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!
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 spring 2026 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 by fall census date - Wednesday, September 17. Fees cover the cost of attendance for attendees and the program and will become available on the student myStanState Student Center.
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. 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: August 25, 2025