Starting in Fall
Welcome to Sonoma State!
What to Expect During Orientation
During your in-person Noma Nation Orientation experience, you will:
- Learn about campus departments, services, and student resources
- Receive guidance on general education and major requirements
- Register for your first-semester courses
- Explore campus
- Connect with fellow incoming students, staff, and faculty
Orientation is designed to help you feel confident, supported, and prepared for academic and personal success at SSU.
Designed for all new undergraduate students starting in the fall semester, Noma Nation Orientation is a required program that helps you get connected, informed, and ready for your SSU journey. Participation is mandatory for all incoming undergraduate students.
If you’re unable to attend, please contact us at [email protected] or by calling (707) 664-4464.
Friday, April 24, 2026
Friday, June 12, 2026
- TBA *
Friday, June 26, 2026
- TBA*
* Note: The list of majors represented at each date will be posted soon — stay tuned.
** Note: Undeclared students may choose any orientation date, but are encouraged to select one that best aligns with their academic interests and potential major to receive the most helpful advising.
Friday, July 10, 2026
- TBA *
Friday, July 17, 2026
- TBA *
* Note: The list of majors represented at each date will be posted soon — stay tuned.
** Note: Undeclared students may choose any orientation date, but are encouraged to select one that best aligns with their academic interests and potential major to receive the most helpful advising.
How to Reserve Your Orientation Date
Once you've accepted your offer of admission and paid your Enrollment Reservation Deposit, you'll have the opportunity to select your Orientation date by accessing your MySSU Student Center online. Throughout this transition to SSU, all orientation-related communications will be sent to the email address used in the student's application for Sonoma State University.
- Log into your MySSU account.
- Click the "MySSU tile" (blue icon with Seawolf paw).
- On the drop-down menu, click from "MySSU Homepage" to "Student Self-Service."
- Select the "Applicant Self-Service" icon (two people shaking hands).
- Click on "Noma Nation Orientation"
Fall Orientation Information
- Set up your SSU login – Make sure you know your SSU username and password, and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on your mobile device. See details if you need help with the Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) for Students. If you need additional help, contact the IT Help Desk at (707) 664-4357.
- Complete the Student Toolkit – The online Student Toolkit gives you a preview of the courses you’ll take in your first semester and shows you how to register. Finishing it ahead of time will help you feel prepared.
The detailed schedule will be posted closer to the event — stay tuned.
There are no handouts related to orientation at this time. Materials will be posted as the event gets closer. Check back for updates.
If you’d like disability-related accommodations for Orientation, complete the Orientation Accommodation Request Form. A staff member from Disability Services for Students will follow up to make sure you have the best possible experience.
Please contact Noma Nation Orientation by email at [email protected] or call (707) 664-4464. Our office is open Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m.