Noma Nation Orientation at Sonoma State University
Welcome to Sonoma State University! We’re excited to support you as you begin your journey as a Seawolf. Noma Nation Orientation is an engaging, student-centered experience designed to welcome and guide first-year and transfer students through a successful transition to joining the SSU community.
Who Participates in Orientation
All incoming undergraduate students, including both first-year and transfer students, are expected to participate in Noma Nation Orientation before their first semester. This experience provides your first opportunity for academic advising and course registration, making it an essential part of your onboarding to Sonoma State.
Get Ready: Steps to Complete Before Orientation
Before signing up for Noma Nation Orientation, you’ll need to complete a few important steps:
- Create your MySSU account
- Accept your offer of admission in your MySSU account
- Pay your enrollment and orientation fee
Once these steps are complete, you’ll gain access to the Stay on Track Guide, which includes key dates, deadlines, required tasks, and important orientation information.
Have Orientation Questions? Start Here.
New to SSU? You probably have questions — and that’s completely normal. Our Orientation FAQs walk you through the basics, including whether Orientation is required, what to expect, how to prepare, fees, disability-related accommodations, transcripts, and who to contact if you need help.
Before you attend Noma Nation Orientation, take a few minutes to review the FAQs so you feel more confident and ready for your next steps.
Still have questions after reviewing the FAQs? Contact us at (707) 664-4464 or [email protected].