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Week of Welcome

The final phase of Noma Nation Orientation will be Week of Welcome (WOW)! 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 all Transfer and First-Time First-Year Students. 

Save the Dates

Save the dates for August 15-23, 2025, with events including BIG NITE 25, Hypnotist, Free Pizza and Comedy, Culture Night, Rec Fest, Party on the Plaza, Green Music Center lawn movie, Meet the Greeks and so much more! 

The Fall 2025 Week of Welcome schedule will be released in July. 

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

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Upcoming

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Parent and student with a wagon walking to move in
Move In Fall 2025
8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Sonoma State University

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Photo of Welcome Center
Doing Business at SSU
8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Sonoma State University

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Noma help desk
Noma Nation Orientation Ask Me Anything Tent
8:00 am – 5:30 pm

Seawolf Plaza & GMC

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

Photo of Welcome Center
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

Kitchens
Lunch & Dinner

Student meal plans begin at lunch. Family members can pay at the entrance for access.

11:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Kitchens - Student Center

Wine spectator
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
Wine Spectator Learning Center

Kitchens
Lunch & Dinner

Student meal plans begin at lunch. Family members can pay at the entrance for access.

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Kitchens - Student Center

Ballroom
REACH Building Meetings

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6:00 pm
Student Center Grand Ballroom

15 Aug | Friday
Kitchens
Breakfast

If you are on a meal plan, use your SSU ID card.

7:30 am – 9:00 am
The Kitchens - Student Center

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

Photo of Welcome Center
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

Look Back at Week of Welcome

 

Collage of students at Big Nite