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Join the Spartan Family
When you become a student at San José State University, you’re not just beginning
your college experience, you’re joining a new, extended family. The Spartan family
is a diverse, close-knit community that supports, encourages, and guides new students
along a path toward success at the largest public university in Silicon Valley.
Transform Your Life
First-Time, First-Year (Freshman)
You have not attended a college or university after graduating from high school.
Transfer
You have completed at least 60 transferable semester units (90 quarter units).
Graduate
You are a domestic or international applicant who has earned a bachelor’s degree and
want to pursue a master's degree from one of our graduate programs.
International First-Time, First-Year (Freshman)
You are a resident of another country who would like to pursue a bachelor's degree
and require an F-1 visa or non-immigrant visa to study in the U.S.
International Transfer
You are a resident of another country who would like to pursue a bachelor's degree
and require an F-1 visa or non-immigrant visa to study in the U.S.
Residency
Find information about how California residency is determined, how to file an appeal
if you’re classified as a nonresident, exceptions and exemptions, and more.
Questions about applying to SJSU?
Connect with Student Outreach and Recruitment (SOAR)  to speak with an
undergraduate
pre-admission counselor,
schedule
a campus tour or attend one of our events for future Spartans. We offer services
both in-person and virtually for prospective students, guests and counselors.
International Applicants: Financial Documents
Learn more about the required financial documents to complete your application as
an international student.
Returning
You have not attended SJSU for the past two consecutive semesters but would like to
return to school to complete your college degree.
SJSU Online
Offering a wide variety of programs, students with busy lifestyles who have previous
college credits can complete their bachelor's degree on a fast and flexible timeline,
100% online.
Second Bachelor's
You have earned a bachelor’s degree and would like to return to college for another.
Note: We currently are not accepting students interested in a second bachelor’s degree
except for students who are pursuing a
bachelor’s degree in
nursing
.
Non-Degree Seeking
You are not a current SJSU student and would like to take courses for credit via
Open University
.
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Contact Us
Interested in applying?
Undergraduate:
Interested in applying to an undergraduate program or visiting campus, visit our
Undergraduate Student Outreach and Recruitment Office website
.
Graduate:
Interested in applying to a graduate program or have questions about applying, visit
our
Graduate Enrollment Management Office website
.
Applied and have questions?
Phone
408-283-7500
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Live Chat
(icon at the bottom right corner)
Undergraduate:
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Graduate
: Monday - Thursday
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
In-Person/Virtual Appointments
Bachelor's Degrees and Undergraduate Admissions only
Join the Line
to speak with us virtually!
Email
Undergraduate
:
admissions@sjsu.edu
Graduate
:
grad-admissions@sjsu.edu
(credential, masters, doctoral, and advanced certificate)
Visit Office
Student Services Center (SSC)
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192
Mailing Address
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
San Jose State University
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0016
Graduate Admissions and Program Evaluations
San Jose State University
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0017
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