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
Why Grad School?
Monday, October 13 | 12–1 p.m. | SSC 150 and Zoom (Password: Grad)
Explore the importance of graduate school and the benefits of pursuing an advanced degree. Engage in discussions, seek answers, and prepare for your journey toward obtaining a master's degree.
Gradtoberfest
Tuesday, October 14 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Trinity Commons
Considering graduate school? Join us for Gradtoberfest and explore our diverse range of programs. Enjoy food, entertainment, valuable information, and more!
Choose Your Path Game Workshop
Tuesday, October 14 | 3:30–5:30 p.m. | Colusa 100 A & B
Experience a life-size version of The Game of Life! Choose your path—one leading to graduate school, where you'll learn the steps to prepare and apply, or another toward career exploration, where you'll discover tools like Focus2, What Can I Do With This Major?, and the Interests section of the catalog to help you identify your dream job—and maybe even map out a future path to grad school after launching your career.
Funding Grad School
Wednesday, October 15 | 12–1:30 p.m. | SSC 150 and Zoom (Password: Grad)
Discover strategies for financing your graduate education, from navigating financial aid options to securing grants, scholarships, and research assistant opportunities.
Writing Your Personal Statement
Thursday, October 16 | 3–4 p.m. | Zoom | Password: Grad
Preparing to apply to a grad program? Get tips and tricks to get started and write a strong statement of purpose!
Apps & Apps
Thursday, October 16 | 5–6:30 p.m. | BSS 375 and Zoom (password Grad)
Applying to graduate school? Join our grad admissions coordinator for a step-by-step overview of the application process—enjoy appetizers if you attend in person, or join the conversation and ask questions via Zoom!
Grad Café
Friday, October 17 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Research Commons (1st floor of Meriam Library)—this Friday only
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.
Data Analysis Support at Grad Café
Friday, October 17 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester's Café, Room 100
The Wildcat Data Hub (WDH) empowers the campus and local community with expert data science and statistical consulting, helping researchers and organizations achieve excellence in science and business. The WDH offers a range of services, including data collection, cleaning, visualization, and analysis, as well as personalized short and long-term project assistance for students, faculty, and staff.
WDH consultants can help with all aspects of the data lifecycle:
- Data collection, cleaning, visualization, and analysis
- Programming support for R, Python, and SQL
- Statistical modeling, machine learning, and data wrangling
- Personalized assistance for short- and long-term research projects, with free drop-in consultations and coding support
Can't make it in person, but need support? Fill out a service request on our website.
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.
Data Analysis Support at Grad Café
Friday, October 24 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester's Café, Room 100
The Wildcat Data Hub (WDH) empowers the campus and local community with expert data science and statistical consulting, helping researchers and organizations achieve excellence in science and business. The WDH offers a range of services, including data collection, cleaning, visualization, and analysis, as well as personalized short and long-term project assistance for students, faculty, and staff.
WDH consultants can help with all aspects of the data lifecycle:
- Data collection, cleaning, visualization, and analysis
- Programming support for R, Python, and SQL
- Statistical modeling, machine learning, and data wrangling
- Personalized assistance for short- and long-term research projects, with free drop-in consultations and coding support
Can't make it in person, but need support? Fill out a service request on our website.
COGS Trivia Night – Spooky Edition
Tuesday, October 28 | 5–7 p.m. | Selvester's 100
Are you ready for a fun evening of trivia, treats, and a scary good time? Bring your smartest (or spookiest) friends and compete for chilling prizes at COGS’s bi-annual trivia showdown. Costumes are encouraged.
Prizes, free food, and hauntingly good vibes!
Come test your knowledge... if you dare! Bwahahahahahahaha!
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.
Data Analysis Support at Grad Café
Friday, October 31 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester's Café, Room 100
The Wildcat Data Hub (WDH) empowers the campus and local community with expert data science and statistical consulting, helping researchers and organizations achieve excellence in science and business. The WDH offers a range of services, including data collection, cleaning, visualization, and analysis, as well as personalized short and long-term project assistance for students, faculty, and staff.
WDH consultants can help with all aspects of the data lifecycle:
- Data collection, cleaning, visualization, and analysis
- Programming support for R, Python, and SQL
- Statistical modeling, machine learning, and data wrangling
- Personalized assistance for short- and long-term research projects, with free drop-in consultations and coding support
Can't make it in person, but need support? Fill out a service request on our website.
