Stay on Track
| Dates/Deadlines | Task | Details |
|---|---|---|
| June 1 |
Submit your student enrollment reservation |
You can accept your offer of admission by logging into your MySSU and selecting your Stay on Track. |
| Ongoing |
Apply for a VISA |
It is very important that you begin the Visa application process as soon as you accept your admissions. |
| Ongoing | Make Travel Arrangements | You should plan to arrive at SSU several days before the mandatory orientation program for new international students. See our information about how to travel to SSU. |
| December 19 - Ongoing |
Submit International Transfer Form |
Students requesting a SEVIS transfer from a school in the U.S. should fill out and submit the International Student Transfer Form. |
| March 30 - July 15 |
Submit mandatory immunization records |
All incoming new students are required to submit immunization documentation to the SSU Student Health Center through the My Health Portal tile on their My SSU Online Services Portal. This must be completed at least 6 weeks prior to the start of each student’s first semester of classes at Sonoma State University. Students who do not meet this deadline are subject to conditional enrollment and other late compliance penalties. Students are able to access their My Health Portal once they have paid their SSU Enrollment Reservation Deposit. Please visit MyHealth portal on the Health Center's website for further details. If international students do not have access to their immunization records, or need particular immunizations to comply with SSU policy, they can receive testing and pay to receive immunizations at the SSU Health Center upon their arrival for Orientation. |
| April |
Register by appointment |
Fall 2024 registration appointment dates and times will be available in April. Watch your SSU email for specific dates and instructions. See the Registrar's website for more information. The International Student Coordinator, Katie O’Brien, will be in contact with international students with additional information on registration. |
| Ongoing |
Purchase health insurance |
Health insurance must be purchased prior to your enrollment at SSU. Please read the information about purchasing health insurance and fill out the health insurance plan enrollment form. The form should be faxed to |
| July 5 |
Submit payment for mandatory registration charges |
You must pay your mandatory registration charges by July 10, 2024. Even if schedule changes are planned, you must complete the registration process by paying the mandatory charges or an automated disenrollment process will occur. Learn how to pay your SSU tuition and fees. |
| July 1 |
Submit final transcripts |
Your offer of admission is contingent upon you meeting the specific admissions requirements outlined on your admission letter. It is mandatory that your official final transcripts and/or test scores are received in the Office of Admissions by July 1, 2024. Failure to submit your final documents by the deadline will void your offer of admission. In the event that final documents are not received by July 1 a hold will be placed on your account preventing further registration activity. Find out how to submit your official transcripts to Admissions. |
| November 1 - February 3 |
Scholarship material due |
Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000 per year. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or greater to apply for this program. Learn more about SSU Scholarships. |
| August |
Mandatory orientation |
All international students are required to attend a new student orientation prior to the start of their first semester at SSU. International students do not need to attend general orientation, which occurs in the summertime. Please visit the International Education website for information regarding the Mandatory Orientation and International Student Coordinator, Katie O’Brien, will be in touch with you with additional details. |
| August |
Move-in Week |
Residents living on-campus will move into the Residential Community. International students are able to move into their on-campus accommodations the week prior to classes starting so they can attend the mandatory international student orientation. International Student Coordinator, Katie O’Brien, will work with students to sign up for early arrival housing. Read more about living on campus at SSU at the Housing website. |
| July - August | Open Registration |
Need to adjust your schedule? Fall 2024 late registration/add/drop dates & times will be posted on the Academic Calendar. Be sure to pay any associated student charges/fees no later than August registration is not complete without final registration payment. Make payment at MySSU |
| August | Late Registration | You can still register during the add/drop period. Be sure to pay any associated student charges/fees no later than August 31; registration is not complete without final registration payment. Make payment at MySSU |
| August 21 | First day of instruction |
Classes begin! Confirm your schedule and payments for Fall 2024 through MySSU |