Finals Resources

To support students during the final exam period, offices and departments across campus host events, study spaces, tutoring programs, and provide resources.

Be sure to check back in December for Fall 2021 Programs and Resources!

Tutoring & Academic Resources

• May 3-21  Finals Tutoring

  • Hours vary - please make an appointment through your Spartan Connect scheduling platform. Here is a link that tells you how to make appointments - 

    https://www.sjsu.edu/peerconnections/about/appointment.php

    There are various tutors available at various times. Please see Spartan Connect - https://one.sjsu.edu/task/all/spartan-connect to make an appointment.

    Appointments are virtual and you will receive a link after you've made your appointment.

• May 3-14  Making the Most Out of SJSU Library Resources

  • Your SJSU King Library offers online access to books, articles, and videos for learning or research; virtual chat with a librarian for help in any subject; and late-night online tutoring for many courses. Get more information at libguides.sjsu.edu/library-online. 

    
    Check out our short videos on how to get started with your research at vimeo.com/kinglibrarysjsu.

    
    Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Twitter: @sjsulibrary
    Hashtags: #sjsulibrary #sjsu #finalsweek

• May 10-13  Polish Your Presentation!

  • Book a 30 minute appointment at http://mywco.com/sjsucommcenter

    Polish Your Presentation with a Speech Coach

    Research shows that rehearsal has a significant positive impact on your speech grades.But it can be challenging to commit to practicing by yourself or with those you live with. So, rehearse your upcoming final class presentations with a COMM Center Speech Coach! they are supportive, knowledgeable, and by booking an appointment you've made a commitment to yourself. Come at any stage of your practice; whether it's your first try or you've been practicing for weeks. We look forward to meeting you!

• May 15  Spring 2021 Finals Writing Bootcamp

  • 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

    The Writing Center will be hosting a bootcamp for SJSU students to provide writing support before spring 2021 finals week. Feel free to drop in at any time* between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM to work with tutors in breakout rooms, ask questions, or get up to 45 minutes of writing support if you would like more intensive assistance. Our student writing tutors are from a variety of disciplines and grade levels (from sophomores to graduate students). All writing tutors are well trained to assist students during any phase of the writing process. (*Students should arrive by 3:15PM if they require a 45-minute session.) 

    Click on the link to register in advance (early sign up is strongly recommended). The Zoom link to join the bootcamp will be emailed prior to the event. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

    https://bit.ly/2QooV4n

• May 18-25  Writing Center Finals Tutoring

  • May 18, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM;  May 19, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM; May 20, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM; May 21, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM; May 24, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM; May 25, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    The Writing Center is here to help you with your writing during finals! Schedule virtual tutoring sessions through our website: sjsu.edu/writingcenter. Tutors will also be available during select hours (posted on our website) for live chat services when you have quick writing questions--no appointment necessary. 

    https://www.sjsu.edu/writingcenter/ 

    https://www.instagram.com/sjsuwc/

    https://www.facebook.com/sjsuwritingcenter

    https://www.facebook.com/sjsuwritingcenter

Programs & Events

• May 1-14  Ultimate S'more Cookoff

  • Grab some chocolate, marshmallows, and gram crackers because it’s time to get messy in this virtual challenge. All SJSU students who complete the challenge will be entered into a drawing for some fun outdoor themed prizes including Hammocks, Beach Towels, Backpacks, and More!!!

    Additional information can be found on www.spartanrecreation.com/adventures or by following us on Instagram @sjsu_outdooradventures

    The classic S’more recipe is a toasted marshmallow and some melted Hershey’s chocolate, sandwiched in between two graham crackers. Thousands of variations exist from this recipe including substituting marshmallows with peeps, substituting graham crackers with potato chips, substituting a Hershey's bar with a Reeses, and more. The only limits on this challenge are your own imagination. All SJSU students who complete the challenge will be entered into a drawing for some fun outdoor themed prizes including Hammocks, Beach Towels, Backpacks, and More!!! To get credit for your submission, please send us your creation on instagram @sjsu_outdooradventures or email us at sjsuoutdooradventures@gmail.com before midnight on Friday May 14

• May 1-14  Outdoor Adventure Challenges

  • Are you looking for a study break? Getting outside even for a short walk is a great way to ease stress and help us relax and think more clearly. Our Outdoor Adventure Challenge is a fun way to recharge that brain even if you only have a 10 minute break!

