Keep Learning with CME
Here in the College of Communication and Education, we want to make sure that you are prepared and ready to go for upcoming semesters during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here are some important deadlines, due dates, and tasks to keep in mind.
And remember, if you're unsure about where to start, who to ask, or what to do, please email us at cme@csuchico.edu. We will make sure to get you the help that you need.
Deadlines and due dates subject to change
February
- February 4 - Last day to add or drop classes without special permission of instructor.
- February 18 - Census Date. No adding, dropping of classes, or changing of grade option beyond this date without a serious and compelling reason approved by instructor, chair, and dean.
- February 18 - Deadline for master’s degree students who are not regularly enrolled to register for adjunct enrollment.
- February 18 - Last day for Open University students to pay fees without late charge.
- February 18 - Last day to apply for a master’s degree expected in May 2022.
- February 28 - A late fee for each submission of an Add/Drop Request Form begins.
March
- March 14-18 - Spring Break; campus open; no classes held.
- March 31 - César Chávez Day; campus closed.
April
- April 1-August 16 - Summer Session (self-support, RCE) and state term (limited state-support) registration period. See the Class Schedule online for more information.
- April 6 - Withdrawal after this date will not receive any financial credit for refund.
- April 22 - Last day for master’s degree candidates to take oral or comprehensive examination; submit thesis or terminal project; and submit final progress sheet to the Office of Graduate Studies.
- April 22 - Last day to drop classes with a serious and compelling reason with approval of instructor, chair, and dean.
- April 25-May 13 - Dropping classes permitted only because of verifiable serious illness or accident with approval of instructor, chair, and dean.
May
- May 15 - Last day to apply for a bachelor's degree expected in May 2023.
- May 16-20 - Final exam week. See Final Examination Schedule in Portal.
- May 16-25 - Spring semester grade submission period. Grades are due by May 25.
- May 19 - Registration & Fee Payment Deadline for limited State summer term classes.
- May 19-22 - Commencement.
- May 30 - Memorial Day
- May 31 - Official spring semester degree conferral date.
Meet Your Advisors
Every student at Chico State has an advisor. Make sure you meet with your advisor at least once every year! Advisors are organized by major.
- Communication Design (BFA)
Department offering this major: Media Arts, Design, and Technology
Chairperson: Tom Welsh
Website: www.csuchico.edu/madt
Office: THMA 205All students in the major (pre- and post-portfolio) should meet with Barbara Sudick.
- Communication Sciences and Disorders (BSc)
Department offering this major: Communication Arts and Sciences
Program director: Jessika Lawrence
Website: www.csuchico.edu/cmsd
Office: AJH 100Students should meet with an advisor based on the first letter of their last name:
- A-E: Jessika Lawrence
- F-H: Kenyan Martin
- I-M: David McCoy
- M-R: Suzanne Miller
- S-Z: Megan Willi
- Communication Studies (BA)
Department offering this major: Communication Arts and Sciences
Chairperson: Zach Justus
Website: www.csuchico.edu/cmst
Office: THMA 201Students should meet with an advisor based on the first letter of their last name:
- Seniors and NCAA athletes: Amy Oelrichs
- A-B: Nan Li
- C-F: Nicholas Burk
- G-H: Michelle Givertz
- I-Mc: Stephanie Hamel
- Me-P: Jennifer Brundidge
- Q-T: Susan Avanzino
- U-Z: Young Cho
- Exercise Physiology (BSc)
Department offering this major: Kinesiology
Chairperson: Kevin Patton
Website: www.csuchico.edu/kine
Office: YOLO 243Students can choose to meet with any advisor:
- Journalism (BA)
Department offering this major: Journalism and Public Relations
Chairperson: Aaron Quinn
Website: www.csuchico.edu/jour
Office: THMA 207Students should meet with an advisor based on their option, then the first letter of their last name:
- Option in News
- A-F: Forrest Hartman
- G-Me: Pate McMichael
- Mi-Z: Susan Wiesinger
- Option in Public Relations
- A-F: Samara Anarbaeva
- G-M: Debra Johnson
- N-Z: Stephen Caldes
Students who need graduation checks or have course substitution requests should meet with Aaron Quinn.
- Option in News
- Kinesiology (BA)
Department offering this major: Kinesiology
Chairperson: Kevin Patton
Website: www.csuchico.edu/kine
Office: YOLO 243Students should meet with an advisor based on their option:
- Option in Movement Studies: Jolene Barry or Marci Pope
- Option in Physical Education Teacher Education: Marci Pope
- Liberal Studies (BA)
Program offering this major: Liberal Studies
Coordinator: Maris Thompson
Website: www.csuchico.edu/lbst
Office: THMA 211Students can choose to meet with either advisor:
- Media Arts (BA)
Department offering this major: Media Arts, Design, and Technology
Chairperson: Tom Welsh
Website: www.csuchico.edu/madt
Office: THMA 205Students should meet with an advisor based on their option:
- Option in Criticism: Jennifer Meadows, Joshua Moss, Rebecca Ormond, or John Roussell
- Option in Production: Jennifer Meadows, Joshua Moss, Rebecca Ormond, or John Roussell
- Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management (BSc)
Department offering this major: Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management
Chairperson: Morgan Geddie
Website: www.csuchico.edu/rhpm
Office: YOLO 173Students should meet with an advisor based on their option:
- Option in Event Management: Morgan Geddie, Chang Lee, or Matthew Stone
- Option in Parks and Recreation Management: Emilyn Sheffield or Jesse Engebretson
- Option in Resort and Lodging Management: Morgan Geddie, Chang Lee, or Matthew Stone
More Help Is Available
Whether it's your Department Chair, Academic Advising, or Graduation Advising, they're all available to help you. Please don't hesitate to reach out!
- Academic Advising
www.csuchico.edu/aap
chicoadvisor@csuchico.edu - Graduation Advising
www.csuchico.edu/gradadvising
gradadvising@csuchico.edu - Department Chairs
Department of Communication Arts and Sciences
Zach Justus - zjustus@csuchico.edu
Communication Sciences and Disorders (BSc), Communication Studies (BA)Department of Journalism & Public Relations
Aaron Quinn - amquinn@csuchico.edu
Journalism (BA)Department of Kinesiology
Kevin Patton - kpatton@csuchico.edu
Kinesiology (BA), Exercise Physiology (BSc)Liberal Studies Program
Maris Thompson - mrthompson@csuchico.edu
Liberal Studies (BA)Department of Media Arts, Design, and Technology
Tom Welsh - twelsh@csuchico.edu
Communication Design (BFA), Media Arts (BA)Department of Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management
Morgan Geddie - mgeddie@csuchico.edu
Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management (BSc)School of Education
Rebecca Justeson - rjusteson@csuchico.edu
Education, Teaching Credentials