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2020-2021 General Catalog 
    
2020-2021 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

2020-2021 General Catalog


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Welcome to Sonoma State University’s online catalog. The links to your left will allow you to easily navigate through the various sections of the catalog.

When planning your academic career at Sonoma State University, this General Catalog will serve as one of your main reference tools. Another source of information is the SSU Website, which should be consulted in conjunction with the catalog in case there have been any changes since publication. You should also check with individual academic departments and administrative offices, either by phone or in person, to make sure that you have the most current information. Please see the Addendum  for any changes or updates after March 1, 2020


3 Ways to Search the Catalog

  1. Use the Catalog Search box at the top left of the page:
    Enter a keyword in the box and click icon for catalog search
     
  2. Click Advanced Search at the top left of the page:

  Narrow your search by checking:
  •  Courses
  •  Programs
  •  Hierarchy items
  •  Other content
  Then type a keyword and click Search

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3. Click on a link in the left navigation menu


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Changes in Rules and Policies

Although every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the information in this catalog, students and others who use this catalog should note that laws, rules and policies change from time to time and that these changes may alter the information contained in this publication. Changes may come in the form of statutes enacted by the Legislature, rules and policies adopted by the Board of Trustees of the California State University, by the Chancellor or designee of the California State University, or by the President or designee of the campus. It is not possible in a publication of this size to include all of the rules, policies, and other information that pertain to students, the institution, and the California State University. More current or complete information may be obtained from the appropriate department, school, or administrative office.

Nothing in this catalog shall be construed as, operate as, or have the effect of an abridgment or a limitation of any rights, powers, or privileges of the Board of Trustees of the California State University, the Chancellor of the California State University, or the President of the campus. The Trustees, the Chancellor, and the President are authorized by law to adopt, amend, or repeal rules and policies that apply to students. This catalog does not constitute a contract or the terms and conditions of a contract between the student and the campus or the California State University. The relationship of the students to the campus and the California State University is one governed by statute, rules, and policy adopted by the Legislature, the Trustees, the Chancellor, the Presidents, and their duly authorized designees.

 

We hope you find this catalog convenient and easy to use. If you have questions or ideas about how we could improve this catalog, please contact catalog@sonoma.edu.