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Become a Spartan

When you become a student at San José State University, you’re not only embarking on a transformative college journey — you’re joining a new, extended Spartan family. SJSU is a diverse, close-knit community who supports students’ success and enables them to experience all that Silicon Valley offers.

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#1

Most Transformative University

Ranked by Money magazine based on graduation rates, earnings and student loan repayment.

#4

Best Undergraduate Engineering Program

Ranked by U.S. News and World Report among Public Universities that offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

#8

Top Colleges for Diversity in the Nation

Ranked by Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education (WSJ/THE) among colleges and universities in the nation for diversity in school environments.

News

Stephen Perez, Interim President of SJSU.

Stephen Perez Selected as Interim President of SJSU

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SJSU Launches Share Your Spartan Heart Campaign

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A Holiday Message of Thanks From President Papazian

SJSU Presidential Seal.

Updates on SJSU Athletics Department and Investigations

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Events

Spartan Spirit Mark Logo. Event On Dec 1

Is Mobile Money a Digital Gateway to Financial Inclusion?

Event On Dec 2

Steinbeck Fellows Fall Reading

Event On Dec 4

SJSU Hal Todd Theatre: Circle Mirror Transformation

Event On Dec 7

Sustainability Trivia Boba Happy Hour

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Why Choose SJSU?

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Shaping the Future of Student Success

San José State provides a world-class education—whether courses are online or in person. The university is expanding the ways we provide high-quality education and unique research and hands-on experiences to students.

Research

Jessica Castillo Vardaro.

Jessica Castillo Vardaro: Uplifting Latino/a Students

This assistant professor of biology is empowering future scientists through field research experiences — whether in the California mountains or right here on campus.

Creativity

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Listen to “The Accidental Geographer” Season 2

Hosted by our very own Provost, Vincent del Casino, “The Accidental Geographer” is designed to introduce the expertise of SJSU faculty, whose research, teaching, and commitments to community engagement bring life to this cutting-edge university. Available on your favorite podcast platforms.

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Last Updated Nov 29, 2021