Academics
Seven colleges focused on subjects from agriculture and business to science and the arts. More than 300 undergraduate majors and minors, graduate degrees, and professional certifications.
Admissions
We’re regularly named among U.S. News & World Report’s Top Public Universities in the West. Our historic campus is within walking and biking distance of Chico’s charming, tree-lined downtown. Our graduates go on to become leaders in their careers and communities.
Cost and Aid
A Chico State education is more affordable than almost any other four-year college. And our students graduate with some of the lowest debt in the country—so you can focus on your future, not loan repayment plans.
Student Life
When you’re a Wildcat, you’ll get so much more from your time here than simply a degree. You’re going to learn about yourself, your community, and the things that inspire you to step forward. Student life at Chico State is all about being active and engaged—building skills and memories you’ll carry with you well after graduation.
Athletics

School of the Arts

In addition to presenting Music and Theatre events, the School of the Arts is also the home to several other campus-based arts organizations.

Events

Browse these HFA pages on CatsConnect, the platform for student clubs and University events.

Janet Turner Print Museum
The Turner is home to more than 4,000 prints by artists from over 40 countries. Visit one of our many changing exhibitions, attend a visiting artist talk, or go behind the scenes in the collection archive.
Humanities Center
The Humanities Center creates and nurtures an interdisciplinary culture of ideas. Each year a theme is selected, and prominent scholars and artists are invited to give presentations on campus. In addition to talks by outside speakers, the Center regularly hosts informal talks, debates and panel discussions.
Music, Theatre and Dance Department
The Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance aims to provide students with opportunities to excel through disciplined study, practice, and access to high-quality facilities, classes, performance ensembles, and productions.

Buy Tickets to Special Performances
The University Box Office sells tickets to special student performances. Make sure to filter by "School of the Arts" when reviewing this Chico Performances event list.
BFA Open Studios
Open Studios is an event that involves our BFA students showcasing their best work from the semester to the public. Everyone is welcome to join the Art and Art History Department in viewing and talking with each artist. The studio spaces are opened up and the community is encouraged to come explore!
Impulse Magazine
A yearly summary of upcoming event season that speaks to the impulse of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts to inspire, shape culture, expand minds, and foment change.