Welcome to Chico State!

Welcome Wildcat! Chico State’s Orientation program is designed to welcome and support you in your transition to the Wildcat community. At Orientation you will enroll in classes, engage in campus resources, learn important campus policies, meet staff and faculty, and much more! We will be with you every step of the way. You’ll Get ready to launch the next steps in your journey at Orientation!

New students must attend Orientation before meeting with an academic advisor. It is expected that all students, first-year and transfer students, will participate in Orientation at Chico State University. Academic Advising is mandatory at Chico State and Orientation provides the first opportunity for academic advising and course registration.

REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION NOW!(opens in new window)

*Students are required to declare their Intent to Enroll(opens in new window), then wait 24 hours to be updated in the system, before being allowed to register for an Orientation session.

Family Orientations run concurrently to student sessions. We also offer Spanish-Speaking Family Orientations (opens in new window)on select dates, June 24^th is the primary date. Contact our office 530-898-5714
orientationprograms@csuchico.edu for details!

Make your reservation as soon as possible, as earlier sessions will fill.

ORIENTATION IS A 4-STEP PROCESS. Each step is listed below:

Step 1: REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION and UNIVERSITY ADVISING WORKSHOP (NOW)
After declaring your intention to enroll, register for Orientation(opens in new window)(opens in new window). Follow the steps until completed. Students can attend in-person (preferred) or virtually. Session dates are based on your major. You will also register for your live, virtual advising workshop, which occurs prior to your Orientation session.
Step 2: COMPLETE THE NEW STUDENT CANVAS MODULE (Will open in May)
This 30-minute program will introduce you to campus life, academic terms and requirements, and what it means to be a Wildcat! This will help you prepare for orientation session and become more familiar with Chico State.
Step 3: PARTICIPATE IN A LIVE ACADEMIC ADVISING WORKSHOP (will occur in June/July)
At this live, virtual workshop you will learn about your academic requirements, how to register for classes, and will have an opportunity to ask the hosting advisor questions in preparation for your Orientation session. Parents, guardians, or supporters are encouraged to attend with students.
Step 4: ATTEND ORIENTATION (June/July)
Attend the Orientation session you registered in Step 1.
- At Orientation, students will:
  - Meet new & current students, faculty, & staff
  - Learn about the vast array of campus resources available
  - Understand campus policies and procedures
  - Participate in advising workshops to identify course options
  - Select and register for courses
  - Successfully launch their Wildcat experience!
Parents and supporters are welcome to attend Orientation. Please register for a session with your student.

If you need any additional assistance please contact our office at 530-898-5714 or orientationprograms@csuchico.edu

*If you just submitted your intent to enroll you must wait 24 hours to be eligible to register. *