First-Year Success Program Stanislaus State.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to support first-year students in their discovery and pursuit of academic, career, and personal goals. To this end, the First-Year Success Program subscribes to an advising philosophy that provides proactive and individualized advising support that acknowledges students’ strengths and intersectional identities.

 The First-Year Success Program can help you:

 Connect with the campus community

Transition from high school to college

Academic advising, workshops, peer advising

Use your STAN Degree Progress

General Education & Major Requirements 

Plan your second year & beyond

Meet the Advisors

Eilbret Younan

Eilbret Younan

College of Education, Kinesiology & Social Work, and Psychology Major

My name is Eilbret Younan, and I grew up and lived in the central valley most of my life. I’m a Stan State alumni, earning my bachelor’s degree in Sociology and master’s degree in Education: School Counseling. I’ve been an Academic Advisor at Stan State since 2017, and prior to that I’ve worked at Merced College and Center for Human Services. My favorite hobbies include hiking, watching basketball, soccer, and traveling to new places.

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Jesus Jimenez

Jesus Jimenez

College of Science

My name is Jesus Jimenez, and I grew up in Atwater, CA as a first-generation student. Both of my parents are from Mexico, and I do also speak Spanish. My major in college was Global and International Studies and I am working on my Master's in Counseling here at Stan State. I have been an Academic Advisor since 2007, first at UC Merced, then at San Jose State, and finally here at Stanislaus State. Some of my hobbies include playing guitar, reading, swimming, bike riding, and being active.

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Cesar Ochoa

Cesar Ochoa

College of Arts Humanities & Social Science

My name is Cesar Ochoa, and I grew up in Winton, CA. As a first-generation college student, I received my B.A. in Cultural Geography from CSU Fresno, and both my Social Science teaching credential and master’s degree in Education from Stanislaus State. My experience spans through many levels in the Central Valley, including Merced Union High School District, Livingston Community Health, Merced Community College, UC Merced, and Stanislaus State. I have been a teacher, an outreach specialist, and have been an Academic Advisor since 2019. My hobbies include going to the beach with my wife and kids, hiking, going to concerts, listening to rock & roll, and reading.

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Sarah Cruz

Sarah Cruz

College of Business Administration & Child Development Major

Hi! My name is Sarah Cruz and I am from Merced, CA. I am an alumnus of Stan State and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Studies with a TESOL concentration. I also have earned a Master of Science Degree in Academic Advising through Kansas State University. Prior to being an advisor in the ASC, I have served as a peer mentor in Athletics, substitute teacher, and Athletic Academic Advisor. Being an advisor allows me to get the best of both worlds of education and advocating for students. In my off time, I love to go fishing, take trips to Disneyland , and spend time with my family!

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Peer Advisors

Jeremiah Anguiano

Jeremiah Anguiano

Hello, My name is Jeremiah Anguiano. I received my bachelor's in psychology, and I am currently taking classes for my master's in educational counseling with my concentration in Professional Clinical Counseling. I was born and raised by Whittier CA, and I moved up to Tracy CA for my senior year of high school, before getting into CSU Stanislaus. My goals from here are graduating with my master's in professional clinical counseling and Personal Pupil Services and eventually looking into education to getting a drug and alcohol counseling license, license to be a strength training coach, and eventually a doctorate degree of some kind. My hobbies that I enjoy is weightlifting, volleyball, reading, playing video games, skating, cooking and baking.

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Allen Rosales

Allen Rosales

Hey everyone my name is Allen, I am a Computer Science major here at Stan. I grew up in SoCal and eventually moved up here during high school. Hopefully if all goes well I plan to be a software engineer. Whenever I am not busy with school I love to play videogames, read sci-fi books, and play electric guitar.

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Jasmine Morales

Jasmine Morales

Hi everyone, my name is Jasmine Morales. I am currently a Kinesiology major here at Stan State. I am originally from Los Angeles, but came up to Turlock to further my education. My goals are to graduate from Stan State with a bachelors, then hopefully be able to continue onto a master’s program to later become a Physical Therapist, and an Athletic Director. On my own time, I enjoy being with my friends, working out and reading a good book.

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Updated: March 15, 2024