Finals Resources

Each semester, offices and departments across campus host events, study spaces, tutoring programs, and provide resources to support students during the final exam season. This semester programs will be hosted from Wednesday, December 1 through Tuesday, December 14. Continue scrolling to check out the events and resources being offered!

Programs and Events

• December 2: Creative Chill Zone

  • Take a brief study break and channel your creative side. Participate in several interactive craft stations. Opportunity drawing for prizes!!

    Date and Time: Thursday, December 2, 2:00pm-4:00pm

    Location: Student Wellness Lounge

    Hosted by Counseling and Psychological Services

     

• December 7: Finals Mini Massages

  • Free mini-massages to help destress before finals

    Date and Time: Thursday, December 7, 11:00am-1:00pm

    Location: 7th Street Plaza

    Hosted by Associated Students

     

• December 7: De-stress & Self-Connect Through Mindful Yoga  

  • Through mindful yoga movements, our mind can rest and our heart can be open. This virtual workshop gently guides you to destress and connect with your inner wisdom & peace.

    Date and Time: Tuesday, December 7, 12:00pm-1:00pm (virtual)

    Location: Virtual via Zoom

    Hosted by International Student & Scholar Services

     

     

• December 7: The Big Break  

  • Take a break from finals and engage in community and diversity through arts and crafts.

    Date and Time: Tuesday, December 7, 1:00pm-4:00pm,

    Location: Student Wellness Lounge

    Hosted by Solidarity Network

• December 7: Sustainability Trivia and Boba Happy Hour

  • Destress and learn how to make your own boba drink! Play our sustainability trivia game! Get a reusable Boba cup and straw and a chance to win prizes!

    Time and Date: Tuesday, December 7, 4:00pm-5:00pm

    Location: Mod F/ Business Tower Lawn Tables

    Hosted by the Office of Sustainability

     

• December 7: Spartan Speed Dating

  • App-based speed dating with other Spartans on and off-campus. Mini built-in workshops on the importance of healthy relationships

    Date and Time: Tuesday, December 7, 6:00pm (virtual) 

    Location: Virtual via the Lynk app (iOS link) (Android link)

    Hosted by Associated Students

• December 8-December 9: Friendship Bracelet-Making Kit

  • Pick up a friendship bracelet-making kit (while supplies last) to de-stress during finals.

    Dates: Wednesday, December 8- Thursday, December 9

    Location 4th Floor, MLK Library by Media Wall

    Hosted by SJSU King Library

     

• December 8-December 9: Some Things in Life Are Free: Pick Up Your Spartan Decal  

  • Free Spartan decals (while supplies last) to all students. 

    Dates and Times: Wednesday, December 8, 11:00am-3:00pm; Thursday, December 9, 11:00am-3:00pm

    Location MLK Library Prototyping Lab (on Library lower level)

    Hosted by SJSU King Library and Student Technology Training Center

     

• December 9: Chillax: Peer Health Education Workshop

  • In this Peer Health Education online workshop, practice a series of mindful activities to help you relax wherever you are. 

    Thursday, December 9, 4:00pm-5:00pm, (virtual)

    Location: Virtual via Wellness Center Website

    Hosted by Wellness and Health Promotion and Student Wellness Center

Study Spaces

• December 6-December 7: Study Space

  • The USRC Study Lounge will be open to students looking for a quiet place to study, get snacks, and testing materials.

    Dates and Times: Monday, December 6 and Tuesday, December 7, 8:00am-8:00pm

    Location: Clark Hall 100G

    Hosted by UndocuSpartan Student Resource Center (USRC)

• December 7: Mosaic Study Jam

  • Need a space to study? Mosaic Cross Cultural Center has extended hours on Study Day! Come study in community.

    Date and Time: Tuesday, December 7, 6:00pm-8:00pm

    Location: Mosaic Cross Cultural Center

    Hosted by Mosaic Cross Cultural Center

• December 8-December 14: Finals Study Space and Supplies

  • Finals Study Space and Supplies

    Wednesday, December 8th through Tuesday, December 14th, 9am-5pm

    Veterans Resource Center

    Hosted by Veterans Resource Center

    Study lounge, snacks/coffee, test supplies, camaraderie, and chill

     

• December 8-10 and December 13-15: Library Study Spaces

  • The library will be open 24 hours for finals from December 8-10, and December 13-15. To view all of the library's operating hours, please visit the library website here. 

