Welcome to Chico State, future Wildcats! New applicants, prospective students, and their families are invited to Wildcat Preview, the fall on-campus open house event in Chico, CA. Find the full event schedule in the Wildcat Preview Program.
Your introduction to this event and your first chance to hear why you should apply to Chico State and how to submit your application.
The most important part of the day! Explore academic open houses and showcases where you will meet students and faculty from your major. Interested in multiple majors? Visit more than one session!
Meet faculty, staff, and students from student support services and programs that are here to help you!
Guided tours run all day at Wildcat Preview, allowing you to see campus, the WREC, the Meriam Library, University Housing, and more.
Learn about student life at Chico State by exploring some of our student organizations created by Wildcats.
It's never too early to find your community. Meet current and future Wildcats at the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center, student panels, and presentations.
October 4-6, 2024
After registering for Wildcat Preview, you may be looking for more to do during your time in Chico. We've thoughtfully scheduled Wildcat Preview during Wildcat Weekend this year so you can choose to participate in a number of Alumni and Family Weekend or Homecoming activities if you wish.