Office of Admissions, CSU, Chico

Freshman Students - Academic Programs

Academic Program Offerings

Explore a comprehensive list of the degrees and majors offered at Chico State.

Academic Advising Programs  and Summer Orientation

Academic Advising Programs can assist you with academic and career program planning, and can provide information on the effective use of the academic resources of the university. The Office of Advising & Orientation not only provides outstanding academic  assistance but also sponsors CSU, Chico's Summer Orientation program for new students.

Freshmen General Studies Thematic

GST offers block scheduling, satisfaction of most lower-division general education requirements, a coherent orderly view of civilization, and individual attention and community within your freshman year.

Freshman Course Link Program

The General Education Course Link program is designed for first-year students to assist with a smooth entry into university life. Through an integrated program of study that also has the benefit of creating a collaborative learning community, you get a good start on fulfilling your general education.

University Honors Program

Our campus offers a wealth of special opportunities to achieve honors for our motivated undergraduate students with high grade point averages. These opportunities range from specially designed courses in general education and in selected majors to many honors societies to which students may belong.