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SJSU Guide
Comprehensive advice and information for student success
From the Vice President of Student Affairs
University Mission & Goals
University Facts and Figures
Building a New Relationship with your Student
2014-2015 Academic Calendar and Other Important Dates
Academic Advising Resources on Campus
Student Records and Privacy
Helping your Student with Finances
Student Wellness: It’s not an Oxymoron
Living on Campus
What do you Want to Be When you Grow up?
The Career Center can Help you Decide
Spartan Shops – Campus Dining
Show your Spartan Pride
Getting Involved
Alumni Services
The Truth about Fraternity & Sorority Life
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University Mission & Goals
The university facts and figures are a testament that we live our
mission daily and strive continuously to meet our goals. We feel it is
important that you, as parents, are aware of our mission and goals.
From the Vice President
of Student Affairs
Dear Families: Welcome to San José State University!
This guide is intended to help you to
connect — and stay connected — to
the University, so you can be part of
a circle of individuals supporting your
student’s academic and personal success
during and after their Spartan journey.
Whether your student is the first in your
family to attend college, or is continuing
a college-going legacy within your family,
congratulations! You are proud of their
accomplishments, and we are both thrilled
and honored that they have chosen to
join the San José State community.
College is a time for new beginnings and
explorations. It is a place and opportunity
to unlock one’s deepest potential and
to build foundations for dreams and
ambitions. Your care and support for your
child is especially important, and so is
the need to allow them to sort through
things independently so they have
sustainable tools for success. This guide
provides resources and information to
help you to be meaningfully involved in
your student’s college journey, while also
giving them space to grow and explore.
This balance of involvement and distance
is far more an art than a science. Please
know that we are here to advise you, to
answer questions about SJSU, and to
help you guide your student when they
talk with you about their activities here.
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To stay engaged yourself, we encourage
you to visit the campus and perhaps
take in a campus speaker, performance,
sporting event, or celebration. In any
case, be sure to send your student notes
and other reminders to let them know
that you are there to support them.
Again, thank you for choosing San José
State University. We are excited that
your student is here, and that you are
joining them. Let’s work together to help
ensure that we will also celebrate their
graduation and their future success
as part of our Spartan Alumni.
Sincerely,
Dr. William Nance
Vice President for Student Affairs ■
Whether your student is a new
undergraduate, a transfer student
in their next chapter of school,
or a graduate student looking
to expand their professional
knowledge, they can benefit
immensely from your commitment
as a partner in their education.
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Mission
In collaboration with nearby industries and
communities, SJSU faculty and staff are
dedicated to achieving the university’s
mission as a responsive institution of the
state of California: To enrich the lives of
its students, to transmit knowledge to its
students along with the necessary skills
for applying it in the service of our society,
and to expand the base of knowledge
through research and scholarship.
Goals
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Specialized Knowledge
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Broad Integrative Knowledge
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Intellectual Skills
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Applied Knowledge
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University Facts and Figures
Founded in 1857 as Minns’ Evening
Normal School, SJSU is the
oldest public institution of higher
education on the West Coast.
Students are involved in over 400
student organizations, including
more than 40 fraternities &
sororities, 23 club sports, and eight
residence hall leadership groups.
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Library is the first university-city
library partnership in the nation.
SJSU has five acres of campus at
the San José International Airport.
Notable alumni include novelist
Amy Tan, Oracle co-founder Edward
Oates, US congressman Mike Honda,
primatologist Dian Fossey, and
sports executive Peter Ueberroth.
The Associated Students of San
José State University (AS) is a
corporation owned, funded, and
run by students that represents the
interests of the SJSU student body.
SJSU has an Olympic-sized pool, one of
the largest outdoor pools in California.
SJSU President Mohammed Qayoumi,
an engineer and accountant
by training, has over 25 years
of teaching and administrative
responsibilities at CSU campuses.
Over 2,200 courses are offered
each year in 134 bachelor’s and
master’s degree programs, which
boast 110 concentrations.
SJSU has its own police
department on campus.
SJSU hosts the nation’s leading
centers of research on the lives and
careers of composer Ludwig van
Beethoven and writer John Steinbeck.
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Over 30,000 students enroll at SJSU
every year, with over half coming from
communities in Santa Clara County.
SJSU is the #1 supplier of education,
engineering, computer science, and
business graduates in Silicon Valley.