    Additional information can be found on www.spartanrecreation.com/adventures or by following us on Instagram @sjsu_outdooradventures The basic premise of the Outdoor Adventure Challenge is for you to get outside and hike, bike, scooter, skateboard, swim...etc. in the shape of whatever image you would like to create (see example of the dinosaur on the previous page). You can create this image by downloading a free app on your phone (like Strava, Nike Run Club, Map My Run or Map My Hike) that will track your movements. Your image can be as large or as small as you would like it to be. If you have enough time to run through an entire city, great, but you can also create an image on a small grassy park as well.

    For best results, we recommend that you draw out and plan your route on a map (such as google maps) so you know how to draw your shape BEFORE you turn on the tracking app on your phone.

    Once you are done with your activity, send us a photo or screenshot of the image you created for a chance to win some of our fun outdoor themed prizes including Hammocks, Beach Towels, Backpacks, and More!!!

    To get credit for your submission, please send us your creation on Instagram @sjsu_outdooradventures or email us at sjsuoutdooradventures@gmail.com before midnight on Friday May 14

• May 5  WITH LOVE, THE CCCAC 

  • Need extra love during finals? Let’s build some love together! Limited-supply of DIY rainbow stuffed animal elephants available for comfort during final season! Participants must be able to pick up items from campus. 

    Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/lovecccac

• May 6  Among Us Game Night

  • 6:00pm (2 hours)

    Virtual Game night playing Among Us utilizing Zoom and the mobile game. 

    tinyurl.com/AmongUsSJSU

    Sponsored by Spartan Recreation Intramural Sports - Check out our IG page @sjsu_imsports for more programs!

• May 10-14  Finals Break Time

  • All day/daily posts

    Check out Instagram each day during the week before finals for tips on de-stressing, managing your mental health, and taking care of yourself. 

    Instagram - @sjsu_fitness

• May 11  Coping with Stress during Finals Week 

  • 11:00 am -11:30 am

    International Gateways is sponsoring this event to help students cope with Finals week. 

    https://sjsu.zoom.us/j/87960046657?pwd=ampwTkNscUpJbUo3b2ZHbmlwc2dkZz09

     Meeting ID: 879 6004 6657 Password: 272711

• May 11  Online Card Tournament

  • 6:00pm ( 2 hours)

    Come join us for some online card games and fun!

    https://www.spartanrecreation.com/intramural-sports

    Sponsored by Spartan Recreation Intramural Sports - Follow us @sjsu_imsports for more programs!

• May 12  Finals Destress Yoga

  • 9am-10am

    Finals can be stressful, so it's important to remember to take time for yourself. Join us for an hour of gentle yoga to get your day of studying off to a good start.  @sjsu_fitness

    https://www.spartanrecreation.com/group-fitness

• May 13  Celebrate Your Growth

  • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

    Connect, discuss, and celebrate the end of the semester with the SESP Community! This event will feature you, your accomplishments, and how the SESP program can help you further achieve your goals with the Growth Pledge.  Hosted by The Spartan East Side Promise Program - SOAR

    https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlfuirrTIuEtNMRUp2af1u4YTYdMIrfYJ2

    Check our Instagram to see how you can share your story! @sjsu_sesp

• May 13  Bay Area Sports Trivia

  • 6:00pm ( 1 hours, 30 minutes)

    Bay Area Sports Trivia is a trivia game testing knowledge of sports teams from the Bay Area!

    https://sjsu.zoom.us/j/84017982964?pwd=TVc2L3FWbXg4RjJNWFE2R0VuOW1kZz09

    Sponsored by Spartan Recreation Intramural Sports - Follow us on IG @ sjsu_imsports for more program information and see what's upcoming!

