Welcome, Warrior,
Learn about your New Student Orientation program and the key sessions designed to help you feel prepared, connected and confident as you begin your journey at Stan State.
New Student Orientation Sessions
Through engaging activities and informative sessions, you’ll discover campus resources, explore opportunities for success and build connections that support you academically and personally.
What You Need to Know
Learn from key campus departments—including Enrollment Services, Financial Aid and StanCares—about the resources you will need to know as you begin your journey. Discover where to find support and complete important tasks as you near the fall semester.
Student Affairs 101
Discover the people, programs and resources that are here to support your success. Learn about academic support, wellness programs, career resources and more to help you build a strong community and foundation that will keep you thriving in your college journey.
Campus Showcase
Get ready, set, connect! Meet the people that make Stan State feel like home. Explore campus resources one-on-one, learn about upcoming events and find opportunities to get involved in the Warrior community.
It's Your Warrior Journey
Participate in your choice of two breakout sessions tailored to help you make the most of your college experience! These sessions will dive into topics that matter the most to your success at Stan State. Any choice is the right choice for your experience.
College is more than just classes. Many students are balancing work, commuting, family responsibilities, parenting, wellness and major life transitions. This session helps students explore strategies for balancing responsibilities while learning about campus resources and support systems that can make college feel more manageable and supportive.
Available at the Stockton & Turlock NSO Program.
College is about finding your community and making campus feel like home. In this session, you'll discover how getting involved can help you build friendships, develop leadership skills and achieve your goals, while creating a personalized plan to make the most of your Stan State experience.
Available at the Stockton & Turlock NSO Program.
Students are more prepared than they think. This session helps them find jobs and build a resume using current experiences. You’ll leave ready to apply.
Available at the Turlock NSO Program.
Choosing a career can feel far away, but your choices now matter. This session helps you map out your future and connect it to real steps you can take today. You’ll leave with direction and a plan that makes your goals feel achievable.
Available at the Stockton & Turlock NSO Program.
Take on an escape challenge while discovering how the library is more than just books—it's a student success hub with resources to help you thrive academically at Stan State.
Available at the Stockton & Turlock NSO Program.
Take charge of your health in this interactive Jeopardy-style session! Explore resources at the Stan State Student Health Center and learn how to schedule appointments, understand pharmacy labels, access wellness supplies and use campus support services.
Available at the Turlock NSO Program.
Learn how to balance studying, work and fun in this interactive workshop. Discover time management strategies that help you take control of your schedule, make confident decisions and stay on track to achieve your goals.
Available at the Stockton & Turlock NSO Program.
College is all about making connections! Join us for a fun, interactive session where you'll meet new people, spark great conversations and start building friendships that can last a lifetime. Leave feeling connected, confident and excited for your first semester at Stan State!
Available at the Stockton & Turlock NSO Program.
College is exciting, but taking care of yourself is essential. In this interactive session, you'll learn healthy ways to manage college, participate in a relaxing wellness activity and discover campus resources that support your well-being.
Available at the Turlock NSO Program.
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Updated: July 09, 2026