Registration for Re-admitted State Support Students

If you were previously admitted to CSU, Chico but did not register for the previous regular semester you will need to complete another university application to be readmitted. (This does not apply to students who filed a PEL.)

Step 1. Are You Ready to be an Online Student?

You will need a computer and Internet access to participate in online courses. If you haven't already done so, check our suggested minimum computer configurations, and test your system by viewing the demo to see if you have the bandwidth (network speed) essential to participate in the courses.

Step 2. Apply for Admission

You may request an application be mailed to you. It is important to visit the Office of Admission's site for more complete details concerning application deadlines and procedures.

When you mail your application, be sure it is marked CDOE (Chico Distance & Online Education) in the top right corner. This will indicate to Admissions or the School of Graduate, International, and Sponsored Programs you will be taking all or some of your classes over the Internet, and they will properly code your application. Without this coding you will not be able to register in the Internet section of your course.

Note: if the formal admissions deadline has past, there may still be a way for you to start enroll in courses (see Open University).

Step 3. Talk to an Advisor

It is recommended that you talk to an advisor during the admissions process: (1) general academic advising (2) major program advising. Be sure you have read the section of the University Catalog that pertains to admissions and program requirements before you call your advisor.

Step 4. Prepare your Course List

This process will provide you a list of your courses before using the CSC Portal to enroll. Check out the current schedule of online classes. Select a program and add course(s) for the applicable semester.

Step 5. Registration through the CSC Portal

Using your course list, you are now ready to logon on to the CSC Portal to register.

Step 6: Pay Your Fees

You will be responsible to pay your registration fees by the appropriate deadline. Read Fees, Tuition, Refunds and Holds for complete details. For all pertinent information check the Financial Aid Web site or call the Financial Aid Office at 530-898-6451.

Step 7: How do I Access my Online Class?

To access your online course you will need to create a personal account in the Chico State Connection web-based portal. Follow the directions to "Get An Account" in order to initialize your Wildcat e-mail and Chico State Connection accounts. Your 16 digit CSU, Chico ID card number will be required for you to setup your account. If you can not find your Chico State Wildcat ID card, please contact the Center for Regional and Continuing Education at 530-898-6105 or send a request for the number. Once you have established your account, the portal will automatically provide you with access to the courses in which you are enrolled. Click on the "Student Services" tab and look for the "Courses Resource" link in the left-hand column. Many instructors should have instructional materials available one week prior to the start of the semester.

Step 8: Be Prepared for Class

If a syllabus is posted, review the course outline and booklist. Approximately two weeks before classes start, you can purchase your books online through the CSU, Chico Associated Students Bookstore.

Step 9: How do I Drop an Online Class?

To drop an online course during the add/drop period, utilize the registration tool on the Chico State Connection web portal. To check the deadline dates for dropping a course, please visit http://www.csuchico.edu/vpaa/calendar/ or contact the Registration Office at 530-898-4555.

To drop an online course after the second week of the semester, contact Continuing Education at 530-898-6105. Each student is required to provide documentation of a serious and compelling reason for dropping a course. We will contact the Professor, Department Chair and Dean to approve the drop and complete the required form. After the approvals are granted, we will forward the completed documents to the Registration Office for processing. Please follow-up with the Registration Office at least one week after your COP form has been submitted to make sure you have been dropped from the course.

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