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Session #1

Workshop Descriptions Session #1

  • Meriam Library (MLIB) 172
    Finding Your Community
    Learn about Chico State’s Cross-Cultural Leadership Center (CCLC) and Affinity Resource Centers. The CCLC is a space where students can celebrate culture and diversity. Our new Affinity Resource Centers’ goals are to support and retain students of diverse backgrounds while giving them a space to grow. We hope you find a home away from home in our spaces.
  • Bell Memorial Union (BMU) Lobby
    Tour the Well
    Explore The Well, a program of Associated Students, located in the BMU basement. Enjoy nap pods, massage chairs, HydroMassage, massage therapy, red light therapy, and 200+ programs each semester—all designed to help students relax and recharge. Best of all, services are included in tuition for Chico State students.
  • Performing Arts Center (PAC) 116
    Understanding Academic Accommodations
    The Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) works to ensure compliance with applicable ADA laws and policies. ARC determines eligibility and accommodations for qualified students and advocates for accessibility in all aspects of campus life.
  • Performing Arts Center (PAC) 134
    Get Involved: Your Guide to Campus Engagement
    Student Life and Leadership supports all students and student organizations in the development of positive social, cultural, intellectual, recreational, and leadership programs and activities. Recreational Sports provides you an opportunity to participate in a variety of organized sports and activities in a welcoming, enjoyable setting.
  • Performing Arts Center (PAC) 144
    Student Housing in Chico
    Learn about University Housing and off-campus options in Chico. Representatives from University Housing & Basic Needs will share tools, resources, and guidance to help you find housing that fits your budget and lifestyle. Gain a toolkit to navigate housing processes, find roommates, and overcome common rental barriers.
  • Performing Arts Center (PAC) 206
    Chico State CalFresh Outreach
    CalFresh is like financial aid, but for food! Eligible students can get money every month for groceries, making it easier to eat well on a budget. Our campus CalFresh office is here to guide you through the application process and answer questions, so you don’t miss out on support.
  • Performing Arts Center (PAC) 210
    Meriam Library Services
    Meriam Library provides students with access to library collections, services, and resources. To learn about the breadth of these sources, and how you can rein this knowledge for your own academic success, please join us.
  • Meriam Library (MLIB) 208
    Navigating the Transfer Year Experience with FYE
    Explore what to expect in your Transfer Year Experience and how Chico State’s First-Year Experience (FYE) program supports transfer students through this important transition. We’ll discuss “transfer shock,” the feeling of being between two worlds, and strategies for building confidence, a strong academic identity, and a clear roadmap to graduation as a proud Wildcat.