Browse an archive of our weekly student messages.
This article guides new and returning students to common start-of-semester tasks related to IT and academic technologies, including:
1) verifying enrollment in a Canvas course
2) activating your Chico State Zoom account
3) accessing campus accounts, wifi, tech lending and apps
Introduces CatBot in the Canvas Help menu and warns students about pervasive phishing attempts through email.
Week 1 article introduces CatBot as a helpful tool within Canvas Help as well as the Inbox, Pronto
Fall 2025 Week 2 Impact Message provides information about accessing and getting application support for campus-licensed applications, including Kaltura Media, Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, ChatGPT Edu and NotebookLM.
Week 3 message provides a friendly reminder to complete all required compliance training, and also provides organizational tips for importing your Canvas Calendar to Outlook or Google Calendar.
Provides students with information about using the new online form Drop Class Request Form prior to September 19, 2025.
Encourages students to make your voice heard on the CSU AI Survey by Oct. 6
Select the Ally icon in Canvas, to generate alternative formats of a file.