Carver continued his studies first at Chico State University and then at Humboldt State College in Arcata , California , where he studied with Richard Cortez Day . Carver received his B.A. in 1963 . Carver continued his studies first at Chico State University and then at Humboldt State College in Arcata , California , where he studied with Richard Cortez Day and received his B.A. in 1963 .