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Fresno Pacific University

CA · EIN 941021164 · $92.0M rev · operational · www.fresno.edu
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Fresno Pacific University is a private Christian university offering undergraduate, graduate and professional programs across multiple campuses in California's Central Valley. The institution serves traditional and non-traditional students through residential, online and hybrid formats, with over 100 areas of study in fields including education, business, nursing, theology and social work. Rooted in the Anabaptist tradition, the university integrates spiritual formation and community engagement into its academic mission.

activities · 87

what they do

direct service · 76
  • Academic Records and Transcripts Management Student Enrollment & Graduation Management
    Maintains student academic records, enforces academic policies, and provides transcript ordering services online and in person.
  • Academic Support Services Academic Mentoring & Tutoring Support
    Provides academic support services to students through the Academic Success Center.
  • Offers academic support services to students through the Academic Success Center, maintains student academic records, and enforces academic policies.
  • Academic and disability support services
    Provides academic support through the Academic Success Center and offers disability access services and educational accommodations to ensure equitable learning opportunities for students.
  • Academic and student support services
    Provides comprehensive academic support including disability access, academic success coaching, mental health counseling, spiritual formation programs, and maintenance of academic records and policies.
  • Academic records and policy administration Student Enrollment & Graduation Management
    Maintains student academic records, enforces academic policies, and provides transcript ordering services online and in person during designated hours.
  • Academic records and policy administration Student Enrollment & Graduation Management
    Maintains student academic records, enforces academic policies, and provides transcript ordering services online and in person during specified business hours.
  • Academic records and transcript services Student Enrollment & Graduation Management
    Maintains student academic records, enforces academic policies, and provides online and in-person transcript ordering during designated business hours.
  • Academic support services Academic Mentoring & Tutoring Support
    Offers academic support services to students through the Academic Success Center, including tutoring, study skills development, and academic coaching.
  • Academic support services Academic Mentoring & Tutoring Support
    Offers academic support services to students through the Academic Success Center, including tutoring and learning strategy resources.
  • Admissions Support and Campus Visits Campus Tours and Information Sessions
    Offers personal visits, preview days, and other events for prospective undergraduate students to experience campus life, and provides application support and resources for various programs.
  • Admissions support for adult and graduate learners Graduate & Seminary Admissions Support
    Provides information sessions, admissions counseling, and application resources for working adults and professionals interested in degree completion, graduate, and seminary programs across education, business, leadership, ministry, and related fields.
  • Adult and online program admissions support Online & Hybrid Degree Programs
    Provides information sessions and admissions counseling for working adults interested in online and hybrid degree completion programs.
  • Adult degree completion admissions support Online & Hybrid Degree Programs
    Provides information sessions and admissions counseling for working adults interested in flexible degree completion programs offered online, in the evening, or at multiple campus locations.
  • Adult degree completion programs Online & Hybrid Degree Programs
    Provides degree completion programs for adult learners with flexible scheduling, multiple campus locations, online and evening options, and personalized academic support.
  • Adult degree program admissions support Online & Hybrid Degree Programs
    Provides information sessions and admissions counseling for working adults interested in online and hybrid degree completion programs, supporting access to flexible educational pathways.
  • Alumni Engagement and Benefits Alumni Benefits and Commemorative Outreach
    Provides free subscriptions to Pacific magazine and Pacific Standard Time, offers alumni ID cards with campus benefits, and sends Future Sunbirds baby t-shirts to alumni with newborns.
  • Alumni Engagement and Benefits Alumni Benefits and Commemorative Outreach
    Provides free subscriptions to Pacific magazine and Pacific Standard Time, offers alumni ID cards with access to campus benefits, and sends Future Sunbirds baby t-shirts to alumni's newborns.
  • Alumni engagement and benefits Alumni Benefits and Commemorative Outreach
    Provides alumni with free subscriptions to Pacific magazine and Pacific Standard Time, alumni ID cards with campus benefits, and commemorative items such as Future Sunbirds baby t-shirts for babies born to alumni.
  • Alumni engagement and benefits Alumni Benefits and Commemorative Outreach
    Provides alumni with free subscriptions to Pacific magazine and Pacific Standard Time, offers alumni ID cards with campus benefits such as library access and discounted event admission, and sends a Future Sunbirds baby t-shirt to babies born to alumni.
  • Alumni engagement and benefits Alumni Benefits and Commemorative Outreach
    Provides alumni with free subscriptions to Pacific magazine and Pacific Standard Time, issues alumni ID cards granting library access and event discounts, and sends a Future Sunbirds baby t-shirt to children born to alumni.
  • Alumni engagement and benefits Alumni Benefits and Commemorative Outreach
    Provides lifelong alumni benefits including free magazine subscriptions, alumni ID cards with campus access privileges, and commemorative gifts such as Future Sunbirds baby t-shirts for children of alumni.
  • Alumni engagement and benefits Alumni Benefits and Commemorative Outreach
    Provides alumni with free subscriptions to Pacific magazine and Pacific Standard Time, alumni ID cards with campus benefits, and commemorative items such as Future Sunbirds baby t-shirts for children of alumni.
  • Provides access to on-campus student employment opportunities through Handshake, offers application support and resources including resume guidance, and hosts a Career Achievement Program with workshops on interviewing, networking, and professionalism.
  • Provides career development services and support to students and alumni, including access to on-campus employment opportunities, application support, resume guidance, and a Career Achievement Program with workshops and networking events.
  • Career development and student employment services Job Readiness Training and Placement Support
