Helping currently enrolled students at California State University, Chico.
Our Office
International Student and Scholar Services
Student Services Center, Room 440
530-898-5415
iss@csuchico.edu
Office Hours
*Office currently closed, virtual services available
Monday–Friday
Mailing Address
International Education and Global Engagement
400 W. First St.
Chico, CA 95929–0680
International Student and Scholar Services
Drop-in Advising
Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Join Zoom Drop-in Advising Session(opens in new window)
*We may be able to accommodate appointments outside of these times. Send an email request to Tasha Alexander or Cindy McKay.
International Study Buddy!
Using podcasts, instructional videos, and other virtual learning tools, your International Student Advisors help increase your knowledge on many useful, interesting, and amusing topics.
Events, orientation, insurance, immunizations, tutoring, housing, getting involved, and international friendship program.
Documents and terminology, maintaining status, travel & re-entry into the U.S., and useful websites.
Scholarships, grants, & fee waivers, virtual resources, Chico State policies, how to get a social security number, and California driver’s licenses.
Career Planning and Employment
On-campus jobs, internships, work after graduation, and career preparation.
Guidelines, applications, and forms for maintaining status, curricular practical training (CPT), and optional practical training (OPT).
Read our student success stories. We hope they inspire you to keep working hard, get involved in campus life, and be courageous during your experience here in Chico.