Chico STEM Connections Collaborative
Our Office

Chico STEM Connections Collaborative
O’Connell, Room 114
530-898-4017
Fax: 530-898-6093
csc2@csuchico.edu

Mailing Address
MEP/CSC²
400 W. First St.
Chico, CA 95929–0100

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Chico STEM Connections Collaborative (CSC²)

About CSC2

CSC² received $4.2 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Education through the Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Division. Under this grant, CSC² serves students by providing academic support, peer mentoring, financial literacy, undergraduate research opportunities, and community college transfer student support. For more information about CSC² services, visit the Services and Eligibility page.

Students interested in applying for a scholarship can visit the MESA Engineering Program Scholarship page.

CSC² is an innovative program working in collaboration with other California State Universities throughout the state to coordinate and integrate project data into one of the largest and most comprehensive evaluations of best practices found in the nation. Therefore, Chico State will play a crucial role in creating systemic change for our diverse and historically underserved population.

Mission

The Chico STEM Connections Collaborative (CSC²) aims to recruit and retain students in STEM majors, particularly those who are historically underrepresented in natural sciences and agriculture. Throughout the program, student will be provided academic guidance, personal support, resources, and opportunities to facilitate their academic success

We invite you to learn more about our family of academic initiatives that aim to support, motivate, and prepare students for success in STEM-based fields of study. CSC2 serves educationally disadvantaged students and, to the extent possible by law, emphasizes participation by students from groups with low eligibility rates for four-year institutions.

Services

CSC² is a collaborative effort between the colleges of agriculture, engineering and natural sciences. Services include:

  • Individualized academic support/advising
  • Academic assistance, tutoring services, and study groups
  • Professional development and career awareness
  • Summer undergraduate research opportunities with CSU, Chico faculty
  • Faculty mentoring
  • Study centers for each program
  • Support services for community college transfer students
  • Financial-aid and scholarship assistance
  • Networking and making new friends with the same interests
  • Access to career student organizations
  • Graduate and professional school application assistance
  • Job search assistance
  • STEMCAT Mentoring

Whether you are a first-year student, a currently enrolled Chico State student, or a transfer student, CSC2 will help you with your academic success by providing comprehensive support services that will allow you to move rapidly into core courses and through program completion. Check for eligibility and learn how to apply.