Finals Resources
Spring 2020 Finals Programs & Resources
To support students during the final exam period, offices and departments across campus host events, study spaces, tutoring programs, and provide resources. Student Involvement also coordinates three finals stations, where campus staff and faculty volunteers hand out free testing materials and snacks each day of final exams. Please note that in Spring 2020 finals stations will not be offered due to COVID-19.
This semester, Finals Programs & Resources include virtual activities and events, ongoing programs, and tutoring resources.
Virtual Activities and Events
Monday, May 4
Coffee Chat with the Career Counselor Bunch
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Via Zoom
Stop by for a virtual coffee chat with the career counseling team. Learn about how the Career Center can support you during this challenging time with your job/internship search, networking, resume, exploring careers and more!
Vision Board Finals BLITZ
1:30 - 2:45 p.m.
Via Zoom
Finals BLITZ!! This workshop will help you with tools and strategies that may help you stay motivated through finals.
*Counseling and Psychological Services & Wellness and Health Promotion Collaboration for Mental Health Awareness Month
Wednesday, May 6
Mindfulness Meditation Workshop Series
1:30 - 3 p.m.
Via Zoom
Interested in learning about new ways to relax and live in the present moment? Come learn about mindfulness meditation, self-care practices, and ways to appreciate the here and now through step-by-step instruction, education and live practices.
Friday, May 8
Harry Potter Virtual Trivia
1 - 2 p.m.
Via Zoom | Game at Crowd.Live SJSU Potter
A chance to play Harry Potter virtual Trivia with the chance of winning a $100 or $50 gift card. The webinar (where the game will be presented) should be watched on a laptop/computer. Simultaneously use a mobile device to play along with the game!
Monday, May 11
Art Therapy
11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Via Zoom
Coloring and journaling in community. During stressful times, we need more self-care and time to relax. Please have with you: a blank piece of paper, a lined piece of paper, a pen or pencil, and any type of colors that you have and would like to use (e.g. colored pencils, crayons, paint, etc).
*Counseling and Psychological Services & Wellness and Health Promotion Collaboration for Mental Health Awareness Month
Global Connections
Noon - 1 p.m.
Via Zoom
An opportunity to meet new friends from across the SJSU campus and the world in a casual and comfortable environment.
*Counseling and Psychological Services & Wellness and Health Promotion Collaboration for Mental Health Awareness Month
Ongoing Programs
May 4 - 8
Spartan Squad T-Shirt Competition
Submit your design to spartansquad@sjsu.edu
This is an opportunity for Spartans to create the 2020 Spartan Squad t-shirt! For details on competition download the Spartan Squad T-shirt Design Contest Guidelines 2020 [pdf].
May 4 - 19
Ask An Advisor
Monday–Friday: 1 - 4 p.m.
Via Zoom
Virtual office hours with Academic Advising and Retention staff—drop in advising with a GE advisor!
Connect with a Peer at The Veteran Resource Center
Monday–Friday: 10 - 11 a.m.
Connect with your Peer Advisor in the VRC to help you with finals resources and learn about free tutoring, virtual social hours, game nights, breakfast club, Veterans Yoga class, and other things to help you finish off your semester strong!
May 4 - 31
2020 Recreation Movement Challenge
40+ campuses across American have a common goal - to cooperatively log 5 million minutes of activity. Join the challenge and get moving! Tag @sjsu_fitness so we can share your workout!
May 8 - 15
Veterans Resource Center Breakfast Club Fridays
10 - 11 a.m.
Via Zoom
Have a casual conversation over breakfast, coffee, tea, or whatever! This is a good opportunity to catch up with your peers and vent about the struggles we are all facing. Things such as balancing school, family, for some work, and for others, graduation.
Take a Study Break! De-Stress for Success
De-Stress for Success: A Curated Guide by SJSU King Library
Managing finals-induced stress is always difficult. This guide is designed to walk you through how to use library resources to combat and assist with stress, as well as offer recommendations from our library faculty and staff.
Intramural E-Sports Tournaments
Spartans can join E-Sports gaming tournaments by registering for sports games they want to play against each other. Available games are Madden 20, FIFA 20, NBA2k 20, MLB The Show 20, and Rocket League.
Les Mills On Demand Virtual Fitness Classes
Accessible anytime!
Throughout shelter in place, Les Mills is giving Spartans free access to over 150 workouts that you can do from the comfort of your home. Share your workouts with the Spartan Recreation and Aquatic Center @sjsu_fitness!
Tutoring Resources
Sundays - Wednesdays
Library Late Night Tutoring
8 p.m. - Midnight
Via Zoom
Highly trained tutors to assist students with biology, chemistry, math, and physics undergraduate courses.
Did you know that the Library Student Technology Training center offers software (Microsoft office, Adobe suite, SPSS) training and support for SJSU students, faculty and staff? Join the Late Night Tutoring via Zoom.
May 4 - 15
Peer Connections Finals Tutoring
Monday–Friday
Request an appointment for virtual tutoring in multiple subjects and writing.
May 4 - 19
Writing Center Online Tutoring
Monday–Thursday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Fridays: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Students can sign up for up to two 45-minute sessions each week. Have a quick question? Use the "Ask a Tutor" live chat feature—no appointment necessary!
