Student Experience
Maximize your online learning experience with a flexible learning structure, support from faculty and academic advising, helpful campus resources, and diverse classmates.
What is Online Learning Like?
Flexible Learning Structure
Earn a quality degree from SJSU while balancing your life, family, and work commitments. Complete classes year-round during 5, 8-week terms.
Wraparound Support
Receive regular academic advising and student support from our Student Success Center and other helpful campus resources.
High-Impact Learning
Learn from SJSU faculty in courses that have been developed in collaboration with an instructional design team.
Comprehensive Academic Advising
It's our priority for you to succeed with SJSU Online. From admission to graduation, our Student Success Advising Team will meet with you individually throughout your program to discuss your academic goals, create a personalized success plan, and stay on track to complete your degree.
Helpful Campus Resources
Utilize a wide range of SJSU resources and services to enhance your online experience and help you achieve academic success.
- Accessible Education Center (AEC): Utilize comprehensive services that support the educational development and success of students with disabilities.
- Career Center: Schedule virtual appointments, participate in virtual workshops, and attend virtual employer events and information sessions.
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): Get support with stress, anxiety, and relationship challenges.
- Information Technology: Get IT support, Google Suite and MySJSU training, and more.
- eCampus Support: Learn about and access SJSU's Eduroam Wi-Fi, Canvas – the online portal for classes, Zoom, LinkedIn Learning, Adobe Creative Cloud, and more.
- MLK Jr. Library: Search for articles, leverage subject librarians, and access virtual exhibits.
- Peer Connections: Receive peer mentorship, join virtual workshops, and meet others like you.
- Writing Center: Attend virtual writing workshops, schedule tutoring appointments, and more.
Diverse and Motivated Classmates
Learn alongside classmates from all walks of life and career stages. SJSU Online students range in age from their 20s to their 60s and more than 75% are new to SJSU. While most reside in the Bay Area, many reside throughout California and beyond.
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Helpful Student Ambassadors
SJSU Online Student Ambassadors are current student leaders who provide valuable insights, resources, and experiences through various initiatives such as their short video series.
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Explore SJSU Online
Learn more about what we have to offer and why you should take the next steps with us.
Costs and Tuition
What you need to know about tuition, fees, financial aid, and more.
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