Calendar

After a long first day, it is time to unwind, connect, and celebrate!

Thu, Aug 20, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Darwin/Stevenson Quad

Join your fellow Sonoma State students, faculty, and staff from 12-1:30pm on Friday, August 21st as we kick off the start of the academic year at the annual Back to School Cookout!

Fri, Aug 21, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Main Campus Quad

Get ready for a night full of fun, connection, and discovery! This event is designed to entertain, engage, and give you a real taste of what we do here at SSU.

Fri, Aug 21, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Student Center, Seawolf Plaza, Recreation Center

Get ready for an adrenaline-filled evening with Mad Chad: The Amazing Chainsaw Juggler!

Sat, Aug 22, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Person Theater

New year, new friends, BIG fun! Kick off the school year with an evening of classic carnival thrills, including everything from rides to glitter tattoos, this will be a night to remember!

Sun, Aug 23, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Parking Lot D

Come for the food, stay for the community!

Mon, Aug 24, 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Salazar Plaza

Lobo’s Pantry is open with new hours for the Fall 2026 semester! Lobo’s Pantry is an on campus food pantry, located in Zinfandel Village near the mailroom, operated by the Associated Students Inc.

Tue, Aug 25, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Lobo's Pantry

This is your first chance to win an IM champ shirt and be placed on the Wall of Fame. Grab some friends and come to the Rec Center for this quick, fun 3v3 basketball tournament. 

Tue, Aug 25, 6:00 pm
Recreation Center

Start your evening with Pizza in the Plaza, then grab your pizza, bring your friends, and head to the Ballroom for Comedy Hypnotist Matt Grisham!

Tue, Aug 25, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Student Center, Ballroom A

Kick off the academic year by celebrating the diverse cultures, identities, and traditions that make Sonoma State unique.

Wed, Aug 26, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Seawolf Plaza