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Before School Starts:
Register for New Student Orientation & Transition Programs
Complete Pre-Orientation requirements on the Transfer Checklist
Attend Orientation
Learn about clubs, orgs, and opportunities
Register for classes
FYE Tip: Check out our current FYE-Supported Courses! We may be offering a class that you still need to graduate:
POLS 155 fulfills the US History, Constitution, & American Ideals graduation requirement
Download the Chico State app
Check out CatsConnect for events to attend
Each Semester:
Attend Wildcat Welcome events
(Fall only) Sunset Social
Attend your professor’s office hours at least 1x per semester
FYE Tip: Use the directory and the interactive campus map to find your professor’s office
Join a club on campus
Use the Student Organizations list on CatsConnect or the Find Your Community list to find clubs that share your interests
FYE Tip: Don’t see what you’re looking for? Here’s more information on how to start your own club!
Meet with your major faculty advisor at least 1x per semester to make sure you’re on track
FYE Tip: Meet with your advisor early in the semester to get a jump start on planning your course schedule for the following semester. Availability gets really tight right before registration!
Optional: Add a minor!
Use the Major & Minors at Chico State sheet to see all of your options
Before Graduation:
Declare a Major • Change a Major • Add a Minor
The same form will help you complete any of the above tasks!