Our Office
Student Services Center, Room 460
530-898-6880
graduatestudies@csuchico.edu
The Office of Graduate Studies
Business Hours
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Monday–Friday
Mailing Address
Office of Graduate Studies
California State University, Chico
400 W. First St.
Chico, CA 95929–0875
@chicostategradstudiesGrad Studies YouTube Channel (@chicostate-gradstudies)
Grad Studies YouTube ChannelUpcoming Events and Workshops
Chat with Grad 'Cats
Wednesday, July 30 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Zoom | Password: Grad
Engage with current graduate students as they share their unique experiences in grad school. Our Zoom panel is here to answer your questions and offer valuable advice for your academic journey.
Funding Graduate School
Wednesday, August 13 | 12 p.m. | Zoom | Password: Grad
Want to get a master's degree but don't know how to finance it? Discover successful approaches to finance your advanced degree by gaining insights into navigating financial aid options, securing grants, scholarships, and research assistant positions, making it easier to begin your graduate journey.
What the Meriam Library Can Do for Grad Students
Thursday, August 14 | 4 p.m. | Zoom | Password: Grad
Don't miss this orientation on the Meriam Library’s valuable resources, designed specifically for graduate students. Learn how to make the most of everything the library has to offer throughout your academic journey.
Chat with Grad 'Cats
Monday, August 18 | 12 p.m. | Zoom | Password: Grad
Engage with current graduate students as they share their unique experiences in grad school. Our Zoom panel is here to answer your questions and offer valuable advice for your academic journey.
Grad School: Some of What to Expect (for incoming grads)
Tuesday, August 19 | 5:30 p.m. | Zoom | Password: Grad
Learn more about what to expect as a master's student at Chico State.
In-Person Campus Tour
Friday, August 22 | 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. | In-Person | Admissions Desk | Student Services Building
New grad students are invited to an in-person tour of the Chico State campus. Please check in at the Admissions desk in the Student Services Center lobby just prior to the start of each tour. Admissions staff will conduct the tour, which will include the Wildcat Recreation Center (WREC). Please contact the Office of Graduate Studies with any questions.
New Graduate Student Orientation
Kick off your grad school journey—RSVP today!
Friday, August 22 | 3–4:30 p.m. | Selvester's Café, Room 100
Zoom option for online grad students (passcode: Grad)
Are you a new grad student? Join our fun info session, where we'll warmly welcome you, cover all the essential details you need to know, and give you plenty of opportunities to ask questions and connect with fellow students. Whether you're curious about navigating campus life, finding the right resources, balancing coursework, or building a strong network, we've got you covered.
We'd love to see you in person for this event! But if you're an online student or a distant learner, no worries—you can still join us via Zoom (passcode: Grad). We're excited to connect with you either way!
Just a heads up: your program might have its own orientation as well. We recommend attending both, as each one will give you important info and a great chance to meet faculty, current grad students, Graduate Coordinators, and support staff. You won't want to miss out!
We hope to see you there!
Grad Café
Friday, August 29 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester's Café, Room 100
Join us and enjoy a cozy cafe-style study spot for a fun, relaxing, and supported place to work and write! Stop by or stay for light refreshments, community building, and academic support.
Whether you need help with writing and research, guidance on thesis/project and formatting, assistance with grad school applications, or simply want to connect with fellow students for camaraderie and peer support, we've got you covered.
Grad Café is free and open to all students.
Grad Café
Friday, September 5 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester's Café, Room 100
Join us and enjoy a cozy cafe-style study spot for a fun, relaxing, and supported place to work and write! Stop by or stay for light refreshments, community building, and academic support.
Whether you need help with writing and research, guidance on thesis/project and formatting, assistance with grad school applications, or simply want to connect with fellow students for camaraderie and peer support, we've got you covered.
Grad Café is free and open to all students.
Grad Café
Friday, September 12 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester's Café, Room 100
Join us and enjoy a cozy cafe-style study spot for a fun, relaxing, and supported place to work and write! Stop by or stay for light refreshments, community building, and academic support.
Whether you need help with writing and research, guidance on thesis/project and formatting, assistance with grad school applications, or simply want to connect with fellow students for camaraderie and peer support, we've got you covered.
Grad Café is free and open to all students.
Intro to Zotero
Friday, September 12 | 10–11 a.m. | Hybrid: In-person during Grad Café and on Zoom (Password: Grad)
Learn the basics of Zotero in this one-hour workshop. Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, annotate, cite, and share research. Save PDFs, attach notes and images to your citations, and organize citations into collections for different projects. Zotero connects with your web browser to download sources.
Grad Café
Friday, September 19 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester's Café, Room 100
Join us and enjoy a cozy cafe-style study spot for a fun, relaxing, and supported place to work and write! Stop by or stay for light refreshments, community building, and academic support.
Whether you need help with writing and research, guidance on thesis/project and formatting, assistance with grad school applications, or simply want to connect with fellow students for camaraderie and peer support, we've got you covered.
Grad Café is free and open to all students.
