Students in California

How To Apply


Thank you for expressing interest in spending time at California State University, Chico.


To apply for a semester or year with us you must read and fill out the following documents.


There are two documents you will need to submit:


1. “PlanningtoApply.pdf” – This document is the first one to look at. It contains instructions and deadlines to apply for a semester or year at CSU, Chico, as well as our International Student Application.


2. “DS 2019 Application.pdf” – This is the form you must fill out and return to us so that we may issue you the proper documents to obtain your Student Visa for the semester or year that you will be studying with us.


Application Deadlines:


Fall (August – December) Semester – April 1st

Spring (January – May) Semester – October 1st


The academic year at CSU, Chico begins in August and concludes in May.


If you have any questions about any of the forms or deadlines, please do not hesitate to contact us.