Tuition at Fresno City College is $46 per unit.
- Food and Nutrition Degree (F.5682.AS)
- Students will complete 37-40 major units combined with general education courses for a minimum of 60 semester units, for a total of $2,760 in tuition costs.
- Food Service Management Degree (F.5691.AS)
- Students will complete 34.5-35 major units combined with general education courses for a minimum of 60 semester units, for a total of $2,760 in tuition costs.
- Nutrition and Dietetics Degree for Transfer (5683.AS-T)
- Students will complete 27-33 major units combined with general education courses for a minimum of 60 semester units, for a total of $2,760 in tuition costs.
- Food and Nutrition Certificate (5682.CA)
- Students will complete 37-40 units for a total of $1,702-$1,804 in tuition costs.
- Food and Nutrition, Dietary Aide Certificate (F.5750.CN)
- Students will complete 9 units for a total of $414 in tuition costs.
- Food and Nutrition, Dietetic Service Supervisor Certificate (F.5681.CA)
- Students will complete 19 units for a total of $874 in tuition costs.
- Food Service Management Certificate (F.5691.CA)
- Students will complete 34.5-38 units for a total of $1,587-$1,748 in tuition costs.
- Food Service Management, Child Nutrition Certificate (F.5692.CA)
- Students will complete 24 units for a total of $1,104 in tuition costs.
Required Fees:
- Health fee ($21 per semester, $13 if off campus/online per semester)
- Associated Student Body fee ($2 per semester, but opportunity to waive the fee at the time of registration if the student so chooses)
Optional Fees:
- Parking pass ($30 per semester) – This fee is waived for the 2022-2023 school year
- Student ID card ($5)
Costs For Required Equipment and Materials:
- FN 1 Principles of Food Preparation: course materials fee - uniform, knife set, and food ($225)
- FSM 35 Food Services, Sanitation, Safety & Equipment: voucher for online food safety certification exam ($36)
- FSM 38 Quantity Food Preparation: course materials fee – food ($80)
A student can pay in one or a combination of ways: directly using a credit card, through a grant (attend or review our Financial Aid Zoom workshop noted above for grant information), or with a scholarship or fee waiver through partner programs.
- Financial Aid
- Upward Mobility Pathways (also known as Reading and Beyond)
- Workforce Connection (also known as Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board)
- CalWORKs
- Food and Nutrition Degree (F.5682.AS)
- The Food and Nutrition Associate in Science Degree is designed to prepare students for entry level employment in nutrition programs or food service.
- More information on related careers can be found here: Career Coach - Food and Nutrition (emsicc.com)
- Food Service Management Degree (F.5691.AS)
- Completing the Food Service Management Associate in Science Degree is designed to prepare students for future employment in management roles within the food service industry.
- More information on related careers can be found here: Career Coach - Food Service Management (emsicc.com)
- Nutrition and Dietetics Degree for Transfer (5683.AS-T)
- Completing the Nutrition and Dietetics Associate in Science Degree for Transfer can lead to career opportunities in community nutrition or wellness programs, healthcare food service management, school food service, or as a WIC nutritionist.
- More information on related careers can be found here: Career Coach - Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer (emsicc.com)
- Students seeking advanced employment as a registered dietician (RDN) should plan to complete a master’s degree. More information regarding the registered dietician profession can be found here: org - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Food and Nutrition Certificate (5682.CA)
- The Food and Nutrition Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare students for entry level employment in nutrition programs or food service. Students may qualify for employment upon completion of this certificate. However, those seeking to advance in their profession may benefit from completion of an associate degree.
- More information on related careers can be found here: Career Coach - Food and Nutrition Certificate (emsicc.com)
- Food and Nutrition, Dietary Aide Certificate (F.5750.CN)
- The Food and Nutrition: Dietary Aide Certificate is designed to prepare students for employment as a dietary aide in acute care, convalescent hospitals, and residence care facilities. Curriculum prepares students for healthcare food service employment specific to patient dietary needs, including the use of specialized therapeutic diets.
