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12 | Money Matters Fall 2013

15 | Academic Planning & Advising

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20 | Campus Map

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24 | Campus Health and Safety

26 | The Wildcat Recreation Center, Clubs, Community Involvement & Athletics

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Dear Chico State Parents and Family Members:

On behalf of the Chico State Parent Advisory Council, I welcome you to Chico State. We are proud to have an active council in which parents can participate and contribute to the education, health, and safety of Chico State students.

The Parent Advisory Council was started in fall 2007, and has made a real impact on campus. Just one example of this is parent involvement in the Ready, Set, Chico events held throughout the State in August of each year (check the calendar for the 2013 dates and locations). Ready, Set, Chico events bring together parents, students, and alumni of the University to celebrate the decision of students to attend Chico State. Parents residing in the locations of these events work very hard to organize the events and arrange the venue and food. These events are incredibly upbeat and fun! Alumni are energized by their contact with the University through their interactions with new students. Parents are calmed by the knowledge that Chico State is a wonderful place that has a reputation for turning out great people.

The Parent Advisory Council holds two meeting per year; one meeting is held in October (Saturday, October 5, 2013) in conjunction with the Chico Experience Week (October 4-13, 2013), and one is held the last weekend in February. Parent Advisory Council members are

responsible for helping out at two campus events per year; events include Ready, Set, Chico events, Wildcat Welcome Week events (the fall new student orientation), and Chico Experience Week. Helping out generally means being on hand to meet and greet other parents, letting parents know about the Parent Advisory Council, and helping them find answers to their questions.

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. I invite you to put your energy to work for not only your son or daughter, but for all Chico State students. For more information on how you can become a part of the Parent Advisory Council, please contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations at (530) 898-6472, or contact me at [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,

Bob Combs, PresidentCSU, Chico Parent Advisory Council

from the Parent Advisory Council

Welcome! Whether you’re a high school student, a current college student interested in transferring, or a graduate who wants to come back to earn a master’s degree, CSU, Chico is the right place for you. We’re glad you’re here.

Chico State places an emphasis on academic excellence, and personal interaction between students, faculty, and staff. With a passion for teamwork and community service, our students routinely earn top honors nationally in journalism, engineering, business, speech, and charity fundraising competitions. Our sports teams and athletes continue to earn honors and awards too numerous to mention. We offer a vast array of affordable co-curricular activities (such as volunteer opportunities, internships, and recreational activities). Chico’s outstanding academics, facilities, and activities outside the classroom continuously enrich the campus environment by providing new opportunities for learning and growth. In short, we provide one of the most exceptional values for higher

education in the state, and our graduates are highly recruited by industries and agencies—both small and large.

Visitors are always welcome in Chico! You will quickly learn that people are friendly and genuinely happy to live here. Whether you have a few hours or a few days, please enjoy the beauty of our location and learn what a true college town offers. We call it the “Chico Experience”—visitors call it scenic, memorable, and fun.

Once you finish this guide, you will have a better understanding of why Sunset magazine called us “The Hidden Gem Up North.” You will learn why generations of Chico State grads hesitate to leave and can’t wait to come back and visit—often bringing their children with them to continue our proud Wildcat tradition.

Allan C. Bee, DirectorOffice of Admissions

Margaret and Bob Combs



All About Chico

Students

CSU, Chico’s HistoryIn 1887, General John Bidwell, pioneer, statesman, and founder of Chico, donated eight acres of cherry orchard, and construction began on Chico State Normal School. The campus opened in 1889 with 90 students and five faculty members. The first class of teachers graduated

in June 1891. Chico State Normal School became Chico State Teachers College in 1921. The legislature converted its teachers colleges to state colleges in 1935, and Chico State Teachers College became Chico State College. In 1972 the college became California State University, Chico.

