FPU Signs New Agreement with College of the Sequoias to Streamline Transfer Process

Students at College of the Sequoias (COS) will now have a more direct route to earning a bachelor's degree at Fresno Pacific University through a new agreement between the institutions. The partnership offers guaranteed admission for eligible students, financial assistance and personalized support throughout the transfer process.

Fresno Pacific President André Stephens, Ph.D., and COS President Brent Calvin, Ed.D., participated in a signing ceremony on October 28, 2026, at the COS campus in Visalia, California.

"We are thrilled to continue building on the 20-year relationship we have established with Fresno Pacific University," said Calvin. "The more options our students have to stay here and make our Valley stronger, the better!"

The agreement is part of the Sunbird Flight Plan: Direct Route to Admission, which guarantees admission to COS students who complete at least 24 transferable units with a minimum 2.4 GPA. Admission to some programs, such as nursing and social work, is subject to additional program-specific requirements.

Students entering FPU's traditional undergraduate program may qualify for annual academic scholarships ranging from $6,000 to $14,000, in addition to need-based financial aid. Application fees will also be waived for students participating in the program.

The partnership also includes additional support to make the transfer process easier to navigate. FPU admissions and financial aid staff will be available at COS at least twice a month to help students evaluate their transferable courses, explore financial aid options and complete their applications. COS students will be invited to visit Fresno Pacific for various events. FPU and COS will also collaborate on workshops for students and parents.

"Students shouldn't have to leave the Central Valley to find opportunities to continue their education," said FPU President André Stephens, Ph.D. "We want to make the transition from College of the Sequoias to FPU as simple as possible, giving students a clear path to further their education, discover their calling and become more prepared to make an impact in their communities."

For more information on the Sunbird Flight Plan, visit fresno.edu/flightplan

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