Stop by ESSC (ENGR 116) & join graduate students and the ESSC Graduate Peer Advisors
for an FAQ session to ask your questions on topics like SJSU Clubs, Resume, Networking,
Internships, CPT, etc. No registration is required. Visit the events page for information
on date, time and topic.
Join the College of Professional & Global Education (CPGE) in celebrating the diversity
of the SJSU community through a series of events during International Education Week.
The SJSU Writing Center conducts regularly scheduled writing workshops during the
fall and spring semesters. These one-hour group seminars cover a range of writing-related
topics from grammar issues to body paragraphs to APA style/formatting. Workshops can
accommodate up to 15 attendees in person or 45 attendees in an online setting (via
Zoom).
Interested in a university-sponsored internship? Do you have an internship offer and
don't know what is next? Join us for an overview of the CPT application process in
the College of Engineering, followed by Q&A with advisors from ESSC and ISSS. (International
students will be sent email with details.)
Fall 2022 CPT workshop will be held on November 16
ESSC presents several workshops throughout each semester focusing on time management,
school vs. career after SJSU, resume building, research, and other topics of interest.
The Career Center offers opportunities to meet employers about jobs, projects, and
internships. Come prepared with your resume updated, your Zoom video on, and wearing
interview attire.
Weeks of Welcome (WOW) programs and events take place during the first few weeks of
each semester. Fall 2022 events took place until Friday, September 30.
Spring Career Workshop Series
ISSS and the Career Center are hosting workshops designed specifically for international students.
Interested in a university-sponsored internship? Do you have an internship offer and
don't know what is next? Join us for an overview of the CPT application process in the College of Engineering, followed by Q&A with advisors from ESSC and ISSS.
(International students were sent email with details.)
Showcase your research and creative activities in a campus-wide competition for the
best short research presentation in three minutes or less. Gain experience, a professional
video, and maybe even prize money!
April 14, 2022 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Hammer Theatre
March is Global Spartan Month, celebrating international education and cultural exchange
at SJSU. Experience fun social activities, informative workshops, and cultural events.
Don't miss the I-House lawn games or photo contest!
ISSS and the Career Center are kicking off their spring Career Workshop Series with Polish your Professional Pitch. Get hands-on practice giving your professional pitch and receive individualized
feedback from ISSS and Career Center staff. Get the worksheet and write your draft pitch before the workshop.
Held on Wednesday, February 9, 2022
International Student & Alumni Panel
SJSU International Student & Alumni discuss the challenges and successes in searching
for and finding internships and jobs through the pandemic. The panel will also discuss
what it's like working during the COVID-19 years, and share their tips on the job
search process, networking, and career development as a former international student.
Meet our panelists!
Career Development through the Pandemic & Beyond Wednesday, March 16, 2022 | 5:00-6:00 p.m. (Pacific) Explore ISSS career workshops
Weeks of Welcome
Weeks of Welcome (WOW) programs and events take place during the first few weeks of
each semester. Spring 2022 events take place until Friday, February 25.
CGS Kick-Off event was held on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 on Paseo de César Chávez (7th
Street Plaza).
Join this online information session where GAPE Evaluators explain important university processes such as Candidacy, Course Substitutions,
and Applying for Graduation. Ask GAPE Evaluators questions about your program of study and when to submit the required forms. Deadline to apply for Summer 2022 graduation is March 1, 2022.
New graduate students should attend orientation to find out about campus resources
and sources of support available to them as they begin their graduate programs.
ESSC is presenting several workshops throughout Spring semester focusing on time management,
school vs. career after SJSU, resume building, research, and other topics of interest.
Welcome Back and New Spartan Engineer Welcome Held on Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Attention Fall 2021 and Summer 2021 graduates: Learn from a panel of SJSU alumni and employers about their college-to-career transitions
and hear advice about navigating life after college, followed by Q&A. (Rising seniors
are also welcome.)
Interested in a university-sponsored internship? Do you have an internship offer and
don't know what is next? Join us for an overview of the CPT application process in the College of Engineering, followed by Q&A with advisors from ESSC and ISSS.
(International students were sent email with details.)
Held on September 30 and November 3, 2021. Read about the CPT Process, updated in July 2021.
Probation Workshops
Join the ESSC for a session to understand academic probation at the graduate level,
prevent disqualification, and plan for steady progress towards your academic goals
by tapping into available resources. Come with your questions or concerns; we are
here to support you! (Affected students were sent email with details on registering
for a workshop.)
Held on November 5, November 8, December 16, and December 20, 2021. Learn more about Academic Standing.
International Education Week (IEW) 2021
Join the College of Professional & Global Education (CPGE) in celebrating the diversity
of the SJSU community through a series of events during International Education Week.
November 15-19,2021
Writing Center Fall Workshop Series
The SJSU Writing Center is offering its intensive Foundations of Graduate Writing workshop series for early career graduate students.
CGS is hosting a virtual graduate fair on Thursday, October 14th, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Pacific. Learn about graduate school and meet program representatives from SJSU and other
participating universities. Virtual information sessions will be held September 23th and September 30th.
Visit this year's Engineering Student Club Fair to find out about student organizations that are recruiting. (Student Organizations can RSVP to participate until September
10th.)
Wednesday, September 15 (virtual) and Thursday, September 16 (in-person)
Interested in a university-sponsored internship? Do you have an internship offer and
don't know what is next? Get an overview of the basics of applying for CPT in the
College of Engineering, followed by Q&A with advisors from ESSC and ISSS.
Held on March 22 and February 19, 2021 (Read about the CPT & OPT Process.)
Probation Workshops
Join the ESSC for a session to understand academic probation at the graduate level,
prevent disqualification, and plan for steady progress towards your academic goals
by tapping into available resources. Come with your questions or concerns; we are
here to support you!
A Cultural Conversation with ESSC and ISSS about how cultural norms and expectations
of different educational systems can have an impact on your academic experience. Our
tips and strategies can help you on your way to academic success.
Held on February 16, 2021 (See events Beyond Global Spartan Welcome, open to all international students and scholars.)
Grad Slam 2021
Grad Slam at SJSU is a campus-wide competition for the best short research presentation
by a graduate student. The virtual event Celebration of Research was held in April.
The College of Professional and Global Education (CPGE) accepted applications for
the Global Spartan Scholarship through April 11, 2021. This scholarship is available to students seeking to earn a degree from SJSU in
F-1 visa status starting Fall 2021.
Held on Oct. 29, 2020 California / Oct. 30, 2020 India & China (via Zoom)
CPT Workshop
Interested in a university-sponsored internship? Do you have an internship offer and
don't know what is next? Get an overview of the basics of applying for CPT in the
College of Engineering, followed by Q&A with advisors from ESSC and ISSS.
Held on October 15, 2020
Probation Workshop
Join the ESSC for a session to understand academic probation at the graduate level, prevent disqualification, and plan for steady progress towards your academic
goals by tapping into available resources. Come with your questions or concerns; we
are here to support you!
The Engineering Student Success Center (ESSC) is hosting the Meet & Munch Series. Open to all CoE students, each event has a topic for thought and discussion. Join this lunchtime
gathering to unwind, chat, and build community.
February 9, 2021 Setting Goals: Staying Career Active February 23, 2021 Academic Resilience: Finding your Strengths March 9, 2021 Self-Care Practices during Midterm Season
