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Admission 101
How to apply to
San José State University,
and keep track of
your admission
Frosh and Transfers
FALL 2010
Frosh
You will be eligible to be reviewed by SJSU if you meet the following criteria:
You are a
high school
graduate,
or equivalent
You complete the required high school courses
with grades of “C-” or better
Take and submit your
SAT or ACT test scores
All courses must be completed by the spring semester prior to fall admission.
Approved courses are listed at http://ucop.edu/doorways
All frosh applicants will be required to
submit SAT (critical reading and math)
or ACT Composite scores from a test
taken no later than the November 2009
test dates.
! a. History/Social Science
2 years required Including one year of U.S. History or U.S. History/U.S. Government.
! b. English
Note: the writing portion of the SAT
or ACT is not used for admission or
placement purposes.
4 years required Composition and literature.
! c. Mathematics
3 years required (4 years recommended)
Algebra, geometry, intermediate algebra; or integrated mathematics.
! d. Laboratory Science
2 years required (3 years recommended)
One year of biological and one year of physical science both with lab.
! e. Language Other Than English
2 years required Study in the same language.
! f. Visual and Performing Arts
1 year required Select a year-long course from art, theatre/drama, music or dance.
! g. Elective
1 year required Select from the areas a–f or from other approved college prep “A–G” courses.
Fall 2010 Application Dates and Deadlines
SJSU application period
Thursday, October 1 - Monday, November 30, 2009
Frosh application deadline
Monday, November 30, 2009
EOP priority application (optional)
Monday, November 30, 2009
Financial aid priority deadline
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Request transcripts from high school
When requested via your MySJSU account
Request transcripts from any colleges you attended
When requested via your MySJSU account
Frosh should complete the ACT or SAT no later than
November 2009 test date
Frosh notification begins
January 2010
Frosh admission packets mailed
Beginning Tuesday, February 25, 2010
Frosh intent to enroll and orientation deadline
11:59 PM Saturday, May 1, 2010
Final transcript deadline
Postmarked by Thursday, July 15, 2010
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Compute Your GPA for the CSU
You meet or exceed the
minimum eligibility index
STEP 1
Graduates of California high schools or residents of California,
as defined for tuition purposes, must have a minimum
eligibility index of 2900 using the SAT or 694 using the ACT.
Nonresidents who are not graduates of a California high
school must have a minimum index of 3502 using the SAT
or 842 using the ACT.
Note: For consideration for some impacted majors,
SJSU requires a minimum eligibility index of 3200 using the
SAT or 760 using the ACT. See degree pages 6-7 for list.
The CSU eligibility index is calculated by using either the
SAT or ACT as follows:
SAT (scores in mathematics and critical reading)
+ (800 x GPA)
– or –
(10 x ACT composite score without the writing score)
+ (200 x GPA)
Residents of California Minimum Eligibility
GPA
2.00
2.50
2.80
2.99
SAT
1300
900
660
510
ACT
30
20
14
10
3.00+
Must submit test scores.
Eligible for consideration
with GPA above 3.00
and necessary course
requirements.
Fill in the number of semester courses you have taken
next to the grade you have earned.
All grades earned in “a-g” courses taken in 10th through 11th
grades are used to calculate the grade point average (GPA).
Summer school courses count, including the summer
between 9th and 10th grades, and excluding the summer after
12th grade.
Repeated courses must be exact same course – use only
the highest grade.
Honors courses taken in the 10th, 11th and 12th grades
(maximum of 8 semesters, of which there is a maximum of
two in the 10th grade) receive one additional grade point for
each A, B or C grade.
STEP 2
Multiply the number of courses by the grade points per
grade to get the total grade points.
Grade Received
The eligibility index is a weighted combination of high school
grade point average during the final three years of high school
and a score on either the SAT or ACT. To make a preliminary
admission decision, all grades earned in “a-g” courses taken
in 10th through 11th grades are used to calculate the high
school grade point average (GPA).
COLUMN 1
Number of
Semester
Classes
A
x4
B
x3
C
x2
D
x1
F
x0
TOTAL
COLUMN 2
Grade
Points
per
Grade
Total
Grade
Points
GPA
SAT
ACT
2.59 and below
Must have 3200
eligibility index to
be considered
for impacted
major
2.60
3.00
3.30
1120
800
560
25
17
11
3.31+
Must submit
test scores to
be eligible for
consideration
Applicants should carefully select their intended majors.
Change of major during the application process is
prohibited.
“Local” and “non-local” students
SJSU is committed to giving Santa Clara county residents
priority in the admission process. Local applicants are
students who will graduate from a Santa Clara county high
school.
Local applicants are guaranteed admission provided they
apply by 11:59 PST on November 30, 2009, comply with
all posted deadlines and meet CSU eligibility requirements.
CSU-eligibile local applicants who are not accommodated in
impacted majors will be offered admission as an Undeclared
major.
Admission is offered to non-local applicants based on the
overall space available.
Non-residents of California and international applicants
must meet higher minimum standard, regardless of
major. See info.sjsu.edu for details.
Honors
Add 1 additional
grade point for each
A, B or C grade
(8 points maximum)
Supplemental Criteria –
Impacted Majors
Impacted majors require the supplemental criterion of a
higher eligibility index. See the degree listing for details. All
frosh applicants compete