Fall Semester Info for Monday, August 11
The beginning of a new academic year is only days away. The Fall 2025 Semester begins Monday, August 11. This fall semester, we welcome our new college president, Denise Whisenhunt. A Fresno native, she was most recently president of Grossmont College for more than three years. She has provided strategic leadership to enhance student success and has a deep commitment to working with underserved communities. Her administrative positions include Interim President, Vice President of Student Services, and Dean of Student Affairs at San Diego City College, Interim Vice President of Student Services at San Diego Mesa College, Associate Dean of Outreach for the San Diego Community College District and the Transfer Outreach Coordinator at UC Merced.
The 2025 fall semester is off to a strong start with over 23,000 students registered for classes. Here are a few items to help students get a smooth start.
We recommend that students screenshot or print out their class schedule before coming to campus. In the past, we have experienced slow response time with the college Wi-Fi during the first week of school because so many people are trying to access it at once.
If students don’t have access to technology, they can go to the Welcome Center near the Parking Structure at Blackstone and Weldon for assistance. The address is 1525 E. Weldon Avenue. They can be reached by phone at (559) 442-8225.
Welcome Center services include:
- Onboarding Computer Lab
- Applying to the College
- Orientation Completion
- Financial Aid and A&R documentation printing
- Help Accessing their Student Portal
Parking on Campus
For those who drive to campus, parking permits are required. They can be purchased online. Remember there are over 800 parking stalls in the FCC Parking Structure near the Blackstone and Weldon entrance. From there you can catch a ride on the campus parking shuttle if you have a class on the other side of campus in the Old Administration Building or Library.
Campus Shuttle Service
The campus parking shuttle will be available on campus for the first two weeks of the semester from August 11 to August 22. There are six stops throughout the campus.
Kerman Shuttle
Shuttle service for FCC students who live in Kerman and are enrolled for the fall semester is again available. A separate email has been sent to those students with information on reserving a seat on the shuttle. Reservations must be made for each ride on the shuttle to and from Kerman. Students can sign up online through the link found on the FCC website. There are two times in the morning when students can catch the shuttle in Kerman and two times in the afternoon when the shuttle returns to Kerman. Times are subject to change based on ridership.
Student ID Cards and Free Bus Pass
The Fresno Area Express (FAX) transit system and Fresno City College will again offer free bus passes for FCC students. To get the free bus pass, students must pick up a student ID card in the Student Activities Office, which is now free to all registered students (replacement cards are $5).
Fall 2025 student ID Cards can be issued and taken throughout the semester in the Student Lounge located in the Cafeteria Building. The cards provide several benefits to students that include:
- Free FAX Bus Pass
- Discounts at local businesses
- Game Room Access
- Free BBQ Lunch
- $1.00 Admission to FCC Home Sporting Events excluding Playoff/Championship Games
Welcome Week
Welcome Week Fall 2025 is designed to provide information and resources to assist students during the first week of the semester. Information includes classroom locations, department and office hours, and technology resources (Canvas, Self-Service, and student e-mail access). In addition to the main information booth, there will be Ram Pathway booths throughout the campus to assist with questions regarding majors and career paths. Welcome week booths will be open Monday, August 11 to Thursday, August 14 near the Main Fountain.
