Humboldt State University
At Humboldt State, learning isn’t limited to sitting in a classroom and taking notes. Our students take that knowledge and apply it in the real world by doing their own seismic readings, photography, wildlife studies, social work and more. Why is this important? Because success in the job market, whether you wind up in business, zoology or any field in between, requires strong entrepreneurial and critical thinking skills.
Humboldt students are among the brightest and most unique students anywhere — and they’ve got a penchant for making the world a better place. Alex, Crystal and Saqib talk about how coming to Humboldt has changed their lives.
Humboldt State Normal School was established as a teacher’s college on June 16, 1913, by then-California Governor Hiram Johnson. The cities of Arcata and Eureka competed with one another to host the new campus. It opened on April 6, 1914 in the former Arcata Grammar School building with 78 students and 5 faculty.
Humboldt State University opened the HSU First Street Gallery in Old Town Eureka, expanding community access to the university’s cultural and fine arts programs. In 2007, the university further expanded its presence in Eureka with the opening of the HSU Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, a $4.5 million aquatic facility on the bay in Old Town Eureka.
Courses Offered
- Undergraduate Program
- Graduate program
Colleges
- College of Arts
- College of Humanities
- College of Social Science
- College of Natural Resources and Science
- College of Professional Studies
Facilities
- Cutting-Edge Research Facilities
- Clear Leaders in Undergraduate Oceanic Research
- Incredible Art Facilities
- The only Observatory in California Dedicated to Undergrad Research
Contact details
Humboldt State University
a California State University Campus
1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 826-3011
Official Website: http://www.humboldt.edu/
