Event Schedule

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! 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 $10 meal voucher, courtesy of the Sacramento State's Division of Academic Affairs, to use towards food trucks, 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!

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.

Closest proximity to Check-In (<0.5 miles):
Parking Structure 5

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.

Dining Option for Campus

If you are a recipient of a $10 meal voucher, you can use them at any of the following eateries:

University Union:

Panda Express | Hours TBA
Round Table Pizza | Hours TBA
Starbucks | Hours TBA
The Habit Burger | Hours TBA

Food Trucks:

TBA

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.

University Welcome Sessions

Get a warm welcome from university leadership while they share what makes our campus a unique and supportive place to learn and earn your degree. This session will conclude with a brief overview of the event to help you make the most out of your day at Sacramento State. Sessions will be hosted at 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, and 11:30am in the University Union - Redwood Room. Space is limited to 150 seats per session. You can pick up tickets near the Welcome Center Check-In area.

Please note: University Welcome Sessions are not required to start your visit. You are free to use the agenda to plan your visit on campus however you would like.

ITE Celebration Station

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

Decided Sacramento State is the school for you? 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 (10am - 2pm)

Get a walking tour around our beautiful campus as we highlight different academic programs, resources for students, activities on campus, and all the wonderful things that make Sacramento State Unique.

Meeting location TBA.

North Village Housing Tours (10am - 4pm)

North Village is our campus student dormitories for freshman and some upperdivision/transfer students.

Meet at the Riverview Hall at North Village. Spanish speaking tours available. Housing tours will extend past normal event time.

Hornet Commons Housing Tours (10am - 4pm)

Hornet Commons is our on campus student apartments only for upperdivision/transfer students.

Meet at the Hornet Commons leasing office. Housing tours will extend past normal event time.

The WELL Tours (10am - 2pm)

The WELL is our on campus student recreation, health, and wellness facility.

Meet at The WELL.

Resource Fair

Our resource fair will be located around the Main Quad.

Student Involvement

TBA

Colleges/Departments

TBA

Student Services

TBA

Presentations

You can expect presentations from the departments below on Admitted Student Day! Stay tuned for more information.

Admissions & Financial Aid
Asian Pacific Promoting Educational Excellence (APPEX)
Cultural Academic Resource Centers
Discovery Pathways & The Career Center
Dreamers Resource Center & Financial Aid (Bilingual)
Engineering & Computer Science
Hornet Launch
New Student Orientation
Nursing
Parents & Families

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 the Ernest E. Tschannen Science Complex. Show times are: 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am,12:00pm, 12:30pm, 1:00pm and 1:30pm. Space is limited to 80 seats per show and are first come, first served.

More Events

Herky the Hornet Visit

Location: TBA

Time: TBA

Shhhhh... it's a surprise! Only registrants for Admitted Student Day will find out who our performers are as we get closer to the event.

Admitted Student Day 2026 Admissions & Outreach

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