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Stay on Track Guide

Welcome to Sonoma State!

We’re thrilled to have you join the Seawolf community! To ensure a smooth start, we’ve created the Stay On Track Guide – your step-by-step resource for everything you need to complete before classes begin.

Stay On Track with Your To Do List

Your To Do List in MySSU is your central hub for important admission tasks like submitting transcripts, accepting admission, and completing the Stay on Track Guide. 

How to Access the To Do List & Stay on Track Guide

  • Log in to MySSU and click the To Do List & Holds tile.
To-do list and holds tile on MYSSU with a clipboard and pencil on it
  • From the left-hand menu, select "To Do List"
  • Under “Tasks”, click the Find the Stay on Track Guide link
    Look for the guide labeled for your term (Fall or Spring)
  • If you see multiple guides, choose the one that matches your term
To Do List screenshot of task list stay on track for admissions
  • Begin with the Introduction Page
    • Click Mark As Read in the top right corner.
    • Click Next to move through the guide.
Next steps for applicants


Accepting or Declining Admission

When You’re Ready to Make Your Decision:

  • Go to the Accept Admission page
  • Click the ACCEPT/DECLINE link
Accept and Decline option on MySSU portal

If You’re Accepting:

  1. Click Pay Deposit (make sure pop-up blockers are off)
  2. In the new payment window:
    1. Select Newly Admitted Students
    2. Choose your term
    3. Select your student type:
      1. Undergraduate (First-Year or Transfer)
      2. Graduate (Graduate, Credential, or Second Bachelor's)
    4. Select Enrollment Reservation Deposit.
    5. Review and accept the terms, and click Add to Payment.
    6. Enter your payment information and submit.
    7. Enter your email to receive a receipt and click Pay.
  3. Return to MySSU
    1. Click I Accept Admission
    2. Click Confirm Acceptance. The Big Moment, Congratulations!
Offer acceptance section of MySSU
screen showing the admission acceptance page with a circle around "confirm acceptance" and text saying "The Big Moment"

If You’re Declining:
If you’ve decided not to attend Sonoma State, click "I Decline Admission." 
Note: This action is final – you won’t be able to reverse your decision.

Orientation

Orientation is required for:

  • First-Year Students
  • Transfer Students

To register: 

  • Use the link provided in your Stay on Track Guide
    After registering, check the Reservation Complete box and click Save.

Completing the Stay on Track Guide

Once you’ve accepted your admission and reached the final page of the guide, you’ll see important deadlines, next steps, and resources.

Click Finish to complete your guide and remove it from your To Do List.
 

Need Help?

Contact us anytime. We’re here to help you!