Prospective Students

We appreciate your interest in pursuing a graduate career at San José State University. In this section you will find out more about SJSU, the programs we offer, our application process and requirements, and important deadlines and forms related to applying for graduate admission. Some additional external links that might be of interest to prospective students are also listed, including information about housing and other available services.
General Information
About
San Jose State University
Why San José State? Why Not! Explore the vast and
diverse opportunities available to you as a graduate student at
SJSU.
SJSU Graduate
Programs
A complete listing of the over seventy graduate programs
we offer; includes links to their respective websites and contact
information.
Financial
Information: Fees, Payments, Funding, and Financial
Assistance
Find out how much it costs to pursue a graduate degree at
San José State University and explore the financial
assistance SJSU offers to qualified students.
Applying to SJSU
Domestic
Applicants: How to Apply
Outlines the steps for applying to SJSU as a domestic
applicant.
International
Applicants: How to Apply
Outlines the steps for applying to SJSU as an international
applicant.
International
Document Requirements
A country by country guide to properly submitting your
international school work and degrees. A must read for all
international applicants and domestic applicants that have done
postsecondary work outside of the USA.
Program
Test Requirements
Find out if your intended department requires any graduate
tests such as the GRE or GMAT.
Residency
Information on how to qualify for residency tuition.
Admission Deadlines
Current
Deadlines for Fall and Spring Admission
Follow the listed deadline for your intended major. Be sure to
check carefully as deadlines may vary by program.
Prospective Student Forms
Prospective
Student Forms
Download forms you might need to submit.
Additional External Links
Application Status
MySJSU provides a direct link
to check your application status online through the My SJSU
website. You will need your UserID and Password that you receive
after submitting your online application.
Housing Information
San José State University offers students many options
when it comes to housing:
- SJSU's new Campus Village has state of the art apartments dedicated to graduate students and their needs.
- Students may also want to investigate the SJSU International House, a co-ed residence home to around 70 international and American students.
- University Housing Services has information concerning all aspects of University Housing Services and can direct you to other campus resources.
Other Useful Links
SJSU
Catalog:Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Information and Class
Schedules
Enrollment and Academic
Services
Registrar Services
Bursar
Financial Aid
Student
Resources
International
Programs and Services Office
SJSU Testing and Evaluation
Department
Educational
Testing Service (ETS)