Sonoma State University - Modern Campus Catalog™

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General Catalog</span> <h1 id="acalog-content">2024-2025, 2nd ed. General Catalog</h1></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <hr> </td> </tr> </table> <h2><strong><a href="https://inquiry.sonoma.edu/inquiryform" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/mime/media/11/1333/Request%20Info%20Button.jpg" style="float:right; height:44px; margin:5px; width:125px" /></a><a href="https://www.calstate.edu/apply" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/mime/media/11/1331/Apply%20Now%20Button-2021.jpg" style="float:right; height:43px; margin:5px; width:125px" /></a></strong><br /> <strong>Welcome to Sonoma State University’s online catalog</strong></h2> <p>Although every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the information, students and others should note that laws, rules, policies, programs, and courses change from time to time and that these changes may alter the information contained in the 2024-25 Catalog. Review <a href="content.php?catoid=11&navoid=1411" target="_blank">Changes of Rules and Policies</a><span style="display: none !important"> </span> for more information.</p> <p>When planning your academic career at Sonoma State University, this General Catalog will serve as one of your main reference tools. Please see the <a href="https://www.sonoma.edu/academics/schedule-classes">course schedule</a> for the most up to date information including possible changes to GE area designation. 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For more information talk to your advisor.</p> <p><strong>Graduate Students:</strong> Students who, since gaining Classified Graduate Standing status, have maintained continuous enrollment, may elect to satisfy the degree requirements in effect at the time of gaining Classified Graduate Standing status or at the time of completing their degree requirements.</p> <h2>Archived Catalogs</h2> <p>Are you looking for a different catalog? 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