Once You’re Accepted: International

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is your home for all things related to immigration processes and student support (I-20 form, orientation, campus jobs, etc.). Follow the online guide, step-by-step.

High-achieving international students and those in financial need may qualify for scholarships to help pay for school.

• Scholarships and Financial Resources

Official notifications from the University related to enrollment, and fees will be sent to your Wildcat email, so check the account often or set up email forwarding.

Offers of admission are contingent upon meeting course, grade and diploma/degree requirements outlined in your offer letter.

Review your requirements:

• International Freshmen
• International Transfer
• International Master's

Check out our housing and dining options and apply for a place in the residence halls or view off-campus options. You must accept your admissions offer before applying for on-campus housing. More international student housing information is available through ISSS.

We know for many of you, the Chico State experience begins with an trip across the world. The International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office has tips for a successful start and on-time arrival. All new international students are required to attend Orientation, which includes sessions on American classroom culture, searching for campus jobs, visa rules, and much more! International Student Orientation occurs the week before classes begin.

• Getting to Chico State
• International Student Orientation

Mail your final official transcript(s) and/or degree certificates to International Admissions after graduation or completion of your most recent enrolled term.

Mailed Transcripts
International Admissions & Outreach
Student Services Center 440
400 W First St
Chico, CA 95929-0680

Electronic Transcripts
International Admissions & Outreach
apply@csuchico.edu

To be considered official, a transcript must be in a sealed envelope and be:

1. Issued directly from the secondary/high school or university/college;
2. A certified copy issued by a government office (example: Kuwait Cultural Office); or
3. Sent electronically via an official transcript transmission agency like Parchment

New bachelor’s students will be enrolled in classes by International Student and Scholar Services. New master’s students need to discuss and build a semester schedule with their relevant graduate program coordinator.

Learn more about the class registration process from ISSS.

California State University (CSU) requires all students to be current on a number of immunizations and to complete a risk assessment for tuberculosis. Learn more about these requirements and how to submit the required documents.