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International Office

International Advising Services

Welcome Fresno State International Students!

The International Office at Fresno State is committed to providing high-quality services to international students. Our office can assist you with advising, immigration questions, cultural adjustment to the United States, on and off-campus resources, and much more! Please see the content of the services below. The International Office looks forward to assisting you with all your questions and concerns this semester.

Walk-Ins/Appointments

Walk in or make an appointment with an international advisor by email or phone at 559.278.2782.

Walk-ins are available for brief 5-10 minute discussions during the following dates: 

  • Tuesdays: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Appointments are available in person, via Zoom, or by phone during business hours outside walk-in hours.  

Business hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the regular semester and 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during summer hours.  

 

Appointments/Walk-Ins
Last Name Advisor Name and Contact

Last name begins with A-M students

Ashley Alba Vasquez

aalba@csufresno.edu

Make Appointment with Ashley here

Last name begins with N-Z students

Jasmine Cao

jcao@csufresno.edu

Make Appointment with Jasmine here

Government sponsored students (SACM and Oman)

Rishad Gandhi 

rgandhi@mail.fresnostate.edu

Services and Programs

The following are some of the services and programs offered by the International Office:

  • Admission Concerns
  • Transfer Credit Issues
  • Enrollment Verification & Certification
  • Immigration Services & Advising for F-visa Holders
  • Immigration Services & Advising for J-visa Holders
  • Hardship Waivers
  • CPT, OPT, On-Campus Employment, STEM OPT, Economic Hardship
  • Full-Time Enrollment, Concurrent Enrollment,  I-20 Extension, International Office Hold, Transfer-Out, Adding F-2 Dependent, Travel signature
  • Sponsored Students - Letters, Verifications, Document Requests 
  • Academic Probation, Disqualification, Course Difficulties
  • Educational Leave, Medical Leave
  • Social, Emotional, Cultural Adjustments
  • International Education Week
  • International Coffee Hour Series
  • The Student Ambassador Program
  • Sponsored Student Program
  • International Culture Night
  • International Commencement Celebration
  • Employment Authorizations
  • Immigration Status
  • Sponsorship Requirements 
  • Academic Difficulties
  • Academic Appeals & Hold Advising
  • Mandatory Advising
  • Advising

Advising Resources

Please view the links below for more information regarding college-specific academic advising centers and other on-campus resources available to Fresno State students. 

College Advising Centers
Advising Center Location/Contact

Lyles College of Engineering

Engineering East 383

559.278.1076

Craig School of Business

Peters Business Building 185

559.278.4943

College of Science and Math

Science 136

559.278.4150

Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology

Agricultural Science 110

559.278.4019

College of Social Sciences

McKee Fisk 203A

559.278.3422

College of Health and Human Services 

McLane Hall 194

559.278.5027

 College of Arts and Humanities 

Speech Arts 156

559.278.4597

 Kremen School of Education

Education 100

559.278.0300

University Advising Center 

Joyal Administration 224

559.278.1787

Located in the Library , the Learning Center offers many different academic resources:

Tutoring

Supportnet

Supplemental Instruction

Academic Success Workshops

Please visit the Learning Center's website for more information.  

The Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office provides a wide range of academic accommodations to students with verified disabilities who have registered with the SSD office. The SSD office is a great resource for students with disabilities to achieve academic, cultural, and social excellence. Please visit the SSD office website for more information. 

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers a safe, confidential place for you to express your thoughts, feelings, and concerns. Please visit the Counseling Services website for more information.

Visit the Career Development Center in the Thomas Building, Room 103 or visit the Career Development Center website for more information.

  • Academic Year: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

You may also reach them by phone at 559.278.2381 or email at careers@csufresno.edu.

The university's primary concern is the safety of its campus community members. All California State University students are required to take Title IX online training. It is part of a system-wide effort to ensure that all students are provided a safe learning environment. The link below is a list of Title IX Training FAQs.

Title IX Training FAQs