university retention services Leadership begins here. Your Gat eway t o St udent Success CAMPUS RETENTION RESOURCES | TUTORIAL SUPPORT | INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES California State University, Sacramento
university
retention
services
Leadership begins here.
Your Gateway
to Student Success
CAMPUS RETENTION RESOURCES | TUTORIAL SUPPORT | INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
C a l i f o r n i a S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y , S a c r a m e n t o
CSUS.EDU
RETENTION SERVICES Retention Programs/Services are those services that promote persistence from year to year with the ultimate goal of providing student support to graduation.
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM LOCATION PHONE
Academic Advising LSN 1013 (916) 278-6351
Adjunct Program (SI) and Courses (Supplemental Instruction/student led group tutoring) LSN 2200 (916) 278-6725
Advising Center for Teaching Majors (Designed for students in Liberal Studies, Child Development, and the Social Science Program)
LSN 2008 (916) 278-4526
Aiming Retention Intensive Services for Excellence (ARISE) LSN 2205 (916) 278-6183
Alliance for Minority Participation Program (LSAMP) SQU 226 (916) 278-6519
Business Educational Equity Program (BEEP) TAH 3067 (916) 278-5875
College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) RFC 1 (916) 278-7241
College of Education Educational Equity Program EUR 206 (916) 278-6639
College-Based Educational Equity Programs (CBEEP) LSN 3014 (916) 278-6859
Cooper-Woodson College Enhancement Program (CWC) AMD 460 (916) 278-5363
Explorations LSN 2205 (916) 278-6183
Faculty Student Mentor Program (FSMP) LSN 2205 (916) 278-7332
Financial Aid Counseling/Scholarships LSN 1006 (916) 278-6554
First Year Experience Programs/University Learning Communities ARC 4002 (916)278-2804
Graduate Diversity & Academic Enrichment Programs RFC 203 (916) 278-3834
Guardian Scholars Program LSN 3014 (916) 278-2603
Health and Human Services Educational Equity SLN 5002 (916) 278-7255
Honors Program ARC 4002 (916) 278-2804
Learning Communities (EOP) LSN 2205 (916) 278-6183
Learning Skills Center (LSC) [Developmental Education Support Coursework/Study Strategies and Student Support]
LSN 2200 (916) 278-6725
McNair Scholars Program RFC 203 (916) 278-5118
MESA Engineering/Computer Science Program (MEP) SCL 1213 (916) 278-6699
Odyssey Mentoring Program TAHOE 3104 (916) 278-6202
Soc Connect (Mentoring Program for Sociology majors) AMD 450 (916) 278-6522
Science Educational Equity Program (SEE) SQU 226 (916) 278-6519
Service Learning LIB 4028 (916) 278-4610
Services to Students With Disabilities (SSWD) LSN 1008 (916) 278-6955
Student Academic Success/EOP & Summer Bridge LSN 2205 (916) 278-6183
Student Athlete Resource Center (SARC) LSN 3004 (916) 278-5431
Undergraduate Business Advising Center TAHOE 1030 (916) 278-2499
Sacramento State abounds with a vast array of services designed to support your success from the point of your enrollment to gradua-tion. Services consist of a broad range of retention programs which include such assistance as advising, mentoring, tutoring, leadership development, educational equity programs, student academic success interventions, campus life support, and generalized program support.
To better educate the campus community and the students it serves about the retention services offered to ensure the success of
Sacramento State students, this brochure includes a general overview of the services offered by the campus. For more detailed informa-tion, please visit the Sacramento State website at csus.edu to acquire specific information on services available by departmental area.
In order to readily access the retention services that exist on the campus, this brochure is divided into three primary areas: retention services, tutorial resources and leadership/involvement.
Brochure Contributors: Student Academic Success and Educational Equity Programs, the University Registrar’s Office, Academic Advising, Associated Students Incorporated, Student Organizations and Leadership, the Retention Task Force, Graduation Initiative Steering Committee, and the Campus Educational Equity Committee
Department Location Phone
ADMISSIONS AND FIRST YEAR PROGRAMS
Degree Evaluations Articulation (Assistance with transferable courses)
LSN 2000 (916) 278-4862
Outreach and Recruitment LSN 1102 (916) 278-7766
Pre-Admission Advising LSN 1102 (916) 278-7766
First Year Advising Program (Orientation) LSN 1012 (916) 278-6351
ENGAGEMENT, STUDENT LIFE, AND
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Community Engagement Center (CEC) LIB 4028 (916) 278-4610
Housing & Residential Life Sierra Hall, 1st floor (916) 278-6655
Student Organizations and Leadership University Union, 3rd floor (916) 278-6595
Multi-Cultural Center LIB 1010 (916) 278-6101
PRIDE Center University Union, 3rd floor (916) 278-8720
Women’s Resource Center University Union, 3rd floor (916) 278-7388
Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) University Union, 3rd floor (916) 278-6784
SUPPORTIVE CAMPUS FACILITIES
University Union University Union Lobby (916) 278–6997
AIRC AIRC Building (916) 278–7337
Rec & Wellness Center (Includes the Counseling & Psychological Services)
The Well (916) 278–9355
SECOND YEAR AND DEPARTMENT
PROGRAMS
Major Advising Support See Faculty Advisors in your major
Second Year Academic Advising Program LSN 1013 (916) 278-6351
Departmental Advising Programs See Faculty Advisors in your major
CAREER AND GRADUATION GOALS
Student Academic Success and Educational Equity Programs (SASEEP)
LSN 3014 (916) 278-6183
Graduation Advising and Workshops (Assistance with the Graduation Process)
LSN 2000 (916) 278-3625
Career Center (employment and internship opportunities) LSN 1013 (916) 278-6231
Veterans Success Center LSN 3000 (916) 278-6733
SACRAMENTO STATE STUDENT SUCCESS ROADMAPS
0-29 units (First Year)
� Mandatory advising each semester
� Complete preparatory requirements
� Focus on completing Area A and Area B4
30-59 units (Second Year/Sophomore)
� Take College Composition II
� Must have 45 units to enroll in upper division GE
� Must declare major by 60 units (Academic Advising & Career Center staff can help)
� Meet with major and GE advisors
60-89 units (Third Year/Junior)
� Complete Writing Placement for Juniors or ENGL 109 M/W
� Meet with major and GE advisors
� Explore careers, internships, and co-op education
� File petition to graduate one year prior to graduation
90-120+ units (Fourth Year+/Senior)
� Final check of all GE, graduation, and major requirements
� Participate in on-campus interviews and career fairs
� Meet with degree evaluator AFTER official graduation evaluation has been received
ACADEMIC ADVISING CHECKLIST
STUDENT SUCCESS OVERVIEWRETENTION SUPPORT AREASRetention Support Areas are defined as areas of the campus that provide a core of services designed to aid student advisement, engagement, activism, and success in major areas of study that lead to the completion of the undergraduate degree in a supportive community atmosphere.
By using the services noted in this brochure, you can set out a clear road-map for your success. The Student Success, Academic Advising, and Gradu-ation Requirements Checklists are designed for you to chart your progress, to stay on track with meeting your goals for graduation, and to help you make the best of your educational experience by becoming actively involved in the heart of the University.
STUDENT SUCCESS CHECKLIST � Attend University orientation
� Participate in a First Year Experience program (Learning Communities/First Year Seminar)
� Take full advantage of First Year and Second Year advising services
� Draw upon services provided by an educational equity program
� Complete your General Education requirements
� Declare a major early in your academic career
� Complete your major requirements
� File for graduation a year in advance of your expected graduation date
� Meet with a department advisor at least once a year (or once each semester if possible)
� Utilize Career Center advising
� Learn about your future career through internship/volunteer experiences
� Establish a mentoring relationship with a peer or faculty member
� Get involved. Join a club or student organization
� Engage. Take part in community service and service learning opportunities
� Attend campus events and activities
� Study abroad to enrich your learning opportunities
� Run for ASI student government. Let your voice be heard
� Graduate. Your degree awaits you!
BACHELOR’S DEGREE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CHECKLISTTo graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree, you will need to complete the following:
GENERAL EDUCATION � 51 units in General Education
(Approved G.E. courses Areas A - E )
� 9 units of approved upper division General Education courses
� 9 units of General Education in residence (Sacramento State courses)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS � American Institutions (United States History, United States Constitution,
and California State and Local Government)
� English 1A (minimum C- grade)
� Second Semester Writing Requirement/ English 20 (minimum C- grade)
� GWAR: Writing Placement for Juniors or English 109W or 109M Writing Intensive course
� Race and Ethnicity in American Society
� Foreign Language Requirement (minimum C- grade)
UNIT REQUIREMENTS � Total units: Minimum 120 semester units
� Total upper division units: Minimum 40 semester units
� Residence units: Minimum 30 units at Sacramento State; 24 of the 30 units must be upper division and 12-15 of the upper division units must be in your major
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) REQUIREMENTS - MINIMUM 2.00 REQUIRED IN THE FOLLOWING:
� All college courses attempted
� All college courses attempted at Sacramento State
� All General Education courses used to meet the 51 unit requirement
� All upper division courses used to meet major requirements*
* Please check with your major/minor department regarding additional GPA and minimum grade requirements
MAJOR/ MINOR REQUIREMENTS � Consult with the department chair/advisor and the Sacramento State
online catalog regarding requirements
GRADUATION FILING REQUIREMENTS � Complete graduation application & obtain department chair or
designee signature
� Photocopy your graduation application (with signatures) for your records
� Pay graduation application filing fee
� Submit original graduation application with proof of payment to the Student Services Center in the Lassen Hall Lobby
For more information visit the Degree Evaluations web site at csus.edu/registrar/graduation/.
university
retention
services
Leadership begins here.
Your Gateway
to Student Success
CAMPUS RETENTION RESOURCES | TUTORIAL SUPPORT | INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
C a l i f o r n i a S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y , S a c r a m e n t o
CSUS.EDU
RETENTION SERVICES Retention Programs/Services are those services that promote persistence from year to year with the ultimate goal of providing student support to graduation.
