New Student Orientation & Transition Programs

Workshop Sessions

*Zoom Links will be active on January 8th for Virtual Orientation*

Check out the following Workshop sessions!

Sessions will be held from 10:45am - 11:10am and again from 11:15am - 11:40am.

Finding Your Community

Come learn about Chico State’s Cross-Cultural Leadership Center and Affinity Resource Centers.  The CCLC is a space where students can celebrate culture and diversity.  Our new Affinity Resource Centers goal is to support and retain students of diverse backgrounds while giving them a space to grow.  We hope you find a home away from home in our spaces.

Get Involved: Your Guide to Campus Engagement
Staff from Student Life and Leadership and Recreational Sports will discuss how students can maximize their time outside of class through involvement and leadership opportunities. Finding a sense of belonging, meeting new and lifelong friends, and being engaged in campus life.
Program involvement includes: student clubs, sports and recreation, welcome events, leadership series, and more.
Study Abroad & Exchange
Study Abroad & Exchange integrates global opportunities into the academic experience. We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to embark on transformative experiences, whether that may be through a (virtual or in-person) study abroad or study away program. We offer a variety of programs in 200+ locations and 40 different countries, and a plethora of institutions across the U.S. Expand your personal and professional perspective, delve in new academic contexts, boost your résumé, learn or improve another language, meet new people and explore the world!
Financial Aid and Scholarship Office (Only Offered from 11:15 - 11:40 a.m.)
Learn more about financial aid and scholarships. Topics to be covered will include financial aid deadlines, scholarship opportunities, types of aid available, and other resources to help students and families pay for college.
Student Learning Center
Ready to excel in your classes and boost your confidence this semester? Join this workshop to discover the four powerful resources the Student Learning Center offers to help you tackle your toughest courses and ace your college journey. Here’s what you’ll learn:
Writing Center: Get personalized support (in-person or online) for everything from research papers to personal statements.
Subject Tutoring & Math Learning Lab: Get homework help and find a learning community with small group tutoring for STEM and general education subjects.
Supplemental Instruction (SI): Boost your grades and deepen your understanding with interactive study sessions led by peers who’ve mastered the material.
Whether you’re a first-year student or new to campus as a transfer, this workshop will show you how to take advantage of these free, student-focused resources. Don’t just survive—thrive!
Accessibility Resource Center
Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) assists students with various disabilities, medical conditions, and learning disabilities. Students who had DSPS services, 504 plans, or IEPs in K–12 may be eligible for services at Chico State.
Get Involved with the Associated Students!
Get involved with the Associated Students!
The Associated Students (AS) of CSU, Chico connects students to their ultimate college experience by employing, empowering, and engaging Wildcats through programs, services, and facilities created for students by students.