Stay on Track Guide

Complete the Stay on Track - Detailed Instructions

Your To Do list is where you can find any outstanding items for your application, like missing transcripts. It's also where you can find the Stay on Track guide, which will take you, page by page, through all the steps and information you'll need before you start your semester at SSU. Follow the instructions on this page to complete the Stay on Track.

Finding the To Do List

1. In MySSU, click on the To Do List & Holds tile.

    

2. Click the "To Do List" option on the left hand side.

3. Click the "Stay on Track" link under "Tasks." Note that the exact title of your Stay on Track guide will include whether you're a fall or spring applicant.  Make sure to select the correct term if you have multiples.

4. Review the Introduction page. When you're done, first click the "Mark As Read" button in the upper right, then click "Next."

    A number one marker points to the mark as read button and a number two points to the Next button

5. On the Accept Admission page, if you are ready to make a decision click on the "ACCEPT/DECLINE" link.

Declining Admission

If for some reason you have reconsidered and will not attend Sonoma State, click the "I Decline Admission" button at this point. This action is final, and you will no longer have the option to accept admission.

Accepting Admission

First, pay your Enrollment Reservation Deposit.  Please note if you are an Extended Education student you will follow instructions listed in your Stay on Track.

  1. Click the Pay Deposit button, which will open a new window.  Make sure your pop-up blockers are off.
  2. Once the payment window opens, click on "Newly Admitted Students" under available items.
  3. Select the term you are depositing for.
  4. If you are a first time first year student or a transfer student, select the option for "Undergraduate Students".  If you are a graduate student, credential student, or second bachelor's student, select the option for "Graduate Student".
  5. Select the "Enrollment Reservation Deposit" item.
  6. Review the terms in the side bar on the right. Click the "Yes, I agree" radio button at the bottom, then click "Add to payment."
  7. Enter your payment details and click "Continue."
  8. Check the box for your acknowledgement of acceptance and click "Continue."
  9. Enter the email address where you would like the receipt sent and click the "Pay" button in the lower right.
  10. Go back to your original MySSU window and click the "I Accept Admission" button.

The I Accept Admission button highlighted in a green box.

11.  Then click on "Confirm Acceptance."

A circle around the confirm acceptance box. An arrow points to it and text in front of a star says The Big Moment.

Orientation

You can register for orientation either through the link or the alternate method instructions listed in your Stay on Track.  Once you have registered for an orientation session check "Reservation complete" and Save.  Please note that orientation is only required for first time first year and transfer students.  Extended Education students will be contacted regarding an orientation.

Completing the Stay on Track Guide

Thank you for accepting your offer of admission.  Please read this page carefully as deadlines and additional resources are listed for you.  Once you click "Finish" it will mark this guide complete and remove it from your To Do page.