Grad Café
Friday, September 26 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester's Café, Room 100
Join us and enjoy a cozy cafe-style study spot for a fun, relaxing, and supported place to work and write! Stop by or stay for light refreshments, community building, and academic support.
Whether you need help with writing and research, guidance on thesis/project and formatting, assistance with grad school applications, or simply want to connect with fellow students for camaraderie and peer support, we've got you covered.
Grad Café is free and open to all students.
Grad Café
Friday, October 3 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester's Café, Room 100
Join us and enjoy a cozy cafe-style study spot for a fun, relaxing, and supported place to work and write! Stop by or stay for light refreshments, community building, and academic support.
Whether you need help with writing and research, guidance on thesis/project and formatting, assistance with grad school applications, or simply want to connect with fellow students for camaraderie and peer support, we've got you covered.
Grad Café is free and open to all students.
Grad Café
Friday, October 10 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester's Café, Room 100
Join us and enjoy a cozy cafe-style study spot for a fun, relaxing, and supported place to work and write! Stop by or stay for light refreshments, community building, and academic support.
Whether you need help with writing and research, guidance on thesis/project and formatting, assistance with grad school applications, or simply want to connect with fellow students for camaraderie and peer support, we've got you covered.
Grad Café is free and open to all students.
Grad Café
Friday, October 17 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester's Café, Room 100
Join us and enjoy a cozy cafe-style study spot for a fun, relaxing, and supported place to work and write! Stop by or stay for light refreshments, community building, and academic support.
Whether you need help with writing and research, guidance on thesis/project and formatting, assistance with grad school applications, or simply want to connect with fellow students for camaraderie and peer support, we've got you covered.
Grad Café is free and open to all students.
Grad Café
Friday, October 24 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester's Café, Room 100
Join us and enjoy a cozy cafe-style study spot for a fun, relaxing, and supported place to work and write! Stop by or stay for light refreshments, community building, and academic support.
Whether you need help with writing and research, guidance on thesis/project and formatting, assistance with grad school applications, or simply want to connect with fellow students for camaraderie and peer support, we've got you covered.
Grad Café is free and open to all students.
Grad Café
Friday, October 31 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester's Café, Room 100
Join us and enjoy a cozy cafe-style study spot for a fun, relaxing, and supported place to work and write! Stop by or stay for light refreshments, community building, and academic support.
Whether you need help with writing and research, guidance on thesis/project and formatting, assistance with grad school applications, or simply want to connect with fellow students for camaraderie and peer support, we've got you covered.
Grad Café is free and open to all students.
Grad Café
Friday, November 7 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester's Café, Room 100
Join us and enjoy a cozy cafe-style study spot for a fun, relaxing, and supported place to work and write! Stop by or stay for light refreshments, community building, and academic support.
Whether you need help with writing and research, guidance on thesis/project and formatting, assistance with grad school applications, or simply want to connect with fellow students for camaraderie and peer support, we've got you covered.
Grad Café is free and open to all students.
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Grad Café
Friday, November 14 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester's Café, Room 100
Join us and enjoy a cozy cafe-style study spot for a fun, relaxing, and supported place to work and write! Stop by or stay for light refreshments, community building, and academic support.
Whether you need help with writing and research, guidance on thesis/project and formatting, assistance with grad school applications, or simply want to connect with fellow students for camaraderie and peer support, we've got you covered.
Grad Café is free and open to all students.
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Grad Café
Friday, November 21 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester's Café, Room 100
Join us and enjoy a cozy cafe-style study spot for a fun, relaxing, and supported place to work and write! Stop by or stay for light refreshments, community building, and academic support.
Whether you need help with writing and research, guidance on thesis/project and formatting, assistance with grad school applications, or simply want to connect with fellow students for camaraderie and peer support, we've got you covered.
Grad Café is free and open to all students.
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Grad Café
Friday, December 5 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester's Café, Room 100
Join us and enjoy a cozy cafe-style study spot for a fun, relaxing, and supported place to work and write! Stop by or stay for light refreshments, community building, and academic support.
Whether you need help with writing and research, guidance on thesis/project and formatting, assistance with grad school applications, or simply want to connect with fellow students for camaraderie and peer support, we've got you covered.
Grad Café is free and open to all students.
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Grad Café
Friday, December 12 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester's Café, Room 100
Join us and enjoy a cozy cafe-style study spot for a fun, relaxing, and supported place to work and write! Stop by or stay for light refreshments, community building, and academic support.
Whether you need help with writing and research, guidance on thesis/project and formatting, assistance with grad school applications, or simply want to connect with fellow students for camaraderie and peer support, we've got you covered.
Grad Café is free and open to all students.
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Grad Café
Friday, December 19 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester's Café, Room 100
Join us and enjoy a cozy cafe-style study spot for a fun, relaxing, and supported place to work and write! Stop by or stay for light refreshments, community building, and academic support.
Whether you need help with writing and research, guidance on thesis/project and formatting, assistance with grad school applications, or simply want to connect with fellow students for camaraderie and peer support, we've got you covered.
Grad Café is free and open to all students.