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Already Applied

Once you’ve submitted your application, you’re ready to take the next steps in your Wildcat journey by setting up your Portal account to check your admissions status, applying for financial aid and scholarships, and more.

Check Your Admissions Status

To check your admissions status, you need to claim your Chico State account (also sometimes called your “Chico State login”).

Your account will allow you access to the Chico State Portal, the one-stop gateway to your personalized student information and helpful resources, including checking your admissions status, to-do list items, financial aid award, and more in the Student Center.

Steps to Claim Your Account and Check Status

  1. Claim your new account using your  Chico State ID# and your  date of birth. You’ll find your Chico State ID# in your email.
  2. From the Chico State Portal home page, click on  Student Center button.
  3. In the Student Center left-side menu, select  Admissions and select Application Status.

Student Center

You can also use your Student Center to:

  • View your personalized To-Do list for details about document requests
  • Accept your admissions offer and pay your deposit (if required)
  • Change your address or contact information
  • Check for holds on your account

Denial Appeals

Every applicant is entitled to one appeal per academic term. When your application review results in denial you have the opportunity to share new information that might affect our admissions decision. Submit an Admissions Appeal Coversheet and the other required documentation via email within 15 business days of receiving your denial notification email to receive an additional consideration of your application.

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Keep Checking Your Personal Email

Email is the primary way we will contact you, so keep checking the email account you listed on your application. This is where you will receive helpful information, important deadline reminders, and engagement opportunities.

Apply for Aid

You can begin applying for aid as soon as your application is submitted (and in some cases, before). Nearly 80% of our students receive some form of financial aid, and scholarships can help make your education even more affordable. Explore all your options on the Financial Aid and Scholarships site.

  • Wildcat Scholarships

    Through the single Wildcat Scholarships application, you apply for many scholarships at once. These awards consider a range of criteria, including scholastic achievement, financial need, school and community service, and more. Applications for Wildcat Scholarships are open from January to mid-February each year, and additional department scholarships have varying deadlines.

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Schedule a Tour

You can learn a lot about Chico from our website, but the best way to get to know us is by visiting. Plan to join us for Choose Chico (or Wildcat Preview for spring applicants) or visit at a time that works for you.

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Contact Undergraduate Admissions

We’re here to help! Call us Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., to talk directly to an admissions expert. Or use live chat during our open hours. No automated voice messages—we promise!

Phone: 530-898-6322
Email: info@csuchico.edu

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