Enroll in Courses at Chico State

Quick Links: | Using Class Schedule |​​​​ Using Schedule Builder | Using Degree Progress Report | 

Enrolling Using Class Schedule

  1. Navigate to the Student Center. You can do this using the link in the Chico State Portal.
  2. In the left sidebar, scroll to Enrollment and click Enroll in Classes.
  3. From the dropdown, select the term you want to enroll in and hit Search.
    • You can optionally use the Subject, Course Number, or Keyword fields to narrow down your search.  
    • Click Show Open Classes Only to view only classes with available seats. 
  4. Once you've located a class, click the arrow > on the far left to expand the course description to review any requirements and Prerequisites or Corequisites.
  5. When you're ready to add the course, click Enroll at the bottom. 
  6. If there is an associated Lab or Discussion section, select one and click Continue​​​​​​. 
  7. You will be able to be added to a waitlist or set up an auto-swap course on the next screen. 
  8. Click Save in the popup. You should receive a confirmation that the course was added.

Enrolling Using Schedule Builder

The Schedule Builder in the Chico State Portal helps students visually plan and register for classes. It allows easy course selection, scheduling, and enrollment.

Using Pre-Filled Courses from Smart Planner

  1. Navigate to the Student Center. You can do this using the link in the Chico State Portal.
  2. In the left sidebar, scroll to ROAR: Registration & Planning and click Arrange Schedule Builder.
  3. Click Build Schedule in the bottom right corner. Schedules will automatically populate with your selected classes. Browse through these using the top navigation bar.
  4. When you find a suitable schedule, select Enroll in the top-left corner.
  5. In the pop-up, check the Section box to select all, then click Add to Cart.
  6. Ensure courses have a green checkmark confirming they are saved.

Scheduling Classes Directly in Schedule Builder

  1. Navigate to the Student Center. You can do this using the link in the Chico State Portal.
  2. In the left sidebar, scroll to ROAR: Registration & Planning and click Arrange Schedule Builder.
  3. Adjust the Course Selection filters to find available class sections.
  4. Select Add Course. 
  5. Scroll to your newly added courses and select Select Sections.
  6. Choose the sections you wish to include in your schedule and then select Ok.
  7. Click on Build Schedule. The rest of the steps are similar to adding pre-filled classes.

Enrolling Using Degree Progress Report

  1. Navigate to the Student Center. You can do this using the link in the Chico State Portal.
  2. In the left sidebar, scroll to Academic Progress and click Degree Progress Report.
  3. Find a course by selecting the general area/section, then click View Courses.
  4. Select View Sections to see which times are available for that course.
  5. Select the three-dot menu for additional actions or the expansion arrow for details.
  6. When you find a course you want to take, click Enroll.
  7. Click Wait List If Class is Full, if applicable.
  8. Click Save, check I Agree, then click Enroll.

 Still need help? Contact Academic Advising Programs for further assistance.
  
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