Welcome to Sacramento State. Whether you're new to the campus or just haven't visited in a while, we want to do everything we can to make you feel welcome.

General information

Information about the campus is available at the Visitor Information Center in the first floor lobby of Sacramento Hall, by calling (916) 278-4933 or by e-mailing infodesk@csus.edu. Or stop by the University Union Information Desk in the Union lobby. Tours of the campus are available by contacting the Admissions Office at (916) 278-3901 or outreach@csus.edu. Parking information and maps of the campus are available here (link) or at the information kiosks at both the north and south entrances to campus.

Among our programs linked to state government is the highly competitive Capital Fellows Program, in which graduate students work as full-time staff in state government.

Getting here

Events. Sacramento State hosts hundreds of artistic, musical, athletic and special events each year, many of them free. For a calendar of campus events, visit the Campus Calendar. To purchase tickets, visit the Sacramento State Ticket Office in the University Union, call (916) 278-4323 or visit www.tickets.com. For a map of venues, visit the Campus Map. The University also has facilities-both on- and off-campus-for rent by community members: The Alumni Center on campus, the Julia Morgan House and Gardens at 3731 T St., and the Sacramento State Aquatic Center at 1901 Hazel Ave.

Transcripts

Sacramento State alumni wishing to order transcripts can visit Lassen Hall 1011 or call (916) 278-5507. For details, visit How to Order a Transcript.

At Sacramento State, "Leadership begins here" is more than a slogan. We offer students life-changing opportunities to become leaders in their communities. Opportunities to learn from great teachers. Opportunities for one-of-a-kind internships and research experiences. And, through our location in the heart of California's Capital City, opportunities to make a difference through public service.

The Campus

Sacramento State is a vibrant metropolitan university that is among the largest campuses in the California State University system. We enroll a multicultural student body of 28,000, and graduate about 6,000 students each year. Despite our size, quality teaching in small classes remains a top priority. Students enjoy personalized attention from their professors, as well as extensive research and internship opportunities in Sacramento, the heart of California government.

We're particularly proud of our beautiful 300-acre campus, with its lush landscaping and 3,000 trees. Miles of trails stretch along the nearby American River Parkway, linking our campus and student housing with recreational areas such as Folsom Lake and Old Sacramento.

Sacramento State remains one of the nation's best higher education values, with student fees among the lowest in the nation. About half of our students receive some form of financial assistance.

Planning for the future

Sacramento State is looking to the future with a major campus initiative—Destination 2010—designed to make this a premier metropolitan university and a destination campus for the West. Current students, as well as future students, will benefit from the changes and improvements to our academic program, student services and facilities. Included in the planning is a new Science and Space Center with a state-of-the-art planetarium. Also in the works are a large student recreation center, an arena and stadium upgrades within our Alex G. Spanos Sports Complex.

The Sacramento Region

The city of Sacramento is one of the state's most affordable big cities, and the area has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The region's mild climate, rivers and nearby recreation areas make it popular with outdoor enthusiasts. Popular attractions include the State Capitol building, the State Railroad Museum and the Crocker Art Museum. Within easy driving distance are San Francisco, the Napa and Sonoma valleys, the historic gold country and the Lake Tahoe region's ski slopes.

Sacramento State offers a rich academic program that includes extensive internship opportunities for students interested in pursuing a career in public service. Our classes are small and are taught by professors who've completed the highest levels of education in their academic fields.

Sacramento State students enjoy personal attention from teacher-scholars who have made superior teaching a top priority. Our student-to-faculty ratio is 21 to 1, and our class size averages fewer than 30 students. We offer 60 undergraduate degrees and 40 graduate degrees, as well as two joint doctorates. Our larger programs include teacher education, business, computer technology, criminal justice, psychology and communication studies. And we have a new general education honors program for highly motivated students.

Among our programs linked to state government is the highly competitive Capital Fellows Program, in which graduate students work as full-time staff in state government.

Preparing for a career is a vital part of a Sacramento State education. We have one of the largest cooperative education program in California, placing students in paid positions where they receive academic credit. Hundreds of other students participate in business- and government-related internships. One in three Sacramento State students work as volunteers—many through a service learning project in class. Our Career Center helps students both with finding a career interest and with job searches, providing job databases and sponsoring an on-campus recruiting program.