Your Journey Begins Here
New Student Orientation (NSO) is an experience designed to help you prepare for your first year at Stanislaus State. NSO is your opportunity to learn how to navigate academic life, discover support programs and resources, connect with peers and become involved in our student community. We are excited to welcome students and supporters to campus!
Get Ready Warrior
Your college journey at Stan State begins with New Student Orientation (NSO). Attending NSO is a valuable step in transitioning to the University -- NSO helps you prepare for everything student life has to offer! All incoming first-year and transfer students are required to attend NSO, a two-part program designed to set you up for success!
This July, all new students will be enrolled in a required pre-orientation course on Canvas. This course is your guide to all the essential resources to set you up for success from day one. You'll cover everything from Financial Aid to Enrollment Services, learn about the University Police Department and explore a ton of other support systems!
We’re also diving into important topics like consent, student conduct, and your rights and responsibilities as a member of our University community. We’ve created this course with everything you need to know to thrive inside and outside the classroom. Need help with food security? We’ve got resources for that. Want to become career-ready? We can help with that, too.
After completing the required pre-orientation course, your next step is to attend New Student Orientation! You can choose to join us in person at the Turlock or Stockton campus, or attend virtually for added flexibility. You’ll enjoy an engaging experience that connects you to the Warrior community.
The experience includes a cheerful welcome, a fun Warrior Huddle, a guided campus tour, an exciting Campus Showcase, a refreshing lunch, and engaging breakout sessions tailored help you discover your Stan State. It’s your chance to explore campus life, meet fellow students, engage with faculty and staff and become fully prepared to begin your Warrior journey!
Students may choose to attend New Student Orientation at either the Turlock or Stockton campus, regardless of their primary campus location, as space permits. Supporter Orientation is only available at the Turlock campus.
New Student Orientation
Stockton Campus
- Tuesday, July 29
- Wednesday, July 30
Turlock Campus
- Monday, Aug. 4
- Supporter Orientation (English Presentation)
- Tuesday, Aug. 5
- Supporter Orientation (English Presentation)
- Wednesday, Aug. 6
- Supporter Orientation (Spanish Presentation)
Online
- Friday, Aug. 8
New Student Orientation for Fall 2025 students is currently closed. Please monitor your University email for an update when registration opens.
A Day In The Life at Stan State
Starting college is a big step and NSO is here to guide you to success.
From making campus connections to learning about academic, career and professional readiness, NSO is here to help you navigate this new chapter of your life. We want you to feel confident, supported and ready to start Warrior Strong!
More than 50+
Clubs and organizations that you can be a part of. The possibilities are endless!
Student Support
More than 18 Student Affairs departments and programs are ready to support your Warrior experience.
Go Stan State!
Stan State fields 14 men's and women's NCAA Division II athletic teams in the CCAA.
After accepting your admission to the University and attending New Student Advising and Registration ...
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Register for New Student Orientation! All new students must attend New Student Orientation (NSO). NSO Registration for fall 2025 admitted students is currently closed. Please monitor and stay up-to-date on your University email for further updates and announcements.
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Stay Up to Date! Continue to monitor important information regarding New Student Orientation via your Stanislaus State email. Are you looking for emails? Please make sure you are checking all your inboxes, including spam folders. Follow Student Affairs on Instagram!
There is a mandatory non-refundable fee of $75 for all new students and a $50 fee per guest registered to attend New Student Orientation (NSO). Payment is not due at the time of NSO; payment is due prior to the census date. Fees cover the cost of attendance for attendees and the program and will become available on the student myStanState Student Center.
Stanislaus State welcomes family and supporters of incoming students to attend Supporters Orientation! This is an opportunity for supporters to learn about student life and how to play a critical role in student success. New Student Orientation (NSO) is important in fostering a student's smooth transition to life at Stanislaus State.
Please note: Supporters Orientation is for all guests attending New Student Orientation. Supporters Orientation is a separate orientation from the student program. All registered guests will attend this separate Supporters Orientation.
Please note: New Student Orientation (NSO) is a separate event from New Student Advising and Registration (NSAR). Students should attend an NSAR prior to NSO.
All new students are required to register for NSO. NSO registration is currently not open; registration will be shared via students' Stanislaus State email. Please monitor and stay up-to-date on your University email for further updates and announcements. For questions regarding New Student Orientation, please contact Student Orientation and Transitions at (209) 664-6757 or nso@csustan.edu. For questions regarding Advising and Registration, please contact Admissions at (209) 667-3152 or admissions@csustan.edu.
Additional Resources
Updated: April 24, 2025