Computer Requirement

At California State University, Fresno, computers and communications links in classrooms and to remote resources are recognized as being integral to the education and research experience. Every student is required to have his/her own laptop computer or have other personal access to a workstation (including a modem and a printer) with all the recommended software. The minimum and recommended standards for workstations and software, which may vary by academic major, are updated periodically and are available online at the Computer Workstation Recommendation for Students web page, or the University Kennel Bookstore.

In the curriculum and class assignments, students are presumed to have 24-hour access to a computer workstation and the necessary communication links to the University's information resources, including a Fresno State email address. The University maintains a limited number of workstations in various labs to facilitate this access. It provides the means to allow students access from their home environment to University computing and network resources and to the Internet.

The University has arranged special low pricing for students, faculty, and staff through partnerships with Apple and Dell.

Official University Notices

Communication to students from the University (such as notices from Financial Aid) are sent to each student’s University email account.