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This guide explains how to use the Schedule Builder tool in the Chico State Portal. Schedule Builder assists students in planning their class schedules for upcoming semesters. It provides a visual layout of class sections and allows students to easily add classes to their registration cart. This guide covers how to log in, use pre-filled classes from the Smart Planner, and schedule classes directly using the tool.
Prerequisites
- Access to the Chico State Portal.
- Active enrollment or planning to enroll in courses at Chico State.
Step-by-Step Instructions
To use the Schedule Builder with a pre-filled schedule from the Smart Planner, do the following:
- Log into the Chico State Portal.
- Navigate to Student Center.
- Select ROAR, then Arrange Schedule Builder.

- In the Schedule Builder interface, click on Build Schedule in the bottom-right corner.

Schedules will automatically populate with your selected classes. Browse through these using the top navigation bar.
- When you find a suitable schedule, select Enroll in the top-left corner.

- In the pop-up window, click the square next to SECTION to select all sections, then click Add to Cart.

- Verify that courses added to the cart have a green checkmark next to them. Courses already saved to the cart would be verified with a green checkmark next to it: If a course isn’t saved to the cart, then you can click the course name and save it:

To schedule classes directly from the Schedule Builder, do the following:
- Follow steps 1 to 3 as above to access the Schedule Builder.
- Adjust the Course Selection filters to find available class sections.
- Select Add Course.

- Scroll to your newly added courses and select Select Sections.
- Choose the sections you wish to include in your schedule and then select Ok.

- Click on Build Schedule. The rest of the steps are similar to adding pre-filled classes.
Troubleshooting
- If you cannot find certain courses or sections, make sure to adjust the filters correctly or check if the courses are offered in the current term.
- For issues related to login or accessing the Chico State Portal, ensure your login credentials are correct and that you have a stable internet connection. If problems persist, contact the IT Support Center.
More information can be found at this Degree Audit web site.