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. While getting acclimated to the campus, students will start to find their niche by engaging in the spirit, community and traditions which Week of Welcome has to offer you! This program is dedicated to all Transfer and First-Time First-Year Students.
Here's what to expect at Week of Welcome:
*This is the tentative programming for Week of Welcome 2025. The following events were from Week of Welcome 2024. The schedule is subject to change. For more information please contact studentinvolvement@sonoma.edu
Move-in Day: On-campus housing check in with the Office of Residential Education and Campus Housing (REACH).
- Move-in Day is for those living on-campus. This programming is optional for all other incoming students.
Big Nite: Sonoma State's annual 'Big Nite' is open to all current and incoming students. This event features authentic carnival rides, games, prizes, food, and attractions just like a county fair! The first club fair of the academic year takes place at Big Nite. Students will have the opportunity to meet some of the 80+ SSU clubs and organizations on-campus. There will also be music by DJ C-Los, laser tag, a petting zoo, and local community businesses who want to welcome our Seawolves back! Expect a plethora of free munchies including Kona Shaved Ice, Dippin Dots, popcorn, funnel cakes, pizza.
*Big Nite is a student-only event. Upon entrance, proof of SSU identification is required. For more information, please contact Director of Student Involvement, Mo Phillips.
The GREAT Seawolf Search Kickoff!
Seawolf Club and Campus Resource Fair
Culture Night - The Hub Cultural Center
Pizza and Comedy Show featuring Preacher Lawson
Meet the Greeks - Come out and meet active members of our 18 fraternities and sororities.
Mandatory Seminars
Empowering Seawolves! Real Talk - Seawolves Talk about Consent and Sexual Assault, bystander intervention
Your Emotional and Mental Health - Resources and Tools /Counseling and Psychological Services
Alcohol and Other Drugs - One Pill can Kill. Speaker Michelle Leopold, campus resources and tools for students
