If you have questions or need support, reach out to our friendly Pre-Program Advisors and Grant Specialists, Cheryl Ordorica (cordorica@csuchico.edu) or Lexi Kornblum (lkornblum@csuchico.edu). They’re happy to help you schedule a virtual or in-person advising session.
For specific questions about your completed coursework, transcript reviews, or possible equivalencies, feel free to contact the Chico State Credentials Office at credentials@csuchico.edu.
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BEST Cohort 1 Application Deadline
- Applications are open NOW and will be due March 1, 2025.
- Please note you do not need to submit two separate applications (one to BEST & one to the traditional teaching credential pathway). If interested in BEST, please apply & for some reason the application is not accepted, you will automatically be referred to the traditional Multiple Subject pathway. We are one big team & all work together! Thank you.