Credential Programs

Kremen Program Application Guide

This application and its attachments are required for admission to the credential program. This guide will cover how to navigate the Kremen Program Application.

Step 1: Getting Started

Student ID card with bulldog photo

A student ID number is needed to begin
the application. This is issued within 1-2 weeks of submitting an application on Cal State Apply. If you have not received an ID yet, please contact kremencredapp@mail.fresnostate.edu.

My Fresno State Portal Sign In or Request an Account

Log in to your MyFresnoState portal or click
Request a New Account if you do not
have one already.

If you are a Fresno
State alum whose email account has been
deactivated, contact Technology
Services for assistance: 559.278.5000. 
MyFresnoState

Student Self-Service

Once signed in, click on the
Student Self-Service module.


Step 2: Completing the Application

Step 2A.

  • Select My Admissions and Program Applications under the Student Center.
  • Then, select Credential Program App.

Program App link on Student Self-Service

Step 2B.

  • Using the Search Glass, answer Questions 1 through 8. Example:
    • 1) Fall 2027
    • 2) Credential
    • 3) F27 Prelim
    • 4) Choose your credential program
    • 5) Choose your option
    • 6) Choose your pathway
    • 7) Choose your cohort or your residency
    • 8) Enter your Undergrad degree, major, term graduated, and university attended. If you have a master's degree, please repeat these steps in the next section.
  • Select Step 1 Submit Program Selection

Page 1 of the Program App

Liberal Studies ITEP Applicants: 

  • Using the Search Glass, follow this example:
    • 1) Fall 2027
    • 2) Credential
    • 3) F27 Liberal Studies ITEP
    • 4) Choose your credential program
    • 5) Choose your option
    • 6) Choose ITEP
    • 7) Choose two ITEP campuses
    • 8) For UGRD Degree, select BA; for Major, enter Liberal Studies; for Term Graduated, select Spring 2029; for Institution, enter Fresno State.
  • Select Step 1 Submit Program Selection

Page 1 of the Program App with ITEP responses

Step 2C.

  • Upload your program attachments by selecting the Attach buttons. 

Page 2 of the Program App

Step 2D.

  • Click View to ensure that everything has uploaded correctly.
  • If you made a mistake, you can click the Remove button to reupload.
  • If you run out of space, you can submit further attachments under Additional Documents.
  • When you're done, click the yellow Submit button. You will receive confirmation that your application has been received via email.

Page 2 of the Credential App


Step 3: Checking Updates on Student Self-Service

Step 3A.

  • You can check your application status by clicking the Credential Program App link again and looking at the top of the screen.

Program App Status

Step 3B.

  • If you are missing documents, this will be indicated under To Do List on your Student Center.
  • Select More to view instructions.
    To Do List in Self-Service

Application Troubleshooting

  • If you exit the application before you are done, you will need to answer Questions 1 through 3 again on the first
    page with the same responses as before in order for your previous information and attachments to return.
  • Uploaded documents can be overwritten as long as your application is still in-progress:
    • Use the Remove button.
    • Then, the button will change to Attach and you can upload a new document.
  • If your application has already been submitted and you made an error, contact kremencredapp@mail.fresnostate.edu.
  • Re-applicants will also need to contact kremencredapp@mail.fresnostate.edu for assistance.