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California State University, Chico

Semester@Chico

Chico State's "Semester@Chico" is a non-degree academic program for international students who want to enroll in university classes for one or two semesters. Visit the application portal to review admission requirements, deadlines and start your application.

Application Portal

Program Highlights

  • Global Student Society Welcome and International Orientation

    Credits For Your Home University

    • 1-2 semesters of study
    • Designed both for gap-year students and as a US study abroad experience while completing a bachelor's degree outside the US
    • Earn university credits to transfer back to your home university
  • Three students table the Study Abroad event and hold international flags.

    Simple Application and Many Courses

    • Simple application process
    • Access to a wide variety of academic subjects, including arts, humanities, science, engineering, business, social sciences and agriculture
  • Student poses with mascot Willie the Wildcat

    Affordable California College Town

    • Experience lively student life at one of California's most historic public universities (established 1887) in a classic California college town environment
    • Housing costs in Chico are 30-50% lower than large California cities