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

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

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

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