Items below will be available on May 20th. Complete the items before you attend Orientation.
Before Orientation:
- Get your Wildcat ID Card! - AT LEAST one week before your Orientation session. - (opens in new window)Upload your photo(opens in new window) at least ONE WEEK before your Orientation Day (in-person attendees) to receive on your Orientation Day. Virtual Orientation attendees- visit the Wildcat ID Card office in Meriam Library Room 142 to pick up your ID card.
- Set up Duo(opens in new window), an authentication service that provides an additional level of security and is required for Chico State Students.
- First-Year (Freshman) - Complete the Beginning College Survey of Student Engagement (BCSSE), Brief survey -information is used by your advisors, faculty and staff at your institution. Select the "agree to participate" statement(opens in new window).
- Chico State Starter Kit - Short digital program for first-year students only. Complete a brief (up to 15 minute) opening activity here: chicostate.joinstarterkit.org/register(opens in new window)
- Complete mandatory online training: Chico State Student Strategies for Reducing Alcohol-Related Harm (can complete now)(opens in new window) and Title IX Training(coming soon)(opens in new window).
- Math Assessment for STEM majors- For students whose major requires precalculus or calculus(opens in new window), an ALEKS PPL proctored assessment is needed to enroll. (opens in new window)ALEKS PPL should be completed at least three business days prior to your Orientation session to appropriately advise and assist you. Get started today!
- Financial Aid- View and accept/decline, your award offer. In your Portal Account, enter your Student Center, scroll to Finances and click View Financial Aid. Questions, contact The Financial Aid & Scholarship Office(opens in new window).
- Still unsure about your major? Take FOCUS 2)(opens in new window)! The brief survey will provide Chico State majors/occupations based upon your interest responses. If you plan to change your major, let the Orientation Office know as soon as possible.
- Online Pre-Modules (Beginning June 2)- The online advising modules will help you prepare for your upcoming advising and orientation experiences. By completing these modules, you will be better prepared for your Pre-Orientation advising session and Orientation. Log into your Student Center(opens in new window) and select “Canvas”.
- Submit immunization records - Submit immunization records and complete the assessment in the patient portal. Additional information can be found here(opens in new window).
- Follow @chicostatesummero to connect with your classmates and stay current on the latest information!
After Orientation:
- Pay your fees or have sufficient Pending Financial Aid by the fee payment due date of July 30th. Ensure you have updated your FAFSA to reflect Chico State. Learn more about paying fees, at Student Financial Services(opens in new window).
- Submit final transcripts to Admissions. Log into your Student Center (go to the Chico State webpage(opens in new window), select portal, then Student Center). and check your To-Do list for any remaining items. Remaining check list items may prevent you from registering for classes during your session.
- Become familiar with Canvas. Canvas(opens in new window) is the learning management system where students find the content provided by their instructors of their past and present classes.
- Housing -Check your living assignments if you are living in University Housing(opens in new window) or visit Campus Pads(opens in new window) if living off campus.
- Order Textbooks -Visit the Wildcat Store(opens in new window) website to order your textbooks.
- Make the most of your college experience(opens in new window). Search over 200 campus clubs and organizations.
- Get Ready for Wildcat Welcome!(opens in new window)
- Classes begin on Monday, August 25th!