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Reentry Program
Student Affairs
University Center
(559) 278-3046
University Center
(559) 278-3046
http://studentaffairs.csufresno.edu/
ANGELA CISNEROS, Coordinator
Reentry. Education is the key to a better life and a more secure future. The Reentry Program assists potential students, 25 years of age and older, who wish to begin or resume a college education.
Transitions are difficult for people of all ages because they usually entail changes in routines and adjustments to new relationships and surroundings.
The reentry staff has a special interest in fulfilling the changing needs of adult learners. Though many who have been away from the formal learning process are apprehensive, the success rate among returning students is high.
Adults possess certain assets that come only with age and experience. Older students tend to have strong motivation, coupled with a special eagerness to learn. Broader life experiences usually mean more effective coping skills. Staff and peer advisers help reentry students to make the best use of these advantages.
At the same time, returning individuals often face complicated circumstances which, while making further education desirable, also make it difficult to achieve. Reentry staff can help reentry students when complex issues need attention.
Services.We'll help answer your initial questions about college. We can advise you regarding eligibility, courses, costs, deadlines, and other services. Information regarding evening degrees is also available.
Academic Advising. Academic advising gives you the information you need to make informed decisions about your academic career.
Personal Counseling. Limited services are available to assist you with the transition to student life.
Extended Hours. This program provides support services for reentry students with evening classes. Offices are open until 7 p.m. during the regular semester.
Peer Support and Tutoring. The support of peers promotes a feeling of belonging to the campus community. The Reentry Center provides a place for you to meet friends and relax between classes. It also offers students an opportunity to form study groups. These groups provide emotional support and an opportunity to share concerns with other reentry students. Peer tutoring is also available.
Coffee Hours. These activities are scheduled weekly and provide you with informal information sessions. Excellent speakers from the campus and community address a variety of interesting topics, such as time management, stress control, and overcoming academic anxiety.
Career Exploration and Counseling. Referrals are available to assist you in making well-informed, appropriate decisions when change is needed.
Workshops. Workshops are offered to further assist you with self-awareness, personal growth, relationship and family enrichment, and academic success.
Referrals. Reentry may make referrals on your behalf to campus services, such as Career Services, University Health and Psychological Services, Child Care Center, Financial Aid, and evening degree programs.
Visit the Reentry Office, call (559) 278-3046, or visit us
at http://studentaffairs.csufresno.edu/ReEntryProgram/.
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