Freshman Profile

Average High School GPA: 3.34 (admits)/3.23 (enrolled)Mean SAT Scores (Composite): 1059 (admits)/1037 (enrolled)

Full-time Equivalent students 15,257

(FTE: total number of course hours enrolled in during a particular semester, divided by 15 for undergraduates; divided by 12 for graduate students)

Number of total students 16,470

Freshmen: 3,931 (2,714 first-time; 1,217 transfer or continuing) (24%)Sophomores: 1,974 (12%)Juniors: 3,847 (23%)Seniors: 5,535 (34%)Postbaccalaureate Students: 1,183 (7%)

Age

CSU, Chico Average (undergraduate and graduate): 24Undergraduate Average: 23

Ethnicity

American Indian: 0.7%Asian: 5.5%Black/African American: 1.8%Hispanic/Latino: 19.4%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%White: 55.4%Declined to State: 8.7%Non-resident Alien: 3.8%

Gender

Female: 53%Male: 47%

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• California State University, Chico (popularly called “Chico State”)

• Founded: 1887

• President: Paul J. Zingg

• Student/Faculty ratio: 25 to 1

• Average Undergraduate Class Size: 31

• Campus Acreage: Main campus 119 acres; University Farm 800 acres; Ecological Reserves 2,330 acres

• Total General Fund Budget, including revenue: $169,705,243

• Location: 90 miles north of Sacramento; 174 miles northeast of San Francisco

• Service Counties: Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yuba

• School Mascot: Wildcat

• School Colors: Cardinal and White

• Alumni/ae: 132,000



AdmissionsAPPLICATION INFORMATION:

When & How to Apply Application priority filing periods: Fall Semester: October 1 – November 30Spring Semester: August 1 – 31

Our preference is for you to apply online at www.csumentor.edu. It’s quick and easy, and it also expedites the processing of your application! We do, however, still accept paper applications if you are unable to apply online. You can download a PDF version of the application at our website www.csuchico.edu/admissions or you can contact the Office of Admissions via email at [email protected] or call directly at 1 (800) 542-4426.

What do I Send?Once you apply, be sure to follow up by sending the necessary documents for an admission decision.

Freshmen: Send SAT or ACT test scores (completed by December prior to enrollment).

Upper Division Transfers: Send official transcripts from each college you’ve attended.

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

California State University, Chico is a popular campus and is impacted at the first-time freshman level, so we will use supplemental admission criteria to admit first-time freshmen to the campus. All applicants must apply during the priority filing period to be considered for admission. SAT or ACT scores are required from all first-time freshman applicants regardless of G.P.A. and must be taken no later than the December test date. All subject matter requirements must be completed prior to high school graduation. Subject matter requirements must be met with a C or better and may not be completed during the summer term immediately preceding fall admission. CSU-eligible first-time freshman applicants who graduate from high schools in the CSU, Chico-defined local admission area will be admitted based on CSU system-wide eligibility criteria.

CSU-eligible first-time freshman applicants who graduate from schools outside of the local admission area will

be “rank ordered” by eligibility index, and admission offers will be made in descending order of eligibility index totals until the freshman class is full. A small percentage of the freshman class may be admitted based on an eligibility index and additional characteristics including special talents, space availability in a unique program or major, first-generation college status, socioeconomic factors, and indications of overcoming educational obstacles. CSU, Chico is also impacted in Nursing programs and Music (Option in Recording Arts).

English 4 years

Mathematics (algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra)

3 years

Social Science (including 1 year of US History or US History and government)

2 years

Science with a Laboratory (one biological and one physical)

2 years

Foreign Language (the same language)

2 years

Visual and Performing Arts (one single year-long course)

1 year

College Preparatory Elective

1 year

High School Grade Point Average The high school grade point average is determined by college preparatory course work completed during a student’s sophomore and junior years (see list of applicable courses below). Grades in physical education and military science are not used in the G.P.A. calculation.

College Preparatory Course WorkYou must complete the following pattern of college preparatory subject requirements with a “C” or better prior to high school graduation. We do not accept summer work after graduation to meet admissions requirements.



A course must be designated by your high school as meeting a University of California A-G subject requirement to be considered college preparatory (https://doorways.ucop.edu/list).

Eligibility IndexThe eligibility index will be calculated using a combination of high school G.P.A. and SAT Reasoning Test score or ACT composite score.

To calculate your eligibility index for CSU, Chico freshman admission:

Using SAT Reasoning Test scores: (Your G.P.A.* x 800) + SAT Reasoning Test score = Your Index. We use a combination of critical reading and math to calculate your SAT total. We do not use the writing section for admission purposes.

