Starting in Spring
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 spring 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, November 21, 2025
All Majors
How to Reserve Your Orientation Date
Once you’ve accepted your offer of admission and paid your Enrollment Reservation Deposit, you’ll be automatically signed up for Noma Nation Orientation within 2–3 business days. After your spot is confirmed, you’ll get a confirmation email with all the details.
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 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.
Check-in starting at 9 a.m. on the 3rd Floor of the Student Center.
Complimentary parking is available in Lot D.
Time | Activity |
| 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Check-In & Resource Fair |
| 9:45 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. | Welcome to Sonoma State University |
| 9:55 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. | SSU Nuts & Bolts: Seawolf Service Center, Financial Aid, Housing and Career Center |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Registration Overview Presented by Professional Advisors |
| 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Academic Advising |
| 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Class Registration |
| 3:00 p.m. | Resource Campus Tour (Optional) |
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.