Course Registration
Follow the steps below to register. Registration for this program is not available through the Student Center.
Here is how it works:
- Go to PCE*REG, click the red Chico State Log In button, and enter your Chico State username and password
- Click View classes and use the filters to select the MSCS program and/or session
- Add classes to your shopping cart
- Confirm or update your student information
- Pay fees with a credit/debit card or select an Other Payment Method if applicable
- Submit your request and wait for an email confirming your enrollment
Registration requests are processed in the order they are received. Requests submitted on weekends will be handled the following business week.
Is this your first term in the program?
Unless otherwise specified by your advisor, you will need to enroll in CSCI 511 and CSCI 546.
Questions about which course(s) you need to take?
Contact your advisor, David, at dzeichick@csuchico.edu.
Late Adds, Drops & Refunds
Please visit the Special Session Adds, Drops & Refunds page.
Fees & Financial Aid
Course Fees
Payment is due at the time of registration. Fees are $850.00 per unit.
Federal Loans
- Register for all classes in a term at least two weeks before the term starts. If you add or drop courses later, you will be required to complete an Add/Drop form and a Change in Enrollment form.
- Your aid must be accepted in your student account, or you will be dropped and required to pay to re-enroll.
- Information on eligibility and how to apply can be found on the Chico State Financial Aid & Scholarship Office website.
- To stay eligible for financial aid, you must be enrolled in at least four units per semester.
- Fall/Spring Aid Information (pdf)
- Summer Aid Information (pdf
Third Party/Sponsored Fees
If an external agency will be paying fees for you, an authorization to bill, letter of sponsorship, or purchase order is required each term. It is your responsibility to make sure that one is on file with the University. The authorization must include your full name, the term, courses to be paid for, and the total amount. Mail to:
California State University, Chico
Student Financial Service
940 W 1st St.
Chico, CA 95929-0242
Accessing Your Classes
Canvas
Your online classes will take place in Canvas. Log in directly at canvas.csuchico.edu and course content should be visible one week before classes start. If you are unfamiliar with Canvas, here is a link to helpful tutorials.
Textbooks
All textbook requirements should be posted at the Chico State Wildcat Store. Select the term then enter the required information.
Technical Help at Chico State
If you need assistance using the Portal or accessing your courses, contact the ITSS Help Desk at 530-898-4357 or at itss@csuchico.edu.