    Offers career development programming including resume guidance, job application support, workshops on interviewing and professionalism, a Career Achievement Program with networking events, and access to on-campus and external job opportunities via Handshake.
  • Career development programming Job Readiness Training and Placement Support
    Hosts the Career Achievement Program, which includes workshops on interviewing, networking, and professionalism, culminating in a networking luncheon for students and alumni.
  • Career services for students and alumni Job Readiness Training and Placement Support
    Provides career development services and support to current students and alumni, including job search assistance, career advising, and professional development resources.
  • Career services for students and alumni Job Readiness Training and Placement Support
    Provides career development services and support to current students and alumni, including job search assistance and professional development resources.
  • Community Transformation Initiatives Community Dialogue & Development Initiatives
    Operates the Center for Community Transformation to engage in community development and transformation initiatives.
  • Community and counseling centers Outpatient Mental Health Counseling
    Operates the Center for Community Transformation to support community development initiatives and the Pacific Counseling Center to provide mental health counseling services to students.
  • Community engagement and transformation Community Dialogue & Development Initiatives
    Operates the Center for Community Transformation to lead community development and transformation initiatives in partnership with local communities.
  • Community engagement and transformation initiatives Community Dialogue & Development Initiatives
    Operates the Center for Community Transformation to lead community development projects and initiatives focused on local engagement and social transformation.
  • Community transformation initiatives Community Dialogue & Development Initiatives
    Operates the Center for Community Transformation to engage in community development and transformation initiatives, fostering partnerships and applied learning in local communities.
  • Community transformation initiatives Community Dialogue & Development Initiatives
    Operates the Center for Community Transformation to engage in community development and transformation initiatives in partnership with local communities.
  • Degree Completion Programs for Adult Learners Online & Hybrid Degree Programs
    Provides degree completion programs for working adults with flexible scheduling, multiple campus locations, online and evening options, and personalized support, including information sessions and admissions counseling.
  • Disability Access and Educational Support Special Education for Learning Differences
    Provides disability access and educational support services for students.
  • Disability and access support Special Education for Learning Differences
    Provides disability access and educational support services to ensure equitable participation in academic and campus life for students with disabilities.
  • Disability and educational access services Special Education for Learning Differences
    Provides disability access and educational support services to ensure equitable academic opportunities for students with disabilities.
  • Disability and educational access services Special Education for Learning Differences
    Provides disability access and educational support services to ensure equitable participation for students with disabilities.
  • Four-year graduation guarantee Student Enrollment & Graduation Management
    Guarantees graduation within four years for students enrolled in traditional undergraduate programs, provided they meet specified academic and enrollment requirements.
  • Four-year graduation guarantee Student Enrollment & Graduation Management
    Guarantees graduation within four years for students enrolled in traditional undergraduate programs, provided they meet specified academic and advising requirements.
  • Four-year graduation guarantee Student Enrollment & Graduation Management
    Guarantees graduation within four years for students in traditional undergraduate programs, provided they meet specified academic and enrollment requirements.
  • Four-year graduation guarantee for traditional undergraduates Student Enrollment & Graduation Management
    Guarantees graduation within four years for students enrolled in traditional undergraduate programs, provided they meet specified academic and enrollment requirements.
  • Graduate academic programs
    Offers graduate programs including credential and master’s degree programs designed for professionals seeking career advancement or specialization in their fields.
  • Graduate and Seminary Programs Graduate & Seminary Admissions Support
    Offers graduate programs, including credential and master’s degrees for professionals, and seminary programs for individuals preparing for ministry or religious service, with admissions counseling and information meetings.
  • Graduate and Seminary Programs Graduate & Seminary Admissions Support
    Offers graduate programs, including credential and master’s degrees, for professionals seeking career advancement or specialization, and seminary programs for individuals preparing for ministry or religious service through advanced theological study, with admissions counseling and information meetings.
  • Graduate and seminary admissions counseling Graduate & Seminary Admissions Support
    Offers admissions counseling and information meetings for graduate and seminary programs in education, business, leadership, ministry, and related fields.
  • Graduate and seminary admissions counseling Graduate & Seminary Admissions Support
    Offers admissions counseling and information meetings for graduate and seminary programs in education, business, leadership, ministry, and related fields to support professional and vocational advancement.
  • Graduate and seminary admissions services Graduate & Seminary Admissions Support
    Offers admissions counseling and information meetings for graduate programs in education, business, leadership, and for seminary programs preparing individuals for ministry and theological study.
  • Graduate and seminary program admissions Graduate & Seminary Admissions Support
    Offers admissions counseling and information meetings for graduate and seminary programs in education, business, leadership, ministry, and related fields.
  • Mental Health Counseling Outpatient Mental Health Counseling
    Operates the Pacific Counseling Center to provide mental health counseling services.
  • Mental Health Counseling Services Outpatient Mental Health Counseling
    Operates the Pacific Counseling Center to provide mental health counseling services.
  • Mental health counseling services Outpatient Mental Health Counseling
    Operates the Pacific Counseling Center to provide mental health counseling services to students.
  • Mental health counseling services Outpatient Mental Health Counseling
    Operates the Pacific Counseling Center to provide mental health counseling services to students, supporting emotional and psychological well-being.
  • Online Learning Programs Online Learning Programs
    Provides online learning programs through the Center for Online Learning.
