General Information
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Auditing
You may audit an Extension course, but you must pay the same fee as those taking the course for credit. Just indicate on your registration form that you elect to audit the course. You may not change from audit to credit after the first four weeks of the course.
Financial Aid
Students who need funding to complete a Certificate Program, attend courses through Open University, or participate in a Special Session or Study Abroad program may be eligible for an Alternative Loan. Eligibility requirements include:
- Enrolled at least half-time,
- attending an approved educational institution, and
- meeting certain credit requirements (credit history, current income, etc.).
Contact the financial aid office to inquire about available Alternative Loans, many of which offer low rates, flexible repayment options, and funding.
Grading System
- A, B, C and D = passing grades;
- F = failure
- I = work not completed;
- WU = failure, unauthorized withdrawal;
- CR = credit for units allowed;
- NC = no credit for units registered
Grade Points
A = 4
B = 3
C = 2
D = 1
F or WU = 0
NC = 0 grade points per unit and no units allowed for the degree
No units or grade points are given for I grades until the work is completed or the time limit has expired. Full credit is allowed if a grade of I is made up within the one-year period. See the General Catalog for detailed information.
Use of Social Security Number
Students are required to provide the university with their correct Social Security Numbers (individual taxpayer identification numbers) pursuant to the authority contained in Section 41201, Title 5, California Code of Regulations, and Section 6109 of the Internal Revenue Code. The university uses the Social Security Number to identify records pertaining to the student and, if needed, to collect debts owed the university.
Also, the Internal Revenue Service requires the university to file information returns that include the student’s Social Security Number and other information such as the amount paid for qualified tuition, related expenses, and interest on educational loans. That information is used to help determine whether a student, or a person claiming a student as a dependent, may take a credit or deduction to reduce federal income taxes. Students who do not have a Social Security Number at the time of enrollment will be required to obtain a Social Security Number and submit it to the university within sixty (60) days. Failure to furnish a correct Social Security Number may result in the imposition of a penalty by the Internal Revenue Service.
Tax Credits
If you are enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program or are taking courses to acquire or improve job skills, you may qualify for a Hope Scholarship or Lifetime Learning Tax Credit. The Hope Scholarship tax credit is available only to students in their first two years of postsecondary education who are enrolled at least half-time in an eligible program. The Lifetime Learning Tax Credit is available to students at all educational and enrollment levels who are enrolled at an eligible educational institution. The tax credits are based on the amount of qualified tuition and fees, less grants and other tax-free educational assistance, and the taxpayer’s modified adjusted gross income. Hope credits apply to fees paid after December 31, 1997 and the Lifetime Learning credit applies to fees paid after June 30, 1998. Consult IRS Publication 970 or your tax preparer for additional information.
Transcripts
An official transcript of your record for Extension, Open University and Special Session courses at California State University, Fresno may be obtained from the Admissions and Records office, Joyal Administration building, north lobby (see map), or the online mail-in request form at this link. This is to be sent along with payment. A $4 fee (check or money order) must be paid in advance. Since the workload of transcripts to be sent is particularly heavy at the end of each semester, you should allow two weeks (10 working days) after grades are posted for requests to be filled. When the admissions/records office has been given notification of an overdue student’s account, transcripts will not be sent without clearance from the business office.
Request an Official Transcript
You may also request an official transcript after the semester ends by writing to the California State University, Fresno Transcript Department. Please include the following:
- Name and any previous names used
- Social Security number and/or California State University, Fresno student I.D. number
- Birthdate
- Semester taken
- Class and course title
- How many transcripts requested
- Exact mailing address where transcript should be mailed.
Please send written request with payment to:
Transcript Desk
California State University, Fresno
5150 N. Maple, M/S JA57
Fresno, CA 93740-8026
Non-Credit Course Transcripts
An official transcript of your non-credit records at California State University, Fresno may be obtained from the Division of Continuing and Global Education office, Education Building, Room 130. A $4 fee per single transcript (check, money order, Visa or MasterCard) must be paid in advance. Additional transcripts prepared at the same time (limit 10) are $2 each. Please allow 10 working days for requests to be filled.
Certificates of Completion
After you complete all the course requirements in a certificate program, you will receive a certificate of completion. Should you need a duplicate certificate at a later date, you will be charged a $5 replacement fee.
Textbooks and Supplies
You may purchase texts and supplies from the Kennel Bookstore which is located on campus. The bookstore is open Monday through Thursday, 7:45 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday, 7:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., during the regular semester. Special hours are established during university holidays and summer sessions. The bookstore will also fill mail orders for books; call (559) 278-4062 or (800) 996-2411 or visit the Kennel Bookstore website.
Smoke Free Campus Policy
California State University, Fresno is committed to providing a healthy, comfortable, and productive environment for the students, faculty and staff of this campus. Therefore, the University shall be a smoke free campus except for officially posted designated smoking areas which are noted on the Campus Map (see map).
College Credit for Extension Courses
California State University, Fresno will allow credit for Extension courses toward the bachelor’s and master’s degrees and for teaching credentials subject to requirements for those degrees and credentials. Extension course credits are not acceptable for meeting residence requirements for degrees. Information concerning credential and degree requirements can be obtained from the Admissions Office, the General Catalog, or from appropriate departmental advisers. Candidates for master’s degrees should consult the Division of Graduate Studies or departmental graduate advisers to learn whether specific Extension courses are applicable.
Unit Restrictions
Baccalaureate Degree
Extension and correspondence credit is limited to 24 units. You may transfer up to 24 semester units of Extension credit from accredited institutions, provided the credit would have been acceptable toward a baccalaureate degree had it been earned as residence credit, and provided it would be acceptable toward a degree offered by the institution where it was earned.
Master’s Degree
Extension credit is not regularly used on a graduate degree program. In the event the Extension course is offered under conditions similar to those for a course normally usable on a master’s program, you may request special permission from your department and from the Division of Graduate Studies. If approval is granted, a maximum of nine transfer (including Extension) units may be used on a 30-unit program.
These limitations do not necessarily apply to credential requirements, unless credential requirements are related to degree requirements.
Regular Extension Courses are offered for either two or three semester units of credit. Workshops and short courses may also be offered for one unit of Extension credit. For each unit of credit, lecture courses must meet for 15 instructional periods of at least 50 minutes each, exclusive of a final examination.
Library Privileges for Extension Students
Contact the Division of Continuing and Global Education to receive a special borrower’s card for the Henry Madden Library. Extension students are entitled to some library privileges.
Services for Students with Disabilities
Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) provides specialized resources that help students with physical, psychological, and learning disabilities to achieve maximum independence while pursuing educational goals. Students who have temporary or permanent disabilities affecting academic functioning may be eligible for a variety of support services. For information, visit the Services for Students with Disabilities website.
Traffic Operations
For information on campus parking, visit the Traffic Operations website or call (559) 278-2950
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