First Year Student Orientation Schedule 2019

Day 1 Events

Time to meet your leader and get your materials for the day. Grab some refreshments and chat with the other students in your group.

University Union, 1st Floor

Receive a warm reception to Sac State from the Orientation Staff.

Location: Ballroom I

Get to know the students in your group and learn how to be a successful college student. Your leader will introduce General Education and graduation requirements.

Location: See Leader

Join your Orientation Leaders on a tour of our beautiful Sac State campus.

Location: See Leader

Learn about courses exclusively for first year students, such as First Year Seminars and Learning Communities.

Location: Ballroom I

Discover how to enhance your college experience by getting involved in numerous clubs and organizations on campus.

Location: Ballroom I

Learn about the spaces, resources, and programs available to help you build community, develop a sense of belonging, and succeed.

Location: Ballroom I

Time to eat! This is your opportunity to check out the information tables around the room. Get three signatures on your Campusopoly Card and turn it in to win cool prizes! *If you are attending FROSH Night please bring your luggage to the Lobby Suite.

Location: Ballroom II & III

Meet with your major department to learn requirements you must fulfill to graduate and which classes to take this Fall.

Location: See Leader

You've learned a lot of information so far. We'll form back as a group and check-in with you to answer questions.

Location: See Leader

This is your chance to learn how to create your Fall semester schedule with your Orientation Leader. During this session your leader will demonstrate online advising and registration tools. You’ll need to work on your final schedule tonight to be ready for registration tomorrow.

Location: See Leader

4:30 pm End of Day 1/Check-In for FROSH Night

FROSH Night Schedule (students attending FROSH Night must attend all activities)

  • 4:30-5:00- Orientation Leaders will escort you to the Residence Hall
  • 5:00-5:20- Check-in to your room
  • 5:30-6:30- Dinner at the Dining Commons
  • 6:30-8:45- Evening Activity
  • 8:45-11:30- Receive schedule planning help or hang out with new friends
  • 11:30- Light Out

Location: Union Lobby


Day 2 Events

Meet with your leader and enjoy some breakfast. This is your last chance to talk to your leader about your schedule before an academic advisor reviews it.

Ballroom II & III

Hear about supportive campus programs that will assist in your success at Sac State, including a panel of current students.

Location: Ballroom I

You’ve learned a lot! Let’s recap by meeting other students and playing an interactive game to test your knowledge! Following the game we'll take a group photo then go to the computer labs for registration.

Location: Ballroom I

Join your leader and academic advisors in the computer labs to register for classes.

Location: See Leader

After registration return to the University Union to receive a Sac State gift, and learn about the next steps to prepare for your first day of college! This is also the time to pick up your OneCard, if your photo was submitted by the deadline. You’re officially a Hornet!

Location: Ballroom II