Wildcat Welcome is a celebration of YOUR new membership in the campus community. Mark your calendars and prepare to kick off your Chico experience with a variety of activities to suit your tastes. Scroll down to see all your events and connection opportunities! Need accommodation for any of our events or receptions due to a disability? Contact the Accessibility Resource Center at (530) 898-5959. Want to download a PDF of the full schedule? Click here!
Get your official CSU, Chico campus identification card – the Wildcat Card! Please bring an official form of photo ID (driver’s license, passport, or Military ID) with you. The Wildcat Card office is open Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm.
Thursday, August 18th
Residence Halls Open
Move-in is scheduled by the community and floor/building you are assigned. Please consult your housing assignment packet or your University Housing student portal for specific move-in dates and times. There are a lot of great events planned to keep you entertained before school starts! For more information talk to your Resident Advisor (RA).
Wildcat Welcome Parent Reception
5:00pm-6:30pm at Alumni Glen on campus
Parents, join us for the Wildcat Welcome Parent's Reception in Alumni Glen while your student is getting settled in on campus. Hosted by the Chico State Parent Advisory Council, we invite you to meet with new University President Gayle Hutchinson, vice presidents from student affairs, advancement, and academic affairs and with staff from many of our departments and colleges. The reception includes appetizers, soft drinks and a chance to visit with other parents in one of our most beautiful campus locations along the creek.
Thursday Market #wildcatstyle
5:30-7:30pm check in at Sutter Courtyard
Say hello to your new downtown! We’ll give every new student a complimentary dinner ticket good for a designated local food vendor in the downtown area. While you are there, check out one of the top five farmers markets in all of California! Check in at Sutter Courtyard for your food voucher and join other new students as we walk downtown together.
Fire and Ice
7-9pm, Sutter Courtyard or UV South Community Room
Looking for a place to chill after a long day moving in? Drop by Sutter Courtyard or University Village (UV) South Community room for prizes and your favorite summer treats: s’mores and snow cones! Choose your favorite with #teamfire or #teamice.
Friday August 19th
Big "C" Welcome Ceremony
9:30am at Field 6 & 7 behind University Stadium
Walk in as a new student, but walk out as a Wildcat! Join President Gayle Hutchinson and Associated Students President Michael Pratt for your official welcome to campus. Meet other new students in your major as you gather to prepare to march to the mandatory department meetings. Kick things off by posing for the incoming Class of 2016 commemorative photo. You'll want to have a copy of this to show off at graduation! Faculty, staff and students are welcome and all participants get a free Chico State Alum pennant, courtesy of Chico State Alumni Association!
Mandatory Department Meetings
10:30am-11:30am at various locations
Meeting with your department faculty is critical. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet faculty and fellow students and learn about programs, resources, requirements, student organizations, career possibilities, graduate studies, and expectations associated with your intended major. For more information and room assignment, click here! Questions? Contact Erin Wilson atewilson2@csuchico.edu.
Wildcat TransferMation
11:30am-1:30pm at BMU Auditorium
At the Wildcat TransferMation, we celebrate Transfers the Wildcat Way! This casual and fun event provides an opportunity to meet other incoming transfer students, current Chico State students, and University staff. Prize drawings will be held every half-hour... including $100 Wildcat Store gift cards. We'll provide snacks, music and optional activities for your enjoyment. We hope to see all new transfer students at the Wildcat Transfer-mation - the perfect beginning to an amazing, two-year, Chico experience!
Wild for Business Reception
11:30am-1pm at Glenn Hall lawn
For incoming students majoring in business or considering majoring in business, join us for an opportunity to meet the College of Business department chairs, advisors, and current business students participating in our student organizations. Head on over to Glenn Hall Lawn (right by the rose garden) for this open house style exploration of all things Business.
Rock the Block
6-9pm at Sutter Courtyard
The Sutter Courtyard will come alive with interactive games, great food and live music! The music kicks off at 6pm along with yard games and inflatables. When the sun goes down - glow sticks will light up the night! Come Rock the Block with us!
