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Student Involvement is the hub of cocurricular life at San Jose State University. The most successful students are those who are involved while attending SJSU. Student Involvement is one of a few major gateways to these involvement experiences. We partner with University departments, like University Housing, Student Union, Associated Students, MOSAIC, Counseling Services, Student Health Center and Academic Affairs in offering a wide array of programs and services.

The department is coprised of five key programmatic and service-based areas:

Associated Students Advising - advising A.S. is at the heart of our mission in helping students to learn, grow and develop into well engaged student leaders. The staff of Student Involvement are part of a cadre of campus experts, versed in the areas of student development and student government advising.

Fraternity and Sorority Life (FASL) - staff of this program team support and challenge fraternity and sorority community leaders and members in their growth and development. The community is comprised of 5 Panhellenic sororities, 10 Interfraternity Council fraternities, 6 National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations (2 sororities and 4 fraternities), and 14 United Sorority and Fraternity Council organizations (6 sororities and 8 fraternities). Each of the four communities is represented by a governing council.

Orientation and Transition (OAT) - responsible for frosh transition from high school to the University environment. Frosh Orientation and Fall Welcome Days are the main vehicles for a successful transition to San Jose State University.

Student Organizations and Leadership (SOAL) - staff of this program team are responsible for two main programmatic functions