Welcome First-Time, First-Year Students!
We’re honored you’re considering San José State University for your educational journey. A First-Time, First-Year (FTFY) applicant (formerly known as a freshman) is a student who has graduated from (or is still attending) high school and has not enrolled in a regular (non-summer) term at any college or university after graduating.
The Steps to Admission brochure is designed to help prospective students navigate the SJSU application process by offering an easy-to-follow, at-a-glance overview of key steps, deadlines, and requirements.
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