Overview
Google Apps for Education provides access to Google’s online services allowing you to take advantage of Google’s productivity collaboration tools. Google Apps work through your browser and generally do not require software installation. These services are provided by Google and access is governed by the campus’s electronic resources use policy.
Who is Eligible?
Google Apps for Education is available to all current faculty, staff, and students. Faculty who wish to use Google services in their teaching are encouraged to contact the Technology & Learning Program to meet with an Instructional Technology Consultant who may provide advice on how to implement these services for instruction. You can also put in a request here: Request a course design consultation (forms.google.com)
Note that Google access will be lost when you leave the university. Faculty and staff lose this access upon their contractual end date. Students lose access within two years of graduation. For moving files out of your Chico State Google account, please follow the instructions on our Knowledge Base: Using Google Transfer and Google Takeout
Included Apps
Google Apps for Education includes Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Jamboard, Forms, Calendar, Sites, Chat, Maps, YouTube, Translate, Photos, and more. To find all apps, click on the nine-dot grid in the top right of your Google page, next to your profile picture.
Your Chico State account also allows for single sign-on (SSO) to many third-party sites by clicking the "Sign in with Google" option. You should not use your Chico State account for any personal data.
Support for Google Apps for Education
On-campus resources include the Center for Technology Equity and IT Support Services. Online resources can include Google Help (support.google.com) and LinkedIn Learning.
For Faculty wishing to use Google Apps in your courses, please see the Accessibility Information page. Additional support from Academic Technology can be requested.