California State University, Chico Parent Guide

Dates & Events

• Welcome to our first Chico Experience Week!

  The Chico Experience Week aims to bring Chico State students, alumni, parents, and friends together for 10 days of fun, education, and reconnection with friends, the campus, and the wonderful City of Chico. Read More

• More Activities in Chico and at CSU Chico 9/10-1/11

• Chico Experience Week: Friday, October 8, 2010

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Academics

• Associated Students Bookstore

  Facts about the student-owned bookstore. Read More

• Helping your Student to Avoid Procrastination

• Letter from the Mayor

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Career Planning

• Is Your Student Getting Ready to Graduate?

  While it seems like May is so far away, it will be here before we know it! Commencement ceremonies for undergraduates will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2010 and Sunday, May 23, 2010. Post cards providing students who have filed for graduation and their parents with important graduation information should be received before winter break. Some of the highlights:Graduating seniors must do TWO THINGS: Read More

• Career Assessment and Employment Counseling

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Health & Safety

• Homesickness: what it is and how to deal with it

  Move-in day and first-week activities are abuzz with excitement, but as students move in and parents head out, homesickness can take root. Read More

• Student Health

• Campus Safety

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Managing Finances

• FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE: PREPARE NOW FOR 2010-2011

  We know that students and their families are beginning to consider how to pay for fees and other costs for the 2010-2011 academic year. WHAT TO DO ASAP: Apply for upcoming CSU, Chico ScholarshipsTimeline for CSU, Chico ScholarshipsOctober 1-December 15 - Application window for CSU, Chico Scholarships for 2010-2011. Every year Chico State students receive over $1.5 million in university scholarships. Criteria may include scholastic achievement, school/college activities, financial need, and community service. For information and the online application, visit the Online Scholarship Application Web page. All applications must be received by December 15, 2009 midnight, Pacific Standard Time. Read More

• Federal Tax Credit Information - Hope Scholarship/Lifetime Learning Credit

• Applying for 2010 - 2011 Scholarships

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Student Life

• Living Off Campus

  Most students at Chico State choose to live off campus after their first year. Read More

• What's Happening at Chico State?

• Introducing Zipcar!

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Tips for Parents

• Chico State Parent Advisory Council Welcomes You

  The University is working hard to provide the tools necessary to ensure student success, and we all realize that parents are an important part of the education process for students. Read More

• Tips for Parents

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Maps, Contacts & Info

• CSU Chico Campus Map

  Download a campus map. Read More

• Important Phone Numbers

• Helpful Websites

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College Admissions

• Admissions

• First-time Freshman Admissions Requirements

• Transfer Student- Admission Requirements

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