Finals Resources

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. Fall 2020 Finals Programming will begin on Monday, November 30 and end on Tuesday, December 15.

Finals Programs & Resources include virtual activities and events, ongoing programs, and tutoring resources.

Activities & Events

• Motivational Mondays: Vision Board; Finals BLITZ
  • Monday November 30

    1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

    linktr.ee/sjsucaps

    Finals BLITZ!! This workshop will help you with tools and strategies that may help you stay motivated though finals.

    Hosted by CAPS

• Health, Self Love, and Me Time

  • Wednesday, December 2

    3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

    https://sjsu.zoom.us/j/83653522115

    A virtual workshop that focuses on practicing self-care, self-love, and promoting healthy behaviors. We will share self-care tips and dedicate some time for you to implement it into your day.

    Hosted by Peer Connections

• Among Us Tournament

  • Friday, December 4

    5 p.m.

    Location TBD

    The AS Program Board would like to invite you to destress at the 'Among Us' tournament! Take some time to take a break from the books and hangout with A.S. while we play rounds of Among Us while streaming to Twitch.

    Hosted by Associated Students

• Esports: FIFA 21 Soccer Tournament

  • Saturday December 5

    12 p.m.

    FIFA 21 Soccer tournament for students to take their mind off studying for a bit and compete against each other in soccer. Virtual! Students can play from anywhere. Registrants will get an email with more information about participating. Visit the Spartan Recreation website for more details.

    Hosted by Spartan Recreation

• ELF Movie Trivia

  • Tuesday, December 8

    1 p.m.

    tinyurl.com/AS-ELFtrivia

    Test your knowledge of the movie Elf and destress before finals! 1st and 2nd place will receive Amazon gift cards.

    Hosted by Associated Students

• Chillax - Peer Health Education Workshop

  • Tuesday, December 8

    2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

    https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctfuitqz4tHdMAsnLD90WXZz1xZOnMuFKQ

    Practice a series of mindful activities to help you relax wherever you are.

    Hosted by Wellness and Health Promotion

• 2000's Theme Trivia Night

  • Tuesday December 8

    6 p.m.

    https://sjsu.zoom.us/j/88310709743?pwd=WGhocUdhWVhFZmVkejNUREMyOGJpdz09 

    How well do you know the 2000's decade? Join us for virtual trivia night to find out and try and win some prizes.

    Hosted by Spartan Recreation

• Name that Tune Bingo Party

  • Friday, December 11

    2 p.m.

    https://sjsu.zoom.us/j/89589107339?pwd=RUNHMFFRb3o3c3hWWjlvbEN2dXVJQT09 Password: 925000 

    Decompress from finals with this fun "Name that Tune" themed Bingo event. Listen to the short song clips and mark your bingo card if the song title or artist singing in the clip matches with a bingo number on your board. Bring a snack, and chill with fellow Spartans before the winter break! Click the Zoom link to join in the fun!

    Hosted by Student Union, Inc.

• Zumba

  • Friday, December 11

    3:30 p.m. 

    Celebrate finishing your finals with a dance party! Join us for 30 minutes of Zumba with Barborba. Use this link to register; after you sign up, you'll be given the link to the Zumba class. 
    

     
• Among Us with Your Library

  • Friday, December 11

    5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

    Take a break and find the impostor among us! Put your game face on and join us for this one hour session with fellow Spartans, librarians, and library staff.

    https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAudOurpjgqE9S0FPnOFpBr37nY7Xh3S_Yz

    Hosted by the SJSU King Library

Ongoing Programs

• Holiday HIITs

  • Tuesday December 1 through Thursday December 3 

    No matter what holiday you celebrate, join us for festive fitness classes! Wear something to a virtual fitness class that shows your holiday spirit and you'll be entered into a giveaway!

    Learn more on Instagram @sjsu_fitness. 

• Coffee/Tea Breaks with Your Library

  • Wednesday, December 9 at 11am-12pm

    Thursday, December 10 at 1pm-2pm

    Friday, December 11 at 3pm-4pm

    Monday, December 14 at 3pm-4pm

    Tuesday, December 15 at 1pm-2pm

    https://sjsu.zoom.us/j/82523376327?pwd=aWpSMUxPbUg1WGFzcUxVZXZnN01HQT09

    Join the SJSU Library and fellow Spartans for a coffee/tea break during finals week. Librarians and library staff will be available to help with research questions, study strategies, or simply just to chat!

    Hosted by the SJSU King Library

• Finals Destress

  • Wednesday, December 9 and Thursday, December 10

    Check our Instagram for some stretches to help you destress from your finals! It's important to remember to take a break and move around while you're studying.

    Instagram @sjsu_fitness

    Hosted by Spartan Recreation

• Stretch Out the Stress

  • Friday, December 11

    9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

    https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvdO2hrD8uEtavaqGzczGMnEsK0uXNydpy

    Monday, December 14

    9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

    https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsc-GsqzMjHNRM2QnISdP2bM9S4sS4_WAi

    Reduce stress, regain focus, and start off the day on a positive note with a 15 minute yoga session led by Neil Ordinario, yoga enthusiast and library I.T. staff member. All you need is a counter and a chair with a straight back!

    Hosted by the SJSU King Library

• Virtual Fitness Classes

  • Varying dates throughout the week

    Classes are half an hour, schedule is available at  spartanrec.com/fitness

    Even if your gym is closed, you can still exercise at home! Join us for free virtual fitness classes.

Tutoring Resources

• Tutoring During Finals

  • Sunday, November 29th through Friday, December 11th

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

    Peer Connections will have virtual tutoring available November 29-December 11. Please utilize Spartan Connect to make an appointment. Visit Peer Connections for more details. 

• Writing Center Finals Week Online Support  

  • Wednesday, December 9 to Tuesday, December 15

    The Writing Center will be open during Finals Week to provide online tutoring and live chat support for students. All day/various--our online tutoring and live chat will have a specific Finals Week schedule. Get more information at https://www.sjsu.edu/writingcenter/. 

    Hosted by the SJSU Writing Center