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Transforming Tomorrow
California State University, Chico is the second-oldest campus in the 23-member CSU system, the nation’s largest public university system. Its mission includes a broad commitment to environmental sustainability, public service and community engagement throughout the 12-county North State region where the campus is located. The University became a Hispanic-Serving Institution in 2015.