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Week of Welcome

The final phase of Noma Nation Orientation will be Week of Welcome (WOW) taking place on August 14–26, 2025! Sonoma State kicks off programming with Move In Day held on August 14, 2025. Incoming students are invited to attend a variety of fun and informative events designed to help you settle in, explore campus, and meet fellow Seawolves to start your Sonoma State journey strong!

  • By day: Get the tools, resources, and info to be a successful Seawolf.
  • By night: Connect, celebrate, and make memories at fun events across campus!

This program is dedicated to First-Time First-Year and Transfer students. 

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact [email protected] or call (707)-664-4464.
 

On Friday, August 15, breakfast and lunch will be provided for all attendees at The Kitchens. Dinner will also be available at The Kitchens, accessible either through a meal plan or via a door-price purchase.

All Events

14 Aug | Thursday
Parent and student with a wagon walking to move in
Move In Fall 2025

Save the date for Move In on Thursday, August 14!

8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sonoma State University

Students at seawolf services
Doing Business at SSU

Need to check off some to-do’s? Stop by and take care of business!

8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Sonoma State University

Noma help desk
Noma Nation Orientation Ask Me Anything Tent

If you have questions, come to the Ask Me Anything Tent and we will get you the answers!

8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Seawolf Plaza & GMC

Students laughing outside stevenson hall
Parent & Family Reception

After a bustling day, take a moment to unwind and celebrate you and your student's accomplishments. Join us for a glass of wine and small bites.

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Stevenson Lobby

Seawolf decision day at the ballrooms
REACH Building Meetings

Locate Your Building

6:00 pm
Student Center Grand Ballroom

15 Aug | Friday
Noma help desk
Noma Nation Orientation Ask Me Anything Table

If you have questions, come to the Ask Me Anything Tent and we will get you the answers!

7:30 am – 9:00 pm
Seawolf Plaza

Students at seawolf services
Doing Business at SSU

Need to check off some to-do’s? Stop by and take care of business!

8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Sonoma State University

Seawolf decision day at the ballrooms
Noma Nation Orientation Welcome - Required Session

Please use the QR codes on screens in the ballroom to check in.

9:00 am
Student Center Ballrooms

Seawolf decision day at the ballrooms
Community and the Seawolf Commitment - Required Session

Learn how the Honoring Uniting and Building (HUB) Center supports students, explore the history and values of the Seawolf Commitment, and discover how you can find meaning and connection within the

9:30 am – 10:00 am
Student Center Ballrooms

Seawolf decision day at the ballrooms
Meet with YOUR Orientation group! - Required Session

Various Locations

10:00 am
Sonoma State University

Look Back at Week of Welcome

 

Collage of students at Big Nite