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2014 – 2015
Academic Calendar
and Other Important Dates
FALL SEMESTER
Building a New
Relationship
with Your Student
Your student is entering their first year of college and
regardless of how many times they tell you, “It’s going to
be fine,” you will still worry about them — it’s inevitable.
This is a time in your student’s life when
they need your support, but they also
need the space to become responsible
community members and learn
responsibility. This transition time for your
student is exciting yet challenging in both
academic and personal ways. Families and
student allies play a significant role in a
student’s college success; therefore we’ve
included a few tips from student affairs
experts to help you help your student:
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Establish boundaries with your
student. Find out what their
school schedule is so you know
when the best time to call is.
Listen to and validate your student,
and empower them to take the
initiative to learn life skills to
solve their own problems.
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Become familiar with the campus
resources so you can guide your
students to them when necessary.
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Try to avoid giving too much advice
but consider talking to them about all
of their options and consequences.
Then, trust your student’s decisions.
You know you must support
your student as they head off
to college but who is going
to support you mentally and
emotionally as you watch your
student grow up? Letting
Go: A Parents’ Guide to
Today’s College Experience
by Karen Levin Coburn and
Madge Lawrence Treeger is
a great resource suggested
to “first time parents” of
college students. This book
will help you understand
what your student is going
through and can help you to
suggest coping strategies.
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Fall Welcome Days
Kick-off Event
August 24
First Day of
Instruction —
Classes Begin
August 25
Is your student the first in the family
to attend college or graduate school?
Labor Day —
Campus Closed
September 1
We want to congratulate them and
welcome them to San José State
University! First-Generation College
Students are students whose parents
did not attend college, or students
who are the first to attend college in
the United States. First-Generation
College Students are also called “First
in My Family” or “Students Whose
Parents did not Attend College.”
Veteran’s Day —
Campus Closed
November 11
Thanksgiving Break
— Campus Closed
November
27–28
Last Day of
Instruction
December 10
Study Day —
No Classes
December 11
First-Generation college students
may experience a sense of excitement
and pride in this role. They may also
encounter many challenges, such
as financial stress, unfamiliarity with
the college experience, and possibly
challenging family expectations.
Counseling Services offers several
workshops, events, and resources for
First-Generation College Students on
their educational path. We want them
to know that they are not alone!
Final Exams
December
12, 15–18
Winter Recess
December 24
– January 20
For workshop and event information
please visit http://www.sjsu.
edu/studentaffairs/current_
students/first-generation/
For more information or questions,
please contact Dr. Jennifer
Morazes, Educational Counselor, at
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SPRING SEMESTER
First Day of
Instruction
January 22
Spring Recess
March 23–27
César Chávez Day —
Campus Closed
March 31
Last Day of
Instruction
May 13
Study Day —
No Classes
May 14
Final Exams
May 15, 18–21
Commencement
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Academic Advising
Resources on Campus
All students should be in regular contact with an academic advisor.
Each academic department is unique, so seeking out assistance from a major advisor
is imperative to student success. In addition to major advisors, students should
meet regularly with a General Education (GE) advisor about their GE requirements.
More information can be found on the Advising HUB: www.sjsu.edu/advising.
Other resources on campus include:
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Academic Advising & Retention Services (General Education)
– Call (408) 924-2129 or academic.advising@sjsu.edu
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Career Center – Call (408) 924-6031
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Counseling Services (Educational, Personal & Psychiatric) – Call (408) 924-5910
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Accessible Education Center – Call (408) 924-6000
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Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Advising – Call (408) 924-2637
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Major/Minor Advising – Call your major/minor department for information
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Peer Connections (Tutoring & Mentoring) – Call (408) 924-2587 ■
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Student Records
and Privacy
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act of 1974, also known as FERPA, helps
protect the privacy of student information
by placing certain restrictions on the
disclosure of information contained in a
student’s university records. A parent’s
rights with respect to their children’s
education records are transferred to the
student when they reach the age of 18
or attend a postsecondary institution.
For more information regarding FERPA,
visit the Department of Education’s
Family Compliance Office website at
www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/
index.html, or the Registrar’s website at
http://www.sjsu.edu/registrar/
FERPA/index.html.
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Students can authorize information from
the following departments to be released
to their parents by signing consent forms:
Registrar’s, Bursar’s, and Financial Aid.
