Every student’s journey is unique, but all are supported by the A&L community. From your first day on campus to the moment you cross the graduation stage, we are with you every step of the way.

Discover Sac State

Watch the Campus Master Plan Video (Forthcoming: A Mentorship Journey)

Forthcoming: Watch how Ashley found her voice — and her purpose — through a transformative relationship with her graduate mentor, Dr. Foss-Snowden. A story of growth, guidance, and the power of community. ---

While we await the inspiring story of one of our students and her mentor, we invite you to explore a visionary glimpse into the future of our campus. This video, part of Sacramento State’s Campus Master Plan, showcases the transformative developments designed to support student success—from cutting-edge science and engineering buildings to vibrant arts and wellness spaces.

First-Year Experience

Transitioning to college is both thrilling and overwhelming — and we’re here to help you navigate it. Our orientation programs are designed to welcome you into the Arts & Letters family, while peer mentors and dedicated advisors ensure you feel supported from day one. You’ll build confidence, find your rhythm, and begin to see yourself not just as a student, but as a creator of your own journey.

Transitioning to college is exciting — and sometimes overwhelming.

• Our orientation programs help you feel at home from day one.
• Peer mentors and advisors guide you through your first year.
• You’ll build confidence, community, and a sense of belonging.

Student Resources

Exploration & Growth

College is more than a major — it’s a time to discover who you are and what you stand for. At Arts & Letters, we encourage exploration across disciplines, allowing you to follow your curiosity and connect ideas in unexpected ways. Whether you’re diving into philosophy, media, design, or history, you’ll build intellectual agility and creative resilience that will serve you for life.

College is a time to discover who you are and what you love.

• Explore courses across the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
• Try new disciplines, challenge assumptions, and follow your curiosity.
• Build skills that serve you for life — not just for a job.

Our Graduates Are Career-Ready

Mentorship & Belonging

You are never alone in your journey. Our faculty are more than instructors — they are mentors, collaborators, and champions of your growth. Peers become creative partners and lifelong friends, and together you’ll find spaces that honor your identity, culture, and dreams. Belonging here means being seen, heard, and supported — every step of the way.

You are never alone in your journey.

• Faculty walk alongside you as mentors, collaborators, and champions.
• Peers become creative partners and lifelong friends.
• You’ll find spaces that honor your identity, culture, and dreams.

Student Research

Graduation & Beyond

Graduation is not the end — it’s a milestone in a lifelong journey. As you step into the world, you’ll carry with you the knowledge, skills, and spirit of Arts & Letters. Our alumni lead in industries, communities, and creative fields around the globe, and they continue to embody the values of critical thinking, fearless creativity, and purposeful leadership. Wherever you go next, you’ll take us with you.

Graduation is not the end — it’s a milestone.

• You’ll leave with more than a degree: you’ll carry the spirit of Arts & Letters.
• Our alumni lead in industries, communities, and creative fields around the world.
• Wherever you go next, you’ll take us with you.

You Will Always Belong