Saturday, August 20th
LeadCat
9am-5pm in BMU Auditorium
Are you looking to make your (first) BEST decisions as a Chico State student? Sign up now for LeadCat – this incredible program provides you the opportunity to meet other new students while connecting to all the amazing opportunities on campus. This is a full day of leadership activities where you will meet student leaders from Fraternities and Sororities, Student Government, Sustainability, Social Justice, Community Service and more.
Maybe you were active in leadership in high school, maybe you are looking to recreate yourself in college – this is the place you want to be. It’s too soon to have regrets – apply today – see what can happen when you take that first step! Click HERE for online application!
WREC'n Wild
6-8pm at Wildcat Recreation Center
Hit up the WREC Saturday night for food, a pool party, DJ, prizes, inflatables, free stuff and much more - If it’s at the WREC, you know it’s going to be good! Get there early for the free nacho bar!
Moonlight Movie I
8:30pm at Glenn Lawn
Captain America: Civil War. Come to the Glenn Hall lawn for a late-night movie showing. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair. We’ll bring the popcorn and candy.
Sunday August 21st
Trip 'N Dip
12:30-3:30pm, Departs from Sutter Courtyard
Adventure Outings invites you to an Upper Bidwell adventure! We’ll transport three vans to Upper Park for a short hike and a swim at Alligator Hole. Look for the Adventure Outings table in Sutter courtyard starting at 11 a.m. For more info, call 530-898-4011. The trip leaves at 1:00pm sharp and is FREE to students!
Sunday Sundae Social
4-5:30pm at the UHub (located across from Sutter Dining/Whitney Hall)
Are you living in a University Housing Community? Are you looking for ways to meet people and get involved? Stop by the Sunday Sundae Social for free ice cream and info about COCO, RHA and PTP.
Wednesday August 24th
Wildcat ROAR! Training
5:30-7:30pm in SSC 122/124
Get the knowledge, awareness, and skills to prevent student toxic drinking deaths and promote a student culture of kindness, responsibility, compassion and respect. Learn how to handle alcohol emergencies and summon professional help.
Thursday August 25th
Meet the Greeks
4-6pm in Sutter Courtyard
Wondering what it might be like to be a part of Greek Life? Want to get the real scoop on what it’s like to be a member of our Greek family? Join us for ice cream and conversations with our social Greek fraternity and sorority members!
Thursday Market #wildcatstyle
Open 6-9pm
We showed you the way last Thursday so now you know how to get there. The Thursday Market is a Chico staple that runs until September 24th and then picks up again in April. Features include food trucks, crafts, locally grown fruit, veggies and flowers, along with entertaining musical acts. Ranked one of the top five farmers markets in California, this is something that should appear on your regular schedule while you live in Chico!
The Wildcat Vibe
8-11pm on Trinity Commons
Bring in the night with the vibes of today’s Hip Hop and R and B featuring Chico’s local nightclub DJ’s. This is a chance to experience Chico through the vibes of different cultures that have infused Hip Hop, Pop, and R and B into their music. Wildcat Vibe is about bringing together students for a great night of music, dancing, and culture.
Friday August 26th
CLUBTACULAR - Student Involvement Fair
11:am to 2pm on Trinity and Glenn lawns
You are now a Chico State student and Chico State students are known for their involvement! Come to CLUBTACULAR to meet and greet over 100 clubs and programs spanning from academic, greek, sports, activism, cultural, spiritual, honors and special interest. Everything from general membership opportunities to events to, in some cases, internships available. If you plan to do more than just study...CLUBTACULAR is your ticket doing more than just getting a degree. Free BBQ from the Bear with student I.D.!!
Hypnotist Show
7:15pm at BMU Auditorium
Join us for a free live performance with Hypnotist Brian Imbus! Whether you want to be part of the show or just to watch and laugh with your friends this will be a great event! Audience members who are interested in being hypnotized are encouraged to get there early! Sponsored by: University Housing and AS Productions
Get Cheesy in the Courtyard
Midnight at the Sutter Courtyard
Hey new students...feeling kinda cheesy? Drop by the Sutter Courtyard to feed your midnight munchies on fresh made grilled cheese sandwiches, straight off the griddle!
