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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Failure to adhere to any posted deadlines or requirements may result in your application for admission being withdrawn or an offer of admission being rescinded.
Fall 2025 Checklist
Last Revision: 10/2/24
Checklist Items | Deadlines |
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Apply during the priority period on Cal State Apply. | Application period: October 1 – December 15, 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, 2024. Priority Deadline: March 2 - April 2, 2025 |
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, 2025 |
Submit your Intent to Enroll (ITE). Failure to complete the ITE by the deadline may result in your application being withdrawn from consideration. | Deadline: May 1, 2025 |
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: TBD |
Complete Directed Self-Placement. Activities can be accessed by logging into Canvas. | Available: March Deadline: TBD |
Complete Hornet Launch Form. The form will be emailed to your Sac State (csus) email and personal email. | Deadline: TBD |
Register for mandatory First-Year Orientation. | Available: April 2025 |
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: TBD |
Submit official transcripts with all final high school grades with graduation date. | Deadline: July 15, 2025 |
Submit official final college transcripts for any college courses you may have completed. | Deadline: July 15, 2025 |
Submit proof of Immunizations. | Deadline: Prior to the first day of instruction |
New Student and Family Convocation | TBD |
Hornet Nest Fest | TBD |
INSTRUCTION BEGINS! | August 25, 2025 |