Sonoma State University
Sonoma State University At A Glance
Located in California's premier wine country 50 miles north of San Francisco, Sonoma State promotes intellectual and personal growth, leadership opportunities and technological proficiency. SSU offers its 8,700 students a friendly, safe and informal atmosphere on a beautiful campus setting of 269 richly-landscaped acres. Currently, campus housing accommodates 3,100 students in both apartment and residential suite style facilities. Sonoma State University is the only California university that is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), the prestigious group of 25 universities and colleges across the nation that are often described as the “Public Ivies.”
The Seawolves Community
The Seawolves Community
Sonoma State’s Residential and Campus Life departments organize a wide variety of social and educational activities for students. There are currently nine sororities and six fraternities on campus and some are ethnic sororities. More than 100 club and organizations are available to accommodate a wide range of interests. A 58,000 sq. ft. Recreation Center with a climbing wall is a popular gathering place. The Jean & Charles Schulz Information Center houses the University Library as well as meeting spaces, labs and a gallery. An automated “robot” retrieval system houses some of the library’s collection. The Donald & Maureen Green Music Center is under construction and will perfectly showcase acoustic music and the human voice. The center will also be home to lecturers, classes and conferences.