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM LOCATION PHONE
Academic Advising LSN 1013 (916) 278-6351
Adjunct Program (SI) and Courses (Supplemental Instruction/student led group tutoring) LSN 2200 (916) 278-6725
Advising Center for Teaching Majors (Designed for students in Liberal Studies, Child Development, and the Social Science Program)
LSN 2008 (916) 278-4526
Aiming Retention Intensive Services for Excellence (ARISE) LSN 2205 (916) 278-6183
Alliance for Minority Participation Program (LSAMP) SQU 226 (916) 278-6519
Business Educational Equity Program (BEEP) TAH 3067 (916) 278-5875
College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) RFC 1 (916) 278-7241
College of Education Educational Equity Program EUR 206 (916) 278-6639
College-Based Educational Equity Programs (CBEEP) LSN 3014 (916) 278-6859
Cooper-Woodson College Enhancement Program (CWC) AMD 460 (916) 278-5363
Explorations LSN 2205 (916) 278-6183
Faculty Student Mentor Program (FSMP) LSN 2205 (916) 278-7332
Financial Aid Counseling/Scholarships LSN 1006 (916) 278-6554
First Year Experience Programs/University Learning Communities ARC 4002 (916)278-2804
Graduate Diversity & Academic Enrichment Programs RFC 203 (916) 278-3834
Guardian Scholars Program LSN 3014 (916) 278-2603
Health and Human Services Educational Equity SLN 5002 (916) 278-7255
Honors Program ARC 4002 (916) 278-2804
Learning Communities (EOP) LSN 2205 (916) 278-6183
Learning Skills Center (LSC) [Developmental Education Support Coursework/Study Strategies and Student Support]
LSN 2200 (916) 278-6725
McNair Scholars Program RFC 203 (916) 278-5118
MESA Engineering/Computer Science Program (MEP) SCL 1213 (916) 278-6699
Odyssey Mentoring Program TAHOE 3104 (916) 278-6202
Soc Connect (Mentoring Program for Sociology majors) AMD 450 (916) 278-6522
Science Educational Equity Program (SEE) SQU 226 (916) 278-6519
Service Learning LIB 4028 (916) 278-4610
Services to Students With Disabilities (SSWD) LSN 1008 (916) 278-6955
Student Academic Success/EOP & Summer Bridge LSN 2205 (916) 278-6183
Student Athlete Resource Center (SARC) LSN 3004 (916) 278-5431
Undergraduate Business Advising Center TAHOE 1030 (916) 278-2499
Sacramento State abounds with a vast array of services designed to support your success from the point of your enrollment to gradua-tion. Services consist of a broad range of retention programs which include such assistance as advising, mentoring, tutoring, leadership development, educational equity programs, student academic success interventions, campus life support, and generalized program support.
To better educate the campus community and the students it serves about the retention services offered to ensure the success of
Sacramento State students, this brochure includes a general overview of the services offered by the campus. For more detailed informa-tion, please visit the Sacramento State website at csus.edu to acquire specific information on services available by departmental area.
In order to readily access the retention services that exist on the campus, this brochure is divided into three primary areas: retention services, tutorial resources and leadership/involvement.
Brochure Contributors: Student Academic Success and Educational Equity Programs, the University Registrar’s Office, Academic Advising, Associated Students Incorporated, Student Organizations and Leadership, the Retention Task Force, Graduation Initiative Steering Committee, and the Campus Educational Equity Committee
Department Location Phone
ADMISSIONS AND FIRST YEAR PROGRAMS
Degree Evaluations Articulation (Assistance with transferable courses)
LSN 2000 (916) 278-4862
Outreach and Recruitment LSN 1102 (916) 278-7766
Pre-Admission Advising LSN 1102 (916) 278-7766
First Year Advising Program (Orientation) LSN 1012 (916) 278-6351
ENGAGEMENT, STUDENT LIFE, AND
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Community Engagement Center (CEC) LIB 4028 (916) 278-4610
Housing & Residential Life Sierra Hall, 1st floor (916) 278-6655
Student Organizations and Leadership University Union, 3rd floor (916) 278-6595
Multi-Cultural Center LIB 1010 (916) 278-6101
PRIDE Center University Union, 3rd floor (916) 278-8720
Women’s Resource Center University Union, 3rd floor (916) 278-7388
Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) University Union, 3rd floor (916) 278-6784
SUPPORTIVE CAMPUS FACILITIES
University Union University Union Lobby (916) 278–6997
AIRC AIRC Building (916) 278–7337
Rec & Wellness Center (Includes the Counseling & Psychological Services)
The Well (916) 278–9355
SECOND YEAR AND DEPARTMENT
PROGRAMS
Major Advising Support See Faculty Advisors in your major
Second Year Academic Advising Program LSN 1013 (916) 278-6351
Departmental Advising Programs See Faculty Advisors in your major
CAREER AND GRADUATION GOALS
Student Academic Success and Educational Equity Programs (SASEEP)
LSN 3014 (916) 278-6183
Graduation Advising and Workshops (Assistance with the Graduation Process)
LSN 2000 (916) 278-3625
Career Center (employment and internship opportunities) LSN 1013 (916) 278-6231
Veterans Success Center LSN 3000 (916) 278-6733
SACRAMENTO STATE STUDENT SUCCESS ROADMAPS
0-29 units (First Year)
� Mandatory advising each semester
� Complete preparatory requirements
� Focus on completing Area A and Area B4
30-59 units (Second Year/Sophomore)
� Take College Composition II
� Must have 45 units to enroll in upper division GE
� Must declare major by 60 units (Academic Advising & Career Center staff can help)
� Meet with major and GE advisors
60-89 units (Third Year/Junior)
� Complete Writing Placement for Juniors or ENGL 109 M/W
� Meet with major and GE advisors
� Explore careers, internships, and co-op education
� File petition to graduate one year prior to graduation
90-120+ units (Fourth Year+/Senior)
� Final check of all GE, graduation, and major requirements
� Participate in on-campus interviews and career fairs
� Meet with degree evaluator AFTER official graduation evaluation has been received
ACADEMIC ADVISING CHECKLIST
STUDENT SUCCESS OVERVIEWRETENTION SUPPORT AREASRetention Support Areas are defined as areas of the campus that provide a core of services designed to aid student advisement, engagement, activism, and success in major areas of study that lead to the completion of the undergraduate degree in a supportive community atmosphere.
By using the services noted in this brochure, you can set out a clear road-map for your success. The Student Success, Academic Advising, and Gradu-ation Requirements Checklists are designed for you to chart your progress, to stay on track with meeting your goals for graduation, and to help you make the best of your educational experience by becoming actively involved in the heart of the University.
STUDENT SUCCESS CHECKLIST � Attend University orientation
� Participate in a First Year Experience program (Learning Communities/First Year Seminar)
� Take full advantage of First Year and Second Year advising services
� Draw upon services provided by an educational equity program
� Complete your General Education requirements
� Declare a major early in your academic career
� Complete your major requirements
� File for graduation a year in advance of your expected graduation date
� Meet with a department advisor at least once a year (or once each semester if possible)
� Utilize Career Center advising
� Learn about your future career through internship/volunteer experiences
� Establish a mentoring relationship with a peer or faculty member
� Get involved. Join a club or student organization
� Engage. Take part in community service and service learning opportunities
� Attend campus events and activities
� Study abroad to enrich your learning opportunities
� Run for ASI student government. Let your voice be heard
� Graduate. Your degree awaits you!
BACHELOR’S DEGREE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CHECKLISTTo graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree, you will need to complete the following:
GENERAL EDUCATION � 51 units in General Education
(Approved G.E. courses Areas A - E )
� 9 units of approved upper division General Education courses
� 9 units of General Education in residence (Sacramento State courses)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS � American Institutions (United States History, United States Constitution,
and California State and Local Government)
� English 1A (minimum C- grade)
� Second Semester Writing Requirement/ English 20 (minimum C- grade)
� GWAR: Writing Placement for Juniors or English 109W or 109M Writing Intensive course
� Race and Ethnicity in American Society
� Foreign Language Requirement (minimum C- grade)
UNIT REQUIREMENTS � Total units: Minimum 120 semester units
� Total upper division units: Minimum 40 semester units
� Residence units: Minimum 30 units at Sacramento State; 24 of the 30 units must be upper division and 12-15 of the upper division units must be in your major
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) REQUIREMENTS - MINIMUM 2.00 REQUIRED IN THE FOLLOWING:
� All college courses attempted
� All college courses attempted at Sacramento State
� All General Education courses used to meet the 51 unit requirement
� All upper division courses used to meet major requirements*
* Please check with your major/minor department regarding additional GPA and minimum grade requirements
MAJOR/ MINOR REQUIREMENTS � Consult with the department chair/advisor and the Sacramento State
online catalog regarding requirements
GRADUATION FILING REQUIREMENTS � Complete graduation application & obtain department chair or
designee signature
� Photocopy your graduation application (with signatures) for your records
� Pay graduation application filing fee
� Submit original graduation application with proof of payment to the Student Services Center in the Lassen Hall Lobby
For more information visit the Degree Evaluations web site at csus.edu/registrar/graduation/.
university
retention
services
Leadership begins here.
Your Gateway
to Student Success
CAMPUS RETENTION RESOURCES | TUTORIAL SUPPORT | INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
C a l i f o r n i a S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y , S a c r a m e n t o
CSUS.EDU
RETENTION SERVICES Retention Programs/Services are those services that promote persistence from year to year with the ultimate goal of providing student support to graduation.
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM LOCATION PHONE
Academic Advising LSN 1013 (916) 278-6351
Adjunct Program (SI) and Courses (Supplemental Instruction/student led group tutoring) LSN 2200 (916) 278-6725
Advising Center for Teaching Majors (Designed for students in Liberal Studies, Child Development, and the Social Science Program)
LSN 2008 (916) 278-4526
Aiming Retention Intensive Services for Excellence (ARISE) LSN 2205 (916) 278-6183
Alliance for Minority Participation Program (LSAMP) SQU 226 (916) 278-6519
Business Educational Equity Program (BEEP) TAH 3067 (916) 278-5875
College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) RFC 1 (916) 278-7241
College of Education Educational Equity Program EUR 206 (916) 278-6639
College-Based Educational Equity Programs (CBEEP) LSN 3014 (916) 278-6859
Cooper-Woodson College Enhancement Program (CWC) AMD 460 (916) 278-5363
Explorations LSN 2205 (916) 278-6183
Faculty Student Mentor Program (FSMP) LSN 2205 (916) 278-7332
Financial Aid Counseling/Scholarships LSN 1006 (916) 278-6554
First Year Experience Programs/University Learning Communities ARC 4002 (916)278-2804
Graduate Diversity & Academic Enrichment Programs RFC 203 (916) 278-3834
Guardian Scholars Program LSN 3014 (916) 278-2603
Health and Human Services Educational Equity SLN 5002 (916) 278-7255
Honors Program ARC 4002 (916) 278-2804
Learning Communities (EOP) LSN 2205 (916) 278-6183
Learning Skills Center (LSC) [Developmental Education Support Coursework/Study Strategies and Student Support]
LSN 2200 (916) 278-6725
McNair Scholars Program RFC 203 (916) 278-5118
MESA Engineering/Computer Science Program (MEP) SCL 1213 (916) 278-6699
Odyssey Mentoring Program TAHOE 3104 (916) 278-6202
Soc Connect (Mentoring Program for Sociology majors) AMD 450 (916) 278-6522
Science Educational Equity Program (SEE) SQU 226 (916) 278-6519
Service Learning LIB 4028 (916) 278-4610
Services to Students With Disabilities (SSWD) LSN 1008 (916) 278-6955
Student Academic Success/EOP & Summer Bridge LSN 2205 (916) 278-6183
Student Athlete Resource Center (SARC) LSN 3004 (916) 278-5431
Undergraduate Business Advising Center TAHOE 1030 (916) 278-2499
Sacramento State abounds with a vast array of services designed to support your success from the point of your enrollment to gradua-tion. Services consist of a broad range of retention programs which include such assistance as advising, mentoring, tutoring, leadership development, educational equity programs, student academic success interventions, campus life support, and generalized program support.
To better educate the campus community and the students it serves about the retention services offered to ensure the success of
Sacramento State students, this brochure includes a general overview of the services offered by the campus. For more detailed informa-tion, please visit the Sacramento State website at csus.edu to acquire specific information on services available by departmental area.
