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.

Continue scrolling to check out the events and resources we offered last semester!

Programs and Events

• December 1: Relax & Recharge…Before Finals  

  • Stress Reduction Event before finals. Activities include painting, ornament decorating, jewelry making, playdough, puzzles and more. Come and show your creativity and de-stress.

    Date and Time: Thursday, December 1, 10:00am-1:00pm

    Location: Student Wellness Lounge

    Hosted by Student Wellness Center

• December 7: Compostable Confetti and Lunch!  

  • Take a break from studying to help us make leaf confetti for commencement! Join us for this de-stressing activity and lunch and snacks! Free to join, open to all!

    Date and Time: Wednesday, December 7, 12:00pm-4:00pm

    Location: Mod F Conference Room

    Hosted by Office of Sustainability

• December 7: The Big Break    

  • The Big Break is here! Join The Solidarity Network for a whole host of de-stress activities, arts and crafts, and free food!

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

    Location: Student Union Meeting Room 3

    Hosted by the Solidarity Network

• December 9 and 12: H&A In Action    

  • Hand out swag and info about AEPG events on campus

    Date and Time: Friday, December 9 and Monday, December 12, 12:00pm-1:00pm

    Location: Housing Quad and 7th Street Plaza

    Hosted by College of Humanities and Arts

Study Spaces

• (CANCELLED) December 7:  Pozole Study Night  

  • Centro provides students with a dedicated space to study for final exams by being in community alongside other students, faculty, and staff while enjoying a warm bowl of pozole, and yes, we do have a vegetarian option as well. The pozole does run out, so we encourage students to arrive earlier in the evening. ¡Si se puede!

    Date and Time: Wednesday, December 7, 5:00pm-7:00pm 

    Location: Student Union Ballroom A & B

    Hosted by Chicanx/Latinx Student Success Center

• December 8: Study Break Sponsored by SJSU Cares  

  • Take a break from study and final exams in Clark 100H (Fishbowl room in the lobby) with study snacks and de-stressing tools sponsored by SJSU Cares.

    Date and Time: Thursday, December 8, 9:00am-5:00pm

    Location: Clark 100H (Fishbowl room in the lobby) 

    Hosted by SJSU CARES

• December 8, 9, and 13: Late Night Studying and Snacks  

  • Military Connected students: please come by the VRC for extended hours to use as a space to study and grab some snacks!

    Date and Time: Thursday, December 8, Friday, December 9, and Tuesday, December 13

    Location: Veterans Resource Center, Student Union

    Hosted by Veterans Resource Center

• December 8 and 12:  Study Jams

  • Mosaic is open an extra two hours to help provide a place for you to study! We will have snacks and testing supplies available during those times.

    Date and Time: Thursday, December 8 and Monday, December 12, 6:00pm-8:00pm

    Location: Mosaic Cross Cultural Center

    Hosted by Mosaic Cross Cultural Center

• December 12-15:  Extended Study Nights at Centro

  • Centro will be open for extended study hours in preparation for final examinations. Join us in the upcoming evenings as we study for finals in community.

    Date and Time: Monday, December 12 through Thursday, December 15, 6:00pm-8:30pm

    Location: Chicanx/Latinx Student Success Center, Student Union 1340

    Hosted by Chicanx/Latinx Student Success Center

Tutoring & Academic Services

• November 30:  Fall 2022 Finals Writing Drop-In    

  • The San José State University Writing Center is offering a special writing drop-in before finals week. Writing tutors will be available to support students for shorter, 20-minute slots on campus at the Writing Center in the MLK Library.

    Date and Time: Wednesday, November 30, 10:00am-3:00pm

    Location: Writing Center, 2nd Floor, MLK Jr Library

    Hosted by Writing Center

• December 7-13: Free Tutoring!    

  • Tutoring will be available as appointments and drop-ins/study hall! Navigate to SpartanConnect, email peerconnections@sjsu.edu or call 408-924-2587 to learn more.

    Date/Time: Wednesday, December 7 through Tuesday, December 13, various times

    Online and In-Person (navigate to SpartanConnect for more information)

    Hosted by Peer Connections

• December 7-14: Writing Tutoring

  • Come see us for either virtual or in-person tutoring during finals! We're here to help with your last writing assignments of the semester. Visit sjsu.mywconline.com to schedule your tutoring sessions! All in-person sessions take place on the second floor of the MLK Library.

    Dates and Times: Wednesday, December 7 through Wednesday, December 14

    Online from 10:00am-9:00pm and In-Person 10:00am-3:00pm

    Hosted by Writing Center

Ongoing Resources

• Ongoing Dates: Grab-And-Go Comfort Snacks & Testing Supplies  

  • Come visit CAPISE during our open hours to grab some comfort snacks and test supplies, study for finals, or unwind and be in community with other fellow students! Follow the office on Instagram at @capisesjsu for more information on specific days and times supplies are available.

    Location: Center for Asian Pacific Islander Student Empowerment (CAPISE), Student Union 1520 next to Veterans Resource Center

    Hosted by Center for Asian Pacific Islander Student Empowerment (CAPISE)

• December 8-13 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!

    Date and Time:Thursday, December 8, 12:00pm-5:30pm, Friday-Tuesday December 9-13, 7:00am-5:30pm

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

    Hosted by Student Involvement

• Ongoing: MLK Library Study Break Resources

  • 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.

• 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.