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Virtual tours are a great way to refresh your memory or to preview an on-site tour of California State University - Chico.

Why a Virtual Tour?

At the beginning of your college search, a virtual tour can be a beneficial tool to explore the campus before your visit. When you do visit the campus, be sure to talk to current students about their experiences. A student perspective is a helpful way to gauge your future experience when attending Chico State. Already took an on-campus tour? It's inevitable. All of your college tours will blend, and you might forget the appearance of California State University - Chico's library, dorms, or cafeteria. Use the virtual tour to jog your memory! With the interactive mapping tool below you can even explore the area surrounding the campus.

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Summer Hours 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Monday–Thursday

Mailing Address 400 W. First St. Chico, CA 95929–0755

Student Resources & Services for Online Students

Below is a list of services available to Chico State students. Please take advantage of all services that will support you as you earn your degree online at Chico State. If you have questions regarding a specific service available to online students, contact the respective office. 

Student Resources and Services ○ Utilize the Student Resources and Services webpage (opens in new window) to find campus services from Advising to Technology

Accessibility needs? ○ The Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) supports with students who have disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations. Learn more regarding the services by visiting their website (opens in new window) .

Microsoft Office Suite ○ Microsoft offers the Office 365 Education to all students with a valid school email address. Learn (opens in new window) more. (opens in new window)

The Chico State Writing Center Provides Live Zoom Tutoring o The Chico State Writing Center provides all students the opportunity to receive writing assistance using Zoom. These live sessions are perfect for students who need assistance with: ▪ Understanding and meeting writing assignment requirements ▪ Planning and getting started on a writing assignment ▪ Discussing ideas & helping to develop them ▪ Helping to set & meet priorities for revision Zoom tutoring is offered both by appointment and drop-in: o Appointments: To schedule a Zoom appointment, please call the Student Learning Center at (530) 898- 6839. Appointments are guaranteed 1-hour tutoring sessions scheduled at least a day in advance. Appointments can also be scheduled to recure weekly, allowing students to work with the same tutor every week throughout the semester. o Drop-In: To access Zoom online drop-in, go to the Writing Center website (opens in new window) and click on “Drop-In for a Virtual Session (Zoom)” and follow the directions. Drop-in sessions are same-day, 30 minutes sessions that are on a first-come, first-served basis. ○ Ther Writing Center also provides an Online Feedback Submission service: ▪ To utilize this service, visit the Writing Center website and click on “Submit My Draft for Feedback.” Feedback will be provided by 2-3 writing tutors and is limited to the first 5 pages of an assignment. Submissions will be returned via email within 3-5 business days.

Chico State’s Meriam Library ○ The Library (opens in new window) has many resources available online. From “Ask a Librarian” to “ Databases A-Z (opens in new window) ”, students can directly contact the subject librarian (opens in new window) most specific to their assignment/research. Emailing works best to initiate contact, and the librarian can schedule a phone or Zoom appointment.

Chico State Career Center ○ Regardless of where you live during your time as a student, all students have access to the incredible resources offered from the Chico State Career Center. (opens in new window) ○ Online students can make an appointment to discuss career planning, work on resumes or cover letters, find internships or job fairs in your local area, and more!

Zoom ○ All students, faculty and staff have Zoom Pro software access. Each semester Chico State students use Zoom in a variety of ways - from attending class to accessing student services. Set up Zoom study groups and excel in your classes. Create your account (opens in new window) today. (opens in new window)

WellCat Counseling Center ○ Psychological counseling and consultation are available to all Chico State students 24/7 by calling 530-898-6345. They offer a variety of group sessions (opens in new window) through Zoom throughout the semester (soon to be updated for Spring 2023). ○ During regular business hours (M-F, 8 am-5 pm), students may call the WellCat Counseling Center to utilize crisis services. After hours (evenings and weekends), counselors are available via phone for brief consultation. There are helpful online resources on the WellCat Counseling Center webpage (opens in new window) .

