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First Year Orientation Dates
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Get Ready to Schedule Your Orientation!
Hey there, future Hornet! If you’re one of the amazing students admitted for Spring 2026, get ready for an exciting start with our New Student Orientation sessions happening in December 2025 and January 2026!
Here’s the scoop: Orientation dates are based on your major, so if you’ve changed your major recently, be sure to select an orientation session that aligns with your new interest. To officially make the change, simply complete the Change Your Major E-Form—easy peasy!
Quick Heads Up: If you’re part of awesome programs like EOP, Guardian Scholars, Full Circle Project, Black Honors College, CAMP, or Project Rebound, give our New Student Orientation office a ring at 916-278-7841 to get your registration sorted.
And if life gets in the way—like military service, being out of the country, or work commitments—don’t worry! Just email us at orient.reservations@csus.edu, and we’ll work with you to make sure you get started on the right foot.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Sac State and help launch your journey!
Updated 8/13/2025
| Major | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Art & Studio Art | N/A | N/A |
| Asian Studies | N/A | Emphasis: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, South & Southeast Asian Studies |
| Biology | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Business | 1/14/2026 | All Concentrations |
| Chemistry | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Child Science and Adolescent Development | 1/14/2026 | All Concentrations |
| Civil Engineering | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Communication Science/Disorders | N/A | N/A |
| Communication Studies | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Engineering | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Computer Science | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Construction Management | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Criminal Justice | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Dance | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Deaf Studies | N/A | N/A |
| Design Studies | N/A | N/A |
| Economics | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Electrical Engineering | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| English | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Environmental Studies | N/A | N/A |
| Ethnic Studies | N/A | N/A |
| Exercise Science | N/A | N/A |
| Family and Consumer Sciences | N/A | Pre-Credential Single Subject |
| Family and Human Development | N/A | N/A |
| Fashion Merchandising & Management | N/A | N/A |
| Film | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Geography | N/A | N/A |
| Geology | N/A | N/A |
| Gerontology | N/A | N/A |
| Graphic Design | N/A | N/A |
| Health Science |
1/14/2026 | Health Science is for careers in allied health professions and is the pathway toward applying for the Nursing program. |
| History | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Hospitality | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Humanities & Religious Studies | N/A | N/A |
| Interior Design | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Journalism | N/A | N/A |
| Kinesiology | 1/14/2026 | All concentrations |
| Liberal Studies | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Mathematics | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Music | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Nutrition, Food & Dietetics | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Philosophy | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Photography | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Physics | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Political Science | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Psychology Express | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Psychology Major | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Public Health | 1/14/2026 | Public Health is for careers in Public Health. It is not a Pre-Med program. |
| Public Relations | N/A | N/A |
| Recreation Administration | N/A | N/A |
| Recreation Therapy | N/A | N/A |
| Social Science | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Social Work | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Sociology | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Spanish | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Theatre |
1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Undeclared | 1/14/2026 | N/A |
| Women & Gender Studies | N/A | N/A |