Some of these activities are described below. AS Programming sponsors a variety of rock concerts, jazz ensembles, dance performances, feature films, and guest lecturers throughout the school year. Adventure Outings is an outdoor recreation program sponsored by the student union and partially funded by the Student Union Fee and user fees. Exciting outings are planned each season and include snow trips, white water rafting, hiking, rock climbing, bike tours, and more. Faires and Festivals sponsored by multicultural student groups afford an opportunity throughout the year to explore the cuisines, lifestyles, and histories of the diverse ethnic cultures represented here at CSU, Chico.
Various festivals offer colorful days of dancing, entertainment, costumes, crafts, and food.
Intramurals is a widely used program which offers a year-long schedule of intramural sports that includes more than 30 team and individual sports such as volleyball, softball, flag football, floor hockey, and ultimate frisbee. In addition, more than a dozen clubs offer informal and competitive activities in sports such as cycling, boxing, karate, and ski racing. Academic credit is available for intramural and club sports. Funded by the AS, the University, and user fees, Intramurals also schedules weekend pool hours and opens the gym for free play.