Get ready for what could be another bad season of West Nile virus.

It might seem counterintuitive, but shrinking water resources are creating ideal breeding grounds for West Nile virus-carrying mosquitoes. The drought is drawing birds and mosquitoes to fewer bodies of water, creating more opportunities for the insects to bite infected fowl and then spread it to humans. Stanislaus County health authorities reported on May 18 that a dead bird found in Modesto tested positive for West Nile virus, the first in the county this year.

Returning admission is for students who were formerly enrolled at Stanislaus State and wish to return to complete their undergraduate degree after an absence of one or more terms.
First-time freshmen eligibility requirements, including dates and deadlines. Discover the steps you will take as you go through the application process.
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