New and Current SJSU students

Transition Programming

In 2019, the Spartan East Side Promise began to expand into a program within Student Outreach and Recruitment that focuses on helping incoming East Side Union High School District students transition to San José State University, build connections, and navigate the University.

Our Vision is to collaborate with the campus community on interactive, intentional programming to foster academic, personal, and professional development, and a college going mindset, in ESUHSD students.  To do this, we have three objectives:

1 - Help students become part of larger campus community
2 - Serve as a support system for ESUHSD students and their families
3 - Decrease % of academic probation and disqualification in cohort

Learn more about our programming below, schedule an appointment with a peer mentor, or check out campus resources! 

Newly admitted students! Join us for our Becoming a Spartan Reception!

event

Tuesday, April 4, 2023
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Dinner and a resource fair will begin at 5:30pm

Newly admitted ESUHSD students and their families are invited to learn about campus resources, and the intent to enroll process. At this event, you will have the opportunity to meet other newly admitted Spartans from the East Side Union High School District. A special team of SJSU professionals and current Spartan students will be present to welcome you and answer questions that you and/or your family have regarding the next steps in the enrollment process, and to highlight the wonderful opportunities that await you at SJSU. Programming will include information about:

  • The Spartan East Side Promise Program
  • ESUHSD Spartan Summer Program
  • SESP Scholarship
  • Campus Life and Community
  • Majors and Colleges
  • Assistance with Next Steps - Intent to Enrollment process
  • Admitted Spartan Day 2023
  • and more!

This is a FREE event for you and your family/guests (2 guest maximum) but space is limited. Dinner, as well as SJSU info packets, and Spartan swag will be provided.

For any questions or concerns, please contact Spartan East Side Promise Program Lead, Amanda Aldama Fernandes at eastsidepromise@sjsu.edu or by phone at 408-924-2554. 

Register by March 24th

 

ESUHSD Spartan Summer Program

In partnership with the East Side Union High School District and East Side Education Foundation, this hybrid summer program provides incoming ESUHSD Freshmen with academic guidance, connections to campus resources, and an opportunity to build their peer support network. Students will learn how to utilize SJSU's academic advising tools, connect with multiple departments, and build their peer support network. Participants will be eligible to apply for the SESP Scholarship.

June 20 - 23, 2023
6/20 - 6/21  - 10:00am - 3:00pm @ SJSU
6/22 - 6/23 - 10:00am - 12:00pm via Zoom

Please note: this program is open only to ESUHSD students newly admitted for Fall 2023.

Register by May 31st

 

SESP Peer Mentors and the Growth Pledge

 

All ESUHSD students enrolled at SJSU have the opportunity to take the SESP Growth Pledge. The Growth Pledge is designed to be a commitment from both the student and the Spartan East Side Promise Program staff to advocate, engage and work towards the student’s academic success. The steps for the Growth Pledge are as follows:

  1. Schedule a meeting with a Peer Mentor to develop your SMART Goals
  2. Begin to develop your 4-5 year plan using the MyGPS advising tools
  3. Connect with at least two Professors in office hours
  4. Meet with an Academic Advisor in your College Student Success Center
  5. Connect with a Career Center Advisor 
  6. Create your resume 
  7. Attend at least one SESP event or workshop
  8. Explore campus engagement opportunities
  9. Visit the Writing Center 
  10. Share your story thru an SESP medium 

This pledge also includes opportunities to meet at minimum once a semester with an SESP Peer Mentor to discuss and develop an action plan to work towards students’ personal, academic, and professional goals. SESP Peer Mentors are also available to meet with students as needed by appointment.

Schedule a Peer Mentor Meeting

 

As we are not academic advisors, we highly encourage students to meet with an advisor in their College Student Success Center at least once a semester to ensure they are on track to graduate.

 

Workshop Recordings and Nearpods

Workshops

Missed a workshop? Check out our most recent workshop, "E-Advising and Scheduling Resource" as you prepare to create your Spring Schedule and meet with your academic advisor!

Nearpod

Looking for a more interactive, but self-paced experience? Check out our latest Nearpod workshops coming soon!

 

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