Using ACT scores: (Your G.P.A.* x 200) + (10 x ACT Composite) = Your Index *exclude 9th grade, physical education, and military science courses

California residents must have a minimum index of 2900 using SAT Reasoning Test or 694 using ACT scores.

Non-California residents must have a minimum index of 3502 using SAT Reasoning Test scores or 842 using ACT scores.

English Placement Test (EPT) and Entry Level Math Test (ELM)As a first-time freshman, you will be required to take the EPT and/or ELM for placement purposes, unless exempt. You can take these tests at the Chico State campus or at the CSU nearest you, and we strongly recommend that you take the EPT/ELM by March for fall admission. You can get further information at the ETS website at www.ets.org. If you live outside of the state of California, have

been admitted to a CSU campus, and need to take the EPT and/or the ELM before arriving in California, please call (925) 808-2142 or e-mail [email protected]. Out-of-state testing is arranged for the second week of the month. There is an additional fee of $50 for testing outside of the state of California.

Early Start Program (ESP)New freshmen who are deemed not ready for college-level English and/or math after taking the EPT/ELM will need to start the remediation process no later than the summer before their first term. If it is determined that you need remediation in either area, you must take extra steps to address this requirement through the Early Start Program (ESP). Students will be notified throughout the process of application, admission, and registration about this requirement. Please visit our website at http://www.csuchico.edu/admissions/earlystart.shtml for further details.

UPPER-DIVISION TRANSFER

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

CSU, Chico is impacted at the upper division level. All upper-division transfer applicants must apply during the priority filing period, must apply to a specific major, and be fully eligible as follows:

• Complete a minimum of 60 transferable semester units or 90 quarter units by the end of spring term for fall entry (no summer work allowed to meet admission requirements).

• Complete General Education requirements in written communication, oral communication, critical thinking, and mathematics with a “C” or higher in each course by the end of spring term for fall entry or fall term for spring entry. PLEASE NOTE: If you are completing any of the above courses during the term prior to attending Chico, you must provide verification of your grade in these courses before you will be allowed to register for classes at Chico. Please use the Confirmation of Final Grade form at http://www.csuchico.edu/admissions/documents/final-grade-form.pdf.

• Local admission area applicants must possess a minimum 2.0 cumulative, transferrable G.P.A. at the time of application and be in good academic standing at the last institution attended. To be considered a local admission applicant, students must complete 30 or more transferrable units at one or more of the following colleges: Butte College, College of the Siskiyous, Feather River College, Lassen College, Shasta College, Yuba College.

• Applicants from outside the local admission area will be selected based on rank-ordered G.P.A. at the time of application. The academic characteristics of the transfer applicant pool will determine the G.P.A. cut-off.

• Local area and all other applicants must meet supplemental criteria for our impacted majors. These majors include Nursing and Music (Option in Recording Arts).

• All applicants must maintain the required G.P.A. used for admission through the end of the term prior to entry.

• A small percentage of the transfer class may be admitted based on G.P.A. and additional characteristics including special talents, space availability in a unique program or major, first-generation college status, socioeconomic factors, and indications of overcoming educational obstacles.

Office of Admissions California State University, Chico 400 West First Street Chico, CA 95929-0722 (530) 898-6322 [email protected] www.csuchico.edu/admissions

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Money Matters Fall 2013

New college students have a lot to learn about life on their own. They face many simultaneous challenges, learning to live independently as they adjust to new lifestyles and campus patterns of living and learning. Many college freshmen, and some transfer students as well, will deal with day-to-day costs they never before had to handle themselves. We recommend that students utilize CashCourse, (http://www.cashcourse.org/csuchico) a tool available through our website, to learn about budgeting and money management skills.

The Financial Aid and Scholarship Office at Chico State projects the average undergraduate student’s costs for the 2013–2014 academic year to be approximately $22,476 for an undergraduate living on-campus and $22,118 for an undergraduate living off-campus. This estimated Cost of Attendance for the 9-month academic year breaks down as follows:

*non-resident tuition is an additional $372 per unit. The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU

in the Federal Direct Student Loan Program (http://wwwdev.csuchico.edu/fa/typesOfAid/loans/types/staffordLoans.shtml) which provides long-term, low-interest loans, called Stafford loans. The loans are borrowed directly from the U.S. Department of Education, with the loan proceeds delivered through CSU, Chico. Federally backed parent loans, called PLUS Loans (http://www.csuchico.edu/fa/typesOfAid/loans/types/plusLoans.shtml) , also are administered through CSU, Chico. These loans are usually a better alternative to private lending.

