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Student Success and Retention Office

The College of Agriculture Student Success and Retention Office is here to help our current and prospective students. See below for some of the ways we can help!

Two College of Agriculture counselors converse with students.

Meet with an Advisor

Schedule an in-person meeting, or drop-in the Student Success office inside Plumas 111 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Book an Appointment

Services

  • Current Students

    • Academic Advising
    • Learn how to use e-tools such as Degree Planner, Degree Progress Report and Schedule Builder
    • Help in creating a 2 or 4-year plan to help you stay on track
    • Support in times of crisis
    • Course selection for both GE and College of Agriculture majors
    • Major and minor exploration
    • Certification support
    • Applying for graduation

  • Prospective Students

    • Farm and campus visits
    • Connection to faculty in your interest areas
    • Support in identifying which courses transfer to Chico State
    • Information about scholarships 
    • Major and minor exploration, and more
Student works in the Milking Parlor at the Organic Dairy Unit

Jobs and Internships

Whether you are just beginning to explore the vast career opportunities in agriculture, or you know exactly what you want to do, the College of Agriculture is here to help.

Meet Our Staff

  • Alexsis Altheide

    Advising Intern
    aaltheide@csuchico.edu
    PLMS 111A

  • Jenna Bracy

    Advising Intern
    jtbracy@csuchico.edu
    PLMS 111A

Mandatory Advising for Ag Majors

All students in Agricultural Business, Animal Science, Agricultural Science, and Plant and Soil Science are required to meet with an advisor before fall registration begins.

  • 1. Meet with the Student Success and Retention Office

    To get help planning your schedule or understanding requirements, visit the SSRO office or Book an Appointment.

  • 2. Meet with Your Faculty Advisor

    In early October, your faculty advisor will send an email with details about how to schedule your advising appointment.

    If you are an animal science student, you will be assigned an SSRO advisor for your first two years.

  • 3. Be Ready to Register

    Log in to your Student Center to view your registration date and time. View the Class Schedule to browse course availability and times.

Check Your Student Email

The Success Team will guide you through the mandatory advising process. It is important to check your student email and Student Center regularly to ensure you are informed on your upcoming steps.