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Saturday
April 11, 2026
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
You're in the right place and taking a really important leap toward your future! Día de la Familia is a bilingual, family-centered college access event designed to help students and their support systems understand the college journey and feel ready to take the next step.
Who Should Attend
- Grades 9–12 students and their families
- Community college transfer students and supporters
What to Expect
- Campus tours to help you picture yourself here and learn what college life is like
- College readiness and preparation sessions (offered in English and Spanish)
- A student & family panel with real stories, honest advice, and Q&A
- Connections to academic programs and student support resources
- A family-friendly experience—welcoming the whole household, including younger siblings
What You'll Learn
- How to explore academic programs and campus resources
- Steps to prepare for college and make it more affordable
- How to use support services that help students succeed
- What to expect from college life and how to plan your next steps
Next steps
- Review the Agenda (updates may be added as details are finalized).
- Complete Registration to reserve your spot and share any needs.
Agenda
Tentative agenda (subject to change). Updates will be posted here.
- 9:00 a.m. - Check-In & Breakfast
- 9:30 a.m. - Welcome
Bell Memorial Union (BMU)- Elizabeth Alaniz
- Steve Perez, Chico State President
- 9:45 a.m. - Keynote Speaker
- Cirlo Cortez
- 10:00-11:20 a.m. - Session I: College Preparedness
- Life Beyond High School
- Pre-College Programs
- College Programs
- College Affordability
- 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. - Session II: University Experiences Panel
- 12:15-1:00 p.m. - Lunch
- BMU, Room 100
- 1:00-1:45 p.m. - Session III: (Choose One)
- Chico State Campus Tour — BMU, Room 100
- Find Your Path: Explore Careers and Majors — BMU, Room 210
- Resource Fair — Trinity Commons
- 1:55-2:40 p.m. - Session IV: (Choose One)
- Chico State Campus Tour — BMU, Room 100
- Find Your Path: Explore Careers and Majors — BMU, Room 210
- Resource Fair — Trinity Commons
- 2:45 p.m. - Prizes (must be present to win)
Trinity Commons - 3:00 p.m. - Thank you for attending!
Trinity Commons
Registration
Complete the registration to reserve your spot and share any needs.