In order to readily access the retention services that exist on the campus, this brochure is divided into three primary areas: retention services, tutorial resources and leadership/involvement.
Brochure Contributors: Student Academic Success and Educational Equity Programs, the University Registrar’s Office, Academic Advising, Associated Students Incorporated, Student Organizations and Leadership, the Retention Task Force, Graduation Initiative Steering Committee, and the Campus Educational Equity Committee
Department Location Phone
ADMISSIONS AND FIRST YEAR PROGRAMS
Degree Evaluations Articulation (Assistance with transferable courses)
LSN 2000 (916) 278-4862
Outreach and Recruitment LSN 1102 (916) 278-7766
Pre-Admission Advising LSN 1102 (916) 278-7766
First Year Advising Program (Orientation) LSN 1012 (916) 278-6351
ENGAGEMENT, STUDENT LIFE, AND
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Community Engagement Center (CEC) LIB 4028 (916) 278-4610
Housing & Residential Life Sierra Hall, 1st floor (916) 278-6655
Student Organizations and Leadership University Union, 3rd floor (916) 278-6595
Multi-Cultural Center LIB 1010 (916) 278-6101
PRIDE Center University Union, 3rd floor (916) 278-8720
Women’s Resource Center University Union, 3rd floor (916) 278-7388
Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) University Union, 3rd floor (916) 278-6784
SUPPORTIVE CAMPUS FACILITIES
University Union University Union Lobby (916) 278–6997
AIRC AIRC Building (916) 278–7337
Rec & Wellness Center (Includes the Counseling & Psychological Services)
The Well (916) 278–9355
SECOND YEAR AND DEPARTMENT
PROGRAMS
Major Advising Support See Faculty Advisors in your major
Second Year Academic Advising Program LSN 1013 (916) 278-6351
Departmental Advising Programs See Faculty Advisors in your major
CAREER AND GRADUATION GOALS
Student Academic Success and Educational Equity Programs (SASEEP)
LSN 3014 (916) 278-6183
Graduation Advising and Workshops (Assistance with the Graduation Process)
LSN 2000 (916) 278-3625
Career Center (employment and internship opportunities) LSN 1013 (916) 278-6231
Veterans Success Center LSN 3000 (916) 278-6733
SACRAMENTO STATE STUDENT SUCCESS ROADMAPS
0-29 units (First Year)
� Mandatory advising each semester
� Complete preparatory requirements
� Focus on completing Area A and Area B4
30-59 units (Second Year/Sophomore)
� Take College Composition II
� Must have 45 units to enroll in upper division GE
� Must declare major by 60 units (Academic Advising & Career Center staff can help)
� Meet with major and GE advisors
60-89 units (Third Year/Junior)
� Complete Writing Placement for Juniors or ENGL 109 M/W
� Meet with major and GE advisors
� Explore careers, internships, and co-op education
� File petition to graduate one year prior to graduation
90-120+ units (Fourth Year+/Senior)
� Final check of all GE, graduation, and major requirements
� Participate in on-campus interviews and career fairs
� Meet with degree evaluator AFTER official graduation evaluation has been received
ACADEMIC ADVISING CHECKLIST
STUDENT SUCCESS OVERVIEWRETENTION SUPPORT AREASRetention Support Areas are defined as areas of the campus that provide a core of services designed to aid student advisement, engagement, activism, and success in major areas of study that lead to the completion of the undergraduate degree in a supportive community atmosphere.
By using the services noted in this brochure, you can set out a clear road-map for your success. The Student Success, Academic Advising, and Gradu-ation Requirements Checklists are designed for you to chart your progress, to stay on track with meeting your goals for graduation, and to help you make the best of your educational experience by becoming actively involved in the heart of the University.
STUDENT SUCCESS CHECKLIST � Attend University orientation
� Participate in a First Year Experience program (Learning Communities/First Year Seminar)
� Take full advantage of First Year and Second Year advising services
� Draw upon services provided by an educational equity program
� Complete your General Education requirements
� Declare a major early in your academic career
� Complete your major requirements
� File for graduation a year in advance of your expected graduation date
� Meet with a department advisor at least once a year (or once each semester if possible)
� Utilize Career Center advising
� Learn about your future career through internship/volunteer experiences
� Establish a mentoring relationship with a peer or faculty member
� Get involved. Join a club or student organization
� Engage. Take part in community service and service learning opportunities
� Attend campus events and activities
� Study abroad to enrich your learning opportunities
� Run for ASI student government. Let your voice be heard
� Graduate. Your degree awaits you!
BACHELOR’S DEGREE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CHECKLISTTo graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree, you will need to complete the following:
GENERAL EDUCATION � 51 units in General Education
(Approved G.E. courses Areas A - E )
� 9 units of approved upper division General Education courses
� 9 units of General Education in residence (Sacramento State courses)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS � American Institutions (United States History, United States Constitution,
and California State and Local Government)
� English 1A (minimum C- grade)
� Second Semester Writing Requirement/ English 20 (minimum C- grade)
� GWAR: Writing Placement for Juniors or English 109W or 109M Writing Intensive course
� Race and Ethnicity in American Society
� Foreign Language Requirement (minimum C- grade)
UNIT REQUIREMENTS � Total units: Minimum 120 semester units
� Total upper division units: Minimum 40 semester units
� Residence units: Minimum 30 units at Sacramento State; 24 of the 30 units must be upper division and 12-15 of the upper division units must be in your major
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) REQUIREMENTS - MINIMUM 2.00 REQUIRED IN THE FOLLOWING:
� All college courses attempted
� All college courses attempted at Sacramento State
� All General Education courses used to meet the 51 unit requirement
� All upper division courses used to meet major requirements*
* Please check with your major/minor department regarding additional GPA and minimum grade requirements
MAJOR/ MINOR REQUIREMENTS � Consult with the department chair/advisor and the Sacramento State
online catalog regarding requirements
GRADUATION FILING REQUIREMENTS � Complete graduation application & obtain department chair or
designee signature
� Photocopy your graduation application (with signatures) for your records
� Pay graduation application filing fee
� Submit original graduation application with proof of payment to the Student Services Center in the Lassen Hall Lobby
For more information visit the Degree Evaluations web site at csus.edu/registrar/graduation/.
ASI PROGRAMSASI Government: asi.csus.edu/studentgovernment
ASI Children’s Center: asi.csus.edu/children
ASI Aquatic Center: sacstateaquaticcenter.com
ASI Peak Adventures: peakadventures.org
ASI Safe Rides: asi.csus.edu/saferides
ASI KSSU Radio: asi.csus.edu/kssu
ASI Student Shop: asi.csus.edu/studentshop
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
The College of Education does not provide tutorial services since it primarily serves graduate level students.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE**
Field of Study Details
Computer Science Drop-in. Academic Success Center, Santa Clara 1207. Schedules are posted by major on the bulletin board inside.
*An English tutor is also available for Civil Engineering students.
Civil Engineering*
Computer Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Technology
** Go to the ECS Portal at ecs.csus.edu. After logging in, students can search for “tutoring.”
Faculty Student Mentor Program also provides tutorial services in the College of Engineering.
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Field of Study Details
Nursing Each class has a study group.
Social Work Majors can sign up in the Department Office, Mariposa 4010. Tutoring by appointment; usually 3-4 tutors are available.
This College also has a College of Health & Human Services Writing Center in Solano Hall, Room 5011. The CHHS Writing Center is a program that is designed to assist HHS students with all stages of writing from pre-writing through editing text utilizing a peer-tutoring environment. Contact the CHHS Writing Center at 916-278-5417.
COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS
Field of Study Details
Chemistry Drop-in Help Office. Sequoia 502Check website for current schedule. csus.edu/chem/
Mathematics and Statistics
Drop-in Math Lab. Brighton 118 csus.edu/math/students/mathlab.htmBarbara Morris 278-6796
Physics and Astronomy Drop-in. Sequoia 124csus.edu/physics/tutoring/tutoring.stm
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Field of Study Details
Economics Drop-in. Tahoe 3025Check the website for the current schedule. csus.edu/econ/tutoring.html
Government Government majors can participate in the Odyssey Program. Students must sign up in the department.
In addition to retention services, Sacramento State also offers an array of tutorial services and programs that provide academic sup-port to promote the learning process and that also work to help
students achieve success in their coursework. Listed in this section are tutorial services by academic College in the University that are available to students.
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND LETTERS
Field of Study Details
All Majors Writing Center, Calaveras 128. Call 278-6356 to make an appointment.
Foreign Languages* Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Portuguese, Russian
Drop-in. Mariposa 2032Check website for current schedule.csus.edu/fl/tutors.htm
French Mariposa 2032 Check website for current schedule.csus.edu/fl/tutors.htm
Learning Skills Tutoring is available to students enrolled in LS Math; LS also offers an Oral Skills Tutorial for multilingual students.
Philosophy Students should contact the Philosophy Club through the department.
Spanish Mariposa 2032. Check website for current schedule csus.edu/fl/tutors.htm
* Courses under the umbrella of Foreign Languages include many separate areas of study. Only the areas of major study are listed separately.
SACRAMENTO STATE UNDERGRADUATE TUTORIAL SERVICES
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Field of Study Details
Business Administration* Drop-in. Tahoe 3067 Check website for current schedule. cba.csus.edu/, click on Business Student Services, then tutoring
AccountancyAccounting Information SystemsEntrepreneurshipFinanceGeneral ManagementInternational BusinessManagement of Human Resources and Organizational BehaviorManagement Information SystemsMarketingOperations ManagementReal Estate and Land Use AffairsRisk Management and Insurance
Drop-in. Tahoe 3067 Check website for current schedule. cba.csus.edu/, click on Student Services, click on tutoring
* Business Administration is an umbrella for several concentrations.
