California State University, Stanislaus serves a diverse student body of more than 9,000 at two locations in the Central Valley — a beautiful 228-acre campus in Turlock and the Stockton Center, located in the city's historic Magnolia District. Widely recognized for its dedicated faculty and high-quality academic programs, the University offers 43 majors, 41 minors, and more than 100 areas of concentration, 15 master's degree programs, seven credential programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership.
The University opened as Stanislaus State College in 1960, with a faculty of 15 and fewer than 800 students, at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in Turlock. The institution moved to its current location in 1965, gained university status and its present name in 1986, and opened its Stockton Center in 1998.
Stanislaus State is part of the California State University, a 23-campus system across California. With more than 400,000 students, it is the largest, the most diverse, and one of the most affordable university systems in the country. CSU campuses emphasize access to quality public higher education and workforce preparation that is responsive to regional needs.
The faculty, staff, administrators, and students of California State University, Stanislaus, are committed to creating a learning environment that encourages all campus community members to expand their intellectual, creative, and social horizons. We challenge one another to realize our potential, appreciate and contribute to the enrichment of our diverse community, and develop a passion for lifelong learning.
To facilitate this mission, we promote academic excellence in our faculty's teaching and scholarly activities, encourage personalized student learning, foster interactions and partnerships with surrounding communities, and provide opportunities for the intellectual, cultural, and artistic enrichment of the region.
CSU Stanislaus strives to become a significant center of learning, intellectual pursuit, artistic excellence, and cultural engagement for California's greater Central Valley and beyond. We will serve our diverse student body, communities, and state by creating programs, partnerships, and leaders that respond effectively to an evolving and interconnected world.
Our campus feels friendly and welcoming. While we've grown from our 1960 founding class of 800 to our 2017 fall enrollment of 10,003, we treat you like there is only one of you. Most classes have fewer than 22 students - more chances for a one-on-one with your professors.
Moreover, studies have shown that creating lifelong connections in college will help you succeed academically and professionally. Build relationships with your classmates, faculty, staff, and community during your time at Stanislaus State by participating in all that our University has to offer. Join clubs and organizations, participate in student leadership, become active in Associated Students Incorporated or University Student Union, or attend workshops and events.
University Extended Education (UEE) serves the Central Valley community through non-traditional University Degrees, Certificate Programs, Specialized Training, and Service all designed to meet our community's educational, workforce, and professional development needs.
Stan State is an attractive option for students who want to study in an environment conducive to learning, with easy access to attentive faculty and support staff. At Stan State, our classes are small, our campus is safe, and our student services are abundant. We offer a wide array of first-rate programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
California State University, Stanislaus, fondly referred to as "Stan State," is located in California's heart. Stan State is an affordable public campus that feels like a private college. Its scenic, park-like setting is covered with trees and waterfalls, providing a peaceful retreat. Stan State offers an all-encompassing experience: safe, friendly, personalized attention and a substantial, reputable degree.
Stanislaus State blends modern facilities with the pastoral charm of the countryside. The University enjoys an ideal location in the heart of California's Central Valley, a short distance from the San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey, Big Sur, the Sierra Nevada, and the governmental hub of Sacramento. The 228-acre campus is located in the City of Turlock, a community that prides itself on its small-town atmosphere, clean living space, excellent schools, and low crime rate.
The campus itself is a beautiful, park-like setting, shaded by hundreds of trees and graced by ponds, trickling streams, and waterfalls. The picturesque campus offers moments of peace and relaxation to busy students, faculty, staff, and the community to actively participate in the campus's learning-centered activities.
The California state legislature established Stanislaus State College in 1957 as the fifteenth campus of the California State University (CSU) system. Classes commenced in September 1960 in temporary quarters located at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in Turlock. The college moved to its permanent 228-acre site in 1965 following the construction of its first significant facilities. The Classroom Building housed facilities for art, music, drama, and the sciences and provided classrooms for lectures. The library, a companion project to the Classroom Building, was later named the Vasche Library in memory of the University's founding president, Dr. J. Burton Vasche. In 1985, the college was officially renamed California State University Stanislaus by the action of the State Legislature and the Board of Trustees of the California State University.
Presently, the campus occupies the Acacia Court facility where academic programs and services are located. The Stockton Center currently offers courses in four colleges leading to baccalaureate, master's degrees, and credentials with additional programs offered through extended education.
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