New Student Orientation & Transition Programs

Welcome to Chico State!

Congratulations  on your admission and welcome to Chico State! 

Explore this site for additional session details. Orientation sessions and registration for Orientation will be posted in late March. 

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!