Humboldt State University is in the middle of the picturesque city of Arcata, which is very much a university town. Humboldt is also an area focal point for music, theatre and art. Our Center Arts program, which has been cited as a model in the West by the National Endowment for the Arts, brings world-renowned and culturally diverse talent to the campus with more than 50 events staged each year. There are seven local theatrical groups in the surrounding area and the historic Minor and Arcata movie theatres within Arcata. The city of Arcata also offers the Natural History Museum, the Railroad Museum located in the historic Jacoby Storehouse, and many historic Victorian structures.
Many students live within walking or bicycling distance from campus.
The Arcata and Mad River Transit System offers free bus service for Humboldt State University students, and reduced fares for the county bus system, which runs from Trinidad to Fortuna and beyond. Jobs in the community include food service, gardening, bookkeeping, recreation, retail, tutoring, child and eldercare. On campus, there are many positions in labs, department offices and the dining halls. Federal and state work-study jobs are available for those eligible through financial aid. Counseling and on-line job search services are available.