Admissions

Dates, Deadlines, and To-Dos

Here are important deadlines and to-do list items for students who have applied to Chico State.

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Spring 2023

Accept Your Admissions Offer!

This is the first step to becoming a Wildcat.

November

December

  • December 5–8 – Attend Orientation
    Receive academic advising and register for classes, meet fellow students, and get to know Chico State’s resources, services, policies, and more at Orientation.
  • December 5–9 – Register for Classes
    All new students may register for classes during this priority window, before it opens campuswide for returning students on January 9.

January

February

  • February 15:  Final Document Deadline
    Send final official college transcripts to the Office of Admissions if you took fall 2022 courses.

Fall 2023

Accept Your Admissions Offer!

This is the first step to becoming a Wildcat.

January

February

March

April

May

After becoming a Wildcat, plan for Orientation

June–July

  • June–July 2023Attend Orientation to meet students and discover ways to build community, learn about student resources and services, and plan with advising and enrollment assistance
  • July 15, 2023 – Submit Final Documents
    Send final official college transcripts to the Office of Admissions if you took spring 2023 courses.
  • July 26, 2023 – Registration and Tuition Fee Payment Deadline
  • July 31–August 2, 2023 – Registration window for new students
    If you miss your early signup window during your orientation session, you still have a priority registration opportunity before it opens campuswide for returning students on August 7. 

August