Financial Aid and Payment of University Charges:Payment for Fall 2013 is due by July 31, 2013. Financial aid recipients are required to pay the difference between all University charges (including tuition fees and on-campus housing and meal plan) and pending financial aid. Fees due and financial aid awards are

posted to the Student’s Center Account under Finances/Account Inquiry.

If pending financial aid for the semester is sufficient to cover the fees and charges, the balance due will automatically be deducted from your financial aid disbursement. All remaining aid, after charges and fees are deducted, will be disbursed to the student. The university’s preferred method for disbursing funds is via electronic transfer, known as EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) which will directly deposit any remaining funds into your checking account. Students enroll in EFT through their Student Center by clicking on the “Enroll in Direct Deposit” under the Finances section. Financial aid and scholarships are disbursed once a week throughout each semester. If the student’s file is complete and there are no items remaining

Enrollment Fees

$ 6,974* $ 6,974*

Books/Supplies $ 1,710 $ 1,710

Room/Board $11,320 $10,962

Transportation $ 1,134 $ 1,134

Personal Expenses

$ 1,338 $ 1,338

Total $22,476 $22,118

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OffCampus

must reserve the right, even after initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees, without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by The Board of Trustees.

Note: The budget listed above reflects the estimated amount of undergraduate fees/tuition based on full-time attendance during 2013-14. Other costs listed are averaged and will vary by student.

File a FAFSA:We encourage all students, regardless of family income, to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). (http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/) Even those students who don’t qualify for need-based aid are usually eligible for federal loans that have student-friendly terms and low interest rates. Chico State participates



on the “To Do List,” the first possible disbursement for the fall term is the week of August 22, 2013. Disbursement is contingent on the student’s financial aid file status and enrollment.

Questions:

Parents may wish to contact us the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office directly if their student has submitted an Authorization to Release Information, (https://cas.csuchico.edu/cas/login?service=https://fa.csuchico.edu/Forms/logon.aspx?ReturnUrl=/forms/2012/authorization.aspx) an electronic form available on our Web site. This allows our personnel to speak directly to a parent about their student’s financial aid file, and assures compliance with the federal Family Educational Rights and

Privacy Act (FERPA) (http://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html)

Financial Aid advisors are available by appointment (phone or in-person) to help with general financial aid inquiries, questions about loans, special problems, technical questions, appeals, and budgeting. Students may call our office at (530) 898-6451 to set up an appointment. Customer service representatives are available by phone and at our walk-up windows for financial aid questions, to accept forms and documents, and to schedule appointments.

We hope that your student will love Chico State and will have an academically successful and rewarding school year. Congratulations for bringing them this far! Academic Planning

& AdvisingAcademic Advising ProgramsStudent Services Center, 220Phone: (530) 898-5712Email: [email protected]

CSU, Chico utilizes a Dual Advising System, where undergraduate students are provided support through both the undergraduate advising office as well as their academic major department.

Advisors in the office of Academic Advising Programs serve as “general practitioners,” providing students with assistance in understanding graduation requirements, general education, major exploration, course selection and registration, University policies and procedures and strategies for academic success and helping students graduate in four years. Academic Advising is also the advising home for undeclared students and the first stop for students with general advising questions.

Once a student declares a major, the student will be assigned a major advisor within the academic department. (Please note: the method for assigning advisors varies by department. Contact the department for details.) The major advisor is a “specialist,” providing specific advice on program planning and course selection within the major, advice on internships, and other opportunities in the major. Understanding CSU, Chico’s nine graduation requirements is essential for selecting appropriate courses. Advisors in the office of Academic Advising Programs can help students understand the requirements and monitor their academic progress. Here is a brief explanation of each requirement and a few specific tips about how to pick classes.

Note: See the online 2013-2014 University Catalog for more details.


CHICO STATE GUIDE

Graduation Requirements1. Total Units

120–124 (BA)120–128 (BS)132 (BS Engr or BFA)

Trying to graduate in four years?BA/BS = 15-16 units each semesterEngr/BFA = 16-17 units per semester.