Health Center Services ○ The WellCat Health Center strives to assist each student with their diverse healthcare needs. Its resources and services are all included as part of our students' Chico State education, so there is no or little extra cost to use them. Whether a student needs primary or acute care, support with reproductive health or immunization, or access to a pharmacy or labwork, WellCat is here for them. WellCat services are even easier to access thanks to a new 24/7 telehealth service! Students can register now (opens in new window) to be part of TimelyCare, a virtual extension of our campus resources. • Convenient 24/7 care: Physical and mental health issues often present outside regular business hours. TimelyCare makes seeking support or treatment as convenient as making a video or phone call. • Reduced wait times: Typical consultations for on-demand services through TimelyCare begin within 5-10 minutes. • Diverse provider network: In addition to being from diverse backgrounds, TimelyMD providers are trained to be culturally competent and can self-identify as LGBTQ+, speaking multiple languages and/or celebrating various religious traditions. Students can choose to meet with a specific provider or select the first available. • Peace of mind: TimelyCare is a safe, secure, and HIPAA-compliant platform committed to your privacy and can coordinate follow-up to ensure continuity of care. ○ If you live near a California State University campus you can access that campus’ Student Health Center for free. Review our Student Health Center webpage (opens in new window) for details.

Keys to Succeeding as an Online Student ○ How will you succeed as an online student? Learn from your peers. We have taken comments from past and current Chico State online students and created a page with the ins and outs of being an online student. Take an opportunity visit the website (opens in new window) .

LinkedIn Learning ○ All Chico State students have access to thousands of training modules from how to use special functions in MS Word to well, most anything you can think of. Keep this resource (opens in new window) in mind when you what to know more.

Financial Wellness Clinic ○ Do you find yourself struggling with financial stress? The Financial Wellness Clinic (opens in new window) is offering financial planning information to students in the areas of budgeting, credit scores, student loan repayment, retirement planning, and many other areas of personal finance. If you are struggling with financial stress and need someone to talk to, anyone can schedule an online appointment with our resident financial planner or our para-planners to discuss options and formulate a financial plan. Book an online appointment today! (opens in new window)

Basic Needs ○ About forty percent of CSU System students experience food insecurity during their time as students. The Basic Needs program (opens in new window) at Chico State assists students experiencing food insecurity and homelessness. The office can help online students with CalFresh USDA SNAP food benefit assistance and direct students to local food pantries in their communities

Chico State Associated Students ○ The Associated Students invites all students to attend Government Affairs committee meetings through virtual meeting. Committees include: Board of Directors (BOD,) Government Affairs Council (GAC,) Associated Students Facilities Committee (ASFC,) Associated Students Business Committee (ASBC) as well as attend councils and committees: Community Affairs, Sustainability Affairs, Legislative Affairs, Student Engagement Committee via zoom. Information on these meetings, councils and committees including official minutes and Zoom links can be found at https://as.csuchico.edu/government-affairs (opens in new window) . These are the committees that decide how to utilize student fees paid to the Associated Students. All students, including online students, are encouraged to run for or apply to be on these committees and councils.

Wellbeing App from the Well, a Program from the Associated Students ○ The Well has partnered with Insight Timer, a wellbeing app for sleep, stress, and anxiety. Insight Timer offers over 170,000 breathwork practices, guided meditations, and courses from the world’s leading mindfulness teachers, musicians, and psychologists. The Well staff encourage students who are new to meditation to start with the 7-day Learn to Meditate Course (opens in new window) . Those looking to expand personal development skills can utilize courses such as imposter syndrome (opens in new window) and unconscious bias (opens in new window) . To access: Step 1: Download Insight Timer by clicking this link: https://insighttimer.com/ (opens in new window) or by downloading the Insight Timer App Step 2: Create account Step 3: Click the Profile button in the upper right corner of the Home screen Step 4: Select Workplace and enter your @csuchico.edu email address

University Student Announcements ○ Daily Student Announcements (opens in new window) are emailed to all Chico State students and connects them to the University and activity opportunities. Take two minutes each day to read the headlines, click on the links to learn more to consider new experiences and possibilities.

