University Life

Wildcat Recreation Center (WREC)

The Wildcat Recreation Center (WREC) is here to meet your indoor fitness and recreational goals. The WREC is free for students and has convenient hours and a great location. Come cool off at the pool or join an intramural team – all full-time students at any fitness level are encouraged to join the fun! The WREC features:

• Dedicated weight and cardio areas with top-of-the-line equipment
• Cardio machines outfitted with video screens and MP3 docking stations
• Three basketball courts and one multi-purpose court means there's always a spot for a quick pick-up game
• 1/8 mile indoor running track on 2nd floor with views of entire WREC
• Four group exercise rooms for fitness and wellness classes
• Enormous pool and hot tub - fully accessible for all swimmers
• 3-story climbing wall and bouldering area for beginners to experts
• WREC is fully wireless accessible, with many seating areas throughout
• Adventure Outings equipment rental is located in WREC
• Chico State Rec Sports is housed in WREC for easy access

Box Office

The University Box Office offers up-to-date information on all scheduled events and tickets to events on campus. This includes music, theater, dance, athletics and special events. The University Box Office is located in Sierra Hall at the corner of 3rd and Chestnut Streets.

Chico Performances

The Arts+Ideas is your source for information on ALL arts events performed on campus. In each edition of Arts+Ideas you will find photos and short informational “blurbs” on events presented by Chico Performances and the School of the Arts.

College of Humanities and Fine Arts

The School of the Arts is part of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts and contains the Music, Theatre and Dance Department and the Art and Art History Department. Musical ensembles include Jazz X-Press, Chico State Bands, and Choir ensembles. The School of the Arts also presents theatre and musical theatre productions annually.

Janet Turner Print Museum

The School of Arts galleries include the Janet Turner Print Museum and the University Art Gallery.

3rd Floor Art Gallery

3rd Floor Art Gallery is the only Chico State art gallery design to exclusively show student work. Sponsored by the Associated Students, the 3rd Floor Gallery has four shows each semester. All types of art are welcome, and you don’t have to be an art major to participate.

Chico State Athletics

Chico State Athletics is a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) and NCAA Division II Conference. Consistently our Wildcats achieve excellence within their divisions. Keep on top of the action by visiting their website. Tickets to games may be purchased through the University Box Office.

Gateway Science Museum

Join a passionate community of scientists and educators in exploring the wonders of northern California at the Gateway Science Museum. The museum is designed to inspire the exploration of science and natural history in our region and beyond.

To connect with Gateway Science Museum, visit them on Facebook to receive updates on new exhibits, upcoming events, science facts, cool stories, and great photos.