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Main Housing Office
530-898-6325
530-898-6840 (Fax)
housing@csuchico.edu
Regular Hours
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Monday–Friday
Summer Hours
7 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Monday–Thursday
Location
401 Legion Ave
Chico, CA 95926
(Corner of Legion and Citrus)
Mechoopda and Esken Halls
Address & Map Location
Mechoopda Hall
691 West Sacramento Avenue, Chico, Ca 95926
530-898-5841
Mechoopda Hall on Campus Maps(opens in new window)
Esken Hall
681 West Sacramento Avenue, Chico, Ca 95926
530-898-5852
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Esken Hall-Room #
681 West Sacramento Avenue, Chico, Ca 95926-4528
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Mechoopda Hall-Room #
691 West Sacramento Avenue, Chico, Ca 95926-4528
Fast Facts
Mechoopda Hall Floor Plan
Each Room Contains (room configuration and furniture measurements could vary):
- Two extra-long twin beds
- Two Desks — no smaller than 24" deep by 42" long
- Two Chairs
- Inset closet — 74.5" long by 24.5" deep, with 6 drawers & 2 shelves
- Waste basket — 7 gallon capacityFloor Plans
- Fast Facts - Mechoopda and Esken Halls
- Opened in 1983 as North and South Halls
- Two two-story buildings
- Located next to the athletic fields, it is a short walk to the dining hall
- North Campus is comprised of three buildings: Konkow, Esken, Mechoopda
- 232 students (112 Esken; 120 Mechoopda)
- Both residence halls contain double,triple, and quad rooms
- Eight Resident Advisors
- 1 North Campus Residence Life Coordinator
- 1 North Campus Residence Conduct Coordinator
- Mechoopda Hall is a mixed gender community. The first floor has a male wing on one side and female wing on the other side. The second floor of the building are mixed genders, with a men and women’s bathroom on one side of the floor.
- Esken Hall is a mixed gender community. The first floor has a male wing on one side and female wing on the other side. The second floor of the building are mixed genders, with a men and women’s bathroom on one side of the floor.
All Residential Halls Include:
- Study lounges
- Free cloud printers
- Laundry facilities
- 24‑hour on‑call professional staff
Why Choose Mechoopda/Esken?
- Allows residents to be close to campus
- Buildings close to track and field, WellCat Health Center, and parking lot
- Lounge spaces outside
- BBQ area
- Sand volleyball court
- Only 120 residents per Hall all in double rooms
- Both Halls have game lounges and computer labs with printers
Extended Stay Communities
Our extended stay communities provide students with an independent living opportunity that includes all of the great advantages of our traditional communities.
- Includes: University Village and Konkow,
Mechoopda and Esken Staff
Nika Battle
Residence Life Coordinator
Nika Battle is a first-generation college graduate from Chattanooga, TN. She graduated with a B.A. in Communication from Salem College in Winston-Salem, NC. During her time at Salem, she was a resident advisor for three years and was heavily involved in theatre. Following graduation, she worked as a Residence Hall Director at Greensboro College for two years before earning her graduate degree in Higher Education from Elon University in Elon, NC. During her free time she enjoys spending time with her dog and watching horror movies. She is passionate about supporting students and enjoys helping them cultivate wellness while in college.
Alexis King
Residence Conduct Coordinator
Alexis King has been working since 2016 as a Resident Conduct Coordinator for Chico State in a variety of communities. She currently oversees North Campus; Esken, Mechoopda, and Konkow Halls. She received a Bachelors's degree from Colorado State University-Pueblo and her Masters degree from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Alexis is passionate about personal and professional growth when working with her students. She shares that her role is to support residents, the community, and staff development. She is often seen at events within and outside the community. Alexis engages with her staff and residents outside of her office in board games and is happy to chat about any comic books, pop culture, or science fiction novels.