. She also enjoys sharing her talents teaching her girls and others with cookie classes.

Esther Gomez
Pronouns: She/Her 
Administrative Coordinator
csbstusupport@mail.fresnostate.edu  

 

Experience: Esther joined the Student Support Team at the Craig School of Business in January of 2023 after having worked on campus since April of 2022. Prior to working at Fresno State, she worked for various non-profits, the last one being a membership association for mental health professionals.
 
Education: Esther graduated from Fresno State in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and a Bachelor of Arts in Chicano Studies.

Personal: Esther was born and raised in Fresno. She enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and fur babies, Kid Bubbi (dog) and Little One (cat).

Additional University Resources 

Online Resources

Canvas is Fresno States learning management system which allows students to access their courses to submit assignments, participate in discussions, view grades and course materials, access to course calendars, To Do items, notifications, and Conversations messages.

DISCOVERe infuses mobile technology into the classroom experience, providing students with engaging material through the use of laptops, tablets or smartphones. By integrating technology throughout the academic experience, students can master digital literacy skills that are becoming increasingly critical for jobs in today's workplace.

The DISCOVERe Hub is a place where anyone can receive assistance or training with their mobile devices or apps. The DISCOVERe Hub is currently deploying iPad tablets and hotspot devices to students who need them during the transition to online learning. For more information, you can email discovere@mail.fresnostate.edu.
Location: Library- 1st floor, near the main entrance.

FRESHMAN GE ePORTFOLIO REQUIREMENT

TRANSFER GE ePORTFOLIO REQUIREMENT

If you started attending Fresno State as a freshman or transfer student in Fall 2018 or more recently you are required to submit to the GE Program Portfolio for specific General Education areas.

You will automatically be enrolled in a GE Program Portfolio Canvas course to complete this requirement where you'll upload artifacts that were previously assigned in specific GE courses (assignments such as papers, recorded speeches, PowerPoints, quizzes, presentations, analytical essays, etc.).

GE Program Portfolio Requirement

Freshmen will submit an assignment from every GE course they take at Fresno State and write three reflections of at least three hundred words.

Transfer students will ONLY submit assignments from the three upper-division GE course that they take (IB, IC, ID) and write one reflection of at least three hundred words.

Students will not submit assignments to GE Areas for which they have AP, IB, Exam, or Transfer Credit and will just ignore these areas in the GE Program Portfolio.

Zoom, Fresno State's new video and web conferencing tool, is now available to all students, faculty, and staff. It can be used from any computer, laptop, tablet, or phone, and it works on PC, Mac, Android and iOS devices. Any Fresno State user can initiate a video or audio meeting, allowing Zoom to be used for any online meeting, whether between two or many people. Anyone in the world can join a Zoom meeting, but only a host can start/schedule meetings.

Fresno State Faculty, Students, and Staff: Use your Fresno State ID and password to sign in to your host account. No account request required!

Loaning tech devices for your study. Reservation for pick up is needed.

Technology Services provides tech support for students: zoom, Fresno State email, Office 365 installing, etc.

Tutoring Resources

The Learning Resource Center is the central hub at the University for Tutoring, Academic Success Coaching, Supplimental Instruction and Academic Success Workshops. 

The Writing Center offers virtual one-on-one appointment and small writing groups

 Campus Resources

The Kennel Bookstore offers Fresno State students a range of options for acquiring textbooks and course materials they need to learn and succeed in class.

New and Used Books
Rental Books
Digital Books including CSU Rent Digital, CourseSmart/Vitalsource and CengageBrain
Alternate Formats and Customization
Price Match guarantee for course materials

Click here to view the veteran resources center! 

Apply for services and/or Apply for TRiO
https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/ssd/index.html

Career Development Center offers Zoom meetings and phone appointments.

Student Health and Wellness

The Student Cupboard is a free food and hygiene pantry for current Fresno State students. The Student Cupboard is located in Industrial Technology, room 144. You will need to show your Fresno State ID card.

Click here for available for telephone appointments!

The Good Samaritan Grant was created to assist Fresno State students who encounter an unforeseen financial emergency or catastrophic event which would otherwise prevent them from continuing their education at Fresno State.

The Student Rec offers eSports and virtual Workouts.

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Fresno State Admissions and Records

The B.A.S.E Advisors are unable to meet with students until after they have attended Dog Days. If you have any questions, you can contact recruitment@csufresno.edu for any questions. 

Fresno State Admissions and Records
Helpful Transfer Tips

The B.A.S.E Advisors are unable to meet with students until after they have attended Dog Days. If you have any questions, you can contact recruitment@csufresno.edu for any questions.