Orientation for First-Time Students
Important Dates and Deadlines
Decision Day
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Enrollment Deposit Deadline
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
First-Time First-Year Orientation
Monday, July 8 (School of Science and Technology, Undeclared)
Friday, July 12 (School of Science and Technology, Undeclared)
Monday, July 15 (School of Business and Economics, Undeclared)
Friday, July 19 (School of Education)
Monday, July 22 (School of Social Sciences, Undeclared)
Friday, July 26 (School of Arts and Humanities, Undeclared)
Move-In Day
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Week of Welcome
In August. More information to come!
First Day of Class
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Academic Calendar
Please note the registration period for new and incoming students is during your orientation and is not the same as for continuing students.
What to Expect
- Be placed into small groups and guided by a trained orientation leader, who is a current Sonoma State student
- Be guided through the process to make a successful transition to college and answer any general questions
- Introduced to faculty and academic advisors
- Discuss academic expectations
- Receive proper course advising
- Register for courses
- Discover resources designed to help you succeed
- Learn about opportunities and organizations to get involved in
- Meet current and new students and start building new friendships
- Begin your Seawolf journey!
New incoming students must attend Orientation before meeting with an academic advisor.
Orientation for Transfer Students
Important Dates and Deadlines
Decision Day
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Enrollment Deposit Deadline
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Transfer Students Orientation
Monday, June 10 (School of Science and Technology)
Friday, June 14 (School of Business and Economics)
Monday, June 17 (School of Education)
Friday, June 21 (School of Arts and Humanities)
Monday, June 24 (School of Social Sciences)
Move-In Day
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Week of Welcome
August. More information to come!
First Day of Class
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Academic Calendar
Please note the registration period for new and incoming students is during your orientation and is not the same as for continuing students.
What to Expect
- Be placed into small groups and guided by a trained orientation leader, who is a current Sonoma State student
- Be guided through the process to make a successful transition to college and answer any general questions
- Introduced to faculty and academic advisors
- Discuss academic expectations
- Receive proper course advising
- Register for courses
- Discover resources designed to help you succeed
- Learn about opportunities and organizations to get involved in
- Meet current and new students and start building new friendships
- Begin your Seawolf journey!
New incoming students must attend Orientation before meeting with an academic advisor.