Housing

University Owned Housing

If you choose to live in University owned housing, University Village is recommended for International Students. University Village offers a cluster of 4 bedrooms sharing 2 bathrooms and 1 kitchen. Students who are admitted to the University can begin applying for University Housing on April 1st for the fall semester and November 1st for the spring semester. For more information and for the online application visit http://www.csuchico.edu/hfs/. If you have housing questions after reviewing the web site please contact:

University Housing Office

Phone: 530-898-6325, identify yourself as an
international student.
Email: uhfsdesk@csuchico.edu.

Due to limited space in University Housing it is suggested you apply as early as possible.

International House

Each year, seven international women, typically freshman, and seven U.S. women, live together in the International House (in Konkow Dormitory) on the CSU, Chico campus. This is a unique opportunity to learn about U.S. culture and make friends. For more information, please contact Maria Olson atmcolson@csuchico.edu.  

Non-University Owned Housing

There are many options for privately owned apartments, sharing houses, or renting a room. If you choose this option you will want to arrive in Chico 2 to 3 weeks before class begins to make your housing arrangements. There are many units available with in easy walking or biking distance of the campus. This partial list may help you research your options before arriving in Chico:

Local newspapers:

http://www.chicoer.com/classifieds
http://chico.newsreview.com/gyrobase/classifieds/index

Off campus housing sites:

http://chico.craigslist.com
http://www.csuchico.edu/housing/housingOptions/offCampus/index.shtml

Off campus private dormitory

http://www.craighall.com

Property Management companies

http://www.rsc-associates.com

http://northvalley.net/actionproperty

http://www.hignell.com/

http://www.gatewayapartments.com/

http://www.reliableproperty.com/

Temporary Housing

For a few days before the beginning of the fall semester, we are able to offer temporary on-campus housing at a very reasonable price. See the Arrival Information Form in your packet for more information. If you are arriving for the spring semester, or are accompanied by family members, it is important that you make hotel reservations in advance of your arrival.