California State University, Sacramento will welcome thousands of newly admitted students and their families for Admitted Student Day on April 18. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature campus and housing tours, planetarium shows, Hornet Racing demonstrations, craft booths, and more.
Admitted Student Day gives accepted students an opportunity to experience campus life firsthand, connect with faculty and staff, and ask questions about enrollment or financial aid. Charles Cole, director of Recruitment and Outreach, said: “Students can go see the rest, and then come here and see the best. By the end of the day, they’ll want to say ‘yes’ to Sac State.”
The university has reported record spring and fall enrollments based on recent census data. Applications for Fall 2026 have increased compared to last year; as of April 7, about 39,271 students had applied—an increase of over two thousand applicants according to Cole.
Admitted Student Day began in 2012 as a way for families to be involved in college selection while giving students a chance to explore academic options before enrolling. Each year approximately 2,500 prospective students attend the event with their families.
Special activities this year include demonstrations by Combat U students; an Intent to Enroll celebration photo station; opportunities for making buttons or tote bags; a parent lounge in the University Union Cottonwood Suite; a speaker panel featuring President Luke Wood alongside Vice President for Student Affairs Aniesha Mitchell from noon until twelve-thirty p.m.; followed by a Meet and Greet with Wood until one p.m.
Cole said: “Quite a few students have already committed to Sac State, so for them it’s about solidifying their decision and helping them continue with the next steps such as registering for orientation [and] signing up for student housing.” He added: “We also want to make it fun and exciting for the students who are still undecided… We’re trying to give students everything they need and want to know about Sacramento State… We want them to know they’re joining a welcoming… inclusive community.”
