Prior to Move-In

• Vaccine/Exemption reminder
• Wildcat ID reminder
• Parking
• Coordinating with roommate/suitemates
• Meal Plans
• Get Food App

• MicroChill (Microwave and Fridge Combo Unit)
• What Should You Bring?
• Care Package Services
• Renters Insurance
• Requesting a room reassignment

Vaccine/Exemption Reminder

Residents who do not submit a copy of their COVID-19 Vaccination Card or who choose not to receive the vaccination (unless granted exemption) will not be cleared to live in University-owned housing.

Per California State University system policy, vaccinations against COVID-19 are required for students, faculty, and staff to access campus facilities and participate in in-person learning and activities. Booster shots are required for the Fall 2023 semester.

The COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective, and the best way you can protect yourself and others.

Wildcat ID Reminder

Uploading Photo for ID Card(opens in new window)

If you attended or are planning to attend an in-person Summer Orientation session, where you will receive your Wildcat ID card then you are all set. However, if you are unable to attend or will be or attended the virtual Summer Orientation then you will need to follow the instructions below to upload a photo for your CSU Chico Wildcat ID card as soon as possible. This will allow us to have your Wildcat ID card ready for you at move-in.  Your Wildcat ID card is how you will enter your residence hall and use your meal plan.

The deadline to submit a photo for Fall 2023 is to be determined. Photo submission is typically due during the month of July. Not submitting a photo will create additional steps at move-in. You will not have access to your room or meal plan.

Parking 

We know how easy it is to get around Chico! Chico State students can ride the B-Line bus, zip around on their bikes in our bike-friendly community, or simply walk to many locations.

We realize that some of you may still want to bring your car to campus. Unfortunately, we don’t have enough spaces for everyone on campus (Esken, Mechoopda, Konkow, Sutter, Lassen and Shasta Halls), which means that we use a lottery system. University Village is able to accommodate a larger majority of students who are interested in purchasing a parking permit. If a car is necessary while living with University Housing, we recommend you consider living at UV.  

If you are a “winner”, we will notify you to purchase a parking permit during what is known as the priority period that takes place in August. Official dates and times are to be determined.

If you miss this window, you will forfeit your “winner” status. Any unclaimed or leftover permits are available at a later date, until all permits are sold out. This date is to be determined.

You will be asked about your parking lottery interest during the acknowledgment of your community placement. Please make sure to review the parking permit information and rates.

Coordinating with Roommate/Suitemates

If you are residing at University Village or Konkow you will want to coordinate with your roommates to see who is bringing specific items for the kitchen, common rooms, etc. You are able to message your roommates and suitemates directly on the Resident Center through your room assignment.

Meal Plans

If you are assigned to Esken, Mechoopda, Lassen, Shasta, or Sutter Hall you were automatically assigned the Bidwell Meal Plan. If you wish to keep your current meal plan for Fall 2023, then you’re all set!

If you would prefer to increase or decrease your number of swipes or Flex Cash available to you, you will have the chance to change your meal plan to the Chico or Wildcat plan. Make sure to check out ourmeal plan information and explanation of Flex Cash to figure out the plan that’s right for you! You will be able to change your meal plan. 

Meal plan change requests will be accepted during the summer within a designated time period.  Meal plans may not be changed outside of this time period. Keep checking your email, we will send you a reminder when the meal plan change request opens up.

On our Food and Dining page you can find info about dining locations and their hours.

Get Food App

You can now order food from Sutter Dining Hall and The Wildcat Den through the “GET” app! Marketplace Cafe, Common Grounds, Creekside Coffee, and more!

GET is a web interface application for students and relatives of the student to add currency to the student’s Wildcat Card. The funds added to the card can allow the student to make many types of purchases with their Wildcat Card. 

Get The “GET” App:

You can download the GET app on the  Apple App Store or  Google Play

How to order with the app:

1. Pick your school: California State University, Chico
2. Log in using your Chico State Portal Login
3. Scroll down to Order > Click “Start An Order”
4. You will find the menus for The Wildcat Den and Sutter To-Go
5. Confirm the date and time you wish to pick up your meal.
   • At the Wildcat Den, when you are adding food to your order, note that you can only choose UP TO $10 in food items PER ORDER.
   • At Sutter To-Go, pick from your favorite entrée choices including vegetarian and vegan-friendly meals! Each bundle costs one “swipe”
     • Once you choose your entrée, you will be given the option to customize your order, including picking toppings, sides, beverage, and dessert.
6. Once you’ve chosen all your items at a location, click “View Cart”
7. Confirm your order is correct and click “Schedule Order”
8. Pick up and eat up!

How to order with on a desktop computer:

1. Visit  get.cbord.com/csuchico to access your GET funds.
2. Log in using your Chico State Portal Login.
3. Click “Order” in the upper left-hand corner of the page, next to “Accounts”.

Then follow all the same steps as the app above!

NOTE: Right now, The GET Funds only supports swipes from your campus meal plan. If you do not have swipes available or do not want to use them, you can purchase food from the Wildcat Den and Butte Station with a debit/credit card, Flex Cash, Wildcat Dollars and ReDD Dollars.

What to Bring

Curious about what you should bring? Review our printable packing which includes recommended items for bed & bath, clothing, tech, school supplies, UV/Konkow, and more.

College Packing List: What to Bring (PDF)

Care Package Services

University Housing is happy to partner with SWAKU to make your move-in as easy as possible. SWAKU offers the latest styles in bedding, bath, décor, carpets, and organization. SWAKU products are guaranteed to fit and SWAKU gives back a portion of every sale to support our campus activities. Orders can be shipped to your home or to campus in time for Move-In. 

Renters Insurance

Renters insurance is not required to live in University Housing, however, it is highly recommended. You have the option to purchase renter's insurance through our partner at GradGuard during your housing application or purchase directly by visiting the GradGuard website and search for "CSU Chico".

Prior to Move-In Day: What if I do not like my room assignment?

If for any reason you feel that your placement is unreasonable, you can request a room reassignment. Please note that reassignment requests are not guaranteed.

• Login to your Resident Center
• Click “Requests” on the bar across the top of the screen.
• Select “Request Reassignment”.

Please take the time to consider if a reassignment is truly what you want, you will only be allowed to submit one request and no changes to the request will be allowed. The University Housing Assignments Team will do all they can to accommodate your request as space becomes available. If your reassignment request has not been granted by Move-In Day, you will need to submit a new request once you've moved to campus. There is a freeze for the first two weeks of the semester where there are no room movements permitted.