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Sac State Campus Tours
Join us for a fun and informative tour at Sacramento State
By touring our beautiful campus, prospective students are given the opportunity to learn more about life at Sac State, experiencing firsthand everything our truly amazing campus has to offer. Please carefully review your options and register for the tour that best represents you and your needs. Signing up for Campus Tours and Housing Tours are separate procedures. To prevent any scheduling conflicts, kindly make sure that you register for both tours separately.
For virtual and self-guided options, please visit Virtual & Self-Guided Tours
Questions? Email us at tours@csus.edu
If you are not feeling well in any way, please take care of yourself and refrain from visiting campus. Information regarding COVID-19 requirements or mask policies may be addressed via the following web pages:
Prospective Student Tours (PSTs)
Thank you for your interest in a Prospective Student Campus Tour! Prospective student tours are for individuals and/or families interested in touring the campus. Join one of our student guides as they walk you through a roughly 1-hour tour of our gorgeous, tree-filled campus, and find out why it is so special to become a part of the Hornet Family. A brief admissions presentation immediately precedes all tours. The total tour time is approximately 1.5 hours.
The first day of Fall Tours starts on Monday, September 9.
September 9 - December 6
Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Friday: 12 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 12 p.m.
*Blackout Dates: September 28, October 5, October 16, November 1, November 2, November 11, November 28 – 30.
IMPORTANT: If a time appears open but you are unable to register, it is because the number of guests you are trying to register exceeds the maximum for a particular time frame. If this happens, you must choose a different tour time
Location & Parking
Campus Tours begin and end at The Welcome Center. Please reference our interactive Campus Map for more information. Please plan to arrive 20-30 minutes before your scheduled tour time. We recommend parking in Parking Structure V (5), next to The Welcome Center.
Upon arrival to campus, follow these steps to purchase a daily parking permit (Two-Hour Parking $4 or Daily Parking $8):
- Park on the 3rd or 4th floor of Parking Structure V (5)
- Take note of your license plate number
- Follow the instructions on the parking machine near the elevator. A receipt will be distributed to you if payment was successful.
- See the front desk of the Welcome Center for tour check-in.
Questions? Email us at tours@csus.edu
Small Group Tours (up to 60) - Fall 2024
*At this time, we are unable to provide tours for grades 5 and below. Please refer to our Sac State Fun Facts Presentation section for an alternative accommodation.*
Join us for a campus tour, suitable for groups, schools, and outside organizations of up to 60 guests (including students and chaperones). The walking campus tour is conducted outdoors and typically lasts an hour. To ensure you are comfortable, please dress appropriately for the weather. It is recommended that you arrive at least 30 minutes early to your tour to allow time for your group to check in and use the restroom before the tour time is scheduled to start.
- Registration is to be made by a representative/lead chaperone on behalf of the gorup that will be present on the day of the campus visit.
- For the month of August and September, if the temperature outside reaches over 100 degrees we will need to cancel the tour for the health and safety of our guests and student staff.
September 9 - December 6
Monday - Thursday:
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
*Blackout Dates: September 28, October 5, October 16, November 1, November 2, November 11, November 28 – 30.
If you have any questions or accommodations for your tour, please contact tours@csus.edu.
We are fully booked for the semester. We encourage you to check the link below and see if anyone has canceled their tour and you can book their spot.
Large Group Tours (up to 80) - Fall 2024
*At this time, we are unable to provide tours for grades 5 and below. Please refer to our Sac State Fun Facts Presentation section for an alternative accommodation.*
Join us for a campus tour, suitable for groups, schools, and outside organizations of up to 80 guests (including students. and chaperones). The walking campus tour is conducted outdoors and typically lasts an hour. To ensure you are comfortable, please dress appropriately for the weather. It is recommended that you arrive at least 30 minutes early to your tour to allow time for your group to check in and use the restroom before the tour time is scheduled to start.
- Registration is to be made by a representative/lead chaperone on behalf of the group that will be present on the day of the campus visit.
