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Preparing for Your
One-Day Freshman Program

Prior to Orientation

• Activate your Chico State Connection portal account . Visit your portal account or contact Student Computing at (530) 898-HELP (4357) for additional assistance.
• Make sure that your email and mailing addresses are current.
• Accept your offer of admission and submit your “intent to enroll” with your non-refundable $200 Enrollment Confirmation Deposit (ECD) or certify exemption via your Portal account by May 1st.
  • Go to the Admissions and Orientation tab and click on “Accept/Decline Admission”.
  • Please note: Failure to indicate your acceptance of CSU, Chico’s offer of admission may result in your admission being cancelled.
• Take the English Placement Test (EPT) and/or Entry Level Math Test (ELM) by the May 2 test date or provide the Admissions Office with your documentation of a exemption(s).
  • For information regarding test exemptions and scores, visit ELM/EPT.
  • For test dates and locations, visit www.ets.org/csu.
  • Please note: You will not be able to sign up for classes without a placement test score or test exemption.
• Check out our Travel & Accommodations section for information including maps/directions, lodging, and parking recommendations.
• Students and/or guests with disabilities who anticipate needing special accommodations should email: Enr-Sumo at least 10 days in advance of their orientation date.
• If you have declared or are considering any of the following majors, you are required to take the Calculus Readiness Test (CRT) offered the morning of your Orientation session:
  • Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Computer Science; Construction Management; Engineering (Civil, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic); Environmental Scienc; Geology; Geosciences; Mathematics; Physics.
• Want to add an outdoor adventure trip to your orientation session? Check out the Chico Bound website for all the details.

Day of Orientation

• Bring copies of your original test scores from the ELM, EPT, SAT, ACT, and/or Advanced Placement (AP) in case they are needed.  You may be asked to show these in the event that Admissions has not received them.
• Provide copies of Immunization Records. Original documents are not acceptable.
  • Documentation must include immunization for hepatitis B, measles, mumps, and rubella.
  • For more information regarding immunization requirements, please contact Student Records and Registration at (530) 898-5142.
• Bring a pen/pencil and a notepad so you can take notes.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes!
• Dress appropriately for very warm Chico summer weather. However, we also recommend you bring a sweater or sweatshirt, as some of the air-conditioned buildings may get chilly! Check the weather.
• Be prepared to have your picture taken for your Wildcat ID Card! (The card is free to new students.)
• Make sure to park in the designated lots and bring exact change or a credit card in order to utilize the parking permit dispenser unit. Click here for parking information and directions.
• Most important: Be ready to learn a lot about yourself, your choices, and your Chico experience!