Important

Transfer students must pay their Enrollment Reservation Deposit (ERD) and Orientation fee before you are able to register for classes. 

The deadline to pay the ERD fee is: Monday, May 01, 2023.

Attend the “Introduction to Advising and Registration” Virtual Session

The introduction to Advising & Registration virtual session is where students will receive important information about searching and registering for classes, academic advising, and understanding transfer credit. During these sessions, students will have the opportunity to receive academic advising from the faculty advisor(s) in their department.

The Introduction to Advising and Registration session will be held virtually (Zoom) on:

• Friday, April 07 for students who deposit (ERD) by March 30 or
• Friday, May 05 for students who deposit (ERD) by May 01

Additional information about each of these sessions will be emailed to students' Sonoma State email addresses. We encourage you to check your SSU email regularly for these updates!

Other Virtual Sessions to Consider Attending

The Seawolf Summer Success Series: Ask Me Anything (AMA:S4) is designed to help you onboard to Sonoma State (SSU) by setting you up for success right away. Our first session was about working with Financial Aid and the Seawolf Service Center. The second session is about all the things you'll need to know about living on campus at SSU. Session three was about our campus dining and how our Wolfbucks work. And our last session was about utilizing the University's Bookstore, ordering books, etc. Each of these workshops was live-streamed and are now available for viewing via url links below. They consist of 30-45 minute presentations as well as Q&As.

• Seawolf Summer Success Series: Residential Education and Campus Housing (REACH) & Disability Services for Students (DSS). Streamed June 20, 2023.
• Seawolf Summer Success Series: Seawolf Service Center and Financial Aid. Streamed June 27, 2023. Download PDF of handout:  Seawolf_ServiceCenter_Orientation_Handout.pdf
• Seawolf Summer Success Series: Culinary Services/Meal Plan options, Wolfbucks & Seawolf Living. Streamed July 11, 2023.
• Seawolf Summer Success Series: University Bookstore - Seawolf Bundle and instructional supplies and What's Next? Streamed July 18, 2023.
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How to pay for school and do business with SSU

The Orientation team has arranged for the Directors of The Seawolf Service Center and Financial Aid to discuss the best ways to, not only, pay for school but to keep up to date on information about billing, payment deadlines, and services through our business office. This link will be made available in May 2023.

Are You a Student Athlete? 

If you're a student athlete, you have even more that you have to be ready for. Please attend our virtual session, Get in the Game. This link will be made available in May 2023 and come directly from Intercollegiate Athletics.

Note: the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will send Student-Athletes this link directly!

Final Transcripts

If you have completed college coursework at another institution(s) or have taken AP tests please remember to request that official transcripts be sent to The Office of Admissions as soon as possible.  These transcripts are necessary to make sure we have everything we need to make an accurate evaluation of the college courses you have taken.  We want to make sure you get the proper transfer credit and are able to register for classes without any issues. Official final college transcripts with Spring 23 grades are due by July 1, 2023. We ask that you also bring a copy of your unofficial transcripts to be used for advising purposes only in the event that transcripts are not received in time for all the transfer credit to be processed.

Please note that these unofficial transcripts will not be used in lieu of official transcripts nor to lift course prerequisites.

Immunization Records

Immunization records will be required. For the most up to date information and how to submit records, please visit Student Health Center.

For more information, please visit Immunizations. 

COVID-19 Vaccine

The California State University system requires that all students, faculty, and staff who wish to access campus facilities or programs be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Per the CDC, up to date means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible. Fully vaccinated means a person has received their primary series of COVID-19 vaccines.

All students must submit proof of vaccination or requests for an exemption based on medical, religious reasons, or deeply held belief via the MyHealth portal. Students who are attending classes fully remote may submit a request for a waiver to the vaccine requirement.

The Student Health Center is offering COVID-19 boosters to currently enrolled students. Simply log into MyHealthPortal to schedule an appointment. You may call the Student Health Center at 707-664-2921 if your desired day shows no availability.

For More information, please visit the COVID-19 page on SSU's website for detail information and contact information.

Family Contribution Appeal - Financial Aid

If you have completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and you or your family have experienced a significant change in your financial circumstances, please complete a Family Contribution Appeal and submit it to the Financial Aid Office.

The Family Contribution Appeal form is not required before Transfer NOMA Nation Orientation. For more information, please visit SSU's Financial Aid website.