Orientation Schedules and Workshops

Summer Orientation Schedule

The primary orientation program for incoming students. It includes major-based sessions, academic advising, course registration, a parent and guest program, an optional overnight program, workshop sessions, and a campus resource fair.

8:00 a.m. Check In • Bell Memorial Union (BMU) Lobby
8:20 a.m. Morning Welcome • BMU Auditorium
9:10 a.m. Small Group Discussion • Various Locations
10:45 a.m. Workshop Session #1 • Various Locations*
11:15 a.m. Workshop Session #2 • Various Locations*
11:50 a.m. Lunch and Resource Fair • BMU Auditorium
12:40 p.m. Wildcat Success Talk • BMU Auditorium
1:30 p.m. University Advising • Various Locations
2:10 p.m. Major Advising • Various Locations
3:00 p.m. Course Registration Prep • Various Locations
4:00 p.m. Wrap-Up • BMU Auditorium

*View the dropdowns below for workshop descriptions and locations.

8:00 a.m. Check In • Bell Memorial Union (BMU) Lobby
8:20 a.m. Morning Welcome • BMU Auditorium
9:15 a.m. Successful Transitions • BMU Auditorium
10:00 a.m. Campus Tour • Depart with Orientation Leader
10:45 a.m. Workshop Session #1 • Various Locations*
11:15 a.m. Workshop Session #2 • Various Locations*
11:50 a.m. Lunch and Resource Fair • BMU Auditorium
12:40 p.m. Wildcat Success Talk • BMU Auditorium
1:30 p.m. University Advising • Various Locations
2:20 p.m. Wildcat Wisdom • Performing Arts Center (PAC) 134
3:00 p.m. Campus Safety • Performing Arts Center (PAC) 134
3:30 p.m. Conversations for the Car Ride Home • Performing Arts Center (PAC) 134
4:00 p.m. Wrap-Up • BMU Auditorium

*View the dropdowns below for workshop descriptions and locations.

Select one of the following:

Finding Your Community • Meriam Library (MLIB) 172
Learn about Chico State's Cross-Cultural Leadership Center (CCLC) and Affinity Resource Centers. The CCLC is a space where students can celebrate culture and diversity. Our new Affinity Resource Centers' goals are 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 • Performing Arts Center (PAC) 134
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.

Associated Students Involvement • Performing Arts Center (PAC) 206
Join Associated Students (AS) to develop friendships, get connected to campus resources, strengthen your skills and increase your impact through service and advocacy programs! AS connects students to their ultimate college experience by employing, empowering, and engaging Wildcats through programs, services, and facilities created for students by students.

Understanding Academic Accommodations • Performing Arts Center (PAC) 116
The 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.

Setting the Stage for Academic Success • Performing Arts Center (PAC) 144
Discover the four powerful resources the Student Learning Center offers to help you tackle your toughest courses and ace your college journey. Whether you're a first-year student or new to campus as a transfer, this workshop will show you how to take advantage of student-focused resources. Don't just survive—thrive!

WellCat Health Center • Performing Arts Center (PAC) 210
Medical care including acute care clinic, laboratory testing, X-rays, pharmacy services, immunizations, and 24/7 telehealth services.

Navigating the First Year with First-Year Experience • Meriam Library (MLIB) 212
Join us for a quick exploration of what to expect in the first year of college and how FYE-Supported General Education classes are proven to provide students a learning space with community, practical tools for building a strong academic identity, and a roadmap for success in the first year and beyond.

Tour The Well • BMU Lobby
The Well at Bell Memorial Union strives to provide a tranquil environment where Wildcats can find serenity and reset amid the hustle and bustle of campus life. Students will find spaces dedicated to meditation, mindfulness, yoga, prayer and reflection, sensory needs, creative and quiet spaces, and a Self-Care Corner.

Financial Aid and Scholarship • Bell Memorial Union (BMU) Auditorium
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.

University Housing • Performing Arts Center (PAC) 144
By choosing to live in University Housing (UH), students are choosing success. UH provides an inclusive and interactive living environment, where students will unlock their true potential outside the classroom. This session will assist in answering your questions on how UH can help you stay connected and continue to grow.

Study Abroad and Exchange • Performing Arts Center (PAC) 134
Study Abroad and Exchange integrates global opportunities into the academic experience. We offer a variety of programs in 200+ locations and 35 different countries, and over 100 institutions across the U.S. and U.S. Territories. Expand your personal and professional perspective, delve into new academic contexts, boost résumés, learn or improve another language, meet people, and explore the world.