California State University, Sacramento STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
CULTURALAfrica
African Students Association
American Sign Language Club
Beats, Rhymes And Culture
Black Dance Collective
Black Fall Welcome Committee
Black Student Union
Cambodian Student Association, Sacramento
Camp Grad Association
Chicano & Latino Graduation & Recognition Ceremony
College Assistance Migrant Program Organization of Students
Cooper Woodson College Student Association
Ensuring Native Indian Traditions
Genderqueer Alliance
Habesha Student Union
Hmong University Student Association
Japan Club
Korean Student Association
La Raza Pre-Law Student Association
Latin Jazz Club
Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan
Mujeres Ayudando La Raza
Polynesian Connection Club
Queer-Straight Alliance
Romanian Club
Samahang Pilipino
Sanskruti-Indian Cultural Group
Sons and Ancestors Players
Taiwanese Student Association
DEPARTMENTAL/ PROFESSIONALAccounting Society
Adaptive Sports & Rec Club
American Criminal Justice
Association Lambda Alpha Epsilon
American Marketing Association
American Medical Student Association
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Safety Engineers
American String Teachers Association
Art History Club
Association For Computing Machinery
Athletic Training Club
Bachelor Social Work Association
Business Joint Leadership Council
Calaveras Station Literary Journal
California Nursing Student Association
Capistrano Chamber Music Club
Ceramics Guild
Chemistry Club
Choral Club
Civil Engineering Leadership Council
Clio Journal
Collective Reading Series
Competitive Robotics
Concrete Canoe Club
Construction Management Student Association
Delta Sigma Pi (Co-Ed Business Fraternity)
Design Build Institute of America
Dramatist Society
Engineering & Computer Science Joint Council
Engineers for Renewable Energy
Engineers Without Borders
English Club
Environmental Student Organization
Field Biology Group
Financial Management Association
Food and Nutrition Club
Future Black Doctors and Dentists
Future Business Leaders of America
Future Math and Science Teacher ClubFuture Pharmacist Student OrganizationGamma Iota SigmaGeography Club Geology ClubGerman ClubGraduate Art Student AssociationGraphic Resource Information Design Society Green and Gold Film Society Guitar Students AssociationHarmony SingersHornet RacingHuman Powered Off-Road VehiclesHuman Resources Management AssociationInstitute of Electrical and Electronic EngineersInstitute of Transportation Engineers Institutional Investment SocietyInternational Business OrganizationJazz Choir ClubJazz Club Management Information Systems AssociationMarching BandMathematics SocietyMechanical Contractors AssociationMulticultural Multilingual Educators AssociationMulticultural Organization of Science StudentsMusic Educators National ConferenceNational Society of Black EngineersNational Student Speech Language Hearing AssociationNatural Sciences and Mathematics Joint CouncilOptometry ClubPeace and Conflict InternationalPhi Alpha Delta, Pre-Law Fraternity
Philosophy Club Photography Club Lens Physical Education Major’s ClubPolitical Science SocietyPower Engineering SocietyPre-Dental AssociationPre-Occupational Therapy ClubPre-Physical Therapy OrganizationProfessional Interior Design StudentsPublic Health ClubPublic Relations Student Society of AmericaRecreation Parks Tourism Management AssociationRho Epsilon (Professional Real Estate Fraternity)Sacramento Anthropological SocietySacramento Association of Collegiate Entrepreneurs Sae Mini BajaSchool Psychology AssociationSeismic Design ClubSociety for Industrial and Applied Mathematics Society of American Military EngineersSociety of Hispanic Professional Engineers Society of Physics StudentsSociety of Women EngineersSociology Club/Alpha Kappa DeltaSteel Bridge ClubStructural Engineers Association of Central CaliforniaStudent Association of Laboratory StudentsStudent California Teachers AssociationStudent Economics Association Student Fashion AssociationWater Treatment ClubWellness & Fit HelpWithout Boundaries: Dance AllianceWomen In Business Additional information on current clubs and organizations
may be found at csus.edu/soal.
HONORARIESAlpha Phi Sigma (Criminal Justice)Beta Alpha Psi (Accounting)Beta Gamma Sigma (Business)Chi Sigma Iota (Counseling)Honors Committee Phi Alpha Theta (History)Psi Chi Honor Society (Psychology)Tau Beta Pi (Engineering)
FRATERNITIESChi Rho OmicronDelta ChiEpsilon Sigma RhoGamma Zeta AlphaIota Phi ThetaKappa Sigma Nu Alpha KappaOmega Phi ZetaOmega Psi PhiPhi Beta SigmaPi Kappa AlphaSigma ChiSigma Delta AlphaSigma Lambda BetaSigma Phi EpsilonSigma PiXi Phi Chi
SORORITIESAlpha Chi OmegaAlpha Kappa AlphaAlpha Kappa Delta PhiAlpha Lambda MuAlpha PhiDelta GammaDelta Sigma ThetaGamma Phi BetaGamma Phi DeltaKappa Psi EpsilonLambda Sigma GammaLambda Theta NuPhi Sigma SigmaSigma Gamma RhoSigma KappaSigma Lambda GammaSigma Omega NuSigma Omicron PiSigma Pi AlphaSigma Theta Psi
GREEK COUNCILSInterfraternity Council (IFC)National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)Panhellenic CouncilUnited Sorority And Fraternity Council (USFC)
RECREATIONALBadminton ClubBallroom SocialFilipino Martial Arts ClubHornets on The MoveMartial Arts ClubMixed Martial ArtsMorris LeagueQ-ClubOfficials ClubRacquetball Team Recreation ClubSalsa Loca ClubSkate HornetsSki & Snowboard ClubSwim ClubTennis ClubWushu ClubYoga And Meditation Club
RELIGIOUSBible StudiesCampus Crusade For ChristCatholic Culture ClubChi Alpha Christian Fellowship Christians on CampusCrunk For ChristFellowship of Christian AthletesGrace Alive!InterVarsity Christian FellowshipJewish Student UnionLatter-Day Saint Student AssociationMission 242Muslim Students Association Newman Catholic Community at Sacramento StateSikh Student Association
POLITICALCollege DemocratsCollege RepublicansStudents For LibertyStudents For Social Change
SERVICEAlpha Phi OmegaCamp AdventureCircle K InternationalRotaractUp ‘Til Dawn
SPECIAL INTERESTBrewery Appreciation SocietyFirst-Year Experience: Peer MentorsOrientation ClubPeer Health EducatorsPercussion ClubResidence Hall AssociationScholars Taking Action for a Nationwide DreamSpecialized Electronic Gaming AssociationStudent Alumni Association Student Health Advisory CommitteeStudents for LifeStudent Veteran OrganizationToastmasters Leadership ClubUniversity Mothers Against Drunk DrivingWarrior Club
SPORTSBass Fishing ClubCycling TeamHornet Cricket ClubIce HockeyMen’s Rowing ClubMen’s Rugby ClubMen’s Volleyball Olympic Weight-lifting ClubSki And Snowboard TeamTriathlon ClubWakeboard ClubWater Ski TeamWomen’s Rugby ClubWomen’s Volleyball Club
SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ALL COLLEGES
The University Reading and Writing Center (URWC) serves as a resource in every College and to students from all major fields of study. The primary goal of the URWC is to provide encouraging, focused and non-judgmental one-to-one tutorials in reading and writing for any undergraduate or graduate student at Sacramento State. In a collaborative and supportive environment, our peer tutors offer help with reading and writing at all points in the process from initial planning and organizing through developing and revising a paper or understanding difficult texts.
Students are welcome to come to the URWC with reading and writing assignments for any course in any academic discipline. The URWC of-fers directed self-placement counseling and help for students prepar-ing for the Writing Placement for Juniors (WPJ requirement).
The Center also offers one unit of academic credit for regular tutoring, ENG 121. Visit the Writing Center the second week of classes to sign up for ENG 121 and reserve a tutoring slot. The URWC is located in Calaveras Room 128. Call (916) 278-6356 to make an appointment.
In addition to the Writing Center, the Adjunct Program (SI) is another program afforded to students in every College to provide supplemental instruction and course specific tutorial support. The program offers student-led group tutoring in gateway, general educa-tion and large lecture classes to assist students in becoming academi-cally successful in their coursework. (Lassen 2200 | 916-278-6725)
OTHER RESOURCES TO EXPLORE:If you are a student involved with any of the programs noted below, you may want to explore whether tutoring is available:
• College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) • Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)• Faculty Student Mentor Program (FSMP)• Greek Organizations (Fraternities & Sororities)• Learning Skills Center• The Library• Multi-Cultural Center• Pre-Health Professional Program Advising• Pre-Law Program Advising• Science Subject Matter Program for Teacher Credentialing• Services to Students with Disabilities (SSWD)• Student Athlete Resource Center (SARC)• Other: Residential Life, the Honors Program, Student Clubs,
ROTC, etc.• Women’s Resource Center/PRIDE Center• Writing Across the Curriculum
(See details on Writing Across the Curriculum website, csus.edu/wac/WAC/Students/index.html. It includes writing tutoring and resources for undergraduate and graduate students).
INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIPVital to your success as a Sacramento State student is being involved in an organization or club. You can participate through opportunities provided by Student Organizations and Leadership or by being involved in other campus activities. To showcase the many options you have to get involved, noted below are all the clubs and organizations that currently exist to support students. All of these involvement opportunities are designed to help you achieve a true sense of belonging and engagement in campus life.
ASI PROGRAMSASI Government: asi.csus.edu/studentgovernment
ASI Children’s Center: asi.csus.edu/children
ASI Aquatic Center: sacstateaquaticcenter.com
ASI Peak Adventures: peakadventures.org
ASI Safe Rides: asi.csus.edu/saferides
ASI KSSU Radio: asi.csus.edu/kssu
ASI Student Shop: asi.csus.edu/studentshop
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
The College of Education does not provide tutorial services since it primarily serves graduate level students.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE**
Field of Study Details
Computer Science Drop-in. Academic Success Center, Santa Clara 1207. Schedules are posted by major on the bulletin board inside.
*An English tutor is also available for Civil Engineering students.
Civil Engineering*
Computer Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Technology
** Go to the ECS Portal at ecs.csus.edu. After logging in, students can search for “tutoring.”
Faculty Student Mentor Program also provides tutorial services in the College of Engineering.
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Field of Study Details
Nursing Each class has a study group.
Social Work Majors can sign up in the Department Office, Mariposa 4010. Tutoring by appointment; usually 3-4 tutors are available.
This College also has a College of Health & Human Services Writing Center in Solano Hall, Room 5011. The CHHS Writing Center is a program that is designed to assist HHS students with all stages of writing from pre-writing through editing text utilizing a peer-tutoring environment. Contact the CHHS Writing Center at 916-278-5417.
COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS
Field of Study Details
Chemistry Drop-in Help Office. Sequoia 502Check website for current schedule. csus.edu/chem/
Mathematics and Statistics
Drop-in Math Lab. Brighton 118 csus.edu/math/students/mathlab.htmBarbara Morris 278-6796
Physics and Astronomy Drop-in. Sequoia 124csus.edu/physics/tutoring/tutoring.stm
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Field of Study Details
Economics Drop-in. Tahoe 3025Check the website for the current schedule. csus.edu/econ/tutoring.html
Government Government majors can participate in the Odyssey Program. Students must sign up in the department.
In addition to retention services, Sacramento State also offers an array of tutorial services and programs that provide academic sup-port to promote the learning process and that also work to help
students achieve success in their coursework. Listed in this section are tutorial services by academic College in the University that are available to students.
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND LETTERS
Field of Study Details
All Majors Writing Center, Calaveras 128. Call 278-6356 to make an appointment.
Foreign Languages* Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Portuguese, Russian
Drop-in. Mariposa 2032Check website for current schedule.csus.edu/fl/tutors.htm
French Mariposa 2032 Check website for current schedule.csus.edu/fl/tutors.htm
Learning Skills Tutoring is available to students enrolled in LS Math; LS also offers an Oral Skills Tutorial for multilingual students.
Philosophy Students should contact the Philosophy Club through the department.
Spanish Mariposa 2032. Check website for current schedule csus.edu/fl/tutors.htm
* Courses under the umbrella of Foreign Languages include many separate areas of study. Only the areas of major study are listed separately.
SACRAMENTO STATE UNDERGRADUATE TUTORIAL SERVICES
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Field of Study Details
Business Administration* Drop-in. Tahoe 3067 Check website for current schedule. cba.csus.edu/, click on Business Student Services, then tutoring
AccountancyAccounting Information SystemsEntrepreneurshipFinanceGeneral ManagementInternational BusinessManagement of Human Resources and Organizational BehaviorManagement Information SystemsMarketingOperations ManagementReal Estate and Land Use AffairsRisk Management and Insurance
Drop-in. Tahoe 3067 Check website for current schedule. cba.csus.edu/, click on Student Services, click on tutoring
* Business Administration is an umbrella for several concentrations.
