2027-28 Financial Aid & Scholarship Applications now open!

Apply for Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA), California Dream Act Application (CADAA), and Sac State Institutional Scholarship Applications for the 2027-28 aid year! Funding is limited, so apply early to improve your chances of receiving aid! Submit your applications by March 2, 2027, to be considered for priority funding.

2026 Annual Regulated Tools and Equipment Report

The Sacramento State Police Department’s 2026 Annual Regulated Tools and Equipment Report, prepared pursuant to Assembly Bill 481 and CSU Policy 706, is now available. The report includes information about the department’s regulated equipment, including its use, inventory, costs, and training for the 2025-26 reporting period, as well as planned purchases for 2026-27. View the report here for additional information.

Call for proposals: 28th AISA Annual Conference

The American Indian Studies Association (AISA) invites you to submit proposals for its 28th Annual Conference, “Confluences: Stewarding Intersections of Sovereignty, Land, Water, and Culture,” which takes places Feb. 4-6, 2027, hosted by the Wileety Native American College. Abstracts are due by Oct. 16, and may explore Indigenous lands, waters, cultures, languages, sovereignty, stewardship, governance, activism, music, media, the arts, and more. Questions? Contact Rachael Nez.

Health Professions Week at Sac State

Interested in healthcare? Join Sacramento State for Health Professions Week from Monday, Oct. 12, through Saturday, Oct. 17! Learn about applying to health professional programs, connect with healthcare professionals, and explore programs, internships, volunteer opportunities and student organizations. Gain valuable resources and connections. Visit the Health Professions Week webpage for more information and to register.

Celebrate banned books with the University Library

Your University Library is proud to celebrate freedom, resilience, and knowledge this Banned Books Week (Oct. 4-10). Join us in this national celebration that recognizes the growing number of challenged books that increasingly silence so many voices, especially those of people of color and the LGBTQIA+ community. Exercise your right to read by browsing our selection of banned books on the second floor and grab a limited-edition poster from the User Services Desk.

Friends of the University Library Book Bin open Oct. 7-8

The Friends of the University Library Book Bin will be open this Wednesday, Oct. 7, and Thursday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Lower Level of the University Library. Come browse the latest gently used books, CDs, and more. Cash or check only. All proceeds directly support the University Library.

Hot off the press! The Graduate Student's Survival Guide to the Library

The University Library’s new Graduate Student’s Survival Guide blends Library 101 essentials with graduate-level research support. Discover research tips, spaces that match your study vibe, how to share your scholarship, technology access, and more. Pick up a free booklet from your subject librarian or at the first-floor service desk. View the digital flip book and accessible PDF version.

The Graduate Student Lounge is OPEN!

The Grad Lounge is a dedicated space for graduate students to study, connect, collaborate, and relax between classes.

• Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 4-8 p.m.
• Location: Library 3250

Ways to connect with the Office of Graduate Studies

Please Access our Contact Us page for ways to contact us. Our office is located in River Front Center 215, and we are open Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for in-person and phone conversations. Our virtual hours on Zoom are from 5-6 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Fall 2026 Culminating Experience Workshop

Graduate students graduating fall 2026, register for the mandatory Culminating Experience Workshop. Registration is currently open and closes on Friday, Nov. 6, at 4:30 p.m. Register here: Fall 2026 Culminating Experience Workshop Registration.

ChatGPT: Free accounts for Sac State students

So long, Magic 8 ball – ChatGPT is the new flex for asking questions and getting answers for projects, research, and more! All students have access to a free Sac State ChatGPT Edu account, and it’s easy to join. Ways to join:

• Login to ChatGPT – use your Sac State info.
• Click the “ChatGPT” link in your Student Center.

Plus, the CSU ChatGPT license offers advanced features over OpenAI's current free version you may be using.