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Interested in FPU but don’t know where to start? Come for a campus visit! It’s the best way to get a feel for the possibilities in store for you as a Sunbird. You’ll get to see our beautiful campus in person and experience the tight-knit community that our students fall in love with year after year.
How You Can Visit FPU: Campus Tours
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Personal Campus Visits
Schedule a campus visit that works best for you! A normal visit schedule includes a meeting with an admission counselor and a tour of campus.
Other options include:
- Meeting with a faculty member or program staff
- Attend College Hour (chapel)
- Sit in on class
- Join us for lunch
Contact our Campus Visit Coordinator at least 48 hours (2 business days) in advance to schedule and customize your personal bird's eye view of FPU!
Who: High school or transfer students. Parents welcome.
When: Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Evening/weekend appointments are available by request.
Group Tours
Bring your group along to experience FPU, and have fun dreaming of all the possibilities for your future together.
To book a group tour, contact Undergraduate Admissions:
visit@fresno.edu
Local Phone: 559-453-2039
Toll-Free Phone: 800-660-6089
Saturday Snapshots and Evening Tours
Can’t make it on a weekday? Although we’d love to have you here during weekdays when faculty and most of our students are on campus, we regularly welcome future Sunbirds on Saturdays and weeknights!
Saturday Snapshots
Days: Designated Saturdays (contact us)
Time: 10 AM
Evening Tours
Days: Monday-Thursday
Times: 5 PM, 6 PM and 7 PM
One week’s notice is required. To schedule your tour, contact Undergraduate Admissions:
visit@fresno.edu
Local Phone: 559-453-2039
Toll-Free Phone: 800-660-6089
FPU Fly-In Program
Non-California residents, visit FPU risk-free! The FPU Fly-In program provides reimbursement of your flight and/or vehicle costs when you attend an FPU Preview Day and subsequently enroll in the university. Restrictions apply (see below).
To find out if you are eligible, contact our Campus Visit Coordinator:
ug.events@fresno.edu
Local Phone: 559-453-2039
Toll-Free Phone: 800-660-6089
To participate, you must commit to the following criteria:**
- You must be a junior/senior in high school or a college student interested in transferring (up to the age of 25).
- To be eligible for reimbursement, you must register for the FPU Fly-In, attend either a Preview Day or Accepted Day, participate in all program events and ultimately enroll at 51ÁÔÆæ. Registration for FPU Fly-In and event sign up must be completed and received by FPU no later than three weeks prior to the event date of your choice. Reimbursement is only good for one visit to the university.
- Before booking a flight, you must hear from us regarding space available for the FPU event of your choice. FPU Fly-In's have limited capacity and we reserve the right to close registration at any time.
- Reimbursement for up to $500 of flight costs will be applied to your student account four weeks after the start of the semester. If you do not fly into 51ÁÔÆæ, the $500 can be applied to travel costs including car rental and fuel. All receipts would need to be submitted within a week of the attended event. Baggage, upgrades and meals are your responsibility and will not be reimbursed. FPU is not liable for lost or damaged luggage.
- For all event dates, FPU can provide transportation to/from the 51ÁÔÆæ Airport.
*$500 reimbursable travel expenses. Restrictions apply. Students must follow program criteria to be eligible. Flight and/or gas receipts must be provided within three weeks of attended event to be eligible for reimbursement.
**There is no registration fee for Preview Days. Students must meet FPU admission criteria to enroll and enrollment cannot be deferred. Reimbursement will be applied as a credit after student enrolls and begins classes (approximately 4 weeks into the semester).
Other Ways to Visit FPU: Attend an Event
SUNBIRD SNEAK PEEK PREVIEW DAYS
Experience a day in the life of a Sunbird at 51ÁÔÆæ! Get a bird’s eye view of the FPU admission process by engaging with current students, sitting in on college hour (chapel), touring our campus and residence halls, and more. This immersive one-day event allows you to chart your own flight by selecting informational sessions that interest you, getting your questions answered, and ensuring you leave feeling excited about the opportunities FPU has to offer. We encourage you to come and take flight with us.
Students attending an FPU Sunbird Sneak Peek Preview Day will receive a $500 scholarship toward their FPU education. *
Who: High school and transfer students. Parents welcome.
Where: In Person, 51ÁÔÆæ Main Campus
Cost: Free!
When:
Time: 9:00am - 3pm
Optional sessions: select when registering for the event!
Sunbird Sneak Peek NURSING Preview Days
The Sunbird Sneek Peek Nursing Preview Day is designed to give you a comprehensive introduction to FPU’s nursing program. During this event, you can expect to receive detailed information about the admission requirements, nursing curriculum, firsthand experiences from current nursing students and more! This day provides valuable information that will help you make informed decisions about your education and career path in nursing.
Who: High school and transfer students. Parents welcome.
Where: In Person, 51ÁÔÆæ Main Campus
Cost: Free!
When:
Time: 9:00am - 3pm
Transfers Talks
Finding time for a campus visit can be challenging with a busy schedule. We’re here to help make your visit less stressful. Join us at the next session of Transfer Talks, held on the first Wednesday of every month, and get your questions answered.
Who: Transfer students
Where: In Person, 51ÁÔÆæ Main Campus
Cost: Free!
When: First Wednesday of each month
Time: 9-4:30pm. Open house style
To let us know you're coming, please email ug.events@fresno.edu or call 800-660-6089.
You can visit FPU Virtually
Can’t get to campus? You can always schedule a virtual visit with an admission counselor. You can even check out our 360-degree interactive Virtual Campus Tour right now!
Because every student and family is unique, we offer virtual visit options for your convenience. Meet with your admissions counselor virtually, by phone, or Zoom to learn more about our majors, living on campus, or transferring to FPU.
Days: Monday-Friday
Times: 8 AM to 5 PM
Appointments are scheduled based on counselor availability. To request a virtual visit, contact Undergraduate Admissions:
visit@fresno.edu
Local Phone: 559-453-2039
Want to check out our campus right now? Take our interactive, recorded virtual tour with 360-degree views led by Elise, your student tour guide. Discover what’s possible!