San José State University : Academic Advising & Retention Services : Advising for Freshmen

Advising for Freshmen

The information on the pages below is imperative for incoming and first semester freshmen to know. Please read this information carefully!

Mandatory Freshman Orientation - All incoming first time freshmen must attend the mandatory Freshman Orientation. Also see more information about orientation in your admit packet.

Remediation and the One Year Rule - Students who do not pass the ELM & EPT must enroll in remedial courses and complete this coursework within one year.
ELM and EPT Placement Information - Information about the ELM and EPT and where students may be placed.
ELM/EPT Flyer (PDF) - More information about the ELM and EPT.
Course Progress - Information about progressing through remedial (developmental) courses.
Remediation Policies - Definitive policies regarding remediation at SJSU.

Advising Hub Freshman Information - Things to do and to think about in order to be successful freshman year.
Spartan Guide for Incoming Students (PDF) - A helpful PDF with great information and tips on how to be a successful Spartan.
Advising Hub - This site can be used to locate and access the information and people you need to help you progress smoothly to your degree objective.
Advising Preparation for Freshmen - Information on how to prepare for advising to get the most out of your appointments.
Student Success Programs - Workshops and other helpful information sessions on topics such as Time Management, Note Taking, Major/Career Exploration, Alcohol & Drugs, Money Management, Healthy Living, Stress, Test Taking, and more!