Butte College

The Butte College, located on a wildlife reserve within the Glenn County Community District in northern Orville, California, is an accredited two-year institution that offers residents of Orville, Chico and Paradise the opportunity to earn a wide variety of career-focused certifications or transfer degrees. Since the college rests on a wildlife reserve, Butte upholds a commitment to preserving the earth. It strives to become a model for sustainability, even earning recognition as a community college leader in sustainable practices. The academics available at Butte are offered in a variety of departments, some of which include: * Agriculture * Business Education * Computer Science and Design * Arts * Business Computer Information Systems To enhance your education outside of the classroom, Butte offers college life opportunities through its more than 20 student organizations and the Butte College Art Gallery and Associated Students program, designed for students to become leaders and representatives of the college community. Butte also provides student services like tutoring, academic advising and counseling to students who seek help identifying and accomplishing their career goals. As an incentive for Californian students to pursue higher education, Butte College offers lower tuition costs to state residents. All students may apply for financial aid through student employment programs, scholarships based on resident status, need, merit and other federal options.

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