Your Journey Begins Here
New Student Orientation (NSO) is a step toward a successful start at Stanislaus State! Learn how to navigate college life, explore campus resources, connect with fellow Warriors and discover ways to get involved in your campus community.
Registration
Registration opens Monday, Nov. 9. Get ready for your first semester!
- Make sure you attend New Student Advising and Registration (NSAR).
- Register for NSO: Choose the session that works best for your schedule. You only need to attend one.
- Complete the Warrior Orientation Canvas Course: Check your Stan State student email for instructions on accessing and completing the online course.
- Participate in NSO: Explore campus resources and get ready to begin Warrior Strong.
Important reminders: Be sure to register by Dec. 16 to select your preferred program. Students that do not register by the deadline will be automatically assigned to an open session. Remember, New Student Orientation (NSO) and New Student Advising and Registration (NSAR) are separate experiences for incoming students.
New Student Orientation
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!
After accepting your admission to the University and attending New Student Advising and Registration ...
- Register for New Student Orientation! All new students must attend New Student Orientation (NSO). NSO registration for spring 2027 admitted students will open Monday, Nov. 9. Please monitor and stay up-to-date on your University email for further updates and announcements.
- 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!
New Student Orientation (NSO) includes a $75 non-refundable fee applicable to all new students. Payment is not due at the time of registration and will instead be applied to your student account, with payment due by the census date (February 23, 2026).
This fee supports your full orientation experience—from the planning leading up to NSO to the programs and resources available after, all designed to help you feel prepared and confident as you begin your journey at Stan State
Please note: New Student Orientation (NSO) is a separate event from New Student Advising and Registration (NSAR). Incoming students should attend NSAR prior to NSO.
All incoming 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) 667-3177 or nso@csustan.edu. For questions regarding advising and registration, please contact Admissions at (209) 667-3152 or admissions@csustan.edu.
Additional Resources
Updated: October 27, 2026