Welcome to Chico State!
Congratulations on your admission and welcome to Chico State!
Orientation registration (opens in new window)for incoming Spring 2024 students is now open!
REGISTER HERE(opens in new window)
Chico State’s Orientation program is designed to welcome and support you in your transition to the Wildcat community. Make your reservation as soon as possible, as earlier sessions will fill.
It is expected that all students, first-year and transfer students, will participate in Orientation at California State University, Chico. Academic Advising is mandatory at Chico State and Orientation provides the first opportunity for academic advising and course registration.
We will be with you every step of the way to answer your questions on your journey to be a Wildcat!
What you can expect at Orientation:
- Be placed into small groups and guided by a trained orientation leader, who is a current Chico State student
- Be guided through the process to make a successful transition to college and answer any general questions
- Introduced to faculty and academic advisors
- Discuss academic expectations
- Receive proper course advising
- Register for courses
- Discover resources designed to help you succeed
- Learn about opportunities and organizations to get involved in on campus
- Meet current and new students and start building new friendships
- Begin your Wildcat journey!
New incoming students must attend Orientation before meeting with an academic advisor.
- Students admitted for Spring 2024 – Orientation will occur late November, December, and January. Students attend orientation based on their major. Registration to attend an orientation session will open mid October. Check back later for specific sessions dates.
Chico State’s Orientation program is designed to welcome and support you in your transition to the Wildcat community.
It is expected that all students, first-year and transfer students, will participate in Orientation at California State University, Chico. Academic Advising is mandatory at Chico State and Orientation provides the first opportunity for academic advising and course registration.
We will be with you every step of the way to answer your questions on your journey to be a Wildcat!