Saturday August 27th
Boba Bingo Night
7-9pm at the BMU Auditorium
Free bingo, prizes, snacks and boba tea. Brought to you by University Housing and AS Productions. First 250 students only!
Wednesday August 31st
Local Job Fair
3pm-6pm BMU Auditorium
Meet local employers, both on and off campus, and find out about part-time jobs available now!
Thursday September 1st
Thursday Market
6pm-9pm Downtown Chico
We showed you the way last Thursday so now you know how to get there. The Thursday Market is a Chico staple that runs until September 24th and then picks up again in April. Features include food trucks, crafts, locally grown fruit, veggies and flowers, along with entertaining musical acts. Ranked one of the top five farmers markets in California, this is something that should appear on your regular schedule while you live in Chico!
Moonlight Movie II
8:30pm at Glenn Lawn
The Conjuring 2. Come to the Glenn Hall lawn for a late-night movie showing. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair. We’ll bring the popcorn and candy
Friday September 2nd
Wildcats Can!
12 noon in the BMU Atrium
Who can put a dent into hunger? Wildcats Can! This is the culminating activity after two weeks of a canned food drive focused on FILLING THE PANTRY for the Hungry Wildcats Program. This program focuses on distribution of supplemental food to Chico State students in need, and will conclude with a giant Wildcat Logo built from donated food displayed in the BMU Atrium on campus. Are you a Chico State Alum? You can help too! Drop off any donations to the Chico State Alumni Association office at Sapp Hall 238 Normal Avenue to contribute to this cause. Who can take care of themselves and their brothers and sisters? Wildcats Can!
ShipWREC'ed
7-9pm at the Wildcat Recreation Center
Cool off at the WREC with a slip ’n slide, floaties and stand up paddle boards. Bring a buddy and your ‘A’ game for kayak races and a belly flop contest. DJ, BBQ and lots of free stuff- the first 30 people through the doors get a tank top!
Saturday September 3rd
KCSC's Tacos and Tye Dye
3-7pm on Glenn Hall Lawn
AS Radio Station KCSC is turning 65 years old and YOU get all the presents! Join us for live bands, a free taco bar, and a chance to make your own wearable tie-dye creation. The first 100 students get a free KCSC logo t-shirt that’s tie-dye ready, or bring your own bright-white clothing item to join the fun.
Sunday September 4th
Choose to Cruise
Meet at Sutter Courtyard at 11am for the ride to Bidwell Bash BBQ
Choosing to ride a bike around Chico is made easy when you get a guided tour to Chico’s famous Bidwell park, a FREE lunch, and a chance to win biking themed prizes! This short ride welcomes ALL students, so no bike, no problem. You can literally win and spin by checking in for a chance to win one of six lovingly restored bikes courtesy of the AS Bike Cart. So, remember, when deciding your transportation around Chico - Choose to Cruise!
Bidwell Bash and BBQ
12 noon to 3pm at Cedar Grove picnic area, Bidwell Park
Featuring Greeks in the Grove! Spend your Sunday afternoon basking in the beauty of Bidwell Park! Bike, take a shuttle, or walk to the Cedar Grove picnic area. Your AS officers provide the BBQ and Chico State Greek organizations will put on the fun and games! Shuttles leave from UV or Whitney Hall, or join Choose to Cruise for the bike ride over!
Monday September 5th
Cirque d'UV
4-7pm at 1325 Nord Ave., UV South Community Pool
University Village will come alive with a dramatic mix of Food, Live Circus Street Performers, Henna, and a Climbing Wall - Not to mention a color powder fight! Join the experience that is Cirque d'UV
If you require an accommodation for any of our events or receptions due to a disability, please contact the Accessibility Resource Center at (530) 898-5959
Announcements
Campus Volunteers Needed!
Help us welcome the incoming class as we roll out the red carpet and teach the Wildcat Way to all our new students! We need volunteers from the faculty, staff and community to make it happen, and there are lots of different days, times and activities to choose from. Click here to sign up as a Wildcat Welcome volunteer and get your official Wildcat Welcome t-shirt!
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