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

• May 11: Finals Yoga + Tie Dye

  • Join us for destress yoga and tie dye! If you only have time for one event that's ok - come to what you can. No sign up needed. Visit @sjsu_fitness on Instagram for more info.

    Date and Time: Wednesday, May 11, 9:45am-10:45am for yoga, 12pm-1pm for tie dye

    Location: Spartan Recreation and Aquatics Center (Studio D for yoga, Wet Classroom for tie dye)

    Hosted by Spartan Recreation

     

• May 17: The Big Break

  • The Solidarity Network is teaming up to bring a number of study break activities. Come and join us in community around games, crafts, and other de-stressing activities. 

    Date and Time: Tuesday, May 17, 1:00pm-4:00pm

    Location: Wellness Lounge

    Hosted by the Solidarity Network

     

• May 18: Student Union, Inc. Finals Fair  

  • Forgot your test materials? Need a cup of coffee? The Student Union has got you covered! Stop by on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 between 9AM and 12PM to pick up FREE testing materials, coffee, and snacks! Brought to you by the Student Union, Inc.

    Date and Time: Wednesday, May 18, 9:00am-12:00pm

    Location: Student Union East and West Entrances, Entrance to Spartan Recreation and Aquatics Center

    Hosted by the Student Union

     

     

• May 18: CCCAC Brain Break: Coloring & Bubbles  

  • Take a break from studying! We'll have coloring pages, colored pencils, & Bubble Tea!

    Date and Time: Wednesday, May 18, 2:00pm-3:00pm

    Location: Cesar Chavez Community Action Center (Student Union)

    Hosted by Cesar Chavez Community Action Center

• May 19: Taco-bout Finals!  

  • Finals is here, talk over tacos! Tacos, churros, and some support is all you need to get going!

    Date and Time: Thursday, May 19, 11:00am-1:00pm

    Location: Student Union West Patio Stage

    Hosted by the Student Union

• May 20: Paws and Popsicles

  • Pet your stress away with cute little pups. Pet therapy with free popsicles to relieve the stress and anxiety around finals.

    Dates: Friday, May 20, 10:00am-12:00pm

    Location: Event Center Courtyard

    Hosted by the Student Union

     

• May 20: Mindful Yoga: Your Self-Love Journey  

  • Take a moment for yourself and de-stress during this particularly hectic time of the semester. This mindful yoga workshop gently guides you to be aware of the mind-body-heart connection. It supports you in connecting with LOVE within and around you and opening yourself to transformation. Please join us and bring your yoga mat for the workshop. Feel free to leave your camera off and be comfortable in your own space.

    Dates and Times: Friday, May 20, 1:00pm-2:00pm

    Location: Participate via Zoom (click link)

    Hosted by International Students and Scholar Services and Lurie College of Education

     

• May 23: Stressed is Desserts Backwards  

  • Drive away the Monday blues and stop by to enjoy ice cream, cookies, and cupcakes!

    Date/Time: Monday, May 23, 10:00am-12:00pm

    Location: Student Union West Patio Stage

    Hosted by the Student Union

Study Spaces

• Monday, May 9, Thursday, May 12, Thursday, May 19, 11:00am-2:00pm Relax at the Garden

  • Come to the SJSU Campus Community Garden to relax outdoors in the garden. Enjoy a cup of relaxing herbal tea and shred your semesters unwanted work with our paper shredder.

    SJSU Community Garden (372 E San Salvador St.)

    Hosted by Cesar Chavez Community Action Center Garden

• Monday, May 16 Wednesday, May 18 Thursday, May 19 Spring Finals 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. #SiSePuede

    Date and Time: Monday, May 16, Wednesday, May 18, Thursday, May 19

    Location: Chicanx/Latinx Student Success Center (Student Union)

    Hosted by Chicanx/Latinx Student Success Center (El Centro)

• May 16-25: MLK Library

  • The MLK Library will be open 24 hours for SJSU students from May 16-19 and May 23-25 (Tower Card required). SJSU students can also reserve rooms for group work and/or quiet study space.

Tutoring & Academic Services

• May 9-12: Speech Practice Finals Blast!  

  • Nervous about an upcoming final speech or presentation? Practice with a COMM Center Speech Coach to build your confidence, reduce uncertainty, and nail that presentation! Appointments are 30 minutes, virtual, and of course FREE!

    Date and Time: Monday, May 9 through Thursday, May 12, 12:00pm-6:00pm (virtual)

    Location: Virtual via Zoom

    Hosted by Communication Center

• May 12: Spring 2022 Finals Week Writing Drop-In  

  • The San José State University Writing Center will be offering writing support before finals week through a special, in-person drop-in event. Trained writing tutors will be available to provide quick writing help (up to 15 minutes each) on a first-come, first-serve basis at our library location. We'll also be giving away a Writing Center swag bag for each student who attends!

    Date/Time: Thursday, May 12, 12:00pm-3:00pm

    Location: Writing Center, 2nd Floor, Martin Luther King Jr. Library

    Hosted by Writing Center

• May 17-25: Peer Connections Finals Tutoring!  

  • Peer Connections will be offering drop-in tutoring during finals week! Check out our Tutoring Schedule and SpartanConnect for updated information.

    Dates and Times:

    Tuesday, May 17 through Wednesday, May 25, Various Times

    Hosted by Peer Connections

• May 18-24 Online and In-Person Writing Center Tutoring    

  • Finish the semester strong! Our Writing Center tutors are here to help with all your final writing assignments for this spring semester. Come see us--either virtually or in person--for one-on-one assistance. All tutoring sessions can be booked at sjsu.mywconline.com.

    Date/Time: Wednesday, May 18 through Tuesday, May 24, Various Times (hybrid)

    Location: Online via Zoom and Writing Center, 2nd Floor, Martin Luther King Jr. Library

    Hosted by Writing Center

• May 18-23: 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).

    Hosted by Martin Luther King Jr. Library

Ongoing Resources

• May 18-23 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:Wednesday, May 18, 12:00pm-5:30pm, Thursday-Monday, May 23, 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.