  • Online and continuing education programs Online & Hybrid Degree Programs
    Delivers online learning, degree completion, and continuing education programs through flexible modalities, including online, evening, and hybrid formats, supported by the Center for Online Learning.
  • Online and hybrid learning programs Online & Hybrid Degree Programs
    Delivers academic programs through the Center for Online Learning, supporting undergraduate, graduate, and professional students via online and hybrid modalities.
  • Online learning programs Online & Hybrid Degree Programs
    Provides online learning programs through the Center for Online Learning, supporting flexible degree and course access.
  • Online learning programs Online & Hybrid Degree Programs
    Provides online learning programs through the Center for Online Learning, offering flexible academic options for diverse student populations.
  • Provides seminary programs for individuals preparing for ministry or religious service through advanced theological study and spiritual formation.
  • Spiritual Formation Programs Campus Spiritual Formation Programs
    Offers spiritual formation programs and services for the campus community.
  • Spiritual formation programs Campus Spiritual Formation Programs
    Offers spiritual formation programs and services designed to support the religious and spiritual development of the campus community.
  • Spiritual formation programs Campus Spiritual Formation Programs
    Offers spiritual formation programs and services for the campus community, supporting faith development and religious life.
  • Spiritual formation programs Campus Spiritual Formation Programs
    Offers spiritual formation programs and services for the campus community, supporting faith development and religious engagement.
  • Student employment and career services Job Readiness Training and Placement Support
    Provides access to on-campus and external job opportunities via Handshake, offers application support including resume guidance, and runs the Career Achievement Program with workshops on interviewing, networking, and professionalism culminating in a networking luncheon.
  • Student employment and career services Job Readiness Training and Placement Support
    Provides access to on-campus employment through Handshake, offers application support including resume guidance, and hosts the Career Achievement Program with workshops on interviewing, networking, and professionalism, culminating in a networking luncheon.
  • Provides access to on-campus student employment opportunities through Handshake and offers application support including resume guidance and job application resources.
  • Provides access to on-campus student employment opportunities through Handshake and offers application support resources including resume guidance and job application tools.
  • Undergraduate Degree Programs Student Enrollment & Graduation Management
    Offers traditional undergraduate programs for first-time college students and transfer students, with options for residential or commuter enrollment, and guarantees graduation within four years for students in traditional programs.
  • Undergraduate academic programs Student Enrollment & Graduation Management
    Offers undergraduate programs for first-time college students and transfer students with traditional residential or commuter options, supporting diverse pathways to degree completion.
  • Undergraduate admissions outreach Campus Tours and Information Sessions
    Offers personal visits, preview days, and campus experience events for prospective first-time and transfer undergraduate students considering residential or commuter enrollment.
  • Undergraduate admissions outreach Campus Tours and Information Sessions
    Offers personal visits, preview days, and campus events to allow prospective undergraduate students to experience campus life and learn about academic and student life opportunities.
  • Undergraduate admissions outreach Campus Tours and Information Sessions
    Offers personal visits, preview days, and campus experience events for prospective undergraduate students to engage with campus life and academic offerings.
  • Undergraduate admissions outreach Campus Tours and Information Sessions
    Offers personal visits, preview days, and campus experience events for prospective undergraduate students to support recruitment and enrollment.
  • Undergraduate admissions outreach and campus engagement Campus Tours and Information Sessions
    Offers personal visits, preview days, and other campus events to allow prospective undergraduate students to experience campus life and learn about academic and student life opportunities.
capacity building · 11
  • Financial aid access support Financial Aid Application Assistance
    Supports student access to financial aid, connecting over 98% of students with financial aid resources to support their education.
  • Financial aid access support Financial Aid Application Assistance
    Supports student access to financial aid, connecting over 98% of students with financial aid resources to support educational affordability.
  • Connects over 98% of students to financial aid resources to support access to education.
  • Professional Development and Continuing Education Professional Certification Support Programs
    Provides professional development courses for educators and other professionals through flexible modalities, including printed materials, textbooks, online distance learning, and other continuing education programs.
  • Professional Development and Continuing Education Professional Certification Support Programs
    Offers professional development courses and continuing education programs for educators and other professionals through flexible modalities including printed materials, textbooks, and online distance learning.
  • Professional development and continuing education Professional Certification Support Programs
    Offers professional development courses and continuing education programs for educators and other professionals through flexible modalities including online learning, printed materials, and textbooks.
  • Professional development and continuing education Professional Certification Support Programs
    Offers professional development courses and programs for educators and other professionals through flexible delivery methods including online learning, printed materials, and textbooks.
  • Professional development and continuing education Professional Certification Support Programs
    Offers professional development courses, continuing education, and flexible learning programs for educators and other professionals using online, printed, and hybrid modalities.
  • Student Financial Aid Assistance Financial Aid Application Assistance
    Connects students to financial aid, with over 98% of students receiving assistance.
  • Student financial aid support Financial Aid Application Assistance
    Provides financial aid assistance, connecting over 98% of students to aid resources to support their academic enrollment.
  • Student financial aid support Financial Aid Application Assistance
    Provides financial aid access and support, connecting over 98% of students to financial aid resources.
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how they think

