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California State University, Chico

Admissions Events

Experience life as a Wildcat! Our open house events are a great opportunity to experience friendly people, amazing weather, and see campus from every angle.

Upcoming Events

Register for our in-person and virtual events, held yearly in fall and spring. We host events in English and Spanish. Organizamos eventos en inglés y español.

  • A staff member assists a guest at Wildcat Preview

    Wildcat Preview

    Join us for our fall open house to see what it's like to be part of the Wildcat Family. 

  • A prospective student poses with mascot Willie the Wildcat at an event

    Choose Chico

    Don’t miss our spring open house for admitted students and their families. 

  • Welcome reception

    Regional Receptions

    Chico State visits you! Our admitted students can meet fellow Wildcats from their area at these events. 

Virtual Events

We're hosting Virtual New Wildcat Receptions to celebrate admitted students like you and answer any questions you may have. Topics will include: housing, orientation, financial aid, student life and involvement, and first-year academic programs (for first-time and transfers!). Invitations will be sent to admitted students' emails. Virtual New Wildcat Receptions will be held on April 30, May 27, and June 24.

We're also pleased to announce that we'll be hosting Virtual New Wildcat Receptions for parents and student supporters. These events will be held on April 20 and a Spanish session on April 27. Parents of admitted students will be receiving an email invitation for these sessions.