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Know Your Resources Archive
Know Your Resources is a section of Sacramento State's Hornet Weekly email digest newsletter for students. It includes short items detailing various tools, tips and resources for students. Below is a list of evergreen items that have run in Hornet Weekly.
Students: Bookmark this page and check back often as we continually update this convenient resource just for you!
Updated January 2026.
Academic Advising is here as a resource for you!
The Academic Advising Center (AAC) offers General Education (GE) and Graduation Requirement (GR) advising to all undergrad students. We educate, inform and advise towards a timely graduation.
- Drop-in sessions: Lassen Hall 1013
- Schedule an in-person or virtual advising appointment
Undergrads in EOP, Honors, Liberal Studies, MEP, Athlete, Black Honors College, and those who have applied to graduate will be served by their respective advisors, not within our center. We look forward to connecting!
Bikes, e-scooters, and skateboards: Be Safe, Be Seen
In need of alternative transportation? The ASI Peak Adventures Bike Shop has you covered. We fix and sell bikes and skateboards! Sac State students get 10% off parts and scooters, 30% off labor, and up to $200 off a brand-new bike! Take advantage of these amazing deals and stop by the store in the University Union today. Also, if you are riding a scooter or bike, it's essential to have proper visibility protection. Stop by the bike shop in the University Union to get any bike lights or locks you may need for your travels. Learn more about the Peak Adventures Bike Shop.
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. 👍🏼
Find your community: Join a SHCWS counseling group at The WELL
Connect with your peers and find support by joining a counseling group at Student Health, Counseling, and Wellness Services (SHCWS). Topics covered: managing stress and grief, exploring masculinity, improving relationships, empowering women, mindfulness through art, and more. Groups are kept small to create a confidential space for you to learn and grow together. It’s free for enrolled students and led by professional SHCWS counselors, staff, and trained facilitators. 👉 Learn more and sign up here.
Free Access to Adobe Creative Cloud
Create and edit media freely! Thanks to the CSU's “Adobe 4 All” initiative supporting multimedia and AI literacy in teaching and learning, all current students (plus faculty and staff) have free desktop/mobile access to Adobe Creative Cloud and the Adobe Express suite of software tools – which includes over 20 popular Adobe apps, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and more!
FREE Open Virtual Computer Lab
Not on campus or unable to stop by the campus Computer Labs? Tap into the Open Virtual Computer Lab to access software tools like Access, Publisher, Matlab, SPSS, and more from your own device - anytime, anywhere! Setup takes just minutes from almost any device including Windows PC, Mac, iPad, Chromebook, Android tablet, smartphone, or nearly anything with a web browser.
Join the CEC's Volunteer Listserv
The Community Engagement Center (CEC) sends out monthly newsletters with on-campus, community, and ongoing volunteer opportunities you can sign up for. Stay in the loop and join the CEC Volunteer Listserv. Questions about volunteering? Contact the CEC today!
OneCard: Your ticket to awesome!
You likely already knew that your OneCard is your campus ID and library card, but it is so much more!
You can put money on your OneCard for use around campus. You can get into campus events. You get FREE unlimited public transportation use (with a commuter sleeve from UTAPS). You can even get discounts on off-campus goods and services – like groceries!
Your OneCard really is Your Ticket to Awesome!
PARC: Visit today for Academic Support
The Peer & Academic Resource Center (PARC) provides academic support to all Sac State students, including:
- Tutoring: Drop-in and appointment-based in-person or Zoom options
- Supplemental Instruction: Enroll and learn how to navigate challenging general education courses and earn one unit of credit!
- Study Sessions hosted twice weekly 📚
- Workshops
The PARC is in Library 4026. Visit PARC website.
Request for Information from the Office of Graduate Studies
Preparing for graduate school can be a laborious process, but you do not need to do it alone. Sacramento State offers a variety of resources that are available to both current students and alumni that can help you as you prepare your application for graduate school, such as our Request for Information form.
Student Health, Counseling, and Wellness: FREE health care services
Sac State’s Student Health, Counseling, and Wellness Services (SHCWS) supports your well-being with primary and urgent care, counseling, pharmacy, nutrition, and wellness programs. All services are easy to access on campus at The WELL.
→ Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
→ Learn more on the SHCWS website.
→ After hours: Free virtual care through TimelyCare! (Register here with your Sac State email.)
SHCWS is here for every Hornet!
Tech How To’s & Resources
In addition to creating and using your free Sac State ChatGPT account, bookmark this one-stop resource for all things tech:
- Wi-Fi, using Duo, Sac State Mobile app
- Sac State Account: SacLink password, My Sac State Portal & Student Center, forms status (add/drop/withdraw, change of major/minor, grade change)
- Free Laptop Checkout, Computer Labs, print/copy/scan, course software, and more!
- Visit the AIRC building: IRT Service Desk, Computer Lab, and the only 24/7 space on campus for studying, gaming & relaxing
Remember: IT support is just a call/click/ticket/visit away!
TimelyCare: Sac State students have FREE access!
TimelyCare’s self-services are here for you anytime Student Health, Counseling, and Wellness Services (SHCWS) is closed, including evenings and weekends.
✔️ Virtual medical + emotional support
✔️ Self-care tools like meditation & yoga
✔️ No insurance required
Register today at timelycare.com/csus and download the app to get started. Visit SHCWS at The WELL:
- Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Friday: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
University Print & Mail: Print it. Share it. Make it yours—at Sac State!
From class projects to club posters and event flyers, University Print & Mail is your on-campus print shop. We offer affordable pricing, fast turnaround, and design support to bring your ideas to life.
👉 Learn more and place your order at: csus.edu/print.