New Student Parent Group - Chico State Students with Children ○ The Student Parent Group will meet once a month to discuss topics related to the unique challenges faced by students caring for minors. This will be an opportunity for student parents to connect and socialize with fellow student parents and share ideas, tips and resources. Nutrition, basic needs, housing, wellness and financial assistance programs will also be shared to support those in need of those resources. Find more here (opens in new window) .

Wildcat Recreation Center (WREC) ○ Follow the Wildcat Recreation Center on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/thewrec/ (opens in new window) ) and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/thewrec/ (opens in new window) ) for workout ideas you can do at home.

Chico State Moves to Virtual Campus Through the End of Spring Semester

An empty campus scene at Glenn Lawn on Friday, March 13, 2020 in Chico, Calif. Due to impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, face-to-face instruction was suspended from March 25 to April 24. The University will remain open and continue operating without interruption. (Jason Halley/University Photographer/CSU, Chico)

This is truly an unprecedented time, and I continue to be inspired by how our Chico State family is pulling together with patience, understanding, and flexibility as we respond to the ever-changing COVID-19 situation.  Please read this message carefully, as it contains updates on disruption to the semester, limiting campus to essential functions only, and the closing of residence halls. 

A lot has changed in just a few days. Governor Gavin Newsom, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and health officials across California and the country have now called for rigorous shelter-in-place measures to greatly limit person-to-person contact and travel across the state to reduce potential for COVID-19 transmission. The seriousness of the situation continues to escalate, and it’s imperative Chico State further reduce the number of students and employees on campus or unnecessarily returning to Butte County to help bring the pandemic under control. We understand that Chico and Butte County may implement shelter-in-place measures that could have implications beyond what we have outlined below. 

After very careful consideration, Chico State is moving to virtual delivery of instruction and most services for the remainder of the spring semester, including finals week. 

Significant changes include:

• Beginning March 25, all instruction will take place online or in alternative formats until the end of the semester.  No in-person classes, labs, or studio or field-based instruction will take place—this includes all final exams. We are asking students not to return to campus.
• The majority of staff will transition to work off-site starting March 23.  The campus is not closed but on-campus staff will be reduced to the minimum required to provide limited essential services. “Essential services” include such functions as building operations, grounds, maintenance, security, and animal and lab maintenance.
• Other business operations will continue to be available through phone, video conference, or email.  Campus facilities, such as Meriam Library, computer labs, and the Wildcat Recreation Center will be closed. 
• The majority of residence halls will not reopen after spring break.  Residents will receive a separate, detailed communication but please know students with no other housing options will be accommodated. Prorated refunds for room and meal charges will be available.
• Commencement ceremonies in May have been postponed.  Rescheduled dates have not yet been set. Additional communication will be forthcoming.

I know this is an adjustment, but let’s view it as a chance to learn differently. Chico State’s goal is to limit exposure and protect the safety of our Wildcat community, while ensuring student success and supporting our faculty and staff. Doing our part to help “ flatten the curve ” is the best decision for our community—locally and globally.

Important things to know as we make this transition:

