California State University, Chico ALCI
American Language and Culture Institute

The American Language and Culture Immersion (ALCI) Program at California State University, Chico

The American Language and Culture Immersion program (ALCI Chico), located on the campus of California State University, Chico, offers five sessions of intensive English language instruction per year to international students of all proficiency levels, from beginning to advanced. Thousands of students and their families have found ALCI Chico and the Chico campus to be an excellent place to learn English and prepare for their academic success.

ALCI Chico invites you to study English and experience American culture in a safe, affordable, campus environment in northern California. We encourage you to explore the many educational opportunities both inside and outside the classroom at California State University, Chico. Come to Chico State, meet new friends, enjoy beautiful California and learn English!

ACADEMICS

ALCI Chico facilitates a transition from an intensive English language program to an academic program at Chico State or other colleges and universities. The program provides general English language skills for students’ personal and professional growth, as well as an introduction to American culture and the higher education system.

ALCI Chico provides conditional admission for undergraduates who have not yet met the University’s English proficiency requirement. Students with qualifying English skills can seek access to University courses without formal admission through the Open University Program.

Our new The International Bridge Program allows qualified students an admissions pathway to a high-quality, American undergraduate degree. In one or two semesters, you can earn credits in California State University, Chico degree courses while you achieve English language proficiency through the campus’ intensive English language program.

ALCI Chico Offers

• High quality, intensive English language instruction
• Affordable college town in beautiful northern California
• Excellent faculty, small class sizes, and individual attention
• Access to University courses and student services
• Conditional admission to the University without TOEFL
• Admissions counseling, TOEFL and math prep
• Conversation partners and access to University student clubs
• Great housing options; on campus, private apartments, and homestays
• Fun social, travel, and recreational opportunities

About California State University, Chico

California State University, Chico, popularly known as “Chico State," established in 1887, is the second oldest university in the 23-campus California State University system. Student enrollment is just under 16,000, including hundreds of international students.

CSU, Chico offers an inviting and comfortable educational environment in a small, college-town setting. Visit the Chico State Web site, www.csuchico.edu, and discover why Chico State is internationally recognized for its excellent faculty, academic programs, and engaging campus community.

Undergraduate Degree Programs

CSU, Chico offers more than 100 undergraduate degree programs and options including business administration, computer science, the biological and physical sciences, the arts and humanities, agriculture, engineering, construction management, health and human services, nursing, education, teacher credential program, and international relations.

Graduate Degree Programs

CSU, Chico offers more than 25 graduate degree programs with many options and certificates available.

University Admission

For admissions requirements, applications, and questions visit the CSU, Chico admissions office website http://www.csuchico.edu/international