Be Part of the Chico Experience

Whether you're looking to earn a degree, for professional development, or to learn for the love of learning, we invite you to explore our current programs.

Professional Development & Career Training ~ Whether you're ready to explore a new career or level up in your current job with new knowledge and skills, Professional & Continuing Education offers programs to help you achieve your goals. Explore online career training, teacher professional development, healthcare programs like the Speech Language Pathology Assistant pathway, the Online MBA program, and more.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) ~ Join our learning community of 800 members. Over 90 classes are led by volunteer instructors who share their talents and passions with our members. OLLI at Chico State has three ways to learn…in the classroom, live-online, and in outdoor meetups! Now is the time to become an active part of OLLI’s extraordinary community.

Chico State Online ~ Are you trying to finish your degree? Live at a distance and can't attend the University in Chico? For more than 45 years, Chico State has provided distance education degree completion programs.

Year-Round Classes, Year-Round Opportunities ~ Chico State allows community members, working professionals, and alumni to enroll in university courses on a space-available basis to earn college credit. The Open University program and Summer & Winter Sessions open doors so that you can grow professionally, explore personal interests, or prepare for a career change.