Saturday, April 26, 2025
Calling all future Seawolves! Let us roll out the red carpet and show you what sets Sonoma State University apart. This is a free, fun-filled day of activities, insights, and opportunities to meet current students, recent alumni, and our passionate faculty. Whether you’re still shopping around or have already committed, this is your chance to experience everything SSU has to offer and find out why the Seawolf experience is the college experience you’ve been looking for. Join us at Seawolf Decision Day and come see for yourself.
Event Details
- Who: Students admitted for Fall 2025
- Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
- Time: Check-in starts at 9:30 AM (activities run until 3:30 PM)
- Cost: The event is FREE to attend
- Address: 1801 East Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park, CA 94928
- Location: Student Center (see Interactive Campus Map)
- Parking: All general parking lots are FREE for the day (we recommend E, F, and J)
What to Expect
- Connect with current students, recent alumni, and passionate faculty
- Explore majors and academic programs
- Learn about financial aid, scholarships, student support services, and more!
- Engage with student clubs and organizations
- Tour our beautiful campus, including our suite and apartment-style housing
Experience the Vibe
Schedule At A Glance
Welcome
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
We're kicking things off with a warm welcome and some light refreshments. Check-in at the Student Center.
Learn
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Learn about financial aid, scholarships, on-campus housing, dining options, and more!
Explore SSU
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Explore the Student Club & Campus Resource Palooza and the Academic Tabling Fair, swing by the Recreation Center to view our epic climbing wall, unleash your creativity in our MakerSpace, snap a pic with Lucy outside of the Schulz Information Center, grab some awesome SSU swag at the campus Bookstore, wander the recently remodeled (and LEED Certified) Stevenson Hall, and tour your future dorm room.
POP
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Experience the POP of our Pre-Orientation Program - An epic sneak peek into next steps, NOMA Nation Orientation, Move-In Day, and Welcome Week.
Additional Sessions
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Choose your own adventure with various sessions, including First Generation, Disability Services for Students (DSS), Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), Financial Aid in Spanish, and more!
Attention Transfer Students
If you’re ready to commit to SSU, here is a special perk. Transfer Students who accept their offer of admissions, pay their deposit, and register for "Decision Day Orientation 2025" via their MySSU by Thursday, April 17, 2025, will be able to participate in a special version of Seawolf Decision Day that includes new student orientation and lunch in The Kitchens. Why is this so special? During the event, you will meet with academic advisors and register for Fall 2025 classes before any other incoming students. That is HUGE and gives you a great head-start on your future at SSU! Plus, Transfer Students who complete Orientation at Seawolf Decision Day will have fulfilled their Orientation requirement and will not need to attend Orientation in June.
Note: Regardless of whether you register for your Fall 2025 classes during Orientation at Seawolf Decision Day or later during Orientation in June, the payment deadline is the same - Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
For questions related to this special perk or about NOMA Nation Orientation generally, please contact Zach from the Orientation team no later than Thursday, April 17, 2025. You can reach Zach by email at [email protected] or by telephone at 707-664-4464.
Hungry?
The following on-campus venues will be open during Seawolf Decision Day:
Sip
Opens at 8:30 AM
Our signature coffee shop features Starbucks classics. This is a great option if you arrive on campus before the event kicks off.
Toast
Opens at 11:30 AM
Ideal for quick, grab-and-go items to fuel your campus tour or as you explore the Student Club & Campus Resource Palooza and the Academic Tabling Fair.
The Kitchens
Opens at 11:30 AM
For only $10/guest, check out our main dining hall, with plenty of choices and an all-you-care-to-eat experience. This is a great option for lunch, especially if you are considering the meal plan for the upcoming school year.
Questions?
For questions about Seawolf Decision Day, please contact the Welcome Center by email at [email protected] or by telephone at 707-664-3029.