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F.R.O.S.H. Night

F.R.O.S.H. Night (First Year Rockin' Out Shindig Hoopla) is an optional event offered during First Year Orientation.

During F.R.O.S.H. Night, students stay in the residence halls with other first-year students and the orientation leaders. This is a fun activity for all students—even students who plan to commute to Sac State.

Please note that this program is for students only—there are no on-campus accommodations for parents/guests. Space is limited for F.R.O.S.H. Night! Reservations will be granted on a first-come-first-served basis, so register soon. For safety reasons, students are not permitted to leave the campus grounds during the overnight program.

F.R.O.S.H Night is optional and comes with a additional fee from the First Year Orientation fee. The fee supports: room accommodations (including linens/towels/pillow), dinner , evening activities, staffing, late-night snacks, and a t-shirt.

About FROSH Night

Reasons to Attend

  • Meet other new students before school starts!
  • Experience AMAZING campus programs. Have you ever climbed a ropes course or Kayaked?
  • Get extra help planning their schedule for fall. Orientation leaders are available at F.R.O.S.H. Night to help students plan their schedule, which makes the second day of Orientation (and registration) go much more smoothly.

What Students Say About F.R.O.S.H. Night

"FROSH Night was an opportunity to experience the residence halls before moving in. It made scheduling classes less stressful and meeting people made the experience memorable."

"Attending FROSH Night at the Aquatic Center gave me the opportunity to meet other students. The Aquatic Center is AMAZING."

F.R.O.S.H. Night Sessions

All F.R.O.S.H. Night sessions will include plenty of time to hang out with your new friends, chill out at the pool, and get some help planning your first semester's schedule.

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Session Descriptions

Aquatic Center

Take a bus ride from campus to our nationally recognized Aquatic Center. Enjoy kayaks, waterbikes and tons of water activities on beautiful Lake Natoma. Finish your evening with a lakeside catered dinner at sunset. Make sure to bring water shoes (but not flip flops) that can get wet. At the conclusion of the evening's activities, there will be plenty of time to hang out with your new friends, and chill out at the pool.

Night at the WELL

Want to get a sneak-peak at all the fun you will have at The WELL during your time at Sac State? F.R.O.S.H. Night at The WELL will include a range of activities such as team building, organized games, and informal recreation opportunities. Once the activities conclude, there will be plenty of time to hang out with your new friends, and chill out at the pool.

Peak Adventures Challenge Center

Learn about yourself and how to work as a team on our campus ropes course! Challenge yourself on the rock wall, 10-meter dive or 3-foot Giant's ladder! You will finish the night with a sense of self-accomplishment and a better understanding of how difficult challenges can be overcome through teamwork. Click here for more information on Peak Adventures. Closed-toe shoes must be worn while participating in this event. At the conclusion of the evening's activities, there will be plenty of time to hang out with your new friends, and chill out at the pool.