- Please note that large group tours are only offered Fridays
- For the month of August and September, if the temperature outside reaches over 100 degrees we will need to cancel the tour for the health and safety of our guests and student staff.
Every Friday (starting September 13)
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
*Blackout Dates: September 28, October 5, October 16, November 1, November 2, November 11, November 28 – 30.
If you have any questions or accommodations for your tour, please contact tours@csus.edu.
We are fully booked for the semester. We encourage you to check the link below and see if anyone has canceled their tour and you can book their spot.
Sac State Fun Facts Presentation – Grades 5 and below
Join us for a Sac State Fun Facts Presentation! Suitable for students 5th grade and below, students will be quizzed about the hidden gems and tidbits of Sac State. Students can win prizes by guessing the correct answers to the fun fact slides.
If the group needs direction to any other location on campus following the presentation, our student ambassadors will happily escort them (i.e. The University Union, the Planetarium, the Hornet Bookstore, etc.).
*Please note that our campus tours are geared toward college-ready students. As such, we cannot offer tours for grades 5th and below at this time. Thank you for your understanding!
To book a Fun Fact Presentation, please email tours@csus.edu
On-Campus Housing Tours - Fall 2024
During your on-campus housing tour, you will learn about student life when living on campus, the amenities offered in our residence halls, student resources, and so much more! In its entirety, the on-campus housing tour will last approximately 30 minutes.
Fall 2024 North Village On-Campus Housing Tours will begin on September 11, 2024 and will be held on the following days & times (tour times are subject to change when necessary):
Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday:
- 1:00 - 1:30pm
Saturday:
- 11:00 - 11:30am
- 12:00 - 12:30pm
LOCATION: North Village On-Campus Housing Tours begin at the University Housing Services Office in Riverview Hall. Guests will meet tour guides at the Herky mascot sign located outside the office’s doors. Please reference our interactive Campus Map for more information.
Large Group Housing Tours
To request a large group housing tour, please email housing@csus.edu directly with your request. Please include contact information and estimated number of attendees with your request.
PARKING
Please plan to arrive 20 - 30 minutes before your scheduled tour time. We recommend parking in Parking Structure V (5), next to The Welcome Center.
Upon arrival to campus, follow these steps to purchase a daily parking permit (Two-Hour Parking $4 or Daily Parking $8):
- Park on the 3rd or 4th floor of Parking Structure V (5).
- Take note of your license plate number.
- Follow the instructions of the parking machine near the elevator. A receipt will be distributed to you if the payment is successful.
- Walk to North Village, where the tours begin at Riverview Hall.
Register for Your Housing Tour!
Questions? Email us at housing@csus.edu
HORNET COMMONS TOURS: The above referenced tour will only be showing North Village. If you are interested in taking a tour of Hornet Commons, our other on-campus housing option for transfer students, you can contact them directly at (916)-999-7686 or email hornetcommons@greystar.com.
Experience The WELL
The WELL offers guided tours to large groups, small groups, and individuals. Tours may be provided on a walk-in basis, however, we recommend prescheduling your tour to avoid a long waiting period. Tours typically last between 5 - 15 minutes. Individuals on a tour must stay with the group the entire time, and are not authorized to use equipment or take photos inside the facility.
When registering, please always indicate the size and demographic (children, teenagers, college students, or adults) of your group.
Small Tours
A small tour is classified as anywhere between 1 - 10 individuals. Small tours provide a more intimate experience and allow patrons to ask details questions. Small tours are available to prospective students, alumni, affiliates, current students, and campus visitors. We request small tours to be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance.
Large Tours
The WELL provides large tours to school groups, clubs, organizations, and campus visitors. A large tour is classified as 11 or more individuals. Each tour guide can accommodate 25 individuals per tour. If your group has more than 25 people we will separate them into groups. We request large tours to be scheduled at least one week in advance.
Specialized Tours
Groups interested in learning about the WELL's LEED certification can schedule a specialized tour. The WELL is a LEED Green Building project. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and is governed by the U.S. Green Building Council. We request specialized tours to be scheduled at least one week in advance.