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.
Data Analysis Support at Grad Café
Friday, November 7 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester's Café, Room 100
The Wildcat Data Hub (WDH) empowers the campus and local community with expert data science and statistical consulting, helping researchers and organizations achieve excellence in science and business. The WDH offers a range of services, including data collection, cleaning, visualization, and analysis, as well as personalized short and long-term project assistance for students, faculty, and staff.
WDH consultants can help with all aspects of the data lifecycle:
- Data collection, cleaning, visualization, and analysis
- Programming support for R, Python, and SQL
- Statistical modeling, machine learning, and data wrangling
- Personalized assistance for short- and long-term research projects, with free drop-in consultations and coding support
Can't make it in person, but need support? Fill out a service request on our website.
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.
Data Analysis Support at Grad Café
Friday, November 14 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester's Café, Room 100
The Wildcat Data Hub (WDH) empowers the campus and local community with expert data science and statistical consulting, helping researchers and organizations achieve excellence in science and business. The WDH offers a range of services, including data collection, cleaning, visualization, and analysis, as well as personalized short and long-term project assistance for students, faculty, and staff.
WDH consultants can help with all aspects of the data lifecycle:
- Data collection, cleaning, visualization, and analysis
- Programming support for R, Python, and SQL
- Statistical modeling, machine learning, and data wrangling
- Personalized assistance for short- and long-term research projects, with free drop-in consultations and coding support
Can't make it in person, but need support? Fill out a service request on our website.
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.
Data Analysis Support at Grad Café
Friday, November 21 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester's Café, Room 100
The Wildcat Data Hub (WDH) empowers the campus and local community with expert data science and statistical consulting, helping researchers and organizations achieve excellence in science and business. The WDH offers a range of services, including data collection, cleaning, visualization, and analysis, as well as personalized short and long-term project assistance for students, faculty, and staff.
WDH consultants can help with all aspects of the data lifecycle:
- Data collection, cleaning, visualization, and analysis
- Programming support for R, Python, and SQL
- Statistical modeling, machine learning, and data wrangling
- Personalized assistance for short- and long-term research projects, with free drop-in consultations and coding support
Can't make it in person, but need support? Fill out a service request on our website.
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.
Data Analysis Support at Grad Café
Friday, December 5 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester's Café, Room 100
The Wildcat Data Hub (WDH) empowers the campus and local community with expert data science and statistical consulting, helping researchers and organizations achieve excellence in science and business. The WDH offers a range of services, including data collection, cleaning, visualization, and analysis, as well as personalized short and long-term project assistance for students, faculty, and staff.
WDH consultants can help with all aspects of the data lifecycle:
- Data collection, cleaning, visualization, and analysis
- Programming support for R, Python, and SQL
- Statistical modeling, machine learning, and data wrangling
- Personalized assistance for short- and long-term research projects, with free drop-in consultations and coding support
Can't make it in person, but need support? Fill out a service request on our website.
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.
Data Analysis Support at Grad Café
Friday, December 12 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester's Café, Room 100
The Wildcat Data Hub (WDH) empowers the campus and local community with expert data science and statistical consulting, helping researchers and organizations achieve excellence in science and business. The WDH offers a range of services, including data collection, cleaning, visualization, and analysis, as well as personalized short and long-term project assistance for students, faculty, and staff.
WDH consultants can help with all aspects of the data lifecycle:
- Data collection, cleaning, visualization, and analysis
- Programming support for R, Python, and SQL
- Statistical modeling, machine learning, and data wrangling
- Personalized assistance for short- and long-term research projects, with free drop-in consultations and coding support
Can't make it in person, but need support? Fill out a service request on our website.
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.
Data Analysis Support at Grad Café
Friday, December 19 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester's Café, Room 100
The Wildcat Data Hub (WDH) empowers the campus and local community with expert data science and statistical consulting, helping researchers and organizations achieve excellence in science and business. The WDH offers a range of services, including data collection, cleaning, visualization, and analysis, as well as personalized short and long-term project assistance for students, faculty, and staff.
WDH consultants can help with all aspects of the data lifecycle:
- Data collection, cleaning, visualization, and analysis
- Programming support for R, Python, and SQL
- Statistical modeling, machine learning, and data wrangling
- Personalized assistance for short- and long-term research projects, with free drop-in consultations and coding support
Can't make it in person, but need support? Fill out a service request on our website.