• May 14  Finals Destress Meditation

  • 9:00 am-9:30 am

    Finals can be stressful, so it's important to remember to take time for yourself. Join us for morning meditation to get your day of studying off to a good start.  @sjsu_fitness

    https://www.spartanrecreation.com/group-fitness 

• May 14  Chillax Workshop

  • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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

    https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlcuCpqzMpGt2ZA0zmdaEAc_yfeQIlrVAf

• May 14  Hamilton - Watch Along 

  • Watch Party Starts @ 2:00 pm

    De-stress before finals with a Hamilton Watch Party on May 14th followed by Hamilton Trivia on May 18th. Both events will have gift card giveaways!  Sponsored by A.S. Events

    Watch Party Registration - tinyurl.com/AHamWatch

    Trivia Registration - tinyurl.com/AHamTrivia

• May 17-26  International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) De-stress for Academic Success

  • Follow @SJSUinternational on Instagram for daily de-stress tips during finals week! Learn more on our website:

    https://www.sjsu.edu/isss/events/de-stress/

    Also on our Instagram @SJSUinternational #GlobalSpartans

• May 18  Hamilton Trivia

  • Trivia Event Starts @ 3:00 pm

    De-stress before finals with a Hamilton Watch Party on May 14th followed by Hamilton Trivia on May 18th. Both events will have gift card giveaways! Sponsored by A.S. Events

    Watch Party Registration - tinyurl.com/AHamWatch 

    Trivia Registration - tinyurl.com/AHamTrivia

• May 18  Sustainability Trivia Happy Hour

  • 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Take a break from studying and join the Office of Sustainability for Trivia Happy Hour! Show off your sustainability knowledge for a chance to win prizes! 

    Register here:

    https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMocuyqqz4rGdNDs6tCbnFyZhHcDwCyW-Zv

• May 18  IPACE and SJSU Votes! Trivia Night

  • 7:00 pm-8:00 pm

    Join the Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement and SJSU Votes! for a fun trivia event! Take an hour off and de-stress! 

     https://sjsu.zoom.us/j/82148978953?pwd=QlIxS214VXh2OW1SK2wyYUlpQWI4Zz09

    Join from your SJSU Zoom account. You can also log in using Meeting ID: 821 4897 8953 and Password: 669846

    Prizes for first and second place: $25 gift card (in-store or online e-gift card) for Nirvana Soul Coffee.

• May 19  Veterans Yoga Project

  • 3:00pm-4:00pm

    Join in, bring a friend!! Stef has been teaching our SJSU veterans the past 3 years through The Veterans Yoga Project. It’s an amazing class for ALL levels; no experience required or necessary.

    https://sjsu.zoom.us/j/82610842956

• May 22  International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS)  Finals Cele-BREAK-tion Game Night

  • 7:00-9:00 PM

    Need a break from studying? Done with finals? Join us to CELEBRATE your accomplishments and TAKE A BREAK from finals! Hosted by Global Leaders & ISSS. Open to all students.

    https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrd-yvrjMqGtTydicmXP0GT5SiSMgpKBln

    @SJSUinternational #GlobalSpartans

Ongoing Resources

• Making the Most Out of SJSU Library Resources

  • Your SJSU King Library offers online access to books, articles, and videos for learning or research; virtual chat with a librarian for help in any subject; and late-night online tutoring for many courses. Get more information at libguides.sjsu.edu/library-online. 

    Check out our short videos on how to get started with your research at vimeo.com/kinglibrarysjsu.

    Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Twitter: @sjsulibrary
    Hashtags: #sjsulibrary #sjsu #finalsweek

• Peer Connections Tutoring

  • Peer Connections provides free tutoring, mentoring, supplemental instruction, learning assistance and strengths coaching for students at SJSU.

    https://www.sjsu.edu/peerconnections/

• Writing Center Tutoring

  • The Writing Center offers a variety of resources to help students become better writers, and all services are free for SJSU students.

    https://www.sjsu.edu/writingcenter/