This FAQ is intended to provide important information about the Associated Students’ facilities, programs, services, and business enterprises in response to COVID-19.
Due to the highly dynamic and rapidly evolving circumstances, these answers are subject to change without notice. This site will be updated on an ongoing basis. For more information regarding Chico State’s ongoing response, please visit the official Chico State COVID-19 page, the University COVID-19 FAQ, as well as recent campus updates for the most up to date information.
The WellCat Health Center has launched a COVID-19 hotline—530-898-2222—to answer faculty, staff, and student questions about a variety of COVID-19-related topics.
Last Updated: September 10, 2020 at 2:09 p.m.
Facilities:Will the Bell Memorial Union be open during the fall semester?
At this time, the Bell Memorial Union will remain closed to the general public until further notice. Please check out our AS Virtual Engagement Center for full access to all our virtual offerings this fall.
The Chico State Wildcat Bookstore is currently open Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM, effective Tuesday, September 8th, 2020. You can access the bookstore through the trinity Commons entrance (by the BMU ATMs).
Will the Wildcat Recreation Center be open during the fall semester?
Will AS Dining Services dining and retail locations be open during the fall semester?
This fall, Sutter Dining Hall, The Wildcat Den, and Butte Station will be open. Sutter Dining Hall and The Wildcat Den will reopen on August 17th for to-go meals, utilizing the new GET app in order to reduce face-to-face contact.
Will the AS Child Development Lab be open during the fall semester?
The AS Child Development Lab will be reopening with regular hours on Monday, August 24th with limited operations. Please contact ascdl@csuchico.edu for more information.
Will student employees be able to return to work during the fall semester?
With some operations reopening this fall, there will be a limited number of student jobs available. Associated Students is committed to reactivating student employees who have been laid off work as a result of the impact of COVID-19 on our operations and businesses. Laid off student employees can still apply for unemployment benefits through the State of California Employment Development Department. More information can be found in the FAQs for Student Employees.
How should student employees collect their pay while the BMU is closed?
For students working in essential roles, please connect with your supervisor to make sure you are signed up for direct deposit or have a valid mailing address on file. For information regarding student employment, please see the AS Human Resources FAQs for Student Employees.
Where can I find AS virtual programming?
Will Adventure Outings be offering trips in the fall?
Following the advice of local and state public health experts regarding COVID-19 and travel, all Adventure Outings trips through the end of 2020 have been canceled.
If you previously purchased a trip in the spring, please contact (530) 898-4011 for a full refund.
Will the Bike Cart be servicing bicycles on campus during the fall semester?
At this time, the Bike Cart has suspended operations on campus and at their warehouse location until further notice.
Can my student organization still request reimbursements using revenue sharing funds?
Yes! Student organizations are still able to request revenue sharing funds from the AS Government Affairs Office via email. Please email Sarah Fenton at sfenton@csuchico.edu for any questions or requests. All requests must be submitted with receipts.
Are any Associated Student program offices reopening this fall?
Due to the closures of our facilities, AS program offices remain open and operational ONLINE only. Please check out our AS Virtual Engagement Center for programs and services for students while face-to-face instruction is suspended.
Can I still volunteer with CAVE in the fall?
Yes! CAVE will be offerings both in-person and virtual volunteer opportunities this fall. Check out this list for the most up-to-date programs available to students this fall.
If you are interested in giving back to your community during the Fall semester? Complete CAVE’s volunteer interest form and we’ll contact you when opportunities are available.
Will KCSC Radio resume operations in the fall?
KCSC Radio is temporarily suspending their operations until further notice.
