University Housing

University Village

Address & Mail

All letter mail and packages will be delivered to lockers located by University Village HUB for University Village Residents. If packages are not picked up within five days, they will be returned to the sender.

Students will receive an e-mail when packages/letters are placed in the lockers.

For inquiries related to University Village mail, please contact distribution@csuchico.edu.

Mailing Address

Student First and Last name (no nicknames)
University Village - Room #
940 W. First St.
Chico, CA 95929

Please note that the mailing address and physical address are different.

Physical Address

1206 West Sacramento Avenue
Chico, CA 95926
530-898-6226

University Village on Campus Maps

University Village Map (PDF)

Fast Facts

  • Fast Facts - University Village
    • The Wildcat Shuttle takes students from UV to campus and vice-versa! More information to come!
    • UV is the only university–owned apartment-style community
    • UV is less than a mile walk or bike ride from campus
    • Three Community Spaces
    • A Computer Lab open 24 hours, 7 days a week for the residents
    • Two pools and a spa
    • Designated UV resident permit parking (lowest cost permits on campus!)
    • Agriculture Living Learning Community
    • Freshmen, Upper Level, International, and Transfer Student Community
    • Remains open during University break closures at no additional cost
    • All of University Village is a mixed gender community. Each suite or double studio is comprised of the same gender, but the building may have different gendered suites. All restrooms are single use restrooms.

Themed Communities


All Residential Halls Include:

  • Study lounges
  • Free cloud printers
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24‑hour on‑call professional staff

Why Choose UV?

  • Has two pools and a hot tub, more independent apartment style living with kitchens and
    lounge spaces, gated community with more access to parking, and the HUB at UV.
  • Residents can stay over breaks - Fall Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break.

Gated, Suite-Style Living

University Village (UV) is a university–owned, gated, suite-style community located near campus. Double Studios and Three Room Suites (three double rooms, six people total) provide students with an independent living opportunity that includes all of the great advantages of our traditional communities.

University Village is a less than a mile walk or bike ride from campus. Free city bus service to and from campus is available. 

Extended Stay Community

Our extended stay community provides students with an independent living opportunity that includes all of the great advantages of our traditional communities.

University Village Double Suite

University Village Suite
University Village Suite Lounge
University Village Suite
University Village Suite Lounge
University Village Suite Kitchen
University Village Suite kitchen
University Village Suite Kitchen
University Village Suite kitchen
University Village Suite Kitchen
University Village Suite kitchen

University Village Suite Double Room
University Village Suite Double Room
University Village Suite Double Room
University Village Suite Bathroom
University Village Suite Bathroom

University Village Staff

RLC Kelly Schiess

Kelly Schiess
Residence Life Coordinator
530-898-6325
kschiess@csuchico.edu

Kelly grew up in Michigan and went to college at Central Michigan University, where she studied math and American Sign Language. Kelly then continued her education and worked in Student Activities at Indiana State University. While there, Kelly also worked in housing at a small women’s college in the area – Saint Mary of the Woods College.

After graduation, Kelly moved to Tempe, AZ, to work in housing at Arizona State University. At ASU Kelly managed a dorm that housed first-year business students. After her time in AZ, Kelly moved to Chico to work in housing at CSU, Chico. Kelly worked in Housing for about a year, and the Dream Center and Star Center for a year, and then returned to University Housing to continue in her Residence Life Coordinator role.

In her free time, Kelly likes to bake, read (magical fiction and non-fiction about social justice), swim, and spend time with her two cats – Bo and Bentley. Visiting the farmers’ markets and playing trivia are some of Kelly’s favorite things to do in Chico.

RCC John ShoreJohn Shore

Residence Conduct Coordinator
530-898-6325
jshore@csuchico.edu

Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, John Shore has enjoyed the “residence life” lifestyle since he first started sharing a room with his two brothers! (He has two sisters as well, and lived in a rather small house). John is a first-generation college student, receiving his bachelor’s degree in General Studies (English/French) from Southeast Missouri State University. During his college years, John worked in residence life as a desk assistant, an RA, and an advisor for a Greek Housing complex. Since that time, he has continued his love for residence life by living and working at colleges in Illinois, Indiana, and New York City. Additionally, John has supervised residence life program at a STEM-focused boarding school as well as a program dedicated to international students studying in the U.S. He has also served as the Director of a summer camp.

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