California State University, Sacramento STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
CULTURALAfrica
African Students Association
American Sign Language Club
Beats, Rhymes And Culture
Black Dance Collective
Black Fall Welcome Committee
Black Student Union
Cambodian Student Association, Sacramento
Camp Grad Association
Chicano & Latino Graduation & Recognition Ceremony
College Assistance Migrant Program Organization of Students
Cooper Woodson College Student Association
Ensuring Native Indian Traditions
Genderqueer Alliance
Habesha Student Union
Hmong University Student Association
Japan Club
Korean Student Association
La Raza Pre-Law Student Association
Latin Jazz Club
Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan
Mujeres Ayudando La Raza
Polynesian Connection Club
Queer-Straight Alliance
Romanian Club
Samahang Pilipino
Sanskruti-Indian Cultural Group
Sons and Ancestors Players
Taiwanese Student Association
DEPARTMENTAL/ PROFESSIONALAccounting Society
Adaptive Sports & Rec Club
American Criminal Justice
Association Lambda Alpha Epsilon
American Marketing Association
American Medical Student Association
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Safety Engineers
American String Teachers Association
Art History Club
Association For Computing Machinery
Athletic Training Club
Bachelor Social Work Association
Business Joint Leadership Council
Calaveras Station Literary Journal
California Nursing Student Association
Capistrano Chamber Music Club
Ceramics Guild
Chemistry Club
Choral Club
Civil Engineering Leadership Council
Clio Journal
Collective Reading Series
Competitive Robotics
Concrete Canoe Club
Construction Management Student Association
Delta Sigma Pi (Co-Ed Business Fraternity)
Design Build Institute of America
Dramatist Society
Engineering & Computer Science Joint Council
Engineers for Renewable Energy
Engineers Without Borders
English Club
Environmental Student Organization
Field Biology Group
Financial Management Association
Food and Nutrition Club
Future Black Doctors and Dentists
Future Business Leaders of America
Future Math and Science Teacher ClubFuture Pharmacist Student OrganizationGamma Iota SigmaGeography Club Geology ClubGerman ClubGraduate Art Student AssociationGraphic Resource Information Design Society Green and Gold Film Society Guitar Students AssociationHarmony SingersHornet RacingHuman Powered Off-Road VehiclesHuman Resources Management AssociationInstitute of Electrical and Electronic EngineersInstitute of Transportation Engineers Institutional Investment SocietyInternational Business OrganizationJazz Choir ClubJazz Club Management Information Systems AssociationMarching BandMathematics SocietyMechanical Contractors AssociationMulticultural Multilingual Educators AssociationMulticultural Organization of Science StudentsMusic Educators National ConferenceNational Society of Black EngineersNational Student Speech Language Hearing AssociationNatural Sciences and Mathematics Joint CouncilOptometry ClubPeace and Conflict InternationalPhi Alpha Delta, Pre-Law Fraternity
Philosophy Club Photography Club Lens Physical Education Major’s ClubPolitical Science SocietyPower Engineering SocietyPre-Dental AssociationPre-Occupational Therapy ClubPre-Physical Therapy OrganizationProfessional Interior Design StudentsPublic Health ClubPublic Relations Student Society of AmericaRecreation Parks Tourism Management AssociationRho Epsilon (Professional Real Estate Fraternity)Sacramento Anthropological SocietySacramento Association of Collegiate Entrepreneurs Sae Mini BajaSchool Psychology AssociationSeismic Design ClubSociety for Industrial and Applied Mathematics Society of American Military EngineersSociety of Hispanic Professional Engineers Society of Physics StudentsSociety of Women EngineersSociology Club/Alpha Kappa DeltaSteel Bridge ClubStructural Engineers Association of Central CaliforniaStudent Association of Laboratory StudentsStudent California Teachers AssociationStudent Economics Association Student Fashion AssociationWater Treatment ClubWellness & Fit HelpWithout Boundaries: Dance AllianceWomen In Business Additional information on current clubs and organizations
may be found at csus.edu/soal.
HONORARIESAlpha Phi Sigma (Criminal Justice)Beta Alpha Psi (Accounting)Beta Gamma Sigma (Business)Chi Sigma Iota (Counseling)Honors Committee Phi Alpha Theta (History)Psi Chi Honor Society (Psychology)Tau Beta Pi (Engineering)
FRATERNITIESChi Rho OmicronDelta ChiEpsilon Sigma RhoGamma Zeta AlphaIota Phi ThetaKappa Sigma Nu Alpha KappaOmega Phi ZetaOmega Psi PhiPhi Beta SigmaPi Kappa AlphaSigma ChiSigma Delta AlphaSigma Lambda BetaSigma Phi EpsilonSigma PiXi Phi Chi
SORORITIESAlpha Chi OmegaAlpha Kappa AlphaAlpha Kappa Delta PhiAlpha Lambda MuAlpha PhiDelta GammaDelta Sigma ThetaGamma Phi BetaGamma Phi DeltaKappa Psi EpsilonLambda Sigma GammaLambda Theta NuPhi Sigma SigmaSigma Gamma RhoSigma KappaSigma Lambda GammaSigma Omega NuSigma Omicron PiSigma Pi AlphaSigma Theta Psi
GREEK COUNCILSInterfraternity Council (IFC)National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)Panhellenic CouncilUnited Sorority And Fraternity Council (USFC)
RECREATIONALBadminton ClubBallroom SocialFilipino Martial Arts ClubHornets on The MoveMartial Arts ClubMixed Martial ArtsMorris LeagueQ-ClubOfficials ClubRacquetball Team Recreation ClubSalsa Loca ClubSkate HornetsSki & Snowboard ClubSwim ClubTennis ClubWushu ClubYoga And Meditation Club
RELIGIOUSBible StudiesCampus Crusade For ChristCatholic Culture ClubChi Alpha Christian Fellowship Christians on CampusCrunk For ChristFellowship of Christian AthletesGrace Alive!InterVarsity Christian FellowshipJewish Student UnionLatter-Day Saint Student AssociationMission 242Muslim Students Association Newman Catholic Community at Sacramento StateSikh Student Association
POLITICALCollege DemocratsCollege RepublicansStudents For LibertyStudents For Social Change
SERVICEAlpha Phi OmegaCamp AdventureCircle K InternationalRotaractUp ‘Til Dawn
SPECIAL INTERESTBrewery Appreciation SocietyFirst-Year Experience: Peer MentorsOrientation ClubPeer Health EducatorsPercussion ClubResidence Hall AssociationScholars Taking Action for a Nationwide DreamSpecialized Electronic Gaming AssociationStudent Alumni Association Student Health Advisory CommitteeStudents for LifeStudent Veteran OrganizationToastmasters Leadership ClubUniversity Mothers Against Drunk DrivingWarrior Club
SPORTSBass Fishing ClubCycling TeamHornet Cricket ClubIce HockeyMen’s Rowing ClubMen’s Rugby ClubMen’s Volleyball Olympic Weight-lifting ClubSki And Snowboard TeamTriathlon ClubWakeboard ClubWater Ski TeamWomen’s Rugby ClubWomen’s Volleyball Club
SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ALL COLLEGES
The University Reading and Writing Center (URWC) serves as a resource in every College and to students from all major fields of study. The primary goal of the URWC is to provide encouraging, focused and non-judgmental one-to-one tutorials in reading and writing for any undergraduate or graduate student at Sacramento State. In a collaborative and supportive environment, our peer tutors offer help with reading and writing at all points in the process from initial planning and organizing through developing and revising a paper or understanding difficult texts.
Students are welcome to come to the URWC with reading and writing assignments for any course in any academic discipline. The URWC of-fers directed self-placement counseling and help for students prepar-ing for the Writing Placement for Juniors (WPJ requirement).
The Center also offers one unit of academic credit for regular tutoring, ENG 121. Visit the Writing Center the second week of classes to sign up for ENG 121 and reserve a tutoring slot. The URWC is located in Calaveras Room 128. Call (916) 278-6356 to make an appointment.
In addition to the Writing Center, the Adjunct Program (SI) is another program afforded to students in every College to provide supplemental instruction and course specific tutorial support. The program offers student-led group tutoring in gateway, general educa-tion and large lecture classes to assist students in becoming academi-cally successful in their coursework. (Lassen 2200 | 916-278-6725)
OTHER RESOURCES TO EXPLORE:If you are a student involved with any of the programs noted below, you may want to explore whether tutoring is available:
• College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) • Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)• Faculty Student Mentor Program (FSMP)• Greek Organizations (Fraternities & Sororities)• Learning Skills Center• The Library• Multi-Cultural Center• Pre-Health Professional Program Advising• Pre-Law Program Advising• Science Subject Matter Program for Teacher Credentialing• Services to Students with Disabilities (SSWD)• Student Athlete Resource Center (SARC)• Other: Residential Life, the Honors Program, Student Clubs,
ROTC, etc.• Women’s Resource Center/PRIDE Center• Writing Across the Curriculum
(See details on Writing Across the Curriculum website, csus.edu/wac/WAC/Students/index.html. It includes writing tutoring and resources for undergraduate and graduate students).
INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIPVital to your success as a Sacramento State student is being involved in an organization or club. You can participate through opportunities provided by Student Organizations and Leadership or by being involved in other campus activities. To showcase the many options you have to get involved, noted below are all the clubs and organizations that currently exist to support students. All of these involvement opportunities are designed to help you achieve a true sense of belonging and engagement in campus life.
ASI PROGRAMSASI Government: asi.csus.edu/studentgovernment
ASI Children’s Center: asi.csus.edu/children
ASI Aquatic Center: sacstateaquaticcenter.com
ASI Peak Adventures: peakadventures.org
ASI Safe Rides: asi.csus.edu/saferides
ASI KSSU Radio: asi.csus.edu/kssu
ASI Student Shop: asi.csus.edu/studentshop
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
The College of Education does not provide tutorial services since it primarily serves graduate level students.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE**
Field of Study Details
Computer Science Drop-in. Academic Success Center, Santa Clara 1207. Schedules are posted by major on the bulletin board inside.
*An English tutor is also available for Civil Engineering students.
Civil Engineering*
Computer Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Technology
** Go to the ECS Portal at ecs.csus.edu. After logging in, students can search for “tutoring.”
Faculty Student Mentor Program also provides tutorial services in the College of Engineering.
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Field of Study Details
Nursing Each class has a study group.
Social Work Majors can sign up in the Department Office, Mariposa 4010. Tutoring by appointment; usually 3-4 tutors are available.
This College also has a College of Health & Human Services Writing Center in Solano Hall, Room 5011. The CHHS Writing Center is a program that is designed to assist HHS students with all stages of writing from pre-writing through editing text utilizing a peer-tutoring environment. Contact the CHHS Writing Center at 916-278-5417.
COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS
Field of Study Details
Chemistry Drop-in Help Office. Sequoia 502Check website for current schedule. csus.edu/chem/
Mathematics and Statistics
Drop-in Math Lab. Brighton 118 csus.edu/math/students/mathlab.htmBarbara Morris 278-6796
Physics and Astronomy Drop-in. Sequoia 124csus.edu/physics/tutoring/tutoring.stm
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Field of Study Details
Economics Drop-in. Tahoe 3025Check the website for the current schedule. csus.edu/econ/tutoring.html
Government Government majors can participate in the Odyssey Program. Students must sign up in the department.
In addition to retention services, Sacramento State also offers an array of tutorial services and programs that provide academic sup-port to promote the learning process and that also work to help
students achieve success in their coursework. Listed in this section are tutorial services by academic College in the University that are available to students.
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND LETTERS
Field of Study Details
All Majors Writing Center, Calaveras 128. Call 278-6356 to make an appointment.
Foreign Languages* Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Portuguese, Russian
Drop-in. Mariposa 2032Check website for current schedule.csus.edu/fl/tutors.htm
French Mariposa 2032 Check website for current schedule.csus.edu/fl/tutors.htm
Learning Skills Tutoring is available to students enrolled in LS Math; LS also offers an Oral Skills Tutorial for multilingual students.
Philosophy Students should contact the Philosophy Club through the department.
Spanish Mariposa 2032. Check website for current schedule csus.edu/fl/tutors.htm
* Courses under the umbrella of Foreign Languages include many separate areas of study. Only the areas of major study are listed separately.
SACRAMENTO STATE UNDERGRADUATE TUTORIAL SERVICES
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Field of Study Details
Business Administration* Drop-in. Tahoe 3067 Check website for current schedule. cba.csus.edu/, click on Business Student Services, then tutoring
AccountancyAccounting Information SystemsEntrepreneurshipFinanceGeneral ManagementInternational BusinessManagement of Human Resources and Organizational BehaviorManagement Information SystemsMarketingOperations ManagementReal Estate and Land Use AffairsRisk Management and Insurance
Drop-in. Tahoe 3067 Check website for current schedule. cba.csus.edu/, click on Student Services, click on tutoring
* Business Administration is an umbrella for several concentrations.
California State University, Sacramento STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
CULTURALAfrica
African Students Association
American Sign Language Club
Beats, Rhymes And Culture
Black Dance Collective
Black Fall Welcome Committee
Black Student Union
Cambodian Student Association, Sacramento
Camp Grad Association
Chicano & Latino Graduation & Recognition Ceremony
College Assistance Migrant Program Organization of Students
Cooper Woodson College Student Association
Ensuring Native Indian Traditions
Genderqueer Alliance
Habesha Student Union
Hmong University Student Association
Japan Club
Korean Student Association
La Raza Pre-Law Student Association
Latin Jazz Club
Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan
Mujeres Ayudando La Raza
Polynesian Connection Club
Queer-Straight Alliance
Romanian Club
Samahang Pilipino
Sanskruti-Indian Cultural Group
Sons and Ancestors Players
Taiwanese Student Association
DEPARTMENTAL/ PROFESSIONALAccounting Society
Adaptive Sports & Rec Club
American Criminal Justice
Association Lambda Alpha Epsilon
American Marketing Association
American Medical Student Association
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Safety Engineers
American String Teachers Association
Art History Club
Association For Computing Machinery
Athletic Training Club
Bachelor Social Work Association
Business Joint Leadership Council
Calaveras Station Literary Journal
California Nursing Student Association
Capistrano Chamber Music Club
Ceramics Guild
Chemistry Club
Choral Club
Civil Engineering Leadership Council
Clio Journal
Collective Reading Series
Competitive Robotics
Concrete Canoe Club
Construction Management Student Association
Delta Sigma Pi (Co-Ed Business Fraternity)
Design Build Institute of America
Dramatist Society
Engineering & Computer Science Joint Council
Engineers for Renewable Energy
Engineers Without Borders
English Club
Environmental Student Organization
Field Biology Group
Financial Management Association
Food and Nutrition Club
Future Black Doctors and Dentists
Future Business Leaders of America
Future Math and Science Teacher ClubFuture Pharmacist Student OrganizationGamma Iota SigmaGeography Club Geology ClubGerman ClubGraduate Art Student AssociationGraphic Resource Information Design Society Green and Gold Film Society Guitar Students AssociationHarmony SingersHornet RacingHuman Powered Off-Road VehiclesHuman Resources Management AssociationInstitute of Electrical and Electronic EngineersInstitute of Transportation Engineers Institutional Investment SocietyInternational Business OrganizationJazz Choir ClubJazz Club Management Information Systems AssociationMarching BandMathematics SocietyMechanical Contractors AssociationMulticultural Multilingual Educators AssociationMulticultural Organization of Science StudentsMusic Educators National ConferenceNational Society of Black EngineersNational Student Speech Language Hearing AssociationNatural Sciences and Mathematics Joint CouncilOptometry ClubPeace and Conflict InternationalPhi Alpha Delta, Pre-Law Fraternity
Philosophy Club Photography Club Lens Physical Education Major’s ClubPolitical Science SocietyPower Engineering SocietyPre-Dental AssociationPre-Occupational Therapy ClubPre-Physical Therapy OrganizationProfessional Interior Design StudentsPublic Health ClubPublic Relations Student Society of AmericaRecreation Parks Tourism Management AssociationRho Epsilon (Professional Real Estate Fraternity)Sacramento Anthropological SocietySacramento Association of Collegiate Entrepreneurs Sae Mini BajaSchool Psychology AssociationSeismic Design ClubSociety for Industrial and Applied Mathematics Society of American Military EngineersSociety of Hispanic Professional Engineers Society of Physics StudentsSociety of Women EngineersSociology Club/Alpha Kappa DeltaSteel Bridge ClubStructural Engineers Association of Central CaliforniaStudent Association of Laboratory StudentsStudent California Teachers AssociationStudent Economics Association Student Fashion AssociationWater Treatment ClubWellness & Fit HelpWithout Boundaries: Dance AllianceWomen In Business Additional information on current clubs and organizations
may be found at csus.edu/soal.
HONORARIESAlpha Phi Sigma (Criminal Justice)Beta Alpha Psi (Accounting)Beta Gamma Sigma (Business)Chi Sigma Iota (Counseling)Honors Committee Phi Alpha Theta (History)Psi Chi Honor Society (Psychology)Tau Beta Pi (Engineering)
FRATERNITIESChi Rho OmicronDelta ChiEpsilon Sigma RhoGamma Zeta AlphaIota Phi ThetaKappa Sigma Nu Alpha KappaOmega Phi ZetaOmega Psi PhiPhi Beta SigmaPi Kappa AlphaSigma ChiSigma Delta AlphaSigma Lambda BetaSigma Phi EpsilonSigma PiXi Phi Chi
SORORITIESAlpha Chi OmegaAlpha Kappa AlphaAlpha Kappa Delta PhiAlpha Lambda MuAlpha PhiDelta GammaDelta Sigma ThetaGamma Phi BetaGamma Phi DeltaKappa Psi EpsilonLambda Sigma GammaLambda Theta NuPhi Sigma SigmaSigma Gamma RhoSigma KappaSigma Lambda GammaSigma Omega NuSigma Omicron PiSigma Pi AlphaSigma Theta Psi
GREEK COUNCILSInterfraternity Council (IFC)National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)Panhellenic CouncilUnited Sorority And Fraternity Council (USFC)
RECREATIONALBadminton ClubBallroom SocialFilipino Martial Arts ClubHornets on The MoveMartial Arts ClubMixed Martial ArtsMorris LeagueQ-ClubOfficials ClubRacquetball Team Recreation ClubSalsa Loca ClubSkate HornetsSki & Snowboard ClubSwim ClubTennis ClubWushu ClubYoga And Meditation Club
RELIGIOUSBible StudiesCampus Crusade For ChristCatholic Culture ClubChi Alpha Christian Fellowship Christians on CampusCrunk For ChristFellowship of Christian AthletesGrace Alive!InterVarsity Christian FellowshipJewish Student UnionLatter-Day Saint Student AssociationMission 242Muslim Students Association Newman Catholic Community at Sacramento StateSikh Student Association
POLITICALCollege DemocratsCollege RepublicansStudents For LibertyStudents For Social Change
SERVICEAlpha Phi OmegaCamp AdventureCircle K InternationalRotaractUp ‘Til Dawn
SPECIAL INTERESTBrewery Appreciation SocietyFirst-Year Experience: Peer MentorsOrientation ClubPeer Health EducatorsPercussion ClubResidence Hall AssociationScholars Taking Action for a Nationwide DreamSpecialized Electronic Gaming AssociationStudent Alumni Association Student Health Advisory CommitteeStudents for LifeStudent Veteran OrganizationToastmasters Leadership ClubUniversity Mothers Against Drunk DrivingWarrior Club
SPORTSBass Fishing ClubCycling TeamHornet Cricket ClubIce HockeyMen’s Rowing ClubMen’s Rugby ClubMen’s Volleyball Olympic Weight-lifting ClubSki And Snowboard TeamTriathlon ClubWakeboard ClubWater Ski TeamWomen’s Rugby ClubWomen’s Volleyball Club
SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ALL COLLEGES
The University Reading and Writing Center (URWC) serves as a resource in every College and to students from all major fields of study. The primary goal of the URWC is to provide encouraging, focused and non-judgmental one-to-one tutorials in reading and writing for any undergraduate or graduate student at Sacramento State. In a collaborative and supportive environment, our peer tutors offer help with reading and writing at all points in the process from initial planning and organizing through developing and revising a paper or understanding difficult texts.
Students are welcome to come to the URWC with reading and writing assignments for any course in any academic discipline. The URWC of-fers directed self-placement counseling and help for students prepar-ing for the Writing Placement for Juniors (WPJ requirement).
The Center also offers one unit of academic credit for regular tutoring, ENG 121. Visit the Writing Center the second week of classes to sign up for ENG 121 and reserve a tutoring slot. The URWC is located in Calaveras Room 128. Call (916) 278-6356 to make an appointment.
In addition to the Writing Center, the Adjunct Program (SI) is another program afforded to students in every College to provide supplemental instruction and course specific tutorial support. The program offers student-led group tutoring in gateway, general educa-tion and large lecture classes to assist students in becoming academi-cally successful in their coursework. (Lassen 2200 | 916-278-6725)
OTHER RESOURCES TO EXPLORE:If you are a student involved with any of the programs noted below, you may want to explore whether tutoring is available:
• College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) • Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)• Faculty Student Mentor Program (FSMP)• Greek Organizations (Fraternities & Sororities)• Learning Skills Center• The Library• Multi-Cultural Center• Pre-Health Professional Program Advising• Pre-Law Program Advising• Science Subject Matter Program for Teacher Credentialing• Services to Students with Disabilities (SSWD)• Student Athlete Resource Center (SARC)• Other: Residential Life, the Honors Program, Student Clubs,
ROTC, etc.• Women’s Resource Center/PRIDE Center• Writing Across the Curriculum
(See details on Writing Across the Curriculum website, csus.edu/wac/WAC/Students/index.html. It includes writing tutoring and resources for undergraduate and graduate students).
INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIPVital to your success as a Sacramento State student is being involved in an organization or club. You can participate through opportunities provided by Student Organizations and Leadership or by being involved in other campus activities. To showcase the many options you have to get involved, noted below are all the clubs and organizations that currently exist to support students. All of these involvement opportunities are designed to help you achieve a true sense of belonging and engagement in campus life.
ASI PROGRAMSASI Government: asi.csus.edu/studentgovernment
ASI Children’s Center: asi.csus.edu/children
ASI Aquatic Center: sacstateaquaticcenter.com
ASI Peak Adventures: peakadventures.org
ASI Safe Rides: asi.csus.edu/saferides
ASI KSSU Radio: asi.csus.edu/kssu
ASI Student Shop: asi.csus.edu/studentshop
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
The College of Education does not provide tutorial services since it primarily serves graduate level students.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE**
Field of Study Details
Computer Science Drop-in. Academic Success Center, Santa Clara 1207. Schedules are posted by major on the bulletin board inside.
*An English tutor is also available for Civil Engineering students.
Civil Engineering*
Computer Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Technology
** Go to the ECS Portal at ecs.csus.edu. After logging in, students can search for “tutoring.”
Faculty Student Mentor Program also provides tutorial services in the College of Engineering.
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Field of Study Details
Nursing Each class has a study group.
Social Work Majors can sign up in the Department Office, Mariposa 4010. Tutoring by appointment; usually 3-4 tutors are available.
This College also has a College of Health & Human Services Writing Center in Solano Hall, Room 5011. The CHHS Writing Center is a program that is designed to assist HHS students with all stages of writing from pre-writing through editing text utilizing a peer-tutoring environment. Contact the CHHS Writing Center at 916-278-5417.
COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS
Field of Study Details
Chemistry Drop-in Help Office. Sequoia 502Check website for current schedule. csus.edu/chem/
Mathematics and Statistics
Drop-in Math Lab. Brighton 118 csus.edu/math/students/mathlab.htmBarbara Morris 278-6796
Physics and Astronomy Drop-in. Sequoia 124csus.edu/physics/tutoring/tutoring.stm
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Field of Study Details
Economics Drop-in. Tahoe 3025Check the website for the current schedule. csus.edu/econ/tutoring.html
Government Government majors can participate in the Odyssey Program. Students must sign up in the department.
In addition to retention services, Sacramento State also offers an array of tutorial services and programs that provide academic sup-port to promote the learning process and that also work to help
students achieve success in their coursework. Listed in this section are tutorial services by academic College in the University that are available to students.
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND LETTERS
Field of Study Details
All Majors Writing Center, Calaveras 128. Call 278-6356 to make an appointment.
Foreign Languages* Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Portuguese, Russian
Drop-in. Mariposa 2032Check website for current schedule.csus.edu/fl/tutors.htm
French Mariposa 2032 Check website for current schedule.csus.edu/fl/tutors.htm
Learning Skills Tutoring is available to students enrolled in LS Math; LS also offers an Oral Skills Tutorial for multilingual students.
Philosophy Students should contact the Philosophy Club through the department.
Spanish Mariposa 2032. Check website for current schedule csus.edu/fl/tutors.htm
* Courses under the umbrella of Foreign Languages include many separate areas of study. Only the areas of major study are listed separately.
SACRAMENTO STATE UNDERGRADUATE TUTORIAL SERVICES
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Field of Study Details
Business Administration* Drop-in. Tahoe 3067 Check website for current schedule. cba.csus.edu/, click on Business Student Services, then tutoring
AccountancyAccounting Information SystemsEntrepreneurshipFinanceGeneral ManagementInternational BusinessManagement of Human Resources and Organizational BehaviorManagement Information SystemsMarketingOperations ManagementReal Estate and Land Use AffairsRisk Management and Insurance
Drop-in. Tahoe 3067 Check website for current schedule. cba.csus.edu/, click on Student Services, click on tutoring
* Business Administration is an umbrella for several concentrations.
California State University, Sacramento STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
CULTURALAfrica
African Students Association
American Sign Language Club
Beats, Rhymes And Culture
Black Dance Collective
Black Fall Welcome Committee
Black Student Union
Cambodian Student Association, Sacramento
Camp Grad Association
Chicano & Latino Graduation & Recognition Ceremony
College Assistance Migrant Program Organization of Students
Cooper Woodson College Student Association
Ensuring Native Indian Traditions
Genderqueer Alliance
Habesha Student Union
Hmong University Student Association
Japan Club
Korean Student Association
La Raza Pre-Law Student Association
Latin Jazz Club
Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan
Mujeres Ayudando La Raza
Polynesian Connection Club
Queer-Straight Alliance
Romanian Club
Samahang Pilipino
Sanskruti-Indian Cultural Group
Sons and Ancestors Players
Taiwanese Student Association
DEPARTMENTAL/ PROFESSIONALAccounting Society
Adaptive Sports & Rec Club
American Criminal Justice
Association Lambda Alpha Epsilon
American Marketing Association
American Medical Student Association
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Safety Engineers
American String Teachers Association
Art History Club
Association For Computing Machinery
Athletic Training Club
Bachelor Social Work Association
Business Joint Leadership Council
Calaveras Station Literary Journal
California Nursing Student Association
Capistrano Chamber Music Club
Ceramics Guild
Chemistry Club
Choral Club
Civil Engineering Leadership Council
Clio Journal
Collective Reading Series
Competitive Robotics
Concrete Canoe Club
Construction Management Student Association
Delta Sigma Pi (Co-Ed Business Fraternity)
Design Build Institute of America
Dramatist Society
Engineering & Computer Science Joint Council
Engineers for Renewable Energy
Engineers Without Borders
English Club
Environmental Student Organization
Field Biology Group
Financial Management Association
Food and Nutrition Club
Future Black Doctors and Dentists
Future Business Leaders of America
Future Math and Science Teacher ClubFuture Pharmacist Student OrganizationGamma Iota SigmaGeography Club Geology ClubGerman ClubGraduate Art Student AssociationGraphic Resource Information Design Society Green and Gold Film Society Guitar Students AssociationHarmony SingersHornet RacingHuman Powered Off-Road VehiclesHuman Resources Management AssociationInstitute of Electrical and Electronic EngineersInstitute of Transportation Engineers Institutional Investment SocietyInternational Business OrganizationJazz Choir ClubJazz Club Management Information Systems AssociationMarching BandMathematics SocietyMechanical Contractors AssociationMulticultural Multilingual Educators AssociationMulticultural Organization of Science StudentsMusic Educators National ConferenceNational Society of Black EngineersNational Student Speech Language Hearing AssociationNatural Sciences and Mathematics Joint CouncilOptometry ClubPeace and Conflict InternationalPhi Alpha Delta, Pre-Law Fraternity
Philosophy Club Photography Club Lens Physical Education Major’s ClubPolitical Science SocietyPower Engineering SocietyPre-Dental AssociationPre-Occupational Therapy ClubPre-Physical Therapy OrganizationProfessional Interior Design StudentsPublic Health ClubPublic Relations Student Society of AmericaRecreation Parks Tourism Management AssociationRho Epsilon (Professional Real Estate Fraternity)Sacramento Anthropological SocietySacramento Association of Collegiate Entrepreneurs Sae Mini BajaSchool Psychology AssociationSeismic Design ClubSociety for Industrial and Applied Mathematics Society of American Military EngineersSociety of Hispanic Professional Engineers Society of Physics StudentsSociety of Women EngineersSociology Club/Alpha Kappa DeltaSteel Bridge ClubStructural Engineers Association of Central CaliforniaStudent Association of Laboratory StudentsStudent California Teachers AssociationStudent Economics Association Student Fashion AssociationWater Treatment ClubWellness & Fit HelpWithout Boundaries: Dance AllianceWomen In Business Additional information on current clubs and organizations
may be found at csus.edu/soal.
HONORARIESAlpha Phi Sigma (Criminal Justice)Beta Alpha Psi (Accounting)Beta Gamma Sigma (Business)Chi Sigma Iota (Counseling)Honors Committee Phi Alpha Theta (History)Psi Chi Honor Society (Psychology)Tau Beta Pi (Engineering)
FRATERNITIESChi Rho OmicronDelta ChiEpsilon Sigma RhoGamma Zeta AlphaIota Phi ThetaKappa Sigma Nu Alpha KappaOmega Phi ZetaOmega Psi PhiPhi Beta SigmaPi Kappa AlphaSigma ChiSigma Delta AlphaSigma Lambda BetaSigma Phi EpsilonSigma PiXi Phi Chi
SORORITIESAlpha Chi OmegaAlpha Kappa AlphaAlpha Kappa Delta PhiAlpha Lambda MuAlpha PhiDelta GammaDelta Sigma ThetaGamma Phi BetaGamma Phi DeltaKappa Psi EpsilonLambda Sigma GammaLambda Theta NuPhi Sigma SigmaSigma Gamma RhoSigma KappaSigma Lambda GammaSigma Omega NuSigma Omicron PiSigma Pi AlphaSigma Theta Psi
GREEK COUNCILSInterfraternity Council (IFC)National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)Panhellenic CouncilUnited Sorority And Fraternity Council (USFC)
RECREATIONALBadminton ClubBallroom SocialFilipino Martial Arts ClubHornets on The MoveMartial Arts ClubMixed Martial ArtsMorris LeagueQ-ClubOfficials ClubRacquetball Team Recreation ClubSalsa Loca ClubSkate HornetsSki & Snowboard ClubSwim ClubTennis ClubWushu ClubYoga And Meditation Club
RELIGIOUSBible StudiesCampus Crusade For ChristCatholic Culture ClubChi Alpha Christian Fellowship Christians on CampusCrunk For ChristFellowship of Christian AthletesGrace Alive!InterVarsity Christian FellowshipJewish Student UnionLatter-Day Saint Student AssociationMission 242Muslim Students Association Newman Catholic Community at Sacramento StateSikh Student Association
POLITICALCollege DemocratsCollege RepublicansStudents For LibertyStudents For Social Change
SERVICEAlpha Phi OmegaCamp AdventureCircle K InternationalRotaractUp ‘Til Dawn
SPECIAL INTERESTBrewery Appreciation SocietyFirst-Year Experience: Peer MentorsOrientation ClubPeer Health EducatorsPercussion ClubResidence Hall AssociationScholars Taking Action for a Nationwide DreamSpecialized Electronic Gaming AssociationStudent Alumni Association Student Health Advisory CommitteeStudents for LifeStudent Veteran OrganizationToastmasters Leadership ClubUniversity Mothers Against Drunk DrivingWarrior Club
SPORTSBass Fishing ClubCycling TeamHornet Cricket ClubIce HockeyMen’s Rowing ClubMen’s Rugby ClubMen’s Volleyball Olympic Weight-lifting ClubSki And Snowboard TeamTriathlon ClubWakeboard ClubWater Ski TeamWomen’s Rugby ClubWomen’s Volleyball Club
SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ALL COLLEGES
The University Reading and Writing Center (URWC) serves as a resource in every College and to students from all major fields of study. The primary goal of the URWC is to provide encouraging, focused and non-judgmental one-to-one tutorials in reading and writing for any undergraduate or graduate student at Sacramento State. In a collaborative and supportive environment, our peer tutors offer help with reading and writing at all points in the process from initial planning and organizing through developing and revising a paper or understanding difficult texts.
