Our Office
Student Services Center, Room 460
530-898-6880
graduatestudies@csuchico.edu
The Office of Graduate Studies
Business Hours
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Monday–Friday
Mailing Address
Office of Graduate Studies
California State University, Chico
400 W. First St.
Chico, CA 95929–0875
@chicostategradstudiesGrad Studies YouTube Channel (@chicostate-gradstudies)
Grad Studies YouTube ChannelNew Graduate Student Orientation
Welcome to Chico State! We are thrilled to have you as a new graduate student. We have a fantastic support system set up that includes your academic departments and the Office of Graduate Studies to help you succeed in your academic journey.
New Graduate Student Orientation
Kick off your grad school journey—RSVP today!
Friday, August 23, 2024
3–4:30 p.m. | Selvester's Café, Room 100
In-Person | Zoom (passcode: Grad)
Join our dynamic info session, where we'll warmly welcome you, cover all the essential details you need to know, and give you plenty of opportunities to ask questions and connect with fellow students. Whether you're curious about navigating campus life, finding the right resources, balancing coursework, or building a strong network, we've got you covered.
We'd love to see you in person for this event! But if you're an online student or a distant learner, no worries—you can still join us via Zoom (passcode: Grad). We're excited to connect with you either way! Also, here's a resource (PDF) page you might find helpful.
Just a heads up: your program might have its own orientation as well. We recommend attending both, as each one will give you important info and a great chance to meet faculty, current grad students, Graduate Coordinators, and support staff. You won't want to miss out!
We hope to see you there!
To give you a glimpse into the vibrant and supportive community that awaits you, we have put together a short video introducing some of our dedicated Office of Graduate Studies staff, who are here to help and provide valuable insights and guidance throughout the summer, during the orientation, and beyond.
Please also take a moment to read the New Graduate Student FAQs for detailed answers to questions from new grad students.
Our Grad Guides page(opens in new window) contains three important links for guides: Guide for New Graduate Students - to familiarize yourself with Chico State resources; Graduate Studies Guide to Policies, Procedure, and Format - an overview of rules, regulations, policies, and helpful information; and Grad Education Policies page - for regulations, student responsibilities, and other critical information.
Our Signing Up for Classes(opens in new window) page, Steps Toward Earning a Master's Degree(opens in new window) page, and Graduate Degree Progression(opens in new window) page also contain important information useful to new and continuing graduate students.