The Associated Students (AS) is a student-led nonprofit auxiliary of CSU, Chico that enriches the quality of campus life through programs and services created for students by students.

There are many opportunities for students to get involved with the AS: attend events, run for office, or find meaningful student employment on campus.

From the moment you enroll in classes to the day you walk across the commencement stage, the AS is there to help support you on your Chico State journey!

Mission & Values

The Associated Students enriches campus life at California State University, Chico by complementing the educational mission through student governance, facilities, programs, and integral services.

We are dedicated to creating an environment that provides policies and services that support campus wellbeing.

More About Wellness

Each semester, the Associated Students Activity Fee and the Student Union Fee fund a variety of student-focused services and programs and essential operational costs, including student and staff employment and facility management.

Activ­i­ty Fee

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  • Student Programs $62.32
  • AS Government Affairs $21.28
  • University Fees $3.04
  • Operational Costs $38.00
  • Use of Reserves $27.36
Total: $152/year

Stu­dent Union Fee

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  • Programs and Services $240.29
  • Financial Aid $23.05
  • Union Facilities (WREC & BMU) $304.64
  • Building Operations $241.63
  • Administrative Costs $79.35
  • Repairs, Capital, Reserves, etc. $21.04
Total: $910/year

Funds Allocated To...

  • Sustainability Projects $168,109.15
  • Student Organizations $40,500.00
  • Scholarships $132,525.00
  • Contract Programs $227,600.00
Total: $568,734/year

A Year At A Glance ('23-'24)

203

Events Hosted

592

Internship Units Awarded

7350

Volunteer Hours

41232

Childcare Hours

355000

Meals Served

340000

Wildcat Recreation Center Visits

Cat Tracks The A.S. Timeline

1929

Associated Students Campus Bookstore Opens

1942

Student Government Established

1951

KCSC Radio Established

1966

CAVE Founded

1967

AS Activity Fee Established

Student Union Fee Established

1969

Construction of Bell Memorial Union

Whitney Hall Dining Founded

AS Children's Center and Child Development Lab Established

1970

CLIC Founded

1971

AS Women's Center/GSEC Established

1984

Adventure Outings Established

1998

Bike Cart Founded

1999

First-Year Leadership Opportunity Established

2001

Bell Memorial Union Grand Re-Opening

2006

AS Sustainability Founded

2007

Third Floor Gallery Founded

2009

Wildcat Recreation Center Established

2010

Sutter Dining Hall Opened

2014

Follett Bookstore Opened

2016

Zen Den Established

2022

The Well at Bell Memorial Union Established

2024

First-Year Leadership Opportunity Reestablished as Student Involvement Center