Additionally, the student can authorize a
user to view and pay fees to the Bursar’s
Office on MySJSU. Aside from constant
communication with your student, these
are the best ways to be kept in the loop
regarding important information such
as grades and tuition deadlines. ■
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Helping Your Student
with Finances
Understanding finances as a college student goes well beyond
financial aid. Whether your student is receiving financial aid,
working their way through college, or getting a weekly allowance
from mom and dad, a conversation regarding student finances
cannot be overlooked before your student goes to college.
The Financial Aid and Scholarship Office,
located in Student Services Center, is a
great resource for questions regarding
scholarships, work-study, loans, and
grants. Encourage your student to check
their MySJSU account at least once
a week for messages regarding their
financial aid. Important deadlines, such
as filing your FAFSA (Free Application
for Federal Student Aid) or California
Dream Act Application (financial aid
for AB540 students) can be found at
www.sjsu.edu/faso/ or www.fafsa.
ed.gov and https://dream.csac.ca.gov.
There are a number of other important
financial topics to cover with your
student. Show them how to set a budget,
determine financial priorities, and be
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sure to account for “fun” money. If they
don’t already have a bank account, help
them open both a checking and savings
account and teach them how to write out a
check and track their spending in a check
register. Discuss how much they should
contribute to a savings account and what
that money should be saved for. If it’s
only for emergencies, what consists of an
emergency? For those students that will
be working, talk to them about filling out
an I-9 for employment and tax purposes.
If your student has not already begun
receiving credit card offers, they will
soon. Explain to them the benefits and
dangers of credit cards as well as the
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Student Wellness:
It’s Not an Oxymoron
Student wellness consists of not only physical
health but also emotional and mental health.
Many students may be dealing with
stress, which will have an overall negative
effect on their physical, emotional, and
mental health. In stressful times, first-year
students will often turn to family to vent
about their trials and tribulations. It is
helpful to listen sympathetically, validate
the student’s experiences, and perhaps
to offer them advice such as getting
enough sleep and regular physical activity,
using time management techniques,
practicing healthy eating, and journaling.
The SJSU Student Health Center is
dedicated to the total well-being of
your student. They treat students for
injuries and illness and also give general
health exams. There is a full range of
services provided; encourage your
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student to visit anytime — they even offer
massages! www.sjsu.edu/studenthealth
Counseling Services is another fabulous
resource on campus that is committed to
your student’s welfare, at no additional
cost! Please encourage your student to
talk to a counselor in a confidential setting
about anything from relationship struggles
and stress and depression to study skills
and how to succeed in college. We also
offer a variety of excellent (and free)
workshops and groups to help students
be the best they can be and learn
pertinent life skills. Some of the topics
include time management, communication
skills, money management, overcoming
procrastination, and healthy relationship
skills. For a full list of services, see
www.sjsu.edu/counseling. ■
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Living on Campus
their differences. To avoid some
of these conflicts altogether,
suggest that your student and
their roommate set some ground
rules from the beginning such as
quiet hours, having guests over,
borrowing each other’s personal
belongings, privacy, etc.
If you just dropped your student off for their first semester
at SJSU, you made the right choice in choosing on-campus
housing. Research shows that there are many benefits
to living on campus during your college experience.
increase their overall satisfaction
with their college experience.
Just to name a few:
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Students living on campus have
more social interaction with peers,
providing more opportunities to
connect. Making connections is
important because many students
will leave a university if they feel
disconnected from their community.
Living on campus means that
students are closer to faculty and
other administrators, making it
more convenient to seek help
when necessary. A connection
with faculty enables students
to become more engaged in
their area of study and achieve
an increased level of interest.
On-campus residents are more
likely to be involved in cocurricular activities and use
campus resources. This will
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Another interesting fact is that
students who live in campus
housing tend to graduate at
significantly higher rates than
students who have not had
the on-campus experience.
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Your student may get homesick;
send small things that remind them
of home. A picture, favorite trinket
or stuffed animal could do the trick.
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This is probably the first time
your student has had to share a
bathroom with a large number of
students for an extended period
of time, and it will take some
time to adjust. A portable shower
caddy to tote items back and
forth, shower shoes, and a robe
are essential to making this new
experience as painless as possible.
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As you move them into their new
home, do so with confidence.
You will all be fine, and the SJSU
staff is here to help you and your
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So now that we have discussed the
benefits, let’s face reality and talk about
the challenges that your student may
face. Below we have outlined some of
the ways to address these challenges:
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If they are having roommate issues,
listen to them but do not instigate
or choose sides. Choosing sides
will only encourage the feud.
