College of Natural Sciences - CSU, Chico
Current Students
You had many options when choosing a university. We are very pleased that you chose Chico State and a major in the College of Natural Sciences. The faculty and staff in our college are deeply committed to helping you achieve your educational goals. Our goal is to make sure you take full advantage of all your college has to offer, so take a look at the information below. It will give you a better sense of all the marvelous things happening in the college.
Advising
Academic Advising can help with General Education, Major Exploration, Graduation Requirements, and Academic Probation and Disqualification.
Degrees Offered
Check out our degrees for undergraduate, pre-professional, and graduate students. We have high placement rates for our graduating biologists, chemists, environmental scientists, geologists, mathematicians, nurses, nutritionists, physicists, and statisticians.
Facts and Highlights
We have a dedicated and accessible faculty with a tradition of excellence in teaching and research in the College of Natural Sciences. Our programs are designed to help our students develop professional creativity, scientific inquiry and critical thinking skills, and ethical orientation necessary to advance scientific frontiers and promote sound decision-making that benefits society. Twenty Reasons to Major in Math or Science at Chico State.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid begins with you. Here is your complete guide to the financial aid process.
Scholarships
Find out how you can receive one of the more than 80 student scholarships and awards that the college gives out each year. The most competitive and prestigious is the Floyd L. English Natural Sciences Scholarship.
Student Organizations
Student organizations are a great place to meet others with similar interests. Our student organizations provide out-of-classroom support, donate to college scholarships, participate in community service projects, and provide a place where you can relax and have fun.
Scientific Research and Career Data
Rather than doing endless searches for your next research paper or project, just go to this resource page. It contains links to web sites that take you to the Smithsonian, international and environmental agencies, NASA, governmental agencies, and prestigious journals. It also has a wealth of information about Professional Publications and Presentations from the College of Natural Sciences. Career information is also provided by category of interest.
Career Center
The Career Planning and Placement Office offers guidance to undergraduate, graduate, reentry students, and alumni through all phases of the career planning process.
Events/Calendar
Be informed about what's happening in the College of Natural Sciences. This calendar provides exciting on- and-off campus events for every areas of study in the College of Natural Sciences.