Office of Admissions, CSU, Chico
Directions and Maps
The directions provided lead to the intersection in front of the Bell Memorial Union (BMU).Driving to CSU, Chico
From Interstate 5 Driving North or South
Turn east on Hwy. 32 in Orland. Continue on Hwy. 32 into Chico to West 2nd Street. Turn left on West 2nd Street and continue east toward the University.From Highway 99 Going North to Chico
Stay on Hwy. 99 North to Chico. Exit Hwy. 99 at Hwy. 32, turning left onto East 8th Street towards downtown Chico. Continue west to Chestnut Street. Turn right on Chestnut Street and continue north for 6 blocks to W. 2nd Street and the University.From Highway 99 Going South to Chico
Take the East 1st Avenue exit and turn right. Continue west down East 1st Avenue. Make a left on Esplanade into downtown Chico and onto Broadway Street. Turn right on 2nd Street and go 3 blocks toward the University.
From Chico Airport
Exit the Chico Airport on Airpark Blvd to Cohasset. Make a right on Cohasset, heading toward Hwy. 99. Take Hwy. 99 South towards Yuba City. Take the East 1st Avenue exit and turn right. Head west and turn left onto the Esplanade into downtown Chico and onto Broadway Street. Turn right on 2nd St. and go 3 blocks toward the University.From Sacramento Airport
Follow the signs to I-5 south toward Sacramento. Approximately two miles from the airport, follow signs to Hwy. 99 north and 70 going to Marysville and Chico. Where the road divides, follow the signs to Hwy. 99 north to Chico. Once in Chico, exit Hwy. 99 at Hwy. 32 turning left onto East 8th Street. Continue west to Chestnut Street. Turn right on Chestnut St. and continue north for 6 blocks to West 2nd Street and the University.
From San Francisco Airport
Exit the airport, following the signs to US 101 North. Merge ontoI-80 East toward Bay Bridge/Oakland. Continue on I-80 East to Sacramento/Vallejo. Merge onto I-505 North toward Redding/Winters. Follow the signs to I-5 North. Turn east on Hwy. 32 into Chico to West 2nd Street. Turn left on West 2nd Street and head east toward the University.
Maps
Click on the following links for maps of the area:
- Where is Chico? – Visual aid of Chico’s location
- Campus Map
- Campus Map – Printer Friendly Version (pdf format)
- Map of Campus Parking Lots (pdf format)
Parking
Please plan to arrive early, due to our limited parking. Parking is located on the 3rd floor of the CSU, Chico parking structure located on the corner of W. 2nd and Cherry Streets. To avoid getting a citation you will need a parking permit. Permits may be obtained by mail with 7-10 days' advanced notice. If there are no spots available on the 3rd floor of the parking structure you will need to find parking elsewhere. The following link shows the downtown parking lot locations.