Spring Orientation FAQs

Spring Orientation is on November 16, 2018. Registration begins October 9, 2018 and ends November 9, 2018 or earlier if session fills up. After November 9, you will not be able to access the website. If you need to make changes to your registration, please call (530) 898-5714.

At Spring Orientation, we will review academic policies, programs, and resources, introduce you to your Degree Progress Report and connect you with other students and faculty staff in your major. Most students find this introduction to campus extremely helpful.

Orientation is for all new transfer student who were admitted for Spring.

Orientation is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended as Orientation will supply important information about your upcoming college experience at CSU, Chico. We are only able to offer one Spring Orientation session.  We understand that some students may not be able to attend due to work, school or family commitments. All new students will be sent a link to On-line Orientation prior to new student registration. 

Because we want to accommodate as many new students as possible, we are NOT able to accommodate parents and guests at this session. Thank you for your understanding. 

We understand that not all students may be able to attend our spring Orientation session due to work, school or family commitments.  All new students will be sent a link to On-line Orientation prior to new student registration. The link will be sent to your Wildcat e-mail account. 

Students with disabilities who anticipate needing special accommodations (such as a wheelchair, sign language interpreter, etc.) should indicate the needed service when registering for Orientation. For additional information on the services offered, see Chico State’s Accessibility Resource Center.

No, space is limited. Students must pre-register so that we have time to evaluate transcripts, prepare transfer credit reports and arrange for faculty/major advising. 

The last day to register for Orientation is Friday, November 9, 2018 at midnight and our website will close.  If you wish to cancel your reservation after November 9, please call (530) 898-5714.  However no refunds may be issued after Wednesday, November 14 at 5pm.

You will receive confirmation via email to your Chico State Wildcat  email account (or an alternative e-mail address that you specified when you registered) within 24 hours.  Please bring a printed copy of the confirmation e-mail with you to Orientation or be able to access it electronically as proof of payment. 

Orientation is a self-supported program.  The  fees collected cover the cost of running the program including cover facilities, food, printed materials and staffing costs.

Your fees do not include travel or accommodations, so these will need to be made on an individual basis.

You may cancel anytime via our reservation website before November 9 at midnight and receive a refund.   After our reservation website closes on November 9, you must call the Orientation Office Coordinator at (530) 898-5714 M-F 9am-5pm in order to receive a refund.  Please note: no refunds may be issued after November 14 at 5pm.  

Students will not have access to course registration at Spring Orientation.  However, one of the goals of Spring Orientation is to help prepare you to register in terms of course selection and utilizing our on-line registration system. Fully Admitted students who attend Orientation will receive the earliest possible course registration appointment for Spring.

We recommend that you check the forecast for the day you are going to be at Orientation. This will be a full day of activities and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Please refer to our Directions to Campus page.

No, Orientation does not include accommodations.  Please refer to a list of local hotels and motels on our lodging page.

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