Summer school at Fresno State will now operate as a regular term, similar to the spring and fall semesters.

Fees will be similar to those of the spring and fall semesters except for the “Miscellaneous Course Feesâ€? — which range from $4 to $350 — that will be slightly reduced. Financial aid will be available to those who apply and are eligible.

“It has been the desire of the campus and the California State University, Fresno system to have full-time operations and offer a year-round schedule,â€? Tina Beddall, a staff member at the Registrar’s Office, said.

The new program will offer a variety of starting dates that will provide courses in the majority of Fresno State’s departments and programs. The sessions are:

•One 12-week session May 21-Aug. 10.
•Two six-week sessions May 21-June 29 and July 2-Aug. 10.
•Three-week sessions with a variety of start dates.

Early registration begins March 19. Just like spring and fall semesters, appointment dates and times will be assigned based upon class level and units completed.

Beginning March 5, students can view their view appointment date and time at http://www.my.csufresno.edu.

Unlike the spring and fall semesters, the summer program’s course offerings will be much more limited. The official class schedule for summer 2007 is available at Kennel Bookstore or online.

Junior Patricia Eskandari, 21, has never taken summer courses at Fresno State. Eskandari said she looks forward to summer school operating like a normal semester because it will be easier to register.

“This will give me the opportunity to select classes that I may not have been able to take during previous summer sessions offered through the extended education program,â€? Eskandari said.

Joan Newcomb, a Fresno State women’s studies professor, said professors, unlike students, will not notice as many changes.

“Having attended graduate school on a trimester schedule, I can see many advantages to treating summer school as an actual term,â€? Newcomb said.

For any questions regarding summer school 2007 contact the Registrar’s Office located in the north lobby of the Joyal Administration Building or call 278-2261.