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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

Explore wild bee trees and hike at Galbreath Wildlands Preserve, a 90-minute drive from the main campus.

Sat, Aug 22, 9:30 am
Galbreath Wildlands Preserve

Join us for a free educational event and hike at Fairfield Osborn Preserve, a 15-minute drive from the main campus. Native plants provide shelter and food for wildlife and support pollinators.

Sat, Aug 22, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Fairfield Osborn Preserve

Join us for a free educational event and hike at Fairfield Osborn Preserve, a 15-minute drive from the main campus.

Sat, Aug 22, 2:00 pm
Fairfield Osborn Preserve

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

Stop by Person Lawn as we kick off our Red Zone campaign with a Resource and Self-Care Fair! We'll have various crafts, amazing on-campus and community resources, and more.

Tue, Aug 25, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Person Lawn