Most students live near campus, within walking or bicycling distance. Yes, weekends are free. No, there are no curfews. All areas except The Manor are wired to the campus computer network for Internet access. The lush green environment of the North Coast benefits directly from our gentle coastal climate.
Rain is frequent during the winter months, but offset by comfortable, sunny days.
More extreme temperatures can be found within a half-hour drive from campus. There, you can relax in the hot summer sun or enjoy winter activities or cross-country skiing. 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.