• Look for communications from your professors regarding their plans for the courses you’ve enrolled in. Please contact them directly with any questions. Additional information on alternative learning methods can be found on the  Keep Learning  webpage.
• All  Student Affairs  services, including academic advising and financial aid, will be available in alternative delivery methods. Go to the program’s website for additional information.
• IT Support Services  will provide comprehensive technology support, including laptop loans and virtual technology assistance.
• WellCat Health Center  will be open with reduced hours. Students should call ahead at 530-898-5241. 
• Virtual support to students with questions on inclusive technology or who need assistance setting up technology accommodations by  Office of Accessible Technology and Services .
• If you do not have off-campus access to the Internet,  resources are available .
• University Housing residents will be emailed shortly with details regarding assistance with alternate accommodations and retrieval of belongings.
• Managers will be working with you to help create plans for moving forward in your departments.
• For those of us who continue to report to campus, I ask that we observe  best practices in social distancing . Your health is more important than your work.
• All employees will be paid their normal rate of pay for normal hours assigned, as they will be telecommuting, working on site (with social distancing), or on paid administrative leave until further notice.
• Student employees should contact their supervisors before coming to campus. Until further notice, non-represented student employees will be paid normal rate of pay for normal hours assigned through April 4.
• Online and alternative modality course delivery will begin on March 25. Academic Affairs will share more details in the coming days.  
• Faculty support for transitioning to alternative course delivery methods is available through the  Technology and Learning Program .
• Faculty should maintain virtual office hours for students.
• Additional information has been sent to faculty regarding  Instructional Faculty Telecommuting Expectations.
• Academic Affairs is working to answer additional questions. Please watch for upcoming notifications, and contact your department chair or dean if you have specific questions.

We will be sending regular updates to keep you informed as we navigate the remainder of the semester. In the meantime, we’ve updated our  COVID-19 News & Info website  with additional information and resources for  students ,  faculty , and  staff .

As we make this transition, I must acknowledge how heavy my heart is by this extreme disruption to our campus and community. Let’s embrace the opportunity to learn through alternative methods and create that Wildcat spirit and Chico Experience in a virtual community. I know this new reality will be difficult for us all, but I am confident in our resilience.

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Gayle Hutchinson is the 12th president of California State University, Chico. She holds a bachelor’s degree in physical education teacher education, a master’s in teaching analysis & curriculum development, and a doctorate of education in teacher education/staff development.

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Welcome to Cedar Flats

The ultimate college living experience is waiting for you at Cedar Flats. Located just minutes from Chico State University, our luxury, two and four bedroom apartment homes come move-in ready with high-end finishes, comfortable furnishings, and a slew of resort-style community amenities to make every adult in your life jealous! Here, you’ll have everything you need to focus on your studies while enjoying your free time to the fullest. Forge new friendships, crush your academic goals, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

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Your vibrant two or four bedroom apartment in Chico delivers style, functionality, and comfort to your daily routine with spacious layouts and community amenities designed to complement your active, on-the-go lifestyle.

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When you’re not relaxing at home or on campus, our vibrant community offers warm and welcoming social spaces with five-star amenities. Discover everything from a lounge with big screen televisions to interior bike storage and a bike repair station. All this awaits just outside your door at Cedar Flats.

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Is location everything? At Cedar Flats, you never have to ask that question. Here, you’re positioned to take advantage of campus conveniences and area highlights. Located in the heart of Chico , everything you’ll want and need to do is within reach. Whether you’re grabbing takeout from 5th Street Steakhouse or a latte at Mondos Coffeehouse, you’re never far from home, school, or fun!

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CHICO STATE METX AN INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM 

The Media, Entertainment and Technology Experience is an interdisciplinary collaboration spanning two colleges and three academic programs: Computer Animation and Game Development, Journalism and Public Relations, and Media Arts, Design, and Technology. 

The goal of METX is to allow students to work in interdisciplinary teams, just as they will in their professional careers while getting hands-on experience with industry hardware, software and processes. METX offers two classes:

• METX 358 Emerging Technologies for Media & Entertainment
• This introductory course explores a variety of emerging technologies and analyzes how majors brands use these tools to create immersive content. Students create their own immersive story by working in interdisciplinary teams, filming in 360-degree video and publishing content for viewing in a virtual reality headset.
• METX 458 Applied Emerging Technologies for Media & Entertainment
• In this advanced course, students work directly with a client to solve communication challenges through the use of emerging technologies. METX students collaborate to create immersive stories in virtual reality, augmented reality, 360-degree video and other creative formats.

