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Discover Your Future

at Decision Day

Discover Where You Belong!

You’re invited to Sonoma State University’s Decision Day on March 14, a special event designed for admitted and prospective students and their families to explore campus life and explore what’s next.

At Decision Day, you’ll discover:

  • Academic programs that inspires you and support your goals
  • A beautiful campus that feels like home from the moment you arrive
  • A supportive community ready to celebrate and support your success

This is your opportunity to tour campus, connect with current students and recent alumni, and meet the faculty and staff who are dedicated to helping you thrive. Picture yourself learning, exploring, and creating lasting memories at Sonoma State.

Whether you’ve already committed to SSU or are still weighing your options, Decision Day is the perfect chance to experience what makes Sonoma State special and see why it might be the place you call home.

Discover What Decision Day Is All About

Event Details

  • Date: March 14, 2026
  • Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Cost: The event is FREE to attend
  • Address: Sonoma State University, 1801 East Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park, CA 94928
  • Location: Student Center (see Campus Map)
  • Parking: All general parking lots are FREE for the day (we recommend E, F, and J)

Sample Schedule

Welcome & Check-In

Morning
Kick off the day with a warm welcome, light refreshments, and plenty of Sonoma State spirit. Stop by the Student Center to check in, get oriented, and start your Sonoma State experience with welcome remarks from campus leaders and student representatives.

Learn

Morning – Afternoon 
Customize your day by attending sessions that matter most to you. Get helpful insights into Financial Aid, Scholarships, on-campus housing, dining options, Career Services, Disability Services for Students (DSS), Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), and other resources designed to support your success at SSU.

  • Learn more about financial aid, scholarships, and the resources available to help make your education affordable.
  • Hear about on-campus housing options and learn more about Culinary Services to help you envision daily life at Sonoma State.

Explore SSU

Morning – Afternoon
Experience campus life firsthand through a campus tour and step inside our housing villages to picture yourself living in the #1 housing in California! 

Brunch on Campus

Enjoy brunch at one of our campus dining locations (available for purchase) and take time to relax, refuel, and explore campus.

Academic Lighting Talks

Morning – Afternoon 

Get quick, engaging introductions to a variety of academic majors through short lightning talks led by faculty, students, and alumni. Some sessions may also highlight the future of SSU and emerging academic programs.

Questions?

For questions about Seawolf Decision Day, please contact the Welcome Center by email at [email protected] or call (707) 664-3029.

If you’re ready to commit to SSU, here is a special perk. Transfer Students who accept their offer of admission, pay their deposit, and register for "Decision Day Orientation 2026" via their MySSU by TBD, 2026, 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 2026  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 2026 classes during Orientation at Seawolf Decision Day or later during Orientation in June, the payment deadline is the same - TBD, 2026.
 

 

For questions related to this special perk or about NOMA Nation Orientation please contact Zach from the Orientation team no later than TBD, 2026. You can reach Zach by email at [email protected] or call (707) 664-4464.