Sonoma State University, Public university in Sonoma County, California.
Sonoma State University is a public university spanning 215 acres in Sonoma County with academic buildings, student housing, and outdoor spaces designed for learning. The campus integrates natural landscapes with facilities for teaching and residential life.
The institution was founded as Sonoma State College by the California Legislature in 1960 with an initial student body of 250. In 1966, it relocated to its current location and continued to expand.
The university serves a diverse student body and offers academic paths through different schools including Arts, Science, and Business. Faculty and students create learning communities that span multiple fields and backgrounds.
The sprawling campus is easy to navigate with parking areas and pathways connecting the various academic and residential zones. It helps to get oriented with a map or campus guide before exploring the different areas.
The campus encompasses two major nature preserves used for natural sciences research and field studies. Together they total more than 1000 acres (400 hectares) of protected land available for learning and observation.
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