To learn more about the program and see behind-the-scenes footage, view the video below.

• Daniel Cahill
• Debra Johnson
• Debra Johnson is a professional-in-residence in the Department of Journalism and Public Relations. As the METX project coordinator she’s responsible for managing client relationships and promoting the collaboration. She guides the branding team and helps students develop skills in storytelling and project management. She teaches courses in entrepreneurial journalism, design and strategic writing, PR research and measurement, and manages internships. She has a master’s degree in public communication and bachelor’s in international relations from Chico State. LinkedIn
• Frank Pereira
• Jeff Underwood
• Jeff Underwood is a lecturer in CAGD Program with a background in video game design, video game production and programming. He is a Chico State graduate with a bachelor’s degree in computer science. Upon graduating, Jeff co-founded a game studio, where he continues to function as chief technical officer and executive producer, and has published seven games onto the Steam game platform. He maintains a wide variety of skills and a deep understanding of game studio pipelines, workflows, and a depth of knowledge of the gaming industry that he extends to his students. LinkedIn
• Jennifer Meadows
• Jennifer Meadows is the chair of the Media Arts, Design, and Technology Department and a professor at Chico State. She is one of the initial organizers of the METX collaboration and has co-taught five emerging technology classes. She has a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin and is the co-editor of Communication Technology Update & Fundamentals, now in its 17th edition. Her teaching and research integrate practical and theoretical concerns related to television production, virtual reality, and digital signage, the relationships between media and users, and changing media behavior in the new media marketplace. LinkedIn
• Quinn Winchell
• Quinn Winchell received his M.F.A. in directing from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. He currently lectures in both the Media Arts, Design, and Technology Department and Department of Comparative Religion and Humanities, and teaches a variety of production and criticism courses that engage students in new levels of innovative pedagogy - specifically video essays that require both critical and production expertise. His specialties revolve around directing, screenwriting, cinematography, and is currently a videographer for the MADTech group. LinkedIn

SPECIAL THANKS

We'd like to acknowledge additional Chico State staff members for their involvement in the METX project.

• Susan Wiesinger
• Clarke Steinbeck

METX has completed multiple projects across the years. Feel free to explore our work below.

This introductory course explores a variety of emerging technologies and analyzes how major brands use these tools to create immersive content. Students create their own immersive story by working in interdisciplinary teams, filming in 360-degree video and publishing content for viewing in a virtual reality headset.

Red Bluff Round-Up

The Red Bluff Round-Up project applies innovative storytelling techniques to showcase the historical progression of the Round-Up as it prepares to celebrate its 100-year anniversary. In spring 2020, METX students designed 2D videos and wrote social media content to promote the Round-Up’s upcoming anniversary. Students incorporated AR and mixed reality apps to bring fun and immersive story experiences to the traditional rodeo.

Sierra Nevada Brewery

In spring 2018, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. was METX's first client. METX created 2D and 360-degree video tours of the brewery’s Bottleshop to be viewed during their tours, on social media and during public events. The team also created a VR tour of the original brewery circa 1980, where Ken Grossman developed Sierra Nevada’s iconic Pale Ale.

Lundberg Family Farms

The spring 2019 METX team created a VR experience, two promotional videos and a 360-degree video for Lundberg Family Farms, a leading manufacturer of organic rice products. These immersive stories focused on Lundberg’s sustainability practices within its manufacturing process.

Honey Run Covered Bridge

In mid-March 2018, Chico State students enrolled in a CAGD special topics class in 3D scanning got hands-on experience scanning a range of local landmarks using a rented FARO® Laser Scanner Focus3D X 330 HDR LiDAR scanner. One of the local landmarks the students scanned was the Honey Run Covered Bridge, a historical landmark that was more than 100 years old. The bridge was destroyed during the 2018 Camp Fire. Now, the digital rendering of the bridge is available for the community’s efforts toward rebuilding.