Ask Yourself: How many units is a realistic load?Generally, (units) x (3) + (number hours working, etc.) should total no more than 60 hours.

2. Upper Division Units

40 units

Which courses are upper division?Upper division courses are ≥ 300.Tip: Courses numbered ≥ 300 are more advanced. Freshmen should focus on courses numbered 100–200.

3. Residence Requirement

30 units must be completed at CSU, Chico:

• 24 upper division units• 12 major units• 9 units of general education

Keep in mind: Non-transfer students attending CSU, Chico will automatically complete the Residence Requirement within their program. However, transfer students need to be aware of this requirement.

Tip: Transfer students can complete their 9 GE units at CSU, Chico by taking their Upper Division Breadth Pathway courses.

4. General Education

Pathway Program

48 units

The General Education Pathway Program offers students an integrated learning experience across the University’s academic disciplines, and the opportunity to earn an interdisciplinary minor in one of ten subjects. To learn more, visit the CSU, Chico General Education Website.

Four components of General Education:

• Foundation = 18 units (A1: Oral Communication, A2: Written Communication, A3: Critical Thinking, A4: Quantitative Reasoning, B1: Physical Sciences, B2: Life Sciences)

• American Institutions = 6 units (U.S. History, U.S. Constitution & California State and Local Government)

• Lower Division Breadth Pathway = 15 units (C1: Arts, C2: Humanities, D1: Individual & Society, D2: Societal Institutions, E: Learning for Life)

• Upper Division Breadth Pathway = 9 units (an upper-division requirement taken junior/senior years)

• Students will also have opportunities in GE to take several Writing Intensive (WI) courses and a Capstone (C) course.

Tip: Freshmen should complete the Area A courses within their first three semesters. Transfers from community colleges may have completed most, if not all, of the lower division general education requirement. They will need to complete the Upper Division Breadth Pathway at CSU, Chico.



5. Diversity Requirement

6 units

• US Diversity (USD) = 1 class (study of an ethnic subculture within the United States)

• Global Cultures (GC) = 1 class (study of a culture outside of Western Heritage)

Tip: Students can complete bothdiversity courses withingeneral education.

6. American Institutions

Requirement

6 units taken within general education

Tip: Freshmen may want to include one, but not both of these courses in their first semester. Transfer students from a California community college may

have taken classes for this requirement that also count for general education.

7. Skills Requirement

A grade of C- or better is required for the following GE requirements (Core):

A1: Oral Communication = 1 classA2: Written Communication* = 1 classA3: Critical Thinking = 1 classA4: Quantitative Reasoning* = 1 class

*If not exempt, your required Entry Level Math Exam (ELM) and English Placement Test (EPT) scores, will determine your student’s placement in A2 and A4 courses.

8. Major

Most students change their major at least once during their first year in college - that can be a sign that they are actively exploring their intellectual interests.

Tip: Declaring a major is an important decision your student will need to make. There are many ways that students can explore majors. Advisors in the office of Academic Advising Programs are available for major exploration assistance.

9. Grade Point Average (GPA)

You must attain at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average, which includes both transfer and CSU, Chico work, at

least a 2.0 in courses required for the major, and at least 2.0 in all work taken at CSU, Chico. See major department for additional GPA requirements

Tip: Attending college is a big transition for most students; 16-18 percent of new students earn a GPA less than 2.0 in their first semester in college. Academic probation is not something to be taken lightly, and is a signal that it’s time to meet with an advisor!



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CHICO STATE GUIDE

From Your House to Our HomeThe Residence Life program at Chico State encourages personal growth in a student community setting. The program provides a climate where a community atmosphere complements the educational mission of the University. Each residence community has a professional full-time residential coordinator and assistant coordinator as well as student resident advisors for each living area. There is also a programming and leadership coordinator who initiates educational, social, and athletic activities within all University Housing communities.

On-Campus Residence Halls

Chico State provides five on-campus residence halls reserved for incoming freshmen; the sixth hall, Sutter Hall, is offered to incoming freshmen as well as returning students. Sutter South Tower is reserved for new transfer students. Most residence hall rooms are double occupancy, but there are some single and triple rooms in Whitney Hall. Whitney, the largest of the residence halls, accommodates 544 students in a high-rise setting. Lassen Hall and Shasta Hall each accommodate 210 students. At the north end of campus are several smaller residence halls, Esken Hall and Mechoopda Hall, which house 112 and 120 students respectively. The Konkow houses are made up of six thematic communities and accommodate 78 students in total.

