Preparing for Your
Transfer 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).
  • Keep a current mailing and email address on file with the University.
  • 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.
  • Send all final college transcripts and/or grade confirmations to CSU, Chico's Admissions Office.
    • To provide you with the best possible advising, we need all of your college transcripts sent well ahead of time, plus 10 working days advance notice to prepare your Transfer Credit Summary — a document that designates how your coursework is transferred to CSU, Chico.
  • If you are transferring to CSU, Chico without the completion of General Education (GE) Math and/or English, you must take the Entry Level Math Exam (ELM) and/or the English Placement Test (EPT) 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 are declared or 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 all college transcripts and/or grade confirmations.
  • If you have not completed general education Math and/or English, 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 your self, your choices, and your Chico experience!