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named programs · 7

what they call their work

Career Development Center
Equips students and alumni to discover their calling through career counseling, job placement support and professional development workshops.
Center for Anabaptist Studies
Promotes scholarly research and understanding of Anabaptist theology, history and peace traditions.
Center for Community Transformation
Engages in community-based initiatives focused on social justice, leadership development and neighborhood renewal.
Intercultural Learning Center
Supports cross-cultural education and engagement for students, promoting global awareness and intercultural competence.
Pacific Counseling Center
Provides mental health counseling services to students and may offer community-based clinical services.
School of Arts and Sciences
Offers undergraduate programs in fields including biology, psychology, education, business administration and biblical studies.
School of Graduate and Professional Studies
Provides graduate and professional programs including master’s degrees, credential programs and degree completion pathways for working adults.
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • Bakersfield Christian Schools Partner — Hosts the Bakersfield Partnership Site for FPU classes.
  • FPU Foundation Network — FPU Foundation is part of the university's advancement structure, supporting fundraising and gift management.
  • Fresno Grizzlies Partner — Co-hosts Christian Fellowship Night events with the Fresno Grizzlies.
  • Handshake Partner — Partners with Handshake to provide a platform for students to access job and internship opportunities.
  • Office of Continuing Education Partner — Administrative unit responsible for delivering continuing education programs at Fresno Pacific University.
  • Reedley College Partner — Hosts a partnership site at Reedley College for FPU classes.
  • Reedley College Partner — Hosts virtual information meetings in collaboration with Fresno Pacific University.
  • Student Clearinghouse Partner — Partner organization through which FPU students can order official transcripts.