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Vice President for Student Affairs
Kendall Hall, Room 110
530-898-6131
studentaffairs@csuchico.edu

Regular Hours
8 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Monday–Friday

Mailing Address
Vice President for Student Affairs
400 W. First Street
Chico, CA 95929–0125

Enrollment Management Services Resources

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Academic Advising Programs

Academic Advising is here to answer questions regarding GE, campus policies and procedures, coursework, internships, course substitutions, and general University questions.

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Office of Admissions

California State University, Chico is part of the nation’s largest public university system. Its mission includes a broad commitment to environmental sustainability, public service and community engagement throughout the 12-county North State region where the campus is located.

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Early Outreach and Support Programs

Strives to provide educational and career resources to all students on campus through various programs.

EOP students celebrating the program's 50 year anniversary.

Educational Opportunity Program

Designed to improve the access and retention of low-income and first-generation college students at CSU, Chico.

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Enrollment Management Services

Coordinatinates the recruitment, enrollment, retention, and graduation of a diverse, high-quality student population and enables the University to make decisions and facilitating accountability through the provision of records and data management services.

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Financial Aid and Scholarships

Assist students with applying for financial aid, completing verification and maintaining eligibility.

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Latinx Equity and Success

Supports the campus community with information on resources and opportunities related to our Latinx success efforts and Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation.

Scholars in conjunction with the campus Foster Youth Committee is dedicated to the higher educational needs of former foster youth and unaccompanied homeless youth.

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Orientation and New Student Programs

The orientation team is here to support your transition to campus by helping you learn about many valuable resources, make connections with other incoming students, and register for courses.

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Office of the Registrar

Serves the campus by maintaining the academic catalog, coordinating course scheduling, facilitatating registration, updating and maintaining the integrity of the student academic record, producing transcripts, verifying enrollment data, conferring degrees, and articulating student work from other institutions.

TRIO Educational Talent Search team.

TRIO Educational Talent Search

Committed to preparing and motivating low-income, first generation junior high and high school students for success in postsecondary education.

TRIO Student Support Services team and members.

TRIO Student Support Services

Helps first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds tap into their own strengths and grit to overcome social, financial, and cultural barriers to higher education.

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TRIO Upward Bound

Provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. Our goal is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.

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Veterans Affairs

Provides resources on campus and in the community to help veterans and their families succeed at CSU Chico.