University Apartments

University Village (UV) is the largest residential community at Chico State, the most unique student housing facility in Chico, and the only University-owned apartment-style community. This resident community provides mostly cluster-style living with up to six students sharing a kitchen and two bathrooms per suite. Approximately 625 Chico State students will call UV home for the academic year. UV is home to first-time freshmen, continuing residents, transfer students, and international students. The cluster-style apartments are fully furnished, so UV residency means students do not have to provide furniture or arrange for utilities, cable, and Internet connections. UV has two pools, a spa, free parking, two community rooms, and a computer lab with printer access. UV is the only University-owned community that remains open during Thanksgiving break, winter break, and spring break.

Meal Plans

The six on-campus residence halls include three meal plan choices, and each includes a Flex Cash feature for dining in campus restaurants and coffee shops. Students who live in Konkow Hall or University Village have a smaller meal-per-semester plan plus Flex Cash. Students can use meal cards in the all-you-care-to-eat Sutter Residential Dining Center or the Sutter Café, (the late night grab-and-go eatery). The Flex Cash program included in the residential dining program allows students to dine at the Marketplace Café in the BMU (student union), campus coffee shops, and the campus convenience stores.



Campus Health and SafetyThe University Police Department (UPD) at Chico State is committed to students’ safety and success. UPD officers patrol on and off campus, and comply with the Jeanne Clery Act, a Federal law requiring all college and University campuses to publish crime statistics for specified offenses. To view crime statistics, or for more information on UPD’s safety programs, please visit our Website at www.csuchico.edu/up.

UPD’s Community Service Unit offers the following safety programs to the campus community, at no cost:

• Freshmen Safe Start is an interactive safety program for incoming freshmen and transfer students. A collaborative effort, Freshmen Safe Start is mandatory for all freshmen that will be living in University Housing, and is open to all new Chico State students.

• R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) is a free self defense program for women, offered monthly to female students, faculty, and staff.

• Campus Connection – Safety Escort. UPD offers a safe method of transportation from 6:00 p.m. until midnight every day when classes are in session. Transportation is provided to and from University classrooms, parking lots, and residence halls, including the University Village Apartments on Nord Avenue.

• Blue Light Phones - There are approximately 20 Blue Light Phones on campus. Once the phone is activated, a two-way open line is established between the caller and a UPD Dispatcher. Blue Light Phone calls have priority over routine business calls. Blue Light Phones can be used to report a crime, medical emergency, or suspicious situation, or to request a Safety Escort.

Student Health Center

To learn more about the services provided by the Student Health Center OR to take advantage of the health center’s online services such as making appointments or requests for prescription refills, you may go directly to the Student Health Center web page at www.csuchico.edu/shs or call (530) 898-5241.

Chico State’s Student Health Service is an accredited outpatient health center staffed by physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other licensed healthcare personnel. Services available include high-quality, low-cost, accessible primary care, prevention, and health education. The scope of services includes physical examinations, men’s and women’s health, and treatment of acute conditions, injuries, and illnesses. Student Health has a full-service pharmacy, an x-ray department, and a federally certified high-complexity laboratory. Enrolled students pay a mandatory health fee that

is included in the university fees. This fee provides your student with no-cost, or low-cost access to primary healthcare.

The closest Kaiser facility to Chico is approximately 90 miles away; therefore, please make sure your student has the appropriate health insurance plan and coverage. Please contact your insurance company to verify that your health care coverage extends to Chico. Remind your student to always carry

their health insurance card with them to avoid having to pay out-of-pocket.

The Student Health Center recommends all students have health insurance because the health fee is not a health insurance but instead provides access to healthcare during the designated clinic hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. and on Wednesdays 9:15 a.m.- 5 p.m.



The Wildcat Recreation Center, Clubs, Community Involvement & Athletics

The Wildcat Recreation Center (WREC) offers one-stop shopping for students’ exercise and recreation needs. Opened in August 2009, the 130,000-sq.-ft. facility boasts tons of weight and cardio equipment, four group exercise rooms, indoor running track, pool and spa, 35-foot climbing wall and bouldering arch, three basketball courts, and a multi-activity court.