Instead, listen to them and suggest
that they talk to the Resident
Advisor (RA) together to work out
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Spartan Shops —
Campus Dining
Enjoy numerous dining options across campus that can satisfy
any craving! From Panda Express, Jamba Juice, and delicious
sandwiches at our Just Below and On Fourth Cafe delis, to
organic and vegetarian meals at Grounded Café, to snacks and
gourmet pizza at the Village Market, our on-campus market, your
student can meet all their dining needs without leaving campus.
Meal Plans:
What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?
Spartan Shops offers memberships plans,
including a five-day plan and a seven-day
plan, which provide unlimited entry into
the Dining Commons. We feature a wide
The Career Center
can help you decide.
Some students have known the answer to this question since
they were 5 years old, others are still trying to figure it out.
Regardless of which boat your student is in, the Career Center
offers a variety of tools to help them throughout their journey.
Students that are still in exploration
mode can take self-assessment tests to
identify strengths and interests. The
Career Center has a number of
assessment exercises on their website.
Another option for undeclared students is
to take EDCO 004: Personal, Academic
and Career Exploration. This is a course
offered through the College of Education
and teaches students about career
development planning.
In addition to self-assessment, the
Career Center will help students build
their resume, help them prepare for
interviews, and provide access to a
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Ready to eat at the Dining Commons?
Those living on campus can sign
up for a meal plan with the Housing
office. Those living off campus can get
a meal plan at dining.spartanshops.
com, or by calling (408) 924-1885.
search engine for jobs on and off campus
as well as internships. Internships are a
great way to get real world experience,
build resumes, and possibly even make
some money. It is never too early to
start planning life after college; with
workshops and career fairs every
semester, your student will be prepared.
Visit their website yourself to better guide
your student when the time comes.
Gold Points:
Gold Points are a safe and convenient
way to make purchases on campus. The
Gold Points account is a debit account
accessed via the Tower Card (campus
ID card). Gold Points can be used
for purchases at any dining location
on campus as well as at the Spartan
Bookstore. To add Gold Points, visit us
online at www.spartanshops.com,
visit our office in MacQuarrie Hall,
or call (408) 924-1885. ■
The Career Center
http://www.sjsu.edu/careercenter/
Located in the Administration
Building Room 154 ■
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variety of American and ethnic cuisine
including sandwiches, salads, pizza,
pasta, burritos, vegetarian items, sushi,
Tully’s gourmet coffee and Jamba Juice.
Membership plan holders are able to eat
as much as they desire and as often as
they desire — all you want, whenever you
want! Members enjoy perks like special
events as well as free WiFi in the Dining
Commons. All freshmen living on campus
are required to have membership meal
plans. For commuters and those living
off campus, these membership options
and other meal plans are available.
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Show Your
SPARTAN Pride
As the parent or family member of a student, you too
are a Spartan. Embrace the Spartan within! If you would
like to receive information on events for Spartan Parents
and Families please email: parents@sjsu.edu.
There are many ways for you and your
student to show your Spartan pride
at San José State University. Visit the
bookstore and get your blue and gold
gear to show your pride wherever you go.
Fall is a great time to head out to Spartan
Stadium to cheer on the football team.
Spartan Stadium is located on the
South Campus at South 7th Street and
Alma Avenue. In addition to sporting
events, there are many exciting ways
for students and families to get pumped
up for Homecoming. A wide variety of
events are scheduled for the entire week
leading up to the big game such as Fire
on the Fountain, Campus Movie Fest,
and much more. Fire on the Fountain is
an opportunity for your student to join
the Spartan Squad, the official student
athletic booster program designed to
support SJSU athletics and increase pride,
unity, and spirit within the student body.
In addition to sports related events,
SJSU is embracing new and creative
ways to build campus community. For
example, each Thursday is Spartan
Pride Day. Students and employees are
encouraged to wear their SJSU gear
or other clothing bearing the Spartan
blue and gold. Another new tradition
is the “We are SPARTA” campaign. At
Frosh Orientation, students receive a
pin and card to remind them of what it
means to be a Spartan. The five pillars
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are Integrity, Respect, Responsibility,
Achievement, and Community. We
encourage students to wear this pin
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SPARTAN FIGHT SONG
Fight on for dear old San José State;
Fight on for victory!
We are with you in every way.
No matter what the price may be!
Onward for Sparta noble and true,
Fight hard in everything you do!
