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Admitted First-Year Checklist
Please Note:
Dates are subject to change, please refer to the Admissions website for up-to-date information.
Failure to adhere to any posted deadlines or requirements may result in your application for admission being withdrawn or an offer of admission being rescinded.
Spring 2024 Checklist
Last Revision: 3/20/24
| Checklist Items | Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Create your SacLink account to check your My Sac State frequently for important updates regarding your enrollment. | As soon as you receive your application acknowledgment |
| Submit official high school transcripts including any college coursework completed in high school and official test scores (AP, IB, CLEP). | Deadline: October 16, 2023 |
| Submit SAT/ACT test scores to Cal State Apply. Use SAT code 3594 or ACT code 0382. | Not required |
| File your 2023-2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - Sac State School Code: 001150File your California Dream Act if you’re AB540 eligible. |
2023-2024 Application Filing Period: Oct. 1, 2023 – March 2, 2023 (Apply as soon as possible) |
| Apply for on-campus housing. | Available: October 2023 |
| Submit your supplemental application if applying to an impacted major. Learn more by visiting the Impaction website. | Deadlines: October 1 Traditional Pre-Licensure Nursing | October 15 RN to BSN Nursing | October 16 Psychology | October 16 Criminal Justice | October 16 Business |
| Submit additional documents to Financial Aid Office (if requested). Check your To Do list in your Student Center. | Deadline: As soon as possible |
| Submit your Intent to Enroll (ITE) Failure to complete the ITE by the deadline may result in your application being withdrawn from consideration. | Deadline: November 27, 2023 |
| Complete ALEKS PPL We encourage ALEKS PPL in order for you to be placed into a higher-level math course depending on your chosen major. | Deadline: December 15, 2023 |
| Register for mandatory New Student Orientation | Available: November 1 | Deadline: December 8 |
| Upload your picture for your Sac State OneCard. This will be your Student ID Card. #NoFilter Students can also get their OneCard in the Bursar’s Office (Lassen 1001) More info about OneCard. | Deadline: At least two days prior to the scheduled Orientation date |
| Attend mandatory New Student Orientation. Orientation dates vary by major, visit the New Student Orientation website for more information. | Dates: January 3 - 11 |
| Submit updated official transcripts with all final high school grades with graduation date. | Deadline: January 11, 2023 |
| Request an accommodation related to a disability. Learn more at Disability Access Center (DAC). | Contact: 916-278-6955 |
| Submit proof of immunizations. Visit the Immunizations Page for more information. | Deadline: Prior to the first day of instruction |
| INSTRUCTION BEGINS! | Monday, January 22, 2024 |
Fall 2024 Checklist
Last Revision: 4/11/24
| Checklist Items | Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Apply during the priority period on Cal State Apply. | Application period: October 1 – May 1, 2024 |
| Submit SAT/ACT test scores to Cal State Apply. Use SAT code 3594 or ACT code 0382. | Not required |
| Create your SacLink account to check your My Sac State frequently for important updates regarding your enrollment. | As soon as you get your Application Acknowledgment |
| File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Sac State School Code: 001150 File your California Dream Act if you’re AB540 eligible. | Available: October 1, 2023. Priority Deadline: March 2 - April 2, 2024 |
| Apply for on-campus housing. | Available: March 2024 |
| Submit additional documents to Financial Aid Office (if requested). Check your To Do list in your Student Center. | Deadline: May 1, 2024 |
| Submit your Intent to Enroll (ITE). Failure to complete the ITE by the deadline may result in your application being withdrawn from consideration. | Deadline: June 1, 2024 |
| Complete ALEKS PPL. We encourage ALEKS PPL in order for you to be placed into a higher-level math course depending on your chosen major. | Available: March Deadline: June 6, 2024 |
| Complete Directed Self-Placement. Activities can be accessed by logging into Canvas. | Available: March Deadline: June 6, 2024 |
| Complete Hornet Launch Form. The form will be emailed to your Sac State (csus) email and personal email. | Deadline: June 9, 2024 |
| Register for mandatory First-Year Orientation. | Available: April 2, 2024 |
| Upload your picture for your Sac State OneCard. This will be your Student ID Card. #NoFilter Students can also get their OneCard in the Bursar’s Office (Lassen 1001) More info about OneCard. | Deadline: At least two days prior to the scheduled Orientation date |
| Attend mandatory New Student Orientation. | Available: July 8-30, 2024 |
| Register for Smart Start courses (if required) and pay your course fees. | Available: TBD |
| Submit official transcripts with all final high school grades with graduation date. | Deadline: July 15, 2024 |
| Submit official final college transcripts for any college courses you may have completed. | Deadline: July 15, 2024 |
| Submit proof of Immunizations. | Deadline: Prior to the first day of instruction |
| New Student and Family Convocation | August 22, 2024 |
| Hornet Nest Fest | August 23, 2024 |
| INSTRUCTION BEGINS! | August 26, 2024 |