College of Graduate Studies

The College of Graduate Studies

San José State University offers over 120 graduate programs and countless opportunities to advance research, scholarship and creative activity in your field of study.

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Graduate Programs

SJSU offers over 120 graduate programs and counting. View all of the programs we offer.

Outreach & Recruiting

Our outreach and recruiting team is here to help you through your application process.

Steps to Admission

Learn about the steps you will take as you go through the application process at SJSU.

Graduate Coordinators and Evaluators

Find out how your graduate advisor and evaluator can support your progress throughout graduate school.

Funding Opportunities

View options for funding your education.

Theses and Dissertations

View thesis and dissertation guidelines, including deadlines, formatting requirements, and more.

Steps to Graduation

Learn how to complete your graduate degree.

Graduation Deadlines

Check the university deadlines and requirements to ensure you graduate on time.

Forms

From withdrawal to graduation, view all the graduate student forms.

Research

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Learn about our Research Programs

Research endeavors play a critical role in preparing graduate students for their chosen careers, which is why SJSU makes research a top-priority. The Office of Research is part of the Division of Research and Innovation, also known as RSCA, offers faculty and graduate students a wide variety of services related to their research, scholarship and creative activity.

Community & Partnerships

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View our Partnerships

San José State University partners with leading companies, and external and internal community members to further support our students.

Why Choose SJSU for Graduate School?

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Featured Spotlights & News

M.A. Teaching, Critical Bilingual Education Graduate on Becoming a Bilingual Educator

We had the opportunity to get to know Alondra Aguilar and chat about her educational journey and the importance of her bilingual degree.

SJSU Celebrates 100 Years of Spartans!

In 1924, San José State students adopted Spartans as the official university mascot and identity, recognizing the legacy of social progress established by previous generations of educators, innovators and pioneers at One Washington Square. Help fill in the timeline with your Spartan memory!

Commencement: A Family Affair

Fernanda Renteria-Gonzalez and David Salinas graduated from the M.A. Counseling and Guidance program only ten weeks after having their first child, Violeta.

Upcoming Events & Workshops

Apr21

SpartUp Innovation Showcase

11:00am-2:00pmPaseo de César Chávez

Apr22

Grad Slam

2:00pm-4:00pmHammer Theater

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