New Student Orientation & Transition Programs

Directions To Campus & Maps

The directions provided lead to the intersection in front of the Bell Memorial Union (BMU), located at West 2nd and Chestnut Streets.

Driving to CSU, Chico

From Interstate 5 Driving North or South

Turn east on Hwy. 32 in Orland. Continue on Hwy. 32 into Chico to West 2nd Street. Turn left on West 2nd Street and continue east toward the University.

From Highway 99 Going North to Chico

Stay on Hwy. 99 North to Chico. Exit Hwy. 99 at Hwy. 32, turning left onto East 8th Street towards downtown Chico. Continue west to Chestnut Street. Turn right on Chestnut Street and continue north for 6 blocks to W. 2nd Street and the University.

From Highway 99 Going South to Chico

Take the East 1st Avenue exit and turn right. Continue west down East 1st Avenue. Make a left on Esplanade into downtown Chico and onto Broadway Street. Turn right on 2nd Street and go 3 blocks toward the University.

From Sacramento Airport

Follow the signs to I-5 south toward Sacramento. Approximately two miles from the airport, follow signs to Hwy. 99 north and 70 going to Marysville and Chico. Where the road divides, follow the signs to Hwy. 99 north to Chico. Once in Chico, exit Hwy. 99 at Hwy. 32 turning left onto East 8th Street. Continue west to Chestnut Street. Turn right on Chestnut St. and continue north for 6 blocks to West 2nd Street and the University.

From San Francisco Airport

Exit the airport, following the signs to US 101 North. Merge ontoI-80 East toward Bay Bridge/Oakland. Continue on I-80 East to Sacramento/Vallejo. Merge onto I-505 North toward Redding/Winters. Follow the signs to I-5 North. Turn east on Hwy. 32 into Chico to West 2nd Street. Turn left on West 2nd Street and head east toward the University.

Maps

Click on the following links for maps of the area: