This presentation focuses on Chico State and CSU East Bay.

1. CSU Month
Northern California Campuses

2. Combining a rich tradition of over 120 years with the most modern teaching
and learning, CSU Chico is distinguished by its beautiful park-like residential
campus in a true college town. With emphasis on student learning, academic
study is enhanced by practical experience helping graduates succeed in their
careers and lives. With a student faculty ratio of 23:1, Chico's professors are
consistently praised for their openness and accessibility to students. From
majors in Mechatronic Engineering to Exercise Physiology to Recording Arts,
our graduates are among the most highly recruited in the West.

3. Basic
Location: Chico, California Information
Distance from Los Angeles: 467 Miles
Approximate Time Driving: 8 Hours
Admission Rate: 67%
Avg. G.P.A: 3.22
Total undergrads: 14,758
First-time freshmen: 1,900
Student-to-faculty ratio: 23:1
Ten Largest Majors
Business Administration
Liberal Studies
Psychology
Construction Management
Prenursing/Nursing
Kinesiology
Recreation Administration
Criminal Justice
Civil Engineering
Communication Studies

4. Unique facilities:
1,000-acre farm, planetarium, instructional
media center, biology field station,
anthropology museum, intercultural studies
center, computer graphics lab, assistive
technology center, media prep lab, recording
arts studio, hydrotherapy pool,
echocardiography system, gas displacement
chamber, two ecological preserves with nearly
4,100 acres, forensics lab, archaeology lab
and research center, gateway science
museum Housing
CSU, Chico is one of four residential
campuses in the California State University
system. By choosing to live on campus,
students enhance their college experience,
have more friends, and achieve greater
academic success. A wide variety of
reasonably priced off-campus living options
are also available within a one-mile radius
Wild Cat Recreation Center of campus.

5. Arts and Entertainment: There are Student Newspaper: The Orion has
several movie theatres in town, and many won numerous awards, including 11
music and dance clubs in the area. National Pacemaker awards—widely
Community theatre productions run year considered the top prize for general
round. Over a dozen local art excellence in college journalism. The
galleries/exhibit halls display local and Orion won the award six times in the
international artists' work. The Chico 1990s and was inducted into the
Museum, The Gateway Science Museum, Associated Collegiate Press Hall of
Bidwell Mansion, and Stansbury House are Fame in 2005. In 2009, the paper
open to the public. Chico was rated #10 by was also awarded its second Online
author John Villani in his book Top 100 National Pacemaker Award in three
Best Small Art Towns in Americaand listed years, and its print edition placed
in USA Today’s ―10 Great Places for Big- second in the Best of Show
City Art, Small-Town Feel.‖ Chico was also
Chico Geographical Facts competition. Nine times since 1994,
Chico is 90 milesthe topSacramento.
rated among north of eight college towns in the California Newspaper Publishers
Chico is 174 miles northeast of San Francisco.
the United States by MSN.com.
Chico is 8 miles from the Sacramento River.
Association has selected The Orion
Chico is 2 miles from the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. as the state's number one university
Bidwell Park has a total of 3,670 acres, making it one of the paper among all dailies and
largest municipal parks in the United States. weeklies. The National Newspaper
Average annual rainfall is 25.75 inches.
Chico has an average of 219 clear days in a typical year. Association and the Society of
Population of Butte County (July 2008 estimate) is 220,577. Professional Journalists have each

6. Preparing for Forensic Science Careers
Chico State has two practicing forensic anthropologists with experience consulting
for the U.S. Defense Department and for the United Nations in Bosnia, and at the
World Trade Center following 9/11, in Thailand following the tsunami of 2005, and in
New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina.
Producing Top Animation
At the CSU Media Arts Festival, Chico State students have won ―Best Animation‖
nine times and the coveted ―Best in Show‖ four times.
Engineering Wins
From human powered vehicles to micro-mouse competitions, Chico State
engineering students have a long tradition of winning against the best engineering
programs in the country.
Growing Food Sustainably
The College of Agriculture serves the North State by educating students, farmers,
and the public about growing food sustainably to ensure economic viability while
meeting community and environmental needs.
Preferring Chico State Grads
In 2010-11, more than 440 companies, school districts, and organizations,
including ADP, Pfizer, Chico Bag, SAP, Kendall-Jackson Winery, Peace Corps,
Applied Aerospace Structures Corp., and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory,
came on campus to recruit students of all majors.

7. All of your possibilities come into view at California State University, East
Bay. Nestled in the hills overlooking Northern California’s beautiful San
Francisco Bay, Cal State East Bay offers an inspiring setting for personal
growth, career exploration, academic achievement, and friendship -- plus
a view that stretches all the way to tomorrow. One student described it
as ―the perfect setting to enjoy a panoramic view of the Bay -- and to
reflect on what I’m learning and where I want to go with it.‖

8. Location: Hayward California
Distance from Los Angeles: 365 Miles
Approximate Time Driving: 6 Hours
Admission Rate: 73%
Avg. G.P.A: 3.1
Total undergrads: 10,064
First-time freshmen: 1,211
Student-to-faculty ratio: 23:1
Majors (100+)
Business/Marketing: 30%
Health Professions: 12%
Social Sciences: 10%
Liberal Arts: 6%
Biology: 5%
Communications/Journalism: 5%
Family and Consumer Sciences: 5%
Psychology: 5%
Public Administration and Social Services:
5%

9. "Fun? You've got to be kidding! This is the San Francisco Bay Area, we have it all:
clubs, restaurants, museums, parks, natural resources, the ocean and skiing," said
one student.
Cal State East Bay offers an inspiring setting for personal growth, career
exploration, academic achievement and friendship. The Hayward campus
overlooks the San Francisco Bay and inspiring skyline of bridges, cities, hills and
mountains. The Concord campus is located in the picturesque foothills of Mt.
Diablo.
Enjoy a break at the Union cafe, surf the Web from your student apartment, or
catch a movie on campus. Meet students from around the world for a study group
or cheer on your favorite sports team. The Cal State East Bay campus community
has something for everyone

10. Concerts
Battle of the Bands
Cal State East Bay Jazz Festival
John B
Events Live at Noon Outdoor Concerts
African American History Month Lupe Fiasco
Asian/Pacific Islanders Heritage Slick Rick
Month Spring Festival – Indie Rock and
Black History Month Hip Hop
Cinco de Mayo Festival Trips Music
World to See Concert
Debate Series Golden State Warriors in
Domestic Violence Awareness Oakland
Month Oakland Athletics (A's)
Greek Week Saber Cats
Homecoming Game and Dance San Francisco 49ers
International Education Week The Price is Right in Los
Comedy
Latino Heritage Month Angeles
Kevin Hart
Leadership Conference Margo Gomez
Movie Nights Steve Travino & Brad
Multicultural Week Williams of Comedy
Performance Fusion Dance Central
Poetry Slams Wild & Out Comedy
Root Beer Flow Show Show of MTV
Sober Fest

11. Freshman Learning Communities
Begin your college experience with other students who share your interests and
career objectives. The Freshman Learning Communities program allows freshmen to
select a subject area of clustered courses, along with peers who have similar
interests. The Freshman Learning Community program offers guaranteed courses
you need to meet major prerequisites and graduation requirements.
Courses are grouped thematically in the Humanities, Natural Sciences, or Social
Sciences. This innovative program helps students to:
earn higher GPAs,
develop superior writing and communication skills, and
graduate reliably in four years.
Recreation and Wellness Center
Opening in early 2011, the new 54,000-square-foot Recreation and Wellness Center
is located directly across from Pioneer Heights student housing. The new state of the
art facility houses a multi-court gymnasium; elevated jogging track; fitness center;
multipurpose fitness and activity rooms for aerobics, martial arts and dancing; locker
rooms; juice bar; and administrative offices. Intramural sports such as basketball,
volleyball and badminton, as well as fitness programs such as weight training, with
free weights and weight machines are offered at the center.
Current CSUEB students paying the University Union Recreation student fee will
have free membership to RAW for each relevant quarter. CSUEB Faculty, Staff,
Alumni, Emeritus, and Retirees are all eligible for a membership with the quarterly
fee.

12. Individualized Attention
You'll receive individualized instruction in a small class setting and the courses
you need to meet your major prerequisites and graduation requirements. With
peer and faculty advising, study and support services, counseling and
mentoring, we're ready to help you all the way.
Personal Growth
Lots of fun activities and opportunities to express yourself are available to you
as a freshman. Concerts, parties, field trips, book club, open mic nights, and
more are designed to encourage your growth and social connections with other
students and with faculty members.
For lectures and concerts, you'll find world-class musicians, speakers and
entertainment on campus. In recent years, the University has welcomed
engaging speakers, famous alumni and celebrity personalities.
Life Around the Bay
You don’t have to go far to enjoy the Bay Area’s live music, restaurant and
theater scene. Spend a day in the city, at the beach, or in the mountains; you
won't run out of good friends to meet and fun things to do. And with so many
exciting places to discover in nearby San Francisco, San Jose, and

13. Local Attractions
Cal State East Bay is located in the
San Francisco Bay Area – the cultural,
technological, and educational center
of the American West – where you’ll
never run out of exciting places to go
and things to do. San Francisco,
Oakland, Berkeley, and San Jose —
with their profusion of theaters,
restaurants, clubs, shops, museums,
and festivals — are just 30 to 45
minutes away. A one-hour drive takes
you to the Pacific Ocean or to
California’s wine country. Beyond the
Bay Area, Northern California’s
landscapes are breathtaking: Santa
Cruz beaches, the Monterey
Peninsula, Big Sur, the Sierra Nevada

14. Dining at the Union
Use cash, debit card or your meal plan to
purchase food at the Union buildings.
Use Union Bucks to purchase any item
University Unions from the Pioneer Bookstore or the Union.
Cal State East Bay's University Food services include:
Unions are gathering places for •Java City coffee bar
student socializing, dining, studying •Tortilla's Express Mexican fare
and meetings. •Greens To Go salad bar
Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere with: •Grille Works hot food to order
•Lounges with big screen TVs •Bené Pizzaria
•Billiards and table tennis •Montague's Deli sandwiches
•Live music at noon •Home Zone hot entrees
•Indoor or outdoor dining •Panda Express Chinese food
•World's Fare international foods