And so we’ll fight! (RAH!) Win! (RAH!)
March onward down the field
and we will win the day!
S, J, S, U, S, J, S, U, SJSU,
San José State!
SPARTAN ALMA MATER
Hail, Spartans, Hail!
Hail, gold, blue, and white!
We pledge our hearts and hands,
To keep thy colors ever bright,
Forward we go! We will not fail!
Sing to our Alma Mater,
Hail, Hail, Hail!
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Getting Involved
Taking College to the Next Level and Beyond
Going to class and studying tops
every college student’s priority list.
However, there is much more to an
SJSU education than labs, lectures,
and textbooks. The Spartan experience
offers nearly 400 student organizations,
including a vibrant fraternity and
sorority community and club sports
program, unparalleled opportunities for
leadership development, and the chance
to thrive in one of the most diverse
learning environments in the nation.
SJSU students are presented with the
amazing opportunity to create their own
college experiences. Many activities and
programs at SJSU are offered at no cost
to students, while others incur modest
charges. Your student will have the ability
to get as involved as he or she likes.
With students involved in the planning
and coordination of SJSU’s most popular
activities, flexibility and a respect for
busy class, family, and work schedules
is always taken into consideration.
Research shows that students who
are involved with campus life are more
academically successful, have better
connections with faculty, are more likely
to graduate, and have a greater level of
satisfaction with their time in college.
In addition to doing well on exams and
papers, students want to feel like they
belong to a community that cares about
them. At SJSU, there are opportunities for
students to explore virtually any interest
or passion they may have. From aviation
to yoga and everything in between,
SJSU has something for your student.
How can you be involved as a parent?
Encourage your student to explore
their interests, try new things, and
meet new people. Take an interest
in his or her involvement and show
interest in the activities with which
your student gets involved. Help them
to make connections between what
they learn in the classroom and the
leadership skills they are gaining.
The parent perspective matters,
and SJSU wants to partner with you
to help your student have the best
educational experience they can have.
For more information on how to get
involved, email parents@sjsu.edu.
Employers say over and over again
they want college graduates who can
communicate effectively, think critically,
organize people in teams, and work
strategically toward accomplishing
goals. Student organizations,
community service opportunities,
student government, intercollegiate
athletics, and club sports teams
serve as “leadership laboratories,”
allowing students the chance to
develop and enhance the knowledge,
skills, and abilities that are most
sought after in today’s job market.
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The bottom line: student
involvement produces more
engaged students, and
leads to student success.
Empower your student to get the
most out of college! Find out more
at www.sjsu.edu/getinvolved. ■
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RESOURCES
GUIDE
Alumni
Services
The Truth About Fraternity & Sorority Life
Thanks to the media, movies, and TV, Greek life is often portrayed as nothing
but partying, drinking, and skipping class. In reality, fraternities and sororities are
values-based organizations that make a positive impact on our community.
Welcome to San José State
University! We are honored
to have an important member
of your family beginning
their lifelong relationship
with San José State.
This is a time when you have many
questions and occasionally some
challenges. The San José State
University Alumni Association has a
variety of programs and services that
can help students while on campus
and at any stage of life afterward.
Scholarships
Each year, the Alumni Association
provides nearly $100,000 in student
scholarships with applications
available each January and due in
March. Students can apply through the
university’s online scholarship tool,
STARS. Learn more about scholarships
at sjsualumni.com/scholarships.
Skill Building
Throughout the year, the Alumni
Association provides seminars focused on
building life skills outside the classroom.
These programs are free, or very low cost
to attend and help students prepare to be
polished and ready for the job search and
their careers. Event details can be found
each semester at sjsualumni.com/events.
Networking
Building a network of personal and
professional contacts is critical to
career success. We provide a number of
networking opportunities for students to
meet alumni and interact with individuals
who might be in their chosen career
field. We also provide a group for the
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MYTH
Fraternities and sororities haze.
TRUTH
Hazing is illegal in California and San José State University has a
strict NO HAZING policy. All chapters have anti-hazing policies and
programs. SJSU continually educates all fraternity and sorority members
about hazing and responds immediately to all allegations of hazing.
MYTH
Being in a fraternity or sorority will take up too much of a student’s time.
TRUTH
Whatever time a student puts into their Greek organization is exactly what
they will get out of it. Also, many students learn time management skills
that will help them with the rest of their lives. For example, many SJSU
fraternity and sorority members have expressed that they only started
using a calendar once becoming affiliated with their Greek chapter.
