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Preparing for Your
One-Day Freshman Program

Prior to Orientation

• Activate your Chico State Connection portal account .
  • Visit this link for information regarding the set-up of your portal account.
  • For additional support in setting up your portal account, contact Student Computing at (530) 898-HELP (4357).
• All official university communication is done via email. Please make sure that your email and mailing address are current.
• Accept your offer of admission and submit your “intent to enroll” by May 1.
  • Submit your intent to enroll via your Portal account by going to the Admissions & Orientation tab, and clicking on the link Accept/Decline Admission.
  • Please note: Failure to indicate your acceptance of CSU, Chico’s offer of admission will result in your admission being cancelled.
• Take the English Placement Test (EPT) and/or Entry Level Math Test (ELM) by the May 3 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 a list of EPT/ELM 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.
• 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 Science
  • Geology
  • Geosciences
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
• Interested in adding 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.
  • Documentation must include immunization for hepatitis B, measles, mumps, and rubella.
  • Please note: We will not accept original immunization documents. Copies are acceptable.
  • For more information regarding immunization requirements, please contact Student Health Services at (530) 898-5879.
• Remember to have a pencil or pen and something to write on so you can take notes and jot down questions.
• 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!
• Make sure to park in the designated lots. Click here for parking information and directions.
• Most important: Be ready to learn a lot about yourself, your choices, and your Chico experience!