About First Year Orientation
Welcome, New Hornet!
Hooray and congratulations on being admitted to Sac State! We are absolutely buzzing with excitement to welcome you to college!
Get ready for an incredible journey ahead! Our New Student Orientation and First Year Engagement program is jam-packed with amazing events throughout your first year, all designed to ensure you’re set up for nothing but success! And guess what? Attending New Student Orientation is a must for all new students—it’s your gateway to an unforgettable experience!
During Orientation, you’ll connect with other fantastic new students, dive into academic advising sessions, and discover countless ways to get involved on campus. Plus, you’ll explore all the awesome support programs and services Sac State has to offer! We’ll even help you review your fall schedule and make any adjustments you might need.
This is just the beginning of an amazing adventure, and we can’t wait to see you thrive! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @sacstateorientation for all the latest updates. Welcome to the Hive, and let’s make this journey unforgettable together!
Child Care
Students who are in need of childcare (ages 6 mos.-kindergarten) during Orientation may arrange for free child care from the ASI Children's Center. This is based on space availability and requests for care should be made at least seven working days in advance. For arrangements call the ASI Children's Center at (916) 278-6216.
Disability Access Center
We strongly recommend for best-ensured service, that requests for sign language interpreters, real-time captioners, printed or audio materials in alternative formats, or other ADA accommodations be made at least 10 working days in advance of your Orientation by contacting the Disability Access Center at dac@jdzruiran.com or (916) 278-6955 voice. For more information on Disability Access Center, see their website for their application process and services.