Find us on campus
Student Services Center, Room 130

Contact Admissions
1-800-542-4426
530-898-6322
info@csuchico.edu

Mailing Address
Chico State Office of Admissions
400 W. First Street
Chico, CA 95929-0722

Dates, Deadlines, and To-Dos

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

Activate your student account for email reminders and a personalized to-do list.

Spring 2023

This is the first step to becoming a Wildcat.

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 2–February 15, 2023: Apply for Wildcat Scholarships
View additional scholarship opportunities.
January 6 – Verify Eligibility
Check your Student Center To Dos before this deadline to verify you have completed all admission eligibility requirements. Submit verification documents indicated in your To-Dos if needed.
January 13, 2023 – Registration and Tuition Fee Payment Deadline
January 23, 2023 – First Day of Classes

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

This is the first step to becoming a Wildcat.

January 2–February 15, 2023: Apply for Wildcat Scholarships
View additional scholarship opportunities.

February 16–April 15, 2023: Apply for Housing
Accept Your Admissions Offer by April 15 to enter the priority lottery for on-campus housing. You may also explore off-campus housing options.

March 25, 2023: Visit for Choose Chico
Learn more and register to attend our admitted student's open house.

April 16, 2023, or Later:  Apply for First-come, First-serve Housing
Students who accept on April 16 or later can still apply to be placed in on-campus Housing on a first-come, first-served basis. You may also explore off-campus housing options.

After becoming a Wildcat, plan for Orientation

Review checklists and complete pre-orientation modules
First-Year Students: review mathematics/quantitative reasoning and written communication to understand first year enrollment and placement
STEM majors: Determine if you need to assess for calculus readiness using ALEKS PPL

June–July 2023 – Attend 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.

Provide Proof of Immunization
Upload proof of immunization to the  WellCat Health Center patient portal  prior to accessing campus
August 21, 2023 – First Day of Classes