Transition to College

Transition to College

• Information for new students with Disabilities
• College is Different Than High School

ACADEMIC 

Academic Advising
Can help you understand requirements and policies for majors, minors, and courses.
Student Services Center 220
(530) 898-5721
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Drop-In Advising Appointment Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
Helps with retention and provides support to low-income and first-generation college students.
Student Services Center 310
(530) 898-6831
Drop-In Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Student Conduct, Rights, and Responsibilities
Mediates student concerns/grievances and adjudicating student behavior referrals.
Student Services Center 190
(530) 898-6897 

Registrar
Academic evaluating, course schedule auditing, veteran services etc.
Student Services Center 110
(530)898-5142
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

CHICO COMMUNITY & BUTTE COUNTY RESOURCES
Dial 2-1-1 to get connected to community resources

DIVERSITY 

Accessibility Resource Center (ARC)
The center works with staff, faculty, students, administrators, and community members to ensure that all aspects of campus life are universally accessible. We promote and facilitate awareness and access through accommodations, training, and partnerships.
Student Services Center 170
(530) 898-5075
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Gender & Sexuality Equity Center (GSEC)
The activist student organization with a goal to empower all students through two programs: the Woman’s Program and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) Program.
BMU 005
(530) 898-5724 Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 

Office of Diversity and Inclusion
A resource to cultural diversity opportunities.
Kendall Hall 110
(530) 898-4764

Student Life and Leadership
Student Life and Leadership provides learning experiences, clubs, student organizations and other exciting opportunities for students outside the classroom
BMU 220
530-898-5396

EMPLOYMENT

Community Action Volunteers in Education (CAVE)
Provides volunteer opportunities
BMU 309
(530) 898-5817
Hours:
Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 

State of California Department of “Vocational” Rehabilitation
Provides funding for tuition, books and assistive technology
470 Rio Lindo Avenue – Suite 4, Chico, CA
(530) 895-5507 – Ask for Henry Sanchez
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 

Student Employment Office & Career Center
Helps students locate work and makes referrals to job opportunities.
Student Services Center 270
(530) 898-5256

FINANCES

Cal Fresh Outreach
The Cal Fresh Program, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), provides assistance to supplement your food
25 Main Street – Room 201B
(530) 898-4509 

Financial Aid & Scholarship Office
Help with financial aid, loans, and scholarship
Student Service Center 250
(530) 898-6451
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

TUTORING/STUDYING

Bell Memorial Union Computer Lab/Study Area
BMU Basement
(530) 898-5402
Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM 

Library for Studying
Hours:   Monday – Thursday 7:30 AM – 11:45 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 7:45 PM; Saturday: 10:00 – 7:45 PM & Sunday: 10:00 – 11:45 

Student Learning Center
Provides tutoring, writing appointment, and small group sessions. Students who are registered with ARC are provided early orientation for sign-ups.
Student Services Center 340
(530) 898-6839
Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Friday 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM 

**Each department will likely have its own tutoring center or list of tutors. Inquire within department building or department advisor.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Campus Alcohol & Drug Education Center
Provide programs and social events that raise awareness about alcohol and drug abuse, and programs on and off campus to make responsible and healthy choices, especially in areas where substance abuse is a concern.
Student Services Center 180
(530)898-6450 

Counseling and Wellness Center
Free Mental Health Counseling
Student Services Center 430
(530) 989-6345
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Crisis Services/Urgent Walk In-Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 

Counseling Training Center
Free mental health counseling provided by supervised Psychology students.
(530)898-5149 

Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry
Student Affairs, Kendall Hall, Room 110, Monday - Friday from 8 AM - 4 PM.
Center for Healthy Communities, CalFresh Outreach Office, 25 Main Street, Monday - Friday from
10 AM - 4 PM
530-898-6131

Student Health Services
Lauri Evans – Case Manager
(530) 989-5241
Hours:  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:15 AM – 5:00 PM 

UMatter
Raise awareness and promote positive mental health behaviors.
Student Services Center 430, (530) 898-6345 

Center for Healthy Communities
Healthy meal delivery services, nutrition consulting and cooking classes.
25 Main St, CSU Chico CA
(530)898-5323 

FitU
8-10 week nutrition and exercise mentoring. Students must sign up at the beginning of the semester
Yolo 258
(530)898-3988

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT

CatsConnect
A database containing all the information on campus clubs and organizations. Students must log into CatsConnect to verify student enrollment.

Visit CatsConnect at Orgsync.com or simply by googling “CatsConnect chico”

A GPS made for Students by Students
http://www.csuchico.edu/academicgps/index.shtml 

Student Success On-Line Workshops
http://rce.csuchico.edu/online/workshops/student-learning

**Some student clubs choose to advertise their events in their designated department building. Looking in the halls for updated flyers is suggested.