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Housing and Dining

When you live in one of our seven University-owned residence halls, or within walking distance of campus, you’ll instantly connect with Chico State. Being here means being in the middle of everything—going for a workout, participating in a club, or joining a group study session is never far from where you live.

Live On or Near Campus

As a true residential campus, Chico State offers a classic walkable college town experience with its active campus and social life at an affordable price.

  • Prospective students tour a decorated Sutter Hall room during Choose Chico.

    University Housing

    Whether you’re looking for a traditional dorm experience, apartment-style living, a small community, or someplace larger, you'll find someplace that feels like home at Chico State.

  • South campus neighborhood homes near West Third and Hazel streets in fall.

    Off-Campus Housing

    Chico State’s central campus location allows students to live close enough to get a full college and community experience. Chico’s low cost of living lets you do it affordably.

Dining Options

Provided by Associated Students (AS) Dining Services.

  • Student smiles while eating a meal with friends at Éstom Jámani Dining.

    Éstom Jámani Dining

    The hub for dining on campus. Within Éstom Jámani Dining Hall are four “all you care to eat” stations and one grill station.

  • Halal Platter food truck serving students on the Student Services Center Plaza.

    Food Trucks

    Local food trucks on campus to satisfy your campus cravings. Follow AS Dining on Instagram for hours.

  • Student returns a reusable takeout container at the Éstom Jámani Dining OZZI station.

    Ozzi To-Go

    OZZI makes take-out dining more sustainable by eliminating disposable containers through a convenient reusable container system.

  • Student checks his phone while sitting outdoors beneath trees on campus.

    After Event Texts

    A text alert system that keeps you in the loop on all free food opportunities on campus.

Student serves salad from a self-serve dining hall salad bar.

Residential Meal Plans

Residential meal plans make campus life a little easier. With dining options close by, Flex Cash for coffee, snacks, and campus favorites, and plans designed around where you live, you’ll have reliable food options built into your day.

Student with a bicycle amid leafy trees and campus buildings near Chico State’s east entrance.

Getting to and Around Campus

Whether you walk, bike, take the bus, catch a shuttle, or bring a car, you can find a way to get around that works for you.

University Housing staff greet a visitor at the front desk during Move-In.

Frequently Asked Questions

You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers! Browse the list of questions most commonly asked of the University Housing Team and the answers they’ve provided.

Fresh produce is stocked at the Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry.

Help with Food and Basic Needs

Need help with food, housing, or other basic needs? Complete the Application for Assistance to request support. Or just stop by the Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry at Student Services Room 196 for some free food!