California State University

Overview

History, Affiliations & Rankings

California State University-Chico is one of the top-ranked and second oldest university that falls under the California State University System of 23 state universities. The CSU system is a combination of all the top universities that are present in California State to provide higher education to students. Beginning its journey on the grounds of an 8-acre cherry orchard, donated by John Bidwell, in 1887, CSU Chico began as a State Normal School for Chico. Continuing its journey, 1921, the school was converted into a Chico State Teachers University, which in 1935 was transformed into Chico State College. California State University-Chico was established as a University in 1971. Ever since US News & World Report began ranking the institutions in 1998, California State University-Chico has been ranked as one of the top-10 regional public universities in the West.

Infrastructure, Campus & Courses

Spread over 132 acres, California State University-Chico offers a range of courses and programmes in different disciplines. Students aspiring to pursue higher education in the country can choose among disciplines like Arts, Agriculture, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Management, Education and much more. California State University-Chico also takes care of 800 acres of agricultural land along with 4,043 acres of ecological reserves. The campus of California State University-Chico has been well-established with facilities and infrastructure to facilitate globally and nationally acclaimed higher education.

Accomplishments & Alumni

California State University-Chico has been one of the top universities in the country and its students and faculty alike work towards proving the same. Through their efforts, especially in research, the alumni, students and faculty of California State University aim to contribute to society in their own mannerisms. With a network of over 160,000 strong alumni at California State University-Chico, students, staff and faculty have immense opportunity to build their career paths.

Student Diversity & Visiting Companies

California State University-Chico has been home to a number of students who belong to different ethnicities, races, cultures and countries. With over 56.4% of its students being a part of numerous cultures across the world, student diversity at California State University-Chico is high. Through various events and activities, students at the university are culturally aware, accepted and welcomed, under the guidance of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at California State University. With multiple study-work options, scholarships and grants provided to undergraduate and postgraduate international students,CSU Chico is one of the leading choices for study abroad students wanting to pursue a course from the USA.

COVID-19 Response

As per the mandated regulations, California State University, Chico has set up regulations and procedures to ensure the safety of the students and staff. Currently, the Fall 2020 classes at California State University, Chico will be conducted in online mode. Courses that require an in-person learning methodology will be modified as per the social distancing norms of six feet between two people.

• Disinfection of high-touch points across the campus is being carried out by essential personnel.

• Directive towards reduced student numbers inside the campus including student accommodation has been released. Apart from accessing the campus facilities and accommodation, students are requested to stay at their homes.

• Classrooms and administrative offices have adapted the social distancing protocols.

• Faculty and Staff at California State University, Chico has received intensive training on the methods of delivering education in online and blended modes.