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Transfer Orientation Dates

Get Ready to Schedule Your Orientation!

Exciting news, future Hornet! If you’re admitted for Fall 2025, you’ll kick off your journey with New Student Orientation during Summer 2025. And for our transfer students starting in the Spring, mark your calendars for orientation in December and January!

Each orientation date is tailored to your selected major, making it super important to choose the right session. If you’ve recently changed your major, no worries! Just register for the session that aligns with your new interest. To officially change your major, simply complete the Change Your Major E-Form.

We understand life can get busy, and if you can’t make the scheduled dates due to military commitments, being out of the country, or work obligations, reach out to us! Email our office at orient.reservations@csus.edu for alternative options.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and set yourself up for success at Sac State! Schedule your orientation today and get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Updated 4/1/25

Major Dates Notes
Anthropology TBD  
Art & Studio Art 6/2, 6/3, 6/4  
Asian Studies 6/2 Emphasis: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, South & Southeast Asian Studies
Biological Sciences 6/9, 6/17, 6/18  
Business - Expressed Interest 6/4, 6/5, 6/9, 6/10, 6/12 All concentrations
Business - Major 6/4, 6/5, 6/9, 6/10, 6/12 All concentrations
Chemistry 6/3  
Child and Adolescent Development 6/2, 6/4, 6/5, 6/9, 6/10 All Concentrations
Civil Engineering 6/3, 6/4, 6/5  
Communication Science/Disorders 6/4, 6/5  
Communication Studies 6/23, 6/24  
Computer Engineering 6/2, 6/9  
Computer Science 6/18, 6/23, 6/24  
Construction Management 6/17, 6/18  
Criminal Justice 6/10, 6/11, 6/12  
Dance 6/16  
Deaf Studies 6/11, 6/12  
Design Studies 6/18  
Economics 6/5  
Electrical Engineering 6/2, 6/9  
English TBD  
Environmental Studies 6/16  
Ethnic Studies TBD  
Exercise Science 6/3, 6/5  
Family and Consumer Sciences 6/5 Pre-Credential Single Subject
Family and Human Development 6/5  
Fashion Merchandising & Management 6/5  
Film Studies TBD  
Geography 6/2  
Geology 6/2  
Gerontology 6/18  
Graphic Design 6/10  
Health Science
6/2, 6/4, 6/9 Health Science is for careers in allied health professions and is the pathway toward applying for the Nursing program.
History 6/12, 6/16  
Hospitality and Tourism Management 6/2  
Humanities & Religious Studies 6/16  
Interior Architecture 6/11  
Journalism TBD  
Kinesiology 6/3, 6/5 All concentrations 
Liberal Studies 6/10, 6/11, 6/12, 6/17, 6/18  
Mathematics 6/18  
Mechanical Engineering 6/3, 6/24  
Music 6/23  
Nursing  6/4 Students admitted into the BSN program
Nursing - RN to BSN TBD Exempt from Orientation – contact Nursing department for details.
Nutrition, Food & Dietetics 6/3, 6/11  
Philosophy 6/16  
Photography 6/9  
Physics 6/2  
Political Science 6/3  
Psychology-Expressed Interest 6/10, 6/16, 6/17  
Psychology - Major 6/10, 6/16, 6/17  
Public Health 6/16, 6/17 Public Health is for careers in Public Health. It is not a Pre-Med program.
Public Relations 6/23  
Recreation Administration 6/2  
Recreation Therapy 6/2  
Social Science 6/9  
Social Work 6/11, 6/12, 6/18  
Sociology TBD  
Spanish TBD  
Theatre
6/16  
Undeclared 6/23, 6/24  
Women & Gender Studies 6/3