International Education and Global Engagement

Semester@Chico

Chico State's "Semester@Chico" is a non-degree academic program for international students who want to enroll in university classes for one or two semesters.

Program Highlights:

  • 1-2 semesters of study
  • Designed both for gap-year students and as a US study abroad experience while completing a bachelor's degree outside the US
  • Earn university credits to transfer back to your home university
  • Access to a wide variety of academic subjects, including arts, humanities, science, engineering, business, social sciences and agriculture
  • Simple application process
  • Experience lively student life at one of California's most historic public universities (established 1887) in a classic California college town environment
  • Housing costs in Chico are 30-50% lower than large California cities

Ready to Start your Semester@Chico Application?

Visit the Semester@Chico application portal(opens in new window) to review admission requirements and deadlines, see program costs, and to start your application.