Registering for Orientation

Orientation sessions are based on the student's major. Reservations are required and processed online via your MySacState. Students who do not attend Orientation will not be permitted to enroll for classes.

Winter 2024 Orientation Reservation Deadline: TBD

Registering for Orientation

Step One: Accept Admissions

Step Two: Log into MySacState

Step Three: Click STUDENT CENTER in the center of the page.

Step Four: Click Switch To Full Site

Step Five: Click New Student Orientation at the bottom of the page and follow the directions to make your reservation. Orientation sessions are based on major. If your major of interest has changed since you applied to Sac State, select an orientation date based on your new major of interest. To officially change your major, talk with the major advisor at Orientation.

As part of the reservation process, you have the option to add up to two supporters (parent, spouse, or family member). There is a fee for them to attend and they follow a separate program.

Last Step: When you submit your reservation, you will receive an email confirmation. Finalize your reservation by paying your orientation fee.

Reservations Changes: For changes in your reservations, call (916) 278-7841.

Orientation Fees

To finalize your orientation session, orientation fees are due within 10 days of making your reservation. The fee covers staffing, food, parking, supplies as well as student and supporter program materials.

Type	First Year	Transfer
Students	$76	$76
Parents/Supporters	$68	$68

Paying Options

There are two options for paying the orientation fee:

Option 1: Payable online using the PAY link below. There is a service fee for this option.

Option 2: Send a check or money order with a copy of your confirmation page to Sacramento State, New Student Orientation, 6000 J Street, CA 95819. Make checks/money orders payable to Sacramento State.

Pay

Refund Notification: Orientation fees are refundable if a written cancellation request is received at least two business days in advance of your assigned date. To cancel, email: orient.reservations@csus.edu.

Fee Reduction Form

A limited amount of financial assistance is available for students in need attending on-campus Orientation. Students must have a confirmed reservation to attend on-campus Orientation in order to submit the fee reduction request form.

The fee reduction process does not apply to guests and is awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis. When all funds have been awarded, the application link will no longer be visible.

Start the Fee Reduction Form

Note: Any incomplete forms or incorrect forms will not be processed.