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IMPORTANT

All of the staff at Fresno State Student Housing would like to welcome you and extend a helping hand. If you have any questions, please contact us at 1.800.555.0482 or 559.278.2345

When You Move-In

Features

Standard Features. Each room is fully furnished with:

Loft-Style Bed
Twin Extra-Long Mattress
Desk Chair
Closet & Storage Space
Two-Drawer File Cabinet
Desk
Waste Basket
Overhead Room Light
Smoke Detector
Microfridge (Refrigerator/Freezer/Microwave)
Room Safe

Triple Features

Twin Extra Long Bed + Mattress
Small Desk
Desk Chair
Closet
Waste Basket

Suite Features. Suitemates also share living room furniture:

Bookcase
Loveseat
Chair
Coffee Table

Recommended Essentials

Anything to make your room feel like home
Alarm Clock or Radio
Bedding (Comforter, Sheets — Twin Extra Long)
Blankets
Disinfecting Supplies/Hand Sanitizer
Extension Cord/Surge Protector
First Aid Kit
Hangers
Laundry Hamper
Laundry Detergent & Dryer Sheets
Shower Gear, Towels & Washcloths
Sewing Kit

Optional Items to Bring

Plastic Utensils/Paper Plates & Cups
Iron & Ironing Board
Mirror
Paper Towels/Cleaning Supplies/Air Freshener
Rice Cooker/Crockpot
Ticky-Tac Tape/Poster Putty

What Not to Bring

Alcohol or Alcohol Containers (Exception: alcohol for 21 and older is permitted)
Amplified Musical Instruments
Candles, Incense/Plug-Ins, Heaters
Controlled Substances — illegal use or possession
Cooking Appliances (Hot Plates, Toasters, etc.)
Dartboards
Hookahs, E-Cigs, Vapes, etc.
Hoverboards
Pets (Exception: aquatic fish, max. 5-gallon tank)
Weapons — including but not limited to firearms, fireworks, ammunition, knives, paintball/pellet/airsoft/Nerf guns, etc.
3D Printers

Bulldog Connect

Bulldog Connect is a great starting point for finding resources, scheduling appointments, asking questions, and getting connected to support on campus.

Get connected

Things to Know

Amenities

24-Hour Front Desk

Get assistance any time: check out vacuums, game-table equipment, and kitchen keys, or get help if you lock yourself out. Maintenance staff are on-call for the facilities.

Mail & Package Lockers

Touchless mail and package lockers in the Atrium notify you when new mail or packages arrive. Download the Parcel Pending app to get started.

Bikes

Register your bike with the campus police department using the bike registration form. Residents access the bike barn with their Housing Key FOB.

Room Safes

You'll receive your safe combination at check-in and can change it later. Safes measure 12"W x 16"D x 9"H and sit in each bedroom closet.

Pool & Patio

The pool area has barbecue pits, a sand volleyball court, and picnic tables. The Atrium patio offers a fire pit, cornhole, and pool under the lights.

Internet & Cable

172 cable streaming channels are free through your Xfinity On Campus account, plus free high-speed Wi-Fi in all 10 buildings.

Water & Ice

Filtered water dispensers are in the Atrium, Baker, Graves, and Homan. A filtered nugget-ice machine is also located in the Atrium.

Computer Lab

The 24-hour computer lab offers high-speed fiber-optic computers and a pay-for-print laser printer.

Fitness Center

Open 24/7 and exclusively for Student Housing residents. Treadmills, bikes, ellipticals, free weights, and more.

On-Campus Dining

University Dining Services has numerous choices, so you'll always have a great selection:

Subway
Panda Express
Starbucks
USU Snack Bar
The Bucket Grill & Pub
Paws-N-Go Market
Toss N Chop
Taco Bell
The Habit
Dunkin' Donuts

Financial Information

Room and meal plan charges will be placed on your Fresno State Student Portal at the beginning of each semester. Student Housing fees are based on the room and meal plan you have selected. Payments must be made by the 5th of each month to avoid delinquency.

A $25 late fee is assessed if a payment is not received. E-Check, ACH, credit card, or debit card payments can be made via your Fresno State student portal.

Complete the Financial Aid release form so housing staff can contact Financial Aid Office to assist you.

Financial Aid Release Form

Cash and Checks

Cash and check payments can be made at the accounting desk Monday through Friday from 8am until 4:45pm.

Check payments must be made payable to: Fresno State Student Housing (Include your Student ID in the memo)

If you received a financial aid check, please verify with the Student Housing accounting department that your housing payment was deducted and your balance is current.

Payment Schedule

Monthly payments on the 5th of each month beginnning September 5th.

You are responsible for all room and board fees whether or not they are covered by financial aid.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation: If for any reason you decide not to attend California State University, Fresno for the 2026-2027 academic year or live off-campus, you must notify Student Housing with the required cancellation form found in your StarRez Portal.

Phone cancellations are not accepted. If submitted by:

June 1, 2026 - July 20, 2026 — $150 cancellation fee is assessed.
July 21, 2026 - August 19, 2026 — $150 cancellation fee is assessed, plus a $25 per day fee.
August 20, 2026 and after — Petition to cancel forms are available at Student Housing. You must submit the form along with a $50 processing fee to the 24-Hour Front Desk. All petitions to cancel are subject to approval by the Director of Housing. If the petition is denied, you will be held to the full Terms and Conditions of the "Student Housing and Meal Plan License Agreement."

IMPORTANT

Renters’ insurance is required for all residents starting in Fall 2026

REMINDER!

Don’t forget to move your car to Lot P27 or Lot P30 immediately after unloading. Parking on the lawn areas or maintenance driveways is NOT permitted. Lot P27 is the only lot with allowed overnight parking.

When You Arrive

Parking Permits

Parking is relaxed on move-in day, but for the remainder of the year it will be enforced 24 hours a day on all on-campus parking lots. Parking Lot 27 (P27) will be resident exclusive.

Permits can be purchased online HERE!

To use any of the available green student lots (Exception: P27), you can purchase a day pass for $5 or purchase a Fall-Only or Fall/Spring Pass.

Bike Rack and Barn

Bike racks are stationed throughout Student Housing and the Fresno State campus. A locked Bike Shelter is located in front of the Sycamore lawn.

Meal Plans and Dining Hall

University Dining Hall Hours

Mon - Thurs

7am - 9pm

Friday

7am - 8pm

Sat - Sun

8am - 8pm

There are three meal plans at Fresno State Student Housing. Platinum, Gold, and Silver (Returning residents only). Unused meals roll over from week to week, but not from semester to semester.

If you find that you need to adjust your meal plan, you can submit a Meal Plan Change Request the week of September 14th-18th, 2026.

Each plan comes with flex cash which provides residents with $150 ($200 for Silver Plan) per semester on their Fresno State Student ID card to use at any open on-campus restaurant. Download the campus mobile ordering app FETCH in the app store! *Subject to State regulations

Room Information

Why is it important for you to check-in to the right bed? When you check out, your
assigned bed space will be assessed for damages according to the Room Condition
Report completed by you during move-in. If you are not in the correct bed space, you
or your roommate could be incorrectly charged.