    
    In addition to general study space, the SJSU King Library also offers study rooms for reservation. To reserve a study room, please visit the library website here.

Tutoring & Academic Services

• December 1: Finals Week Writing Bootcamp

  • This event is being held to provide all currently enrolled SJSU students (undergraduate and graduate) with an opportunity to get writing support before their final exams. The Zoom format will consist of breakout rooms with our fully trained team of tutors available to provide one-to-one support for your writing needs the week before finals. No appointment is necessary; however, registration is required.

    Date and Time: Wednesday, December 1, 2:00pm-5:00pm (virtual)

    Location: Virtual via Zoom

    Hosted by Writing Center

• December 8,9,13, and 14: Finals Week Online Tutoring

  • The Writing Center will be open for online tutoring during finals. Schedule appointments online and meet with our expert tutors to write your best end-of-semester papers!

    Dates: Wednesday, December 8, Thursday, December 9, Monday, December 13, Tuesday, December 14th

    Time: 10:00am-9:00pm (virtual) 

    Location: Virtual

    Hosted by Writing Center

• December 8-December 14: Free Finals Week Tutoring

  • Peer Connections Tutoring is available now and throughout finals week! Check out our Tutoring Schedule or SpartanConnect for additional information and availability. Students can locate availability and schedule an appointment on SpartanConnect. 

    Dates and Times: Wednesday, December 8- Tuesday, December 14th, Various times (hybrid)

    Hosted by Peer Connections

Ongoing Resources

• December 1: Don't Let Finals Get You Down: Finishing the Fall Off Strong and Prepping for Spring 2022

  • The aim of this event is to give students tips for acing finals, relaxation and de-stress approaches, and strategies to start the spring semester off strong.

    Date and Time: Wednesday, December 1, 12:30pm-2:00pm

    Location: Black Leadership and Opportunity Center (BLOC)

    Hosted by the BLOC

• Through December 6: Finals Fitness Classes

  • It's important to take breaks while you study, so stop by the SRAC to get your sweat on!

    Dates: Monday, November 29- Monday, December 6

    Location: Spartan Recreation and Aquatics Center (SRAC)

    Hosted by Spartan Recreation

• Through December 6: Workout, Destress & Study

  • The SRAC is open to students during finals. Take a break from studying to re-energize and refocus. Grab a quick workout, take a swim or challenge yourself on the climbing wall. You can bring your books and study in one of our casual lounge spaces.

    Dates: Monday, November 29- Tuesday, December 14

    Location: Spartan Recreation and Aquatics Center (SRAC)

    Hosted by Spartan Recreation

• December 8-December 13: Finals Resource Tables  

  • Need a scantron, quick bite to eat or a cup of coffee? Stop by one of our Finals Resources tables where we’ll be distributing testing materials, to-go food and drinks, and coffee and tea! Our tables will give you the extra boost you need to pass your finals!

    Dates and Times: Wednesday, December 8- Monday, December 13, 7:00am-6:00pm

    Locations: In front of Student Wellness Center, Clark Hall, and by the ATMs (Parking Lot 4)

    Hosted by Student Involvement

• Ongoing: MLK Library Late Night Tutoring Services

  • The SJSU King Library offers late night tutoring for various biology, chemistry, math, and physics courses Sunday through Wednesday (8:00 pm - 12:00 am).

• Ongoing: MLK Library Online Resources and Services

  • Your SJSU King Library offers online access to books, articles, and videos for learning or research. Get more information on the library website here.

• Ongoing: MLK Library Research Support

  • Got a research question you need answered quickly? Chat with a librarian and get the support you need here.

• Ongoing: Using the MLK Library

  • Unsure how to search the library’s catalog or navigate a database? Learn tips and tricks through these easy how-to tutorials to navigate research guides, find articles, and more through video tutorials here!

Questions? Contact Student Involvement at getinvolved@sjsu.edu. All programs and events are wheelchair accessible. For more information or additional accessibility needs, please contact Student Involvement.