Bulldog Bound

WHAT IS BULLDOG BOUND?

Bulldog Bound is Fresno State’s guaranteed admissions program. Kings Canyon Unified School District has partnered with Fresno State to bring this program to our students. Fresno State Bulldog Bound ensures that qualified students have a clear path to a college degree.

Through this program, KCUSD high school students who meet the minimum California State University entrance requirements are guaranteed a spot at Fresno State after they graduate. Fresno State will support students and their families with admission preparation as early as ninth grade.

WHO CAN BE PART OF THE PROGRAM?

With the consent of a parent or guardian, any high school student in Kings Canyon Unified can sign a guaranteed admission agreement with Fresno State.

Students must earn a “C” or higher grade in college-preparatory classes and maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Fresno State and Kings Canyon Unified School District provide students and their families with the resources, services and tools needed to meet these requirements.

WHAT KIND OF HELP IS AVAILABLE?

By participating in Bulldog Bound, students receive:

Assistance with application to Fresno State
Early financial aid estimates
Scholarship opportunities
Resources for parents/guardians
Guaranteed admissions as early as 9th grade
Early admission for 11th graders
On-the-spot admissions for 12th graders
Fresno State ID Card, email, and library access
Help with career and academic major exploration
Dual enrollment opportunities
Campus life experience
Summer student experience opportunities

PROGRAM OVERVIEW BY GRADE LEVEL

9th Grade

Students sign a guaranteed admissions agreement
Students enroll and succeed in college prep courses (A-G requirements)
Fresno State provides the following:
- Fresno State ID
- Fresno State email address
- Library access for students
- Parent/guardian sign up to join the parent community

10th Grade

Students enroll and succeed in college prep courses (A-G requirements)
Students sign a guaranteed admissions agreement
Fresno State provides the following:
- Campus tour
- Career and academic major exploration
- Summer experience
- Parent/guardian provided with financial literacy information

11th Grade

Students sign a guaranteed admissions agreement
Students enroll and succeed in college preparatory courses (A-G requirements)
Students explore dual enrollment opportunities
Fresno State provides the following:
- Pre-admission qualification and pre-admission certificate
- Summer experience
- Cal State Apply workshops are available to parent/guardian

12th Grade

Students sign a guaranteed admissions agreement
Students enroll and succeed in college preparatory courses (A-G requirements)
Fresno State provides the following:
- On-the-spot admission
- Early financial aid estimates
- Scholarship opportunities
- Parent/guardian and student attend senior admissions reception

BULLDOG BOUND INFORMATION & APPLICATION

QUESTIONS

For more information on the Bulldog Bound program, contact KCUSD District College & Career Coordinator, Sato Sanikian|sanikian-s@kcusd.com, or call 559-305-7100 ext. 2108.