Bidwell Mansion

The spring 2021 METX team created an immersive VR experience and a 2D video for Bidwell Mansion State Park in Chico, California. Frontiersman and politician John Bidwell built his mansion in 1865 in Chico; it became a historic state park in 1972. The CAGD, MADT and J&PR students worked collaboratively to research, film, photograph, lidar scan and more to create a VR experience and 2D video. These products focus on a diverse perspective of history and make the mansion more accessible to prospective visitors.

Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve

METX collaborated with the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve during the spring 2022 semester. This project focused on the creation of a documentary showcasing the range of BCCER community projects with an emphasis on forest therapy. The team created an Android augmented reality product to support BCCER's cultural tour program. This tour takes place on the Chico State campus and highlights aspects of the Mechoopda tribe's history. Finally, the METX team created a range of social media content, photography and videos to showcase this collaboration.

Chico State Communications & Alumni Association

In spring 2023, METX partnered with University Communications and the Alumni Association. The team developed a video series highlighting successful alumni and students. They also developed Rockin’ with Ru , an Android smartphone application that allows users to take photos with Chico State’s mascot, Ru, anywhere in the world via augmented reality. The team also participated in Chico State’s Giving Day to raise funds to continue the METX program, developed social media content, and a behind-the-scenes website.

DEPARTMENTS

 three departments, two colleges, one team, metx is an interdisciplinary program at chico state that includes majors from:, computer animation & game development.

CAGD students are planning careers in video game development and computer animation. They develop the VR and AR projects for METX clients. CAGD is part of the College of Engineering, Computer Science & Construction Management.

Journalism & Public Relations

J&PR students are writers, editors and brand managers for METX projects. These students are seeking careers in digital media, PR, marketing and related fields. J&PR is part of the College of Communication & Education.

Media Arts, Design & Technology

MADT students are preparing for careers in film, graphic design and broadcasting. Working behind the camera, they drive the creation of both 2D and 360-degree video content for METX clients. MADT is part of the College of Communication & Education.

TMETX students use a wide variety of technological innovations to create content and complete projects.

Mixed Reality:

METX students specialize in creating immersive stories through virtual and augmented reality. Students use a combination of 3D and 2D modeling, coding and powerful computers to transport audiences into a complete digital realm (VR) or to mix the digital realm with the real one (AR).

• VR/AR Tools:
• Maya and Substance for 3D models
• Photoshop for 2D content
• C# and Visual Studio for code
• Unity game engine to tie everything together

360 video brings a unique and innovative perspective to clients’ stories. With a complete 360 landscape, viewers are able to immerse themselves into an environment that normally wouldn’t be available. The process of capturing a fluid and engaging 360 video requires students to focus on video height, avoiding stitching errors caused by too fast of camera movement and the method of viewing by the end user.

• 360 Video Tools:
• Insta360 ONE X
• Insta360 ONEX app for footage viewing
• Insta360 Studio 2019 for editing
• Recording stick, helmet stand and a protective case

METX students work with state-of-the-art audio, video and editing equipment to create innovative content for clients. The students' 2D storytelling technique is broken down into a three-step process: pre-production, production and post-production. In these three stages, students are responsible for crafting shot-lists, scripts, managing visual and audio equipment and delivering a masterful story that meets each client's needs.

• 2D Video Tools:
• $50,000 worth of audio and camera equipment
• Multi-track recorder
• Black Magic Ursa Camera
• Editing platforms: Adobe Premiere, Davinci Resolve, ProTools and Foley

Web Development:

METX students build and design websites to showcase client work. Students utilize Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, HTML and CSS to create professional website content. On various client accounts, the METX team is also responsible for crafting motion graphics, social media and pop-up content for VR and AR projects.

• Web Development Tools:
• Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, PremierPro, Spark
• HTML, CSS, FTP