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I LOVE living on campus!

BEAUJOLAIS VILLAGE: The tiled roofs and neutral exterior color allow for versatile decor and landscaping and the stucco exterior helps keep the buildings cool. There are five three-level buildings with exterior corridors giving an airy and open feeling to the structure. This is just one of the many villages at SSU. There's Tuscany, Cabernet...

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Can't beat our location!

Located in California's premier wine country north of San Francisco, Sonoma State has a highly regarded reputation for promoting intellectual and personal growth, leadership opportunities and technological proficiency amid a safe and beautiful campus setting.

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SSU Grad goes to Harvard

SSU proved to be the perfect nurturing and academically challenging venue for ambitious, successful Business Administration grad, Nadir Vissanjy. In February 2011 Nadir began working as a Staff Assistant and System Administrator for...

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Welcome Back Students!!

SPRING 2012 promises to be an enlightening, enriching and rewarding semester. We are so happy you are either returning, or just joining us for the first time! Sonoma State University is here to help anyone who wants to learn.

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Go Seawolves!

We are very pleased that you are interested in Sonoma State University.

We find that most students and parents break their inquiries down to four basic questions:

1. Why Choose SSU?
2. How do I apply?
3. I have applied, what now?
4. I've been admitted, what next?

Gustavo Flores,
Director of Admissions

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Why Choose SSU?

You want to find the university that is the best fit for you. You search for a high quality academic education at an affordable price, and find that SSU is considered a "Best Value" College, one of the Best 368 Colleges in the country, one of 25 of the "most connected" "wired" (Forbes) as well as being among the top "green" campuses (Princeton Review). Ultimately it is SSU's reputation for nurturing academic, creative and personal excellence that seals the deal.
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I Want to Apply

Of course you do! Good choice! With a tradition of promoting intellectual and personal growth, leadership opportunities and technological proficiency, SSU offers you a friendly, safe and informal atmosphere on a beautiful campus setting. Currently, campus housing accommodates students in both apartment and residential suite style facilities. We are excited to have you join us! For information on admission requirements and how to apply, click a link above right that best describes you.

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I Have Applied. What Happens Now?

Once you have applied, you'll receive an email confirming receipt of your application, and a confirmation number. You'll be informed of what is typically needed for your application to become a complete file and ready for review. Send any transcripts required or requested documents to: Sonoma State University; Admissions and Records;1801 East Cotati Avenue; Rohnert Park, CA 94928.
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I Have Been Admitted

Congratulations! Access the "Stay On Track Timeline" and you'll find several web pages designed to assist and inform you of important dates and deadlines as you make your plans to attend Sonoma State. Please refer to it throughout the following weeks to keep on track! Read through every item of the "Stay On Track Timeline" thoroughly, and pay close attention to due dates and deadlines.

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