Students are welcome to come to the URWC with reading and writing assignments for any course in any academic discipline. The URWC of-fers directed self-placement counseling and help for students prepar-ing for the Writing Placement for Juniors (WPJ requirement).
The Center also offers one unit of academic credit for regular tutoring, ENG 121. Visit the Writing Center the second week of classes to sign up for ENG 121 and reserve a tutoring slot. The URWC is located in Calaveras Room 128. Call (916) 278-6356 to make an appointment.
In addition to the Writing Center, the Adjunct Program (SI) is another program afforded to students in every College to provide supplemental instruction and course specific tutorial support. The program offers student-led group tutoring in gateway, general educa-tion and large lecture classes to assist students in becoming academi-cally successful in their coursework. (Lassen 2200 | 916-278-6725)
OTHER RESOURCES TO EXPLORE:If you are a student involved with any of the programs noted below, you may want to explore whether tutoring is available:
• College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) • Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)• Faculty Student Mentor Program (FSMP)• Greek Organizations (Fraternities & Sororities)• Learning Skills Center• The Library• Multi-Cultural Center• Pre-Health Professional Program Advising• Pre-Law Program Advising• Science Subject Matter Program for Teacher Credentialing• Services to Students with Disabilities (SSWD)• Student Athlete Resource Center (SARC)• Other: Residential Life, the Honors Program, Student Clubs,
ROTC, etc.• Women’s Resource Center/PRIDE Center• Writing Across the Curriculum
(See details on Writing Across the Curriculum website, csus.edu/wac/WAC/Students/index.html. It includes writing tutoring and resources for undergraduate and graduate students).
INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIPVital to your success as a Sacramento State student is being involved in an organization or club. You can participate through opportunities provided by Student Organizations and Leadership or by being involved in other campus activities. To showcase the many options you have to get involved, noted below are all the clubs and organizations that currently exist to support students. All of these involvement opportunities are designed to help you achieve a true sense of belonging and engagement in campus life.
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RETENTION SERVICES Retention Programs/Services are those services that promote persistence from year to year with the ultimate goal of providing student support to graduation.
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM LOCATION PHONE
Academic Advising LSN 1013 (916) 278-6351
Adjunct Program (SI) and Courses (Supplemental Instruction/student led group tutoring) LSN 2200 (916) 278-6725
Advising Center for Teaching Majors (Designed for students in Liberal Studies, Child Development, and the Social Science Program)
LSN 2008 (916) 278-4526
Aiming Retention Intensive Services for Excellence (ARISE) LSN 2205 (916) 278-6183
Alliance for Minority Participation Program (LSAMP) SQU 226 (916) 278-6519
Business Educational Equity Program (BEEP) TAH 3067 (916) 278-5875
College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) RFC 1 (916) 278-7241
College of Education Educational Equity Program EUR 206 (916) 278-6639
College-Based Educational Equity Programs (CBEEP) LSN 3014 (916) 278-6859
Cooper-Woodson College Enhancement Program (CWC) AMD 460 (916) 278-5363
Explorations LSN 2205 (916) 278-6183
Faculty Student Mentor Program (FSMP) LSN 2205 (916) 278-7332
Financial Aid Counseling/Scholarships LSN 1006 (916) 278-6554
First Year Experience Programs/University Learning Communities ARC 4002 (916)278-2804
Graduate Diversity & Academic Enrichment Programs RFC 203 (916) 278-3834
Guardian Scholars Program LSN 3014 (916) 278-2603
Health and Human Services Educational Equity SLN 5002 (916) 278-7255
Honors Program ARC 4002 (916) 278-2804
Learning Communities (EOP) LSN 2205 (916) 278-6183
Learning Skills Center (LSC) [Developmental Education Support Coursework/Study Strategies and Student Support]
LSN 2200 (916) 278-6725
McNair Scholars Program RFC 203 (916) 278-5118
MESA Engineering/Computer Science Program (MEP) SCL 1213 (916) 278-6699
Odyssey Mentoring Program TAHOE 3104 (916) 278-6202
Soc Connect (Mentoring Program for Sociology majors) AMD 450 (916) 278-6522
Science Educational Equity Program (SEE) SQU 226 (916) 278-6519
Service Learning LIB 4028 (916) 278-4610
Services to Students With Disabilities (SSWD) LSN 1008 (916) 278-6955
Student Academic Success/EOP & Summer Bridge LSN 2205 (916) 278-6183
Student Athlete Resource Center (SARC) LSN 3004 (916) 278-5431
Undergraduate Business Advising Center TAHOE 1030 (916) 278-2499
Sacramento State abounds with a vast array of services designed to support your success from the point of your enrollment to gradua-tion. Services consist of a broad range of retention programs which include such assistance as advising, mentoring, tutoring, leadership development, educational equity programs, student academic success interventions, campus life support, and generalized program support.
To better educate the campus community and the students it serves about the retention services offered to ensure the success of
Sacramento State students, this brochure includes a general overview of the services offered by the campus. For more detailed informa-tion, please visit the Sacramento State website at csus.edu to acquire specific information on services available by departmental area.
In order to readily access the retention services that exist on the campus, this brochure is divided into three primary areas: retention services, tutorial resources and leadership/involvement.
Brochure Contributors: Student Academic Success and Educational Equity Programs, the University Registrar’s Office, Academic Advising, Associated Students Incorporated, Student Organizations and Leadership, the Retention Task Force, Graduation Initiative Steering Committee, and the Campus Educational Equity Committee
Department Location Phone
ADMISSIONS AND FIRST YEAR PROGRAMS
Degree Evaluations Articulation (Assistance with transferable courses)
LSN 2000 (916) 278-4862
Outreach and Recruitment LSN 1102 (916) 278-7766
Pre-Admission Advising LSN 1102 (916) 278-7766
First Year Advising Program (Orientation) LSN 1012 (916) 278-6351
ENGAGEMENT, STUDENT LIFE, AND
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Community Engagement Center (CEC) LIB 4028 (916) 278-4610
Housing & Residential Life Sierra Hall, 1st floor (916) 278-6655
Student Organizations and Leadership University Union, 3rd floor (916) 278-6595
Multi-Cultural Center LIB 1010 (916) 278-6101
PRIDE Center University Union, 3rd floor (916) 278-8720
Women’s Resource Center University Union, 3rd floor (916) 278-7388
Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) University Union, 3rd floor (916) 278-6784
SUPPORTIVE CAMPUS FACILITIES
University Union University Union Lobby (916) 278–6997
AIRC AIRC Building (916) 278–7337
Rec & Wellness Center (Includes the Counseling & Psychological Services)
The Well (916) 278–9355
SECOND YEAR AND DEPARTMENT
PROGRAMS
Major Advising Support See Faculty Advisors in your major
Second Year Academic Advising Program LSN 1013 (916) 278-6351
Departmental Advising Programs See Faculty Advisors in your major
CAREER AND GRADUATION GOALS
Student Academic Success and Educational Equity Programs (SASEEP)
LSN 3014 (916) 278-6183
Graduation Advising and Workshops (Assistance with the Graduation Process)
LSN 2000 (916) 278-3625
Career Center (employment and internship opportunities) LSN 1013 (916) 278-6231
Veterans Success Center LSN 3000 (916) 278-6733
SACRAMENTO STATE STUDENT SUCCESS ROADMAPS
0-29 units (First Year)
� Mandatory advising each semester
� Complete preparatory requirements
� Focus on completing Area A and Area B4
30-59 units (Second Year/Sophomore)
� Take College Composition II
� Must have 45 units to enroll in upper division GE
� Must declare major by 60 units (Academic Advising & Career Center staff can help)
� Meet with major and GE advisors
60-89 units (Third Year/Junior)
� Complete Writing Placement for Juniors or ENGL 109 M/W
� Meet with major and GE advisors
� Explore careers, internships, and co-op education
� File petition to graduate one year prior to graduation
90-120+ units (Fourth Year+/Senior)
� Final check of all GE, graduation, and major requirements
� Participate in on-campus interviews and career fairs
� Meet with degree evaluator AFTER official graduation evaluation has been received
ACADEMIC ADVISING CHECKLIST
STUDENT SUCCESS OVERVIEWRETENTION SUPPORT AREASRetention Support Areas are defined as areas of the campus that provide a core of services designed to aid student advisement, engagement, activism, and success in major areas of study that lead to the completion of the undergraduate degree in a supportive community atmosphere.
By using the services noted in this brochure, you can set out a clear road-map for your success. The Student Success, Academic Advising, and Gradu-ation Requirements Checklists are designed for you to chart your progress, to stay on track with meeting your goals for graduation, and to help you make the best of your educational experience by becoming actively involved in the heart of the University.
STUDENT SUCCESS CHECKLIST � Attend University orientation
� Participate in a First Year Experience program (Learning Communities/First Year Seminar)
� Take full advantage of First Year and Second Year advising services
� Draw upon services provided by an educational equity program
� Complete your General Education requirements
� Declare a major early in your academic career
� Complete your major requirements
� File for graduation a year in advance of your expected graduation date
� Meet with a department advisor at least once a year (or once each semester if possible)
� Utilize Career Center advising
� Learn about your future career through internship/volunteer experiences
� Establish a mentoring relationship with a peer or faculty member
� Get involved. Join a club or student organization
� Engage. Take part in community service and service learning opportunities
� Attend campus events and activities
� Study abroad to enrich your learning opportunities
� Run for ASI student government. Let your voice be heard
� Graduate. Your degree awaits you!
BACHELOR’S DEGREE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CHECKLISTTo graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree, you will need to complete the following:
GENERAL EDUCATION � 51 units in General Education
(Approved G.E. courses Areas A - E )
� 9 units of approved upper division General Education courses
� 9 units of General Education in residence (Sacramento State courses)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS � American Institutions (United States History, United States Constitution,
and California State and Local Government)
� English 1A (minimum C- grade)
� Second Semester Writing Requirement/ English 20 (minimum C- grade)
� GWAR: Writing Placement for Juniors or English 109W or 109M Writing Intensive course
� Race and Ethnicity in American Society
� Foreign Language Requirement (minimum C- grade)
UNIT REQUIREMENTS � Total units: Minimum 120 semester units
� Total upper division units: Minimum 40 semester units
� Residence units: Minimum 30 units at Sacramento State; 24 of the 30 units must be upper division and 12-15 of the upper division units must be in your major
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) REQUIREMENTS - MINIMUM 2.00 REQUIRED IN THE FOLLOWING:
� All college courses attempted
� All college courses attempted at Sacramento State
� All General Education courses used to meet the 51 unit requirement
� All upper division courses used to meet major requirements*
* Please check with your major/minor department regarding additional GPA and minimum grade requirements
MAJOR/ MINOR REQUIREMENTS � Consult with the department chair/advisor and the Sacramento State
online catalog regarding requirements
GRADUATION FILING REQUIREMENTS � Complete graduation application & obtain department chair or
designee signature
� Photocopy your graduation application (with signatures) for your records
� Pay graduation application filing fee
� Submit original graduation application with proof of payment to the Student Services Center in the Lassen Hall Lobby
For more information visit the Degree Evaluations web site at csus.edu/registrar/graduation/.