Extended Studies is a more flexible way to go to college and advance your career. Courses are available on campus, off-campus, online and during academic gap periods. All courses are taught by SJSU faculty for college credit. Courses are available through the following programs:

Professional Degree Programs: Earn a graduate degree or certificate to advance your professional career while continuing to work.

Spartans Online: Take courses in the comfort of your own home and advance toward a degree or simply supplement an interest area.

Open University: Disqualified SJSU students and the general community interested in taking college courses may enroll.

Summer and Winter Sessions: Take 5- to 10-week courses on campus or online to get ahead or catch up on courses you need.

SJSU Plus: SJSU in partnership with Udacity offer remedial and introductory courses at low cost.

News & Updates

Open University Starts Aug. 21

You can take regular online and on campus SJSU course with no admission required. Classes start on August 21.  >>> learn more



2013 Summer Reading Programs 

For an enjoyable activity with lifelong benefits, we recommend one of our reading skills programs. >>> read more



Enroll in Summer Session Now

You can take 5-10 week courses for credit towards degrees or for personal enrichment at SJSU. >>> read more