- Food and Nutrition, Dietetic Service Supervisor Certificate (F.5681.CA)
- The Food and Nutrition: Dietary Service Supervisor Certificate of Achievement prepares students for management in a food service department within health care facilities such as hospitals, skilled nursing, assisted living or adult day care centers. This program meets the California Department of Public Health requirements for certification/approval.
- Students should consult with a member of the Food and Nutrition program staff before scheduling courses in the program. The student will be registered in the program and a course of study, including appropriate field experience, will be planned.
- More information on related careers can be found here: Career Coach - Food and Nutrition Dietetic Service Supervisor (emsicc.com)
- Food Service Management Certificate (F.5691.CA)
- The Food Service Management Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare students for future employment in management roles within the food service industry.
- Food Service Management, Child Nutrition Certificate (F.5692.CA)
- The Food Service Management: Child Nutrition Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare students for employment in childcare food programs.
- More information on related careers can be found here: Career Coach - Food Service Management, Child Nutrition (emsicc.com)
Yes! However, every 4-year college accepts coursework differently. It is recommended that students intending to transfer to a CSU should complete the CSU-General Education pattern, and those planning to attend a UC should complete the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum pattern. Students should work with a counselor to create a comprehensive student educational plan (SEP-C) to confirm they complete courses best suited for their academic and career path.
Courses completed in the Food and Nutrition or Food Service Management certificate programs may be applicable to additional certificates or associate degree programs. Students should meet with a counselor to confirm courses and certificates are completed in the appropriate order.
Fresno City College uses the same registration system as all California Community Colleges. A student must apply through CCCApply, if not already a California Community College student, to receive a student identification number. Once you have a student identification number, you may schedule a counselor appointment to discuss the program and create a Student Educational Plan (SEP). This plan will guide your course selection and registration through Self-Service.
For more assistance with applying to Fresno City College, please access one or more of the resources below:
Initial Steps: Apply to Fresno City College | Fresno City College
If you are a first-time student, transfer student, high school student, graduating senior, or returning student you can start by submitting the appropriate application to Fresno City College through the link provided above.
College Relations: College Relations Office | Fresno City College
Students may receive additional support through our College Relations and Outreach office. This team of counselors specializes in assisting new college students from application to advising courses to attending their first day of class.
Courses may be offered face-to-face or online, with courses available during the day and evening. Students may choose to enroll full time (12+ units) or part-time (1-11 units).
- Food and Nutrition Degree (F.5682.AS)
- Students will complete 37-40 major units that combine with one of three general education patterns for a minimum of 60 semester units. Students who enroll full-time may complete this degree in four semesters.
- Food Service Management Degree (F.5691.AS)
- Students will complete 34.5-35 major units that combine with one of three general education patterns for a minimum of 60 semester units. Students who enroll full-time may complete this degree in four semesters.
- Nutrition and Dietetics Degree for Transfer (5683.AS-T)
- Students will complete 27-33 major units combined with the CSU-GE breadth or IGETC general education pattern for a minimum of 60 semester units. Students who enroll full-time may complete this degree in four semesters.
- Food and Nutrition Certificate (5682.CA)
- Students will complete 37-40 units that must be taken in the proper sequence. Students who enroll full-time may complete this certificate in 3-4 semesters.
- Food and Nutrition, Dietary Aide Certificate (F.5750.CN)
- Students will complete 9 units that must be taken in the proper sequence. Students may complete this certificate in 2 semesters.
- Food and Nutrition, Dietetic Service Supervisor Certificate (F.5681.CA)
- Students will complete 19 units that must be taken in the proper sequence. Students who enroll full-time may complete this certificate in 2 semesters.
- Food Service Management Certificate (F.5691.CA)
- Students will complete 34.5-38 units that must be taken in the proper sequence. Students who enroll full-time may complete this certificate in 2-3 semesters.
- Food Service Management, Child Nutrition Certificate (F.5692.CA)
- Students will complete 24 units that must be taken in the proper sequence. Students who enroll full-time may complete this certificate in 2 semesters.
Students may receive job and internship placement assistance through our Career and Employment Center: Career And Employment Center | Fresno City College
Faculty may serve as an additional resource for students to connect with potential employers or internship opportunities.
