Orientation & Testing
At Chico State, you will find many people ready to assist you in making your experience enjoyable and successful. Your welcome begins at orientation where you will meet U.S. and international students and the many people on campus who will support you during your stay. Invest in your success by attending orientation.
Spring 2013: January 22 - 25, 2013
PowerPoint Presentations:
Immigration Compliance & Your Responsibilities
Undergraduate Advising Session
Also included are some fun activities, free breakfast and lunch, and an information fair where students can connect with departments from across campus and people from local businesses who have products and services that are useful for them. It is a great opportunity to meet other international students!
Testing
International students, who are admitted as freshman, are required to take the Entry Level Math (ELM) test prior to being able to register into a math course. Freshman International students are required to take the ELM on the Saturday prior to the beginning of each semester. The date and time of the ELM, along with how to register for the test, is communicated to all new students in their welcome packets. If you have questions about whether you need to take the ELM or how to register for the test, please e-mail the Office of International Education at iss@csuchico.edu.
Please arrive the day before orientation, at the least. It is important that you have your housing arranged before orientation begins. Each day of orientation is busy and full of information that is necessary for your success.
On the day of orientation, bring your passport and I-20 (or DS-2019 for J-1 visa holders). Also, bring your proof of health insurance or be ready to purchase a policy, available through the Student Health Center (see page 8).
During orientation, we will cover everything you need to know about getting settled in Chico. If you have any questions or problems before orientation begins, please visit the international student advisors in Student Services Center, room 440.
We are so pleased that you have chosen CSU, Chico and look forward to meeting you!