Registration Help
General Registration Information
Step-by-Step Registration Process - an overview of the registration process, step by step
Schedule Builder(opens in new window) - a schedule planning tool, allows students to bring multiple schedules side-by-side and compare options
Class Add and Drop Process - instructions on adding and dropping classes
Withdrawal Procedures - instructions on dropping all classes for a semester
Class Schedule - a full listing of all classes offered for a semester updated hourly. Real-time class information is available in the Student Center via the Portal.
Final Exam Schedule - Check with your instructor to verify the time and location of your final exam.
Important Dates and Deadlines - a selection of dates to reference
Academic Calendar - a more detailed listing of dates to reference
Registration in Portal
Portal - a link to log into or activate your Portal account. The Student Center via the Portal is the primary means of registration.
Portal Support - a link to assistance with access to your Portal account.
Adding and Waitlisting Classes Help Guide(opens in new window) - a guide to add and waitlist classes in the Student Center via the Portal
Drop or Swap Classes Help Guide(opens in new window) - a guide to dropping and swapping class in the Student Center via the Portal
Fees
Student Financial Services - information on registration fee and tuition amounts, due dates, and payment information
Financial Aid and Scholarships - information about types of and eligibility for financial assistance
Advising
Summer Orientation - information about new student advising and orientation
General Education Requirements(opens in new window) - tools and information about General Education Requirements
Withdrawal Procedures
Prior to the First Day of Classes:
Students who have registered for classes for the upcoming term and have decided not to attend Chico State should drop all of their classes via their Portal account. If a student wants to drop all of their courses, but the Portal is not available, the student should call Student Records & Registration at 530-898-5142 for assistance.
- Financial aid recipients must contact the Financial Aid Office at 530-898-6451
- Continuing students that wish to return in a future semester must submit a completed Leave of Absence (PDF) (PDF) to Student Records & Registration
- New undergraduate students must contact the Admissions Office at 530-898-6321
- New graduate students must contact Graduate Studies at 530-898-6880
Effective the First Day of Classes:
Students seeking an undergraduate degree
- As of the first day of the semester, any undergraduate student wishing to drop all classes for the semester must initiate an official withdrawal with Academic Advising Programs, SSC 220 In the case that a student is unable to initiate a withdrawal in person, Academic Advising Programs should be contacted for assistance at 530-898-5712.
- Continuing students should complete a Leave of Absence Request (PDF) (PDF)
- New students that withdraw during the first four weeks of the semester will need to reapply for admission in order to return
- Students with future enrollments are responsible for dropping their classes via the Portal. If the Portal is unavailable, the student should contact the Student Records & Registration Office 530-898-5142.
Students seeking a graduate degree or credential
- As of the first day of the semester, any student seeking a graduate degree wishing to drop all classes for the semester must initiate an official withdrawal with Graduate Studies, SSC 460
Refund of Fees
Students completing a Request for Withdrawal are liable for a prorated assessment of fees and/or tuition for any classes which are dropped on or after the first day of classes up to the 65th day of the term, after which no adjustment of fees is made. Students are also liable for any financial holds or equipment on loan by this university. Students do not need to request a refund of their fees as refunds will be automatically processed by Student Financial Services within 3-4 weeks.
After 4th Week of Classes (census):
Students seeking an undergraduate degree
- After the 4th week of the semester, any undergraduate student wishing to drop all classes for the semester must initiate an official withdrawal with Academic Advising Programs, SSC 220. In the case that a student is unable to initiate a withdrawal in person, Academic Advising Programs should be contacted for assistance at 530-898-5712.
- A letter grade of “W”, signifying “Withdrawal” will appear on your academic record for each course dropped
- In order to withdraw from all courses, undergraduate students must provide documentation of a serious and compelling reason
- The reason for the withdrawal shall be stated with the request and maintained in accordance with the campus retention policy. A written statement or other supporting documentation is required before the withdrawal will be processed.
- Reasons which may be considered serious and compelling include financial hardship, illness, accident, death in the family, etc.
- Reasons which are not considered serious and compelling are withdrawal due to course workload, neglecting to drop classes during the first 4 weeks of the semester, failing an assignment, etc
- Withdrawals due to circumstances clearly beyond the student’s control, such as serious illness or accident, and the assignment of an Incomplete (I) grade is not practical, will not count in the 18 unit limit (below).
- The reason for the withdrawal shall be stated with the request and maintained in accordance with the campus retention policy. A written statement or other supporting documentation is required before the withdrawal will be processed.
- Beginning fall 2009, undergraduate students may withdraw from no more than 18 semester units after the fourth week of the semester. A withdrawal request which results in exceeding the 18 unit limit will be returned to the student unprocessed and the appropriate grade shall be assigned by the instructor at the end of the term.
- Students withdrawing after the 4th week are considered continuing students and will automatically be updated for registration for the following semester. If you are not returning for the following semester should complete a Leave of Absence Request (PDF) (PDF).
Students seeking a graduate degree or credential
- Any student seeking a graduate degree wishing to drop all classes for the semester must initiate an official withdrawal with Graduate Studies, SSC 460.
Refund of Fees
Students completing a Request for Withdrawal are liable for a prorated assessment of fees and/or tuition for any classes which are dropped on or after the first day of classes up to the 65th day of the term, after which no adjustment of fees is made. Students are also liable for any financial holds or equipment on loan by this university. Students do not need to request a refund of their fees as refunds will be automatically processed by Student Financial Services within 3-4 weeks.
Last 3 Weeks of Classes:
Students seeking an undergraduate degree
- During the last 3 weeks of the semester, any undergraduate wishing to drop all classes for the semester must meet with an advisor in Academic Advising and provide documentation of a verifiable serious illness or accident.
- Faculty have the option of assigning a grade to any class that has been officially dropped during the last 3 weeks of the semester. If no grade is assigned, a “W”, signifying “Withdrawal” will appear on your academic record for each course dropped.
- Students who have taken any final exams will not be eligible for formal withdrawal.
Students seeking a graduate degree or credential
- Any student seeking a graduate degree wishing to drop all classes for the semester must initiate an official withdrawal with Graduate Studies, SSC 460.
