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Transfer Orientation Dates
Get Ready to Schedule Your Orientation!
Exciting news, future Hornet! If you’ve been admitted for Spring 2026, you’ll kick off your Sac State journey with New Student Orientation in December 2025 and January 2026!
Each orientation session is major-specific, so it’s important to select a date that matches your current or intended major. If your major has changed since applying, no worries—just sign up for the orientation that reflects your new interest. To officially change your major, complete the Change Your Major E-Form through your MySacState account.
Can’t Attend?
If military service, travel, or work commitments make it tough to attend your scheduled session, we’re here to help! Contact us at orient.reservations@csus.edu to explore alternate arrangements.
Orientation is your first step into Hornet life—don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and thrive!
Updated 8/13/25
| Major | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | 1/9 | |
| Art & Studio Art | 1/7 | |
| Asian Studies | 1/9 | Emphasis: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, South & Southeast Asian Studies |
| Biological Sciences | 1/12 | |
| Business - Expressed Interest | 1/6, 1/12 | All concentrations |
| Business - Major | 1/6, 1/12 | All concentrations |
| Chemistry | 1/12 | |
| Child and Adolescent Development | 1/6 | All Concentrations |
| Civil Engineering | 1/13 | |
| Communication Science/Disorders | TBD | |
| Communication Studies | 1/7 | |
| Computer Engineering | 1/13 | |
| Computer Science | TBD | |
| Construction Management | 1/13 | |
| Criminal Justice | TBD | |
| Dance | 1/7 | |
| Deaf Studies | 1/6 | |
| Design Studies | 1/7 | |
| Economics | 1/9 | |
| Electrical Engineering | 1/13 | |
| English | 1/7 | |
| Environmental Studies | 1/9 | |
| Ethnic Studies | 1/9 | |
| Exercise Science | TBD | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences | 1/9 | Pre-Credential Single Subject |
| Family and Human Development | 1/9 | |
| Fashion Merchandising & Management | 1/9 | |
| Film Studies | 1/7 | |
| Geography | 1/12 | |
| Geology | 1/12 | |
| Gerontology | 1/9 | |
| Graphic Design | 1/7 | |
| Health Science |
TBD | Health Science is for careers in allied health professions and is the pathway toward applying for the Nursing program. |
| History | 1/7 | |
| Hospitality and Tourism Management | TBD | |
| Humanities & Religious Studies | 1/7 | |
| Interior Architecture | 1/7 | |
| International Relations (Political Science) | 1/9 | |
| Journalism | 1/7 | |
| Kinesiology | TBD | All concentrations |
| Liberal Studies | 1/8 | |
| Mathematics | 1/12 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1/13 | |
| Music | 1/7 | |
| Nursing | 1/8 | Students admitted into the BSN program |
| Nursing - RN to BSN | 1/8 | Exempt from Orientation – contact Nursing department for details. |
| Nutrition, Food & Dietetics | 1/8 | |
| Philosophy | 1/7 | |
| Photography | 1/7 | |
| Physics | 1/12 | |
| Political Science | 1/9 | |
| Psychology Express | 1/8, 1/9 | |
| Psychology Major | 1/8, 1/9 | |
| Public Health | TBD | Public Health is for careers in Public Health. It is not a Pre-Med program. |
| Public Relations | 1/7 | |
| Recreation Park & Tourism | TBD | |
| Recreation Therapy | TBD | |
| Social Science | 1/9 | |
| Social Work | TBD | |
| Sociology | 1/8 | |
| Spanish | 1/7 | |
| Theatre |
1/7 | |
| Undeclared | 1/6 | |
| Women & Gender Studies | 1/9 |