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Transfer Orientation Dates
Get Ready to Schedule Your Orientation!
Exciting news, future Hornet! If you’re admitted for Spring 2025, you’ll kick off your journey with New Student Orientation during Winter 2025. And for our transfer students starting in the Fall, mark your calendars for orientation in June!
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 11/5/24
| Major | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | 1/13/25 | |
| Art & Studio Art | 1/14/25 | |
| Asian Studies | 1/13/25 | Emphasis: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, South & Southeast Asian Studies |
| Biological Sciences | 1/8/25 | |
| Business - Expressed Interest | 1/7/25, 1/8/25, and 1/14/25 | All concentrations |
| Business - Major | 1/7/25, 1/8/25, and 1/14/25 | All concentrations |
| Chemistry | 1/6/25 | |
| Child and Adolescent Development | 1/7/25 and 1/8/25 | All Concentrations |
| Civil Engineering | 1/13/25 | |
| Communication Science/Disorders | 1/6/25 | |
| Communication Studies | 1/7/25, 1/8/25, and 1/13/25 | |
| Computer Engineering | 1/8/25 | |
| Computer Science | 1/13/25 and 1/14/25 | |
| Construction Management | 1/14/25 | |
| Criminal Justice | 1/8/25 | |
| Dance | 1/13/25 | |
| Deaf Studies | 1/6/25 | |
| Design Studies | 1/13/25 | |
| Economics | 1/14/25 | |
| Electrical Engineering | 1/13/25 | |
| English | 1/13/25 | |
| Environmental Studies | 1/13/25 | |
| Ethnic Studies | 1/13/25 | |
| Exercise Science | 1/8/25 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences | 1/13/25 | Pre-Credential Single Subject |
| Family and Human Development | 1/13/25 | |
| Fashion Merchandising & Management | 1/13/25 | |
| Film Studies | TBA | |
| Geography | 1/6/25 | |
| Geology | 1/14/25 | |
| Gerontology | 1/14/25 | |
| Graphic Design | 1/14/25 | |
| Health Science |
1/6/25, 1/7/25, and 1/8/25 | Health Science is for careers in allied health professions and is the pathway toward applying for the Nursing program. |
| History | 1/13/25 and 1/14/25 | |
| Hospitality and Tourism Management | 1/6/25 | |
| Humanities & Religious Studies | 1/13/25 | |
| Interior Architecture | 1/8/25 | |
| Journalism | 1/7/25 | |
| Kinesiology | 1/8/25 | All concentrations |
| Liberal Studies | 1/14/25 | |
| Mathematics | 1/14/25 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1/8/25 | |
| Music | 1/13/25 | |
| Nursing | TBA | Students admitted into the BSN program |
| Nursing - RN to BSN | TBA | Exempt from Orientation – contact Nursing department for details. |
| Nutrition, Food & Dietetics | 1/7/25 | |
| Philosophy | 1/7/25 | |
| Photography | 1/13/25 | |
| Physics | 1/6/25 | |
| Political Science | 1/7/25 | |
| Psychology-Expressed Interest | 1/6/25, 1/7/25, and 1/14/25 | |
| Psychology - Major | 1/6/25, 1/7/25, and 1/14/25 | |
| Public Health | 1/6/25 | Public Health is for careers in Public Health. It is not a Pre-Med program. |
| Public Relations | 1/7/25, 1/8/25, and 1/13/25 | |
| Recreation Administration | 1/6/25 | |
| Recreation Therapy | 1/6/25 | |
| Social Science | 1/6/25 | |
| Social Work | 1/8/25 | |
| Sociology | 1/8/25 | |
| Spanish | 1/14/25 | |
| Theatre |
1/13/25 | |
| Undeclared | 1/13/25 | |
| Women & Gender Studies | 1/13/25 |