MYTH
All that Greek members want to do is drink and party.
TRUTH
While fraternity and sorority members socialize as much as other
college students, they are also committed to academics. Students in
Greek organizations are required to maintain a certain grade point
average by the university and their individual chapter to remain
in the organization. Our fraternities and sororities also donate
thousands of hours of time and thousands of dollars to service
projects and philanthropic activities locally and nationally. ■
entire San José State family to connect
on LinkedIn at sjsualumni.com/linkedin.
Career Resources
Upon graduation, Alumni Association
members receive continued access
to the Career Center, free access
to CareerBeam (an online career
development portal), and Kaplan Test
Prep discounts. Visit sjsualumni.com/
join/career for more information.
SJSU Online
Download Alumni Crib Sheet, a free
app, to get helpful tips on almost every
facet of SJSU life. Plus, like us on
Facebook and follow us on Twitter to
stay connected with fellow Spartans!
Visit sjsualumni.com/spartan-pride.
It is important to us that you and your
student feel comfortable and confident
at SJSU. We encourage you to seek out
places and spaces on campus to help
maximize everything this wonderful
campus has to offer. If the Alumni
Association can be of any assistance,
we are located in Clark Hall, Suite 300
and online at: sjsualumni.com/students.
Connect with the SJSU
Alumni Association!
Twitter.com/SJSUalumni
Facebook.com/sjsuaa ■
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RESOURCES
SJSU Area Resources
Important Contact Information
Academic Advising and
Retention Services
http://www.sjsu.edu/advising
(408) 924-2129
Student Health Center
http://www.sjsu.edu/studenthealth
(408) 924-6122
Office of the Registrar
Alumni Association
http://www.sjsualumni.com
(408) 924-6515
http://www.sjsu.edu/registrar
(408) 924-5680
Parking Services
Bursar’s Office
http://www.sjsu.edu/bursar
(408) 924-1601
http://www.sjsu.edu/parking
(408) 924-6556
Spartan Shops
Career Center
http://www.sjsu.edu/careercenter
(408) 924-6031
http://www.spartanshops.com
(408) 924-1900
Student Involvement
Counseling Services
http://www.sjsu.edu/counseling
(408) 924-5910
http://www.sjsu.edu/getinvolved
(408) 924-5950
For more area resources visit www.universityparent.com/sjsu
Places to Stay
Hotel Elan
1215 S. First St.
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 280-5300
www.hotelelansanjose.com
Please see ad on p. 10.
Hotel Valley Park
2404 Stevens Creek Blvd.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 293-5000
www.hotelvalleypark.com
Please see ad on p. 21.
The Sainte Claire
302 S. Market St.
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 295-2000
thesainteclaire.com
Where to Eat
Mezcal
25 W. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 283-9595
mezcalrestaurantsj.com
Morton’s The Steakhouse
Paolo’s Restaurant
San Jose Flea Market
San Jose Museum of Art
177 Park Ave.
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 947-7000
mortons.com
333 W. San Carlos St. #150
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 294-2558
paolos.com
What to See & Do
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
1660 Park Ave.
San Jose, CA 95191
(408) 947-3635
egyptianmuseum.org
1590 Berryessa Rd.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 453-1110
sjfm.com
110 S. Market St.
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 271-6840
sanjosemuseumofart.org
University Police Department
http://www.sjsu.edu/aec
(408) 924-6000
http://www.sjsu.edu/police/about_upd
(408) 924-2185 (Administration)
(408) 924-2222 (Emergency)
Financial Aid and Scholarships Office
Vice President of Student Affairs
http://www.sjsu.edu/faso
(408) 283-7500 (Press #6)
http://www.sjsu.edu/studentaffairs
(408) 924-5900 ■
Accessible Education Center
Where to Shop
Spartan Bookstore
Campus Map
211 S. 9th St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 924-1800
www.spartanbookstore.com
Please see ad on p. 15.
Office Depot
615 Coleman Ave.
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 294-9880
officedepot.com
Pavilion At San Jose
Shopping Center
150 S. 1st St.
San Jose, CA 95113
Additional Services
Alumni Association
Clark Hall, Room 300
(408) 924-6515
www.sjsualumni.com
Please see ad on p. 3.
Santa Clara County
Federal Credit Union
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www.UniversityParent.com
140 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 282-0700
www.sccfcu.org
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