| Dates/Deadlines | Task | Details |
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| Dec 1 - May 1 | Admissions Decision | Notification of admissions decisions begin on Dec 1 and continues on a rolling basis. In order to secure a space with the university, the Enrollment Reservation and Mandatory Orientation Deposit is due by May 1, 2019 (refer to your letter of admission for due date.) |
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Dec 1 - May 1 |
Complete your reservation with SSU |
Complete your reservation by purchasing the package appropriate to your class level when you log onto your MySSU Online Services account. After purchase, finalize your Admissions acceptance through MySSU. For instructions and screenshots on how to pay the ERD online, follow these self-service steps. If you cannot pay online, you can print this ERD form. Mail to: Sonoma State University If you are unable to pay the reservation deposits at this time, you may request a Hardship Deferment which reduces the initial payment. More information is available on the Hardship Deferment form regarding eligibility, payment specifics, and instructions. NOTE: If you are an EOP applicant, call 707 664-2427 or email eop@sonoma.edu before submitting your deposit. Refund Information: If you change your mind about attending Sonoma State University, you must notify the University in writing in order to receive a refund. The Enrollment Reservation and Campus Housing Down Payment are 50% refundable if requested in writing by June 15, 2019; non-refundable thereafter. NOTE: The Orientation Fee is 50% refundable until June 15, 2019 ONLY if requested in writing prior to your selected orientation date. The fee is non-refundable, regardless of admission status, if the orientation date you signed up for has passed, you attended the session, OR an orientation refund is requested after June 15, 2019. Email your refund request to seawolf.servicecenter@sonoma.edu
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December 1 - May 1 |
Register for your Summer Orientation session date |
After completing your acceptance by paying your ERD, log into your MySSU account to register for a specific orientation session date. Should you have questions regarding the sign up process, please contact the New Student Orientation and Family Programs Office at (707) 664-4464, or visit us at our website for step by step instructions @ Orientation **Please note, guests are not able to attend transfer orientation. |
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December 1 - Ongoing |
Apply for campus housing by paying Housing downpayment |
Transfers are NOT guaranteed housing: therefore apply for campus housing early. To apply for campus housing, purchase the ERD that includes the Campus Housing package via your MySSU Online Services account. Payment date establishes housing priority for living area and room type. Housing down payment does not guarantee a space or specific assignment. Housing is in high demand and space fills quickly. A waitlist will be started once housing is full. If you purchased the ERD package without Campus Housing and need to now pay the Housing Down Payment, please contact Residential Education & Campus Housing at (707) 664-2541. Refund Information: 50% refundable if requested in writing by June 15, 2019; non-refundable thereafter. Read more @ Housing |
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October 1 - March 2 |
Submit Financial Aid application and materials |
The application process is free. The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Application (Dream App) using SSU's school code of 001156. If you are a US citizen or permanent resident, complete the FAFSA online at FAFSA. Otherwise, complete the Dream App at Dream App. Read more at Financial Aid |
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October 1 - February 1 |
Scholarship materials due (for Academic Year 2019-2020) |
Scholarships range from $500 to $5000 per year. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or greater to apply for this program. Read more @ SSU Scholarship |
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March 1 - Ongoing |
Accept campus Housing offer |
Campus housing offers are emailed on a space available basis to the email address provided when you applied. Accept your offer to live on-campus and choose a living community by the designated deadline on your offer email. Living communities do fill up quickly. Read more @ Housing |
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March 30 - July 15 |
Submit mandatory immunization records |
All incoming new students are required to submit immunization documentation showing they have received the required 2 dose series of Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) vaccine to medproctor.com. To create an account, visit the MedProctor site and register with your SSU email address. Those who will be under age 19 on August 20, 2019 must also send records showing they have received the required series of 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine. Compliance is a mandatory condition of enrollment and should be completed no later than July 15, 2019. Read more now about the immunization requirements and how to satisfy them. Students who do not comply with this pre-enrollment requirement on time will have a Hold on their ability to register for classes and are subject to other late compliance penalties. The CSU is considering adding additional immunizations to this requirement. See immunization requirements for details in the Frequently Asked Questions section. |
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April 13 |
Attend SSU Seawolf Decision Day |
Seawolf Decision Day is an open house for Fall 2019 admitted students. Come join us for Seawolf Decision Day and take a look at our campus, attend workshops, meet our faculty, staff and students, attend a campus fair, talk with your major departments, see student performances, and find out if SSU is the place for you! Read more @ Seawolf Decision Day |
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April-May |
Attend required Orientation |
Transfer Orientation gives you an opportunity to meet with faculty, review information regarding how your credits will transfer, plan your schedule and REGISTER FOR CLASSES. Transfer Orientation is a one-day required program where you will learn about graduation requirements, the registration process and satisfy our university policy that you will be advised before beginning your first semester. Read more @ Orientation |
| June 1-July 9 | Submit Authorization to Consent for Treatment of Minors for Students under 18 years old |
For Parents and Guardians of Students who will be under 18 when the SSU Fall semester begins, please promptly complete, sign and return Authorization to Consent for Treatment of Minors. This form can be downloaded from http://web.sonoma.edu/shc/forms/consent_treat_minor_7.7.16.pdf |
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July 5 |
Pay your mandatory registration charges |
If you begin the registration process from April 29 - May 31 you must pay your mandatory registration charges by July 5, 2019. Even if schedule changes are planned, you must complete the registration process by paying the mandatory registration charges or an automatic disenrollment process will occur. Financial Aid Students: If you have applied for financial aid and have received an offer from our Financial Aid Office by July 5, 2019, in an amount sufficient to cover your semester mandatory registration charges, the payment of your mandatory registration charges will be deferred until your first disbursement for Fall 2019. You will NOT be disenrolled. If you file your FAFSA after June 1, 2019, you must front your Fall mandatory registration charges or your classes will be dropped in July. |
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July 10 |
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 spring college transcript is received in the Office of Admissions by July 10, 2019. Failure to submit your final college transcript will void your offer of admission. Request that all your Official Transcripts be mailed to: Sonoma State University |
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August 17-18 |
Move-in Weekend |
Residents living on-campus will move in to the Residential Community. Read more @ Housing |
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July 29 - August 9 |
Registration Resumes |
Need to adjust your schedule? Fall 2019 open registration/add/drop dates & times will be posted on the Academic Calendar @ Academic Calender. Be sure to pay any associated charges/fees no later than August 10; registration is not complete without final payment. Make payments @ MySSU |
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August 14 - August 30 |
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 payments @ MySSU |
| August 19 | First day of instruction | Classes begin! Confirm your schedule and payments for Fall 2019 through MySSU |