The WREC is a program of the Associated Students and funded by student fees. There is no additional membership cost.

Recreational Sports runs out of the WREC, giving intramural sports and sport club opportunities to thousands of students. Intramural leagues compete against other Chico State students. Sport clubs are student-run sports teams and operate at either a recreational or competitive level.

The WREC works closely with Adventure Outings, which offers students more than 40 outdoor trips each semester. AO also provides equipment rentals and bike repair services.

Student life at California State University, Chico doesn’t end in the classroom. Chico State offers 240 student clubs and organizations. By becoming involved in co-curricular activities, students can gain a sense of belonging and better enjoy a well-rounded college experience.

Clubs, Organizations, ActivitiesClubs range from specific majors to religions to athletics, providing an excellent way for students to meet others with similar interests. If there isn’t a club already established that a student wishes to join, Chico State encourages students to start their own clubs. Most clubs accept students of any class level. Sororities and fraternities provide another option for student involvement at Chico State. www.csuchico.edu/sll



Community InvolvementCommunity service organizations at Chico State provide yet another way for students to get involved. Students can volunteer their time with a variety of groups, including Community Action Volunteers in Education (CAVE), Community Legal Information Center (CLIC), and Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE). www.aschico.com

AthleticsThe appeal of Chico State athletics is the opportunity for student-athletes to compete at a high level while pursuing a quality education. The overriding factor in our athletic success is the Chico Experience: an almost indefinable mood which makes the student-athlete perceive Chico as “home,” not just a place to go to school. This factor, along

with excellent coaching and fine facilities, has contributed to Chico’s reputation of one of the top NCAA Division II athletic programs in the nation. http://www.chicowildcats.com/

Sports Include:

• Baseball (Men’s)

• Basketball (Men’s and Women’s)

• Cross Country (Men’s and Women’s)

• Golf (Men’s and Women’s)

• Soccer (Men’s and Women’s)

• Softball (Women’s)

• Track and Field (Men’s and Women’s)

• Volleyball (Women’s)



Chico Experience WeekThe spirit of community in Chico and a widely shared affection for the city and University are at the heart of the fourth-annual Chico Experience Week, Saturday, Oct. 4-13.

More than 80 events taking place around Chico and Chico State over a 10-day period will highlight the many entertaining, artistic, recreational, educational and civic-minded activities Chico offers that make it such a special place.

Make your reservations early for your Chico Experience Week visit to Chico. Family events are scheduled for October 5, 2013 and will include a family barbecue, a Parent Advisory Council meeting, and plenty of campus and community events. Tickets will go on sale this summer.“We want to bring together our local community with students, returning alumni, parents, and others for 10 days of fun, education and reconnection with friends, the campus and the wonderful City of Chico,” says Sue Anderson, director of Alumni and Parent Relations at CSU, Chico. “Fall is a fabulous time for parents and alumni to come back to Chico, or for community members to enjoy all the terrific activities that are going on.”

Sponsored by the Chico State Alumni Association, The Chico Experience

Week is the product of collaboration among campus groups and local organizations and businesses. Local partners include the City of Chico, the Downtown Chico Business Association, and the Chico Chamber of Commerce.

“Students love to talk about how the ‘Chico Experience’ changed their lives,” says CSU, Chico President Paul Zingg. “We know they mean an experience that goes far beyond the classroom and includes a deep appreciation for Chico and its many outstanding features. We hope Chico Experience Week spurs many residents, and many far-flung friends of Chico, to gather and celebrate this great place.”

Included during the Oct. 4-13 Chico Experience Week are community events, such as the Chico Velo Fallflower Century Bike Ride, and popular annual Chico events, including the Sierra Oro Farm Trial and the Artoberfest. Other events include the unveiling of artist Jake Early’s fourth “Chico Experience” print and alumni reunions.

Whether you already live in Chico or haven’t been back in a while, you are sure to enjoy The Chico Experience! All dates and times and other information for events during Chico Experience Week can be found at the website www.csuchico.edu/chicoexperience and you can also join The Chico Experience Week fan page on Facebook.




