Nationally Accredited
J&PR has been accredited by
ACEJMC since 1996 and was
re-accredited in 2023.
Information on enrollment,
as well as graduation and
retention rates:
Find us
Tehama Hall 207
530-898-4779
jour@csuchico.edu
Regular Hours
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Mailing Address
Journalism & Public Relations
400 W. First St.
Chico, CA 95929–0600
Join The Write Major
Interested in telling compelling stories whatever the platform? With J&PR you’ll develop in-demand skills employers want including writing, editing, visual storytelling and critical thinking.
You’ll also apply core values critical to media professions: innovation and adaptation, diversity and inclusion, ethics and equity, free speech and democratic ideals, and collaboration and leadership.
With options in NEWS and PUBLIC RELATIONS, you’ll get experience across the media landscape: traditional, social, visual, broadcast and emerging media.
Dare to Tell Your Generation’s Stories
Our student media organizations provide real-world, hands-on experience in news and public relations.
The Orion is our multiplatform news organization featuring breaking news, entertainment, sports and opinion. The Orion is one of the most award-winning student journalism outlets in the country and was inducted into the Associated Collegiate Press Hall of Fame in 2005.
Tehama Group Communications is our student-managed, full-service PR agency working with North State clients. TGC staff help clients solve their business needs through social media campaigns, brand support, campaign strategy and visual storytelling.
Collaborate Across Industries
J&PR's strategic partnerships connect students across campus and industries.
METX: Brings game development, media arts and journalism together to create innovative storytelling projects in virtual and augmented reality.
HHS: To assist with healthcare industry job growth, J&PR is part of the Health and Human Services majors team. Students can pursue careers in media reporting or representing healthcare brands.
AgComm: We’ve partnered with the College of Agriculture to create an agriculture communication option allowing students to become leaders in this powerful California industry.
No matter the industry, 73% of companies seek job candidates with strong writing skills and media jobs are expected to grow.
PR is ranked the #1 creative and media job to land in 2023 according to the U.S. News & World Report.
Launch Your Career with J&PR at Chico State
With a passionate and well-connected alumni network, J&PR students engage with industry professionals regularly. PR students do site visits in the San Francisco Bay Area to explore PR agencies and network. News students attend conferences and compete in awards programs to build their portfolios. Many of our students launch their careers through networking opportunities with alumni and faculty.
How to Apply
We can’t wait to meet you! Chico State is part of the California State University system and uses Cal State Apply for applications.
Make sure to select California State University, Chico as your campus of choice when applying. Registering and applying is quick and easy, so let’s get started!