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
What to Expect in Grad School (for new and incoming students)
Tuesday, August 18 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Zoom | Password: Grad
Wondering what grad school is really like? Whether you're coming straight from undergrad or returning to school after time away, this workshop will help you understand what to expect during your first semester. Learn about graduate school expectations, discover campus resources, and gain practical tips to help you start your graduate journey on the right foot.
In-Person Campus Tour
Friday, August 21 | 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 21 | 3–4:30 p.m. | Coulsa Hall, Room 100
Zoom option for online grad students (passcode: Grad)
Join us for the New Graduate Student Orientation, where you'll get the information, resources, and connections you need to begin the semester with confidence.
Hear from a panel of current graduate students and graduate alumni as they share what they wish they had known when they started, offer practical advice, and answer your questions about navigating graduate school.
We'll also introduce you to the many resources available to support your success—from navigating campus and accessing key services to managing coursework and building connections with faculty, staff, and fellow graduate students. Whether you're attending in person or online, you'll leave with valuable tips and a stronger sense of your graduate community.
Can't make it to campus? No problem! Online and distance students are welcome to join us via Zoom (passcode: Grad). We'd love to connect with you wherever you are.
One more tip: Many graduate programs also host their own orientation. We encourage you to attend both the Graduate Studies Orientation and your program's orientation, as each offers unique information and opportunities to meet faculty, Graduate Coordinators, current students, and support staff.
How Successful Grad Students Are Using the Library
Thursday, August 27 | 12–1 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.
Grad Café
Friday, August 28 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 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.
Night Owl Café
Thursday, August 27 | 5–8 p.m. | Selvester’s Café,100
Need a place to study? MPAPA and CPGS invite you to Night Owl Café. Enjoy a relaxed study environment with free snacks and light refreshments, plus support from the Writing Center and the Wildcat Data Hub to help you stay on track.
Data Analysis Support at Grad Café
Friday, August 28 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 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.
Night Owl Café
Thursday, September 3 | 5–8 p.m. | Selvester’s Café,100
Need a place to study? MPAPA and CPGS invite you to Night Owl Café. Enjoy a relaxed study environment with free snacks and light refreshments, plus support from the Writing Center and the Wildcat Data Hub to help you stay on track.
Grad Café
Friday, September 4 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 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, September 4 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 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.
Night Owl Café
Thursday, September 10 | 5–8 p.m. | Selvester’s Café,100
Need a place to study? MPAPA and CPGS invite you to Night Owl Café. Enjoy a relaxed study environment with free snacks and light refreshments, plus support from the Writing Center and the Wildcat Data Hub to help you stay on track.
Grad Café
Friday, September 11 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 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, September 11 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 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.
Zotero: The Research Assistant Every Grad Student Needs
Thursday, September 17 | 12–1 p.m. | Zoom | Password: mcnair
Research smarter with Zotero. Learn how this free tool can help you collect, organize, annotate, and cite your research—all in one place. Save sources directly from your web browser, organize PDFs into projects, generate citations and bibliographies in Word with just a few clicks, and spend less time formatting and more time focusing on your research.
Night Owl Café
Thursday, September 17 | 5–8 p.m. | Selvester’s Café,100
Need a place to study? MPAPA and CPGS invite you to Night Owl Café. Enjoy a relaxed study environment with free snacks and light refreshments, plus support from the Writing Center and the Wildcat Data Hub to help you stay on track.
Grad Café
Friday, September 18 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 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, September 18 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 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.
Night Owl Café
Thursday, September 24 | 5–8 p.m. | Selvester’s Café,100
Need a place to study? MPAPA and CPGS invite you to Night Owl Café. Enjoy a relaxed study environment with free snacks and light refreshments, plus support from the Writing Center and the Wildcat Data Hub to help you stay on track.
Night Owl Café
Thursday, October 1 | 5–8 p.m. | Selvester’s Café,100
Need a place to study? MPAPA and CPGS invite you to Night Owl Café. Enjoy a relaxed study environment with free snacks and light refreshments, plus support from the Writing Center and the Wildcat Data Hub to help you stay on track.
Grad Café
Friday, October 2 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 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 2 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 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.
Night Owl Café
Thursday, October 8 | 5–8 p.m. | Selvester’s Café,100
Need a place to study? MPAPA and CPGS invite you to Night Owl Café. Enjoy a relaxed study environment with free snacks and light refreshments, plus support from the Writing Center and the Wildcat Data Hub to help you stay on track.
Grad Café
Friday, October 9 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 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 9 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 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.
Apps & Apps
Thursday, October 15 | 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!
Why Grad School
Monday, October 12 | 12–1 p.m. | Zoom | Password: 495768
Is graduate school the right next step for you? Explore the benefits of earning an advanced degree, learn how a master's can support your career and personal goals, and get answers to your questions as you decide what's next.
GRADtoberfest
Tuesday, October 13 | 11 a.m.–1 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!
Grad Café
Friday, October 16 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 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 16 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 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.
Night Owl Café
Thursday, October 22 | 5–8 p.m. | Selvester’s Café,100
Need a place to study? MPAPA and CPGS invite you to Night Owl Café. Enjoy a relaxed study environment with free snacks and light refreshments, plus support from the Writing Center and the Wildcat Data Hub to help you stay on track.
Grad Café
Friday, October 23 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 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 23 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 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 30 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 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 30 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 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.
Night Owl Café
Thursday, October 29 | 5–8 p.m. | Selvester’s Café,100
Need a place to study? MPAPA and CPGS invite you to Night Owl Café. Enjoy a relaxed study environment with free snacks and light refreshments, plus support from the Writing Center and the Wildcat Data Hub to help you stay on track.
Night Owl Café
Thursday, November 5 | 5–8 p.m. | Selvester’s Café,100
Need a place to study? MPAPA and CPGS invite you to Night Owl Café. Enjoy a relaxed study environment with free snacks and light refreshments, plus support from the Writing Center and the Wildcat Data Hub to help you stay on track.
Grad Café
Friday, November 4 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 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 4 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 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.
Night Owl Café
Thursday, November 12 | 5–8 p.m. | Selvester’s Café,100
Need a place to study? MPAPA and CPGS invite you to Night Owl Café. Enjoy a relaxed study environment with free snacks and light refreshments, plus support from the Writing Center and the Wildcat Data Hub to help you stay on track.
Grad Café
Friday, November 13 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 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 13 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 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.
You're Graduating, Now What?
Tuesday, November 17 | 3–4 p.m.| Zoom | Password: mcnair
Learn how to synthesize research into strong annotated bibliographies and literature reviews while discovering strategies for sharing your own scholarship. This workshop will help you contribute confidently to the academic conversation and explore opportunities to publish your work.
Night Owl Café
Thursday, November 19 | 5–8 p.m. | Selvester’s Café,100
Need a place to study? MPAPA and CPGS invite you to Night Owl Café. Enjoy a relaxed study environment with free snacks and light refreshments, plus support from the Writing Center and the Wildcat Data Hub to help you stay on track.
Grad Café
Friday, November 20 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 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 20 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 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.
Night Owl Café
Thursday, December 3 | 5–8 p.m. | Selvester’s Café,100
Need a place to study? MPAPA and CPGS invite you to Night Owl Café. Enjoy a relaxed study environment with free snacks and light refreshments, plus support from the Writing Center and the Wildcat Data Hub to help you stay on track.
Grad Café
Friday, December 4 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 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 4 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 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.