Credential Services

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The SJSU Lurie College of Education Credential Services office serves the diverse educational needs of graduate students, staff and faculty in an effort to prepare teachers, counselors, administrators and other education professionals as they complete their credential programs. Refer to the information below to learn more about the resources and services provided by the Credential Services office. 


Steps to Apply for Program Completers

Upon program completion, ALL students must file for their credential with the Credential Services Office. To get the process started, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete the Information Coversheet [pdf] - Download the form and save a copy.  Type in your information and print.
  2. Pay the $25 application processing fee at commerce.cashnet.com/SJSUCRD.  Save a copy of your receipt and submit it with your application packet.
  3. Download and print the appropriate credential checklist from the chart below and any additional forms if required. Submit all required documents listed on the checklist with your application.
  4. Submit your complete application to credentials@sjsu.edu.

Credential Checklists for Program Completers


Contact Us

Credential Services
Sweeney Hall 445 
credentials@sjsu.edu
408-924-3541

Office Hours:
Monday  8-12 pm & 1-5 pm
Tuesday  7:30-12 pm & 1-5 pm
Wednesday  7:30-12 pm & 1-5 pm
Thursday  7:30-12pm & 1-4:30pm
Friday  7:30-12pm & 1-5 pm by phone, email, and Zoom

Campus Closure
December 22 - 29 - Winter Break Closure
January 1, 2024 - New Year's Day
January 15 - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
April 1 - Cesar Chavez Day
May 27 - Memorial Day
June 19 - Juneteenth Day
July 4 - Independence Day

Credential Analysts
Ha Thai
Senior Credential Services Specialist
ha.thai@sjsu.edu

Catherine Davis
Credential Analyst
catherine.davis@sjsu.edu