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Academic Calendar

JULY 2013

Final document deadline for completion of admission file July 15

Registration deadline for fall 2013 July 31

Registration and tuition fee payment deadline July 31

AUGUST 2013

Ready, Set, Chico! 2013 events August 2-15

Coachella Valley/Palm Springs August 2

Los Angeles August 5

Orange County/Irvine August 6

San Diego August 7

Sacramento (North)/Citrus Heights August 8

Sacramento August 9

Marin County/Tiburon August 12

Bay Area Peninsula/Redwood City August 13

San Jose August 14

Danville August 15

Registration add/drop period August 5 – September 6

Wildcat Welcome/Parent’s Reception August 23

Fall classes begin August 26

SEPTEMBER 2013

Labor Day, campus closed September 2

Last day to add or drop classes September 6

OCTOBER 2013

2014-2015 University Scholarship Application available October 1-December 15

Chico Experience Week October 4-13

Parent Advisory Council meeting October 5

Family Weekend Barbecue October 5

NOVEMBER 2013

Veteran’s Day, campus closed November 11

On-campus residence halls close at 6 p.m. November 22

(University Village will stay open through Thanksgiving break)Thanksgiving break no classes

November 25-29

DECEMBER 2013

On-campus residence halls reopen at 2 p.m. December 1

Registration deadline for Jan and spring 2014 classes December 6

Registration payment deadline for spring 2014 classes December 12

Last day to submit the University Scholarship Application for 2014-2015 academic year

December 15

Final Exam Week December 16-20

On-campus residence halls close at 6 p.m. December 20

(University Village will stay open through winter break) Winter break, campus closed

December 25- December 30

JANUARY 2014

Fall 2013 grades available January 3

On-campus residence halls open at 2 p.m. January 17

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, campus closed January 20

Spring classes begin January 21

FEBRUARY 2014

Parent Advisory Council meeting on the Chico State campus

February 22

MARCH 2014

On-campus residence halls close at 6 p.m. March 14

(University Village will stay open through spring break) Spring break, no classes held

March 17-21

On-campus residence halls open at 2 p.m. March 23

Cesar Chavez day, campus closed March 31

MAY 2014

Final Examination week May 12-16

All residence halls close at 5 p.m. May 16

Commencement (date subject to change) May 15-18

Memorial Day, campus closed May 26


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Important Phone Numbers Helpful WebsitesUniversity Police Department On-Campus Emergency – 9-911

Non-Emergency – 530-898-5555

OFFICE PHONE

Academic Advising and Orientation (530) 898-5712

Admissions (530) 898-6322

Parent Relations (530) 898-6472

AS Bookstore (530) 898-5222

AS Student Government (530) 898-5701

Career Center (530) 898-5253

Counseling Center (530) 898-6345

Accessibility Resource Center (530) 898-5959

Educational Opportunity Program (530) 898-6831

Financial Aid (530) 898-6451

Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports

(530) 898-6470

President (530) 898-5201

Provost (530) 898-6101

Records and Registration (530) 898-5143

School of Graduate, International, and Interdisciplinary Studies

(530) 898-6880

Student Activities (530) 898-5396

Student Employment (530) 898-5256

Student Financial Services (530) 898-5936

Student Health Center (530) 898-6241

Student Judicial Affairs (530) 898-6897

Undergraduate Education and General Studies

(530) 898-5415

University Box Office (530) 898-6333

University Housing and Food Service (530) 898-6325

VP for Student Affairs (530) 898-6131

VP for University Advancement (530)898-3590

Wildcat ID Card (530) 898-6119

Wildcat Recreation Center (530) 898-4444

DEPARTMENT WEB ADDRESS

Chico State www.csuchico.edu

Alumni and Parent Relations www.csuchico.edu/alumni

Advising and Orientation http://em.csuchico.edu/aap

University Housing and Food Service www.csuchico.edu/housing

Financial Aid and Scholarship Office www.csuchico.edu/fa

Office of Diversity www.csuchico.edu/diversity

Admissions www.csuchico.edu/admissions

Counseling Center www.csuchico.edu/counseling

Academic Calendars www.csuchico.edu/vpaa/calendar

University Police Department www.csuchico.edu/up/index.html

Student Health Center www.csuchico.edu/shs

Student Financial Services www.csuchico.edu/sfin

The Orion- Student Newspaper www.theorion.com

Chico State News from Public Affairs www.csuchico.edu/pa

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