Check-In

Check-in at the Welcome Center from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Here you will get your free bag while supplies last and a raffle ticket to spin our prize wheel! After check-in, you are free to plan your day and explore our amazing campus however you'd like.

The first 650 students in line for check in will get a $15 meal ticket to use towards the food truck, campus eateries, and the Servery!

Helpful Tips

• Bring a refillable waterbottle so you can stay hydrated for the event.
• Check the weather in the morning to make sure you are comfortably dressed.
• To explore all our campus has to offer, it would be best to wear comfortable walking shoes.
• Google maps and this event details page will be super helpful, so we recommend bringing a portable charger.

Parking Information

Sacramento State is pleased to offer complimentary parking (no permit required) in “S” student spaces and “E” employee spaces on campus. Our campus will be buzzing with multiple events so make sure you bring some comfortable walking shoes to get from your parking spot to the check in table!

For closest proximity to our event we suggest Parking Structure 5 or Parking Structure 1.

Please note: No parking in “R” residential spaces. To park in disabled parking spaces on campus, a disabled person placard or license plate must be displayed. In order to park in a clean air or EV space, the Clean Air Vehicle (CAV) decal from California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) must be displayed. See parking regulations for more.

Admitted Student Day 2025 Parking Map

ITE Celebration Station

The station will be located at the Welcome Center from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Submit your intent to enroll and receive a personalized I Said Yes to Sac State certificate! Take a solo and/or family photo in front of our Sac State backdrop! Tag us on Instagram (@sacstateadmissions) to be featured on our social media.

Tours

General Campus Tours

Campus tours will be available every 5-10 minutes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. close to Java City! The last campus tour leaves at 1:30 p.m.

Campus Housing Tours

• Hornet Commons: Meet at the Hornet Commons leasing office.
• North Village: Meet at the Riverview Hall at North Village.
• Housing tours will run continuously from 10 a.m - 4 p.m. Housing tours will extend past event time.

The WELL Tours

Please meet at The WELL. Visit The WELL to see what gym equipment, health classes, health care, and more are inside the building!

The WELL tours will run continuously from 10 a.m - 2 p.m.

Planetarium Shows

Join us for an amazing 360-degree presentation in our state-of-the-art planetarium! The planetarium is hosting 20-minute-long shows located in Ernest E. Tschannen Science Complex. Show times are: 10:00am, 10:30am, 12:10pm, 12:40pm, 1:10pm, and 1:40pm. Space is limited to 80 seats and first come, first serve.

Presentations

The following presentations below will be available for you to attend at Admitted Student Day.

Admissions & Financial Aid Presentations

Time: 10:30am - 11:30am and 1:30 p.m - 2:30pm
Location: Cottonwood Suite – University Union
Department: Admissions & Outreach and Financial Aid

During each session we'll cover updates on admissions and information on financial aid. It is everything you want and need to know about Sacramento State in order to make a smooth transition before classes begin in August.

Presentation seating is first come, first serve.

Financial Aid Presentation in Spanish

Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Cottonwood Suite – University Union
Department: Financial Aid

Esta presentación ayudará a los estudiantes y sus familias a aprender más sobre la ayuda financiera para la universidad.

Los asientos para la presentación se asignan por orden de llegada.

A Day in the Life of a College Student

Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Orchard Suite – University Union
Department: College of Arts & Letters

Join the Arts & Letters Ambassadors for a panel discussion about their experiences as Sac State students. For students planning to major in Art, Communication Studies, Public Relations, Journalism, Film, Design Studies, Photography, Interior Architecture, Graphic Design, English, History, Humanities, Religious Studies, Music, Philosophy, Theatre, Dance, Spanish or French.

Presentation seating is first come, first serve.

Degrees in Architecture and Interior Architecture

Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location: Forest Suite – University Union
Department: Department of Design

Learn from the Department of Design what to expect when pursuing degrees in Architecture and Interior Architecture.

Presentation seating is first come, first serve.

Engineering & Computer Science College Resources

Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Forest Suite – University Union
Department: College of Engineering and Computer Science

Join the College of Engineering and Computer Science department for a presentation on how they help their students succeed.

Presentation seating is first come, first serve.

Nursing Informational Session

Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Pacific Suite – University Union
Department: School of Nursing

Interested in becoming a nurse? Learn more about the School of Nursing at Sacramento State and how you can get steps closer to your career.

Presentation seating is first come, first serve.

Dining Option for Campus

If you are a recipient of a $15 meal voucher, you can use them at any of the following eateries:

University Union:

• Chando’s Tacos | 10:30am – 2:30pm
• Panda Express | 11:00am – 3:00pm
• Round Table Pizza | 11:00am – 6:00pm
• Starbucks | 7:30am– 2:00pm
• The Habit Burger | 10:30am – 4:00pm

We will have Local Kine Shave Ice food truck available from 10:00am – 2:00pm.

The Servery at the Dining Commons is Sac State’s dining facility located in North Village. It will be open from 9:00am – 8:00pm and is all you can eat.

The Hornet Bookstore

The Hornet Bookstore will be open from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.. The Hornet Bookstore will have 20% off one apparel or gift item*!

Follow these easy steps:

1) Visit CampusWelcome.com

2) Enter your email address

3) Enter access code: 0037

4) Show your coupon email at the register or use it online for your discount!

The celebration doesn’t have to stop when Admitted Student Day ends. You can order a Sacramento State Acceptance Celebration Kit to be delivered to your house! You can use the coupon above to order your kit! Celebration kits are online order only.

Fun

Herky the Hornet Visit

Location: Welcome Center & Main Quad

Time: 10am - 12pm

Welcome from Sacramento State Pep Band

Location: Hornets Flagpole

Time: 10am – 10:15am

University Union Games Room

Location: University Union

Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Description: Admitted Students can play in the games room for FREE! The games room offers 11 billiards tables, 9 screens for PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch gaming, table tennis, and foosball.

Games & Fun hosted by ASD

Location: Welcome Center
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Description: Every student that checks in will recieve a raffle ticket that they can use to redeem a prize from our Raffle Table! We will also have Corn Hole, Basketball Pong, Big Jenga, Jumbo Connect 4, and the Our Hive Our Home Banner. This is a great way to meet other students and/or have a fun moment with your family.

Relaxation Station hosted by ASD

Location: Welcome Center
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Description: Explore a variety of massage tools to help you relax. Tap into your creative side by making your own custom essential oil to take home.

Questions about New Student Orientation

Orientation will be at our resource fair, feel free to stop by their table and get your questions answered.

Resource Fair

Our resource fair will be located in the Main Quad and closer to Lassen Hall!

Student Involvement

• Alpha Phi
• Anime and Manga Society
• ASI Human Resources
• ASI Student Engagement & Outreach
• Chemistry Club
• Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship Club
• Christian Students
• Circle K International
• College Republicans
• Competitive Robotics
• Cru
• Data Structures & Algorithms Club
• Future Business Leaders of America
• Future Business Leaders of America
• Gamma Zeta Alpha
• Kappa Sigma
• Peak Adventures
• Phi Mu
• Psychology Society
• Sacramento Men's Rugby Club
• Students for Justice for Palestine
• The Hive Collective
• The Sociology Club
• Turning Point USA
• Women In Construction

Colleges/Departments

• College of Arts & Letters, Students Achieving Greater Excellence (SAGE Center)
• Art
• Design
• English
• History
• Humanities & Religious Studies
• Philosophy
• School of Music
• Theatre & Dance
• World Languages and Literature
• College of Business
• College of Continuing Education
• College of Education - Student Success Center
• College of Engineering and Computer Science
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science
• Construction Management
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
• Chemistry Department
• Geography
• Geology
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Communication Science & Disorders
• Division of Criminal Justice
• Health Science
• Kinesiology
• Law Enforcement Candidate Scholars' Program (LECS)
• School of Nursing
• Physical Therapy
• Public Health
• Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration
• School of Social Work
• College of Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies - Student Success Center
• Asian Studies
• Ethnic Studies
• Family and Consumer Sciences BS for Single Subject Pre-Credential
• Family Studies and Human Development
• Fashion Merchandising and Management
• Gerontology
• Nutrition, Food & Dietetics
• Political Science
• Prospects Peer Mentoring for Success - Psychology
• Sociology
• Women's and Gender Studies

Student Services

• Admissions & Outreach
• Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Center
• Black Honors College
• Career Center/ Sac State College Corps
• Combat U
• Disability Access Center
• Dreamer Resource Center
• Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
• Esak'tima' Center
• Full Circle Project
• General Education Honors Program
• Guardian Scholars Program
• Hillel at Davis and Sacramento
• Hornet Commons - Housing
• Hornet Launch
• Improve Your Tomorrow
• Native American College
• On-Campus Housing: North Village
• Orientation
• Parent's & Families Program
• Peer & Academic Resource Center (PARC)
• PRIDE Center
• Project Rebound
• Serna Center
• Student Services Center
• The University Union
• Undergraduate Studies, Discover Pathways Program
• University Library
• University Registrar
• Veterans Success Center
• WEAVE Confidential Advocate
• Women's Resource Center