Hello Bulldogs! We hope the Spring 2018 semester is off to a strong start! In this month's newsletter,

you will find important dates and deadlines regarding classes and graduation, FAFSA and the schol-

arship application, leadership and networking opportunities, funding through ASI, and information

about the Central California Research Symposium.

-GNI Staff

Important Dates

Apply for Graduation

Grad School Applications

Graduate Outreach Coordinator

FAFSA

Fresno State Scholarship Application

Lead Academy

Networking & Mentoring

ASI Funding Opportunities

Central California Research Symposium

Monday, January 29

LAST DAY TO:

Register for Credit by Examination (CBE)

Add a class without permission

Add a class by Wait List

Be eligible for a refund of tuition and fees due to drop in unit load

Tuition and fees will be determined by the number of units enrolled as of this date. Class

schedule adjustments (add, drop, and/or swap) made after this date may result in an additional

fee

Monday, February 5

LAST DAY to drop/withdraw online without permission

Tuesday, February 6

All drops require drop/withdrawal form and must be signed by the instructor and department chair.

“W” grades will not show on the student’s transcript

Monday, February 12: CENSUS DATE

LAST DAY TO:

Add a class with permission

Drop a course without “W” grade on student’s transcript (Drops after this date must have a serious

and compelling reason and will have a grade of “W” listed on student’s transcript)

Change to/from CR/NC grading

Take examination for Credit by Examination

Change from credit to audit or audit to credit registration

File for BACHELOR’S Degrees to be granted in May 2018

Spring 2018 Final Registration Fee Payment Deadline Tuition & Fees MUST be received on cam-

pus by 5:00 p.m. or paid on-line by midnightor students may be dropped from classes the following

business day. If you no longer plan on attending Fresno State, you are responsible to drop yourself

from all classes

Monday, February, 19

President's Day - Campus Closed

Please click here to view the DRGS Graduate Criteria Sheet!

Confused about the CalStateApplyapplication or have questions

about your personal statement? Schedule an appointment with

our Graduate Outreach Coordinator, Rodrigo Gomez, by calling

(559) 278-2448 or visiting Thomas Administration Building,

Room 130.

For many California financial aid programs, the deadline for the 2018-2019 FAFSA Application is

March 2, 2018! To learn more about applying, click here.

The scholarship application deadline is coming up! For more information and to access the

scholarship application, please click here or on the above image.

The Fresno State Student Advocacy Training program through the LEAD Academy is designed to

teach students about Fresno State's structure and current issues influencing higher education through

experiential learning opportunities. Selected participants will earn a certificate in student advocacy.

Bus transportation to and from the State Capitol is complimentary for participants. Space is limited;

you must be a Fresno State student. More details will be provided to selected participants. For ques-

tions, please contact the ASI Office at (559) 278-2656. To register, click here.

Legislation → Education → Advocacy → Democracy

The Instructionally Related Activities (IRA) program provides funding for out-of-class experiences

for students participating in an academic program, discipline, or department where those experiences

are integrally related to one of its instructional courses. Such activities are deemed essential for

providing a quality educational program and constitute a vital and/or enhanced instructional experience

for students.

The Undergraduate Research grant provides up to $1,000 in financial support to undergraduate stu-

dents who work closely with a faculty member to conduct research, engage in field studies, create pro-

jects in their discipline, or participate in similar scholarly/creative activities. Students are encouraged to

design their own projects but may also work on a professor's project. Students must work closely with

a faculty mentor to prepare and complete an Undergraduate Research Grant proposal.

The purpose of the Symposium is to share recent research with community investigators in various

fields, college students, and faculty, as well as to encourage research activities in the Central Valley.

All fields of research will be considered for presentation to exchange ideas among investigators and the

general public.

Career Development Center Suit Up 2.0

It’s a new year; is your wardrobe up to date? If not, don’t stress, it’s time to shop for success!

JCPenney and the Fresno State Career Development Center are teaming up to give students, staff and facul-

ty the ULTIMATE shopping experience!

That’s a better discount than what employees get! Just make sure to have your student Fresno State ID card!

There will be food, music, raffle prizes and makeovers by Sephora!

This event will be on Sunday, February 25, from 6:30 pm- 9:30 pm

at JCPenney in Fashion Fair!

Fresno State Students, staff, and faculty get after-hours access to the store and 40% off all professional clothing apparel and

accessories!

Student Health and Counseling Center

Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU)

Student Track application for

HACU 32nd Annual Conference

The scholarship application is open for the Student Track of HACU’s 32nd Annual Conference Oct. 6-8,

2018, at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, GA. Student Track Scholarships cover cost of registra-

tion and conference-related meals (one per day).

For out-of-state students or those outside the Atlanta metro area, travel and lodging are also included. The

application deadline is June 29, 2018. For more information, click here.

The HACU National Internship Program (HNIP):

"Opening Doors of Opportunity - Abriendo Puertas de Oportunidad"

If you are interested in a government or corporate internship, HACU may be able to assist you in

your search. For Fall 2018 internships, the application deadline is June 8, 2018. Please click here for

more information.

Big Red ¡Avance! Scholarship Program

HACU is partnering with Big Red to award five $1,000 scholarships to eligible students attending a HACU-

member institution. First generation college students are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is

May 25, 2018. Formore infor mation, please click here.

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is accepting applications

for its 2018 Call for Presentations of its 32nd Annual Conference, October 6-8, 2018, at

the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, GA. Speaker proposals will be accepted until

March 9, 2018. Speaker proposals under the conference theme, “ Championing His-

panic Higher Education Success: Building America's Future," can be made in any of the

following six conference tracks:

Grants and Fundraising Opportunities

Partnerships that Work

Executive Leadership for Presidents, CEOs and Trustees

Academic Success for Hispanic Students, Research and Practice

Advocacy and Policy

International Partnerships Presentations can be submitted individually or in groups. Submissions for roundtable

presentations are encouraged. Click here for more information.

Take advantages of the many resources available to you at the Student Health and Counseling Center!

They offer counseling services including individual, relationship, and group counseling. Their medi-

cal services, along with their pharmacy, include sexual health, LGBTQ+ health, immunizations, and

laboratory and x-rays. Wellness services cover the WATCHDOG Program, nutrition services, recov-

ery services, food security, and victim advocacy. You also have the opportunity to get involved and

promote a healthy campus! Explore their website to become more familiar with the services offered

to you as a Fresno State student!

Henry Madden Library

EXCEPTIONS:

February 19 (Presidents’ Day) CLOSED

March 24 – 25 (Spring Break) CLOSED March 26 – 29 (Spring Break) 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

March 30 (Cesar Chavez Day) CLOSED

March 31 – April 1 (Spring Break) CLOSED

May 17 (Last day of Finals) 7:45 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

As the semester moves along, be sure to take time out for yourself!