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Student Services Center, Room 460
530-898-6880
graduatestudies@csuchico.edu

The Office of Graduate Studies
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8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Monday–Friday

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Office of Graduate Studies
California State University, Chico
400 W. First St.
Chico, CA 95929–0875

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Staff Directory

Office of Graduate Studies Mission

The mission of the Office of Graduate Studies is to provide effective advocacy and high-quality support services for graduate students, faculty, and programs that advance a culture of academic excellence that embraces inclusion and diversity to prepare ethical, broadminded, critical, and innovative thinkers who have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to be leaders in their fields and to make significant contributions locally, regionally, and globally.

Administration
Sharon Barrios, Dean, Ph.D
Adrienne Glatz, Interim Administrative Analyst/Specialist
Admissions
Micah Lehner, Admissions Coordinator for students with last names beginning with A-H
Carrie Adsit, Admissions Coordinator for students I-L
Michael Pratt, Admissions Coordinator for students M-Z
* International Students: please see International Student Services
Evaluations
Sarah Lehner, Master's Degree Evaluator for students with last names beginning with A-J
Meredith Huddleson, Master's Degree Evaluator for students with last names beginning with K-Z
Thesis, Research, and Writing
JoAna Brooks, Graduate Research and Writing Coordinator
Curriculum Processes/Program Changes
Rosemary White, Student Success Coordinator
Adrienne Glatz, Administrative Support Coordinator
Student Assistant

Isaac Arreola, graduatestudies@csuchico.edu
Emily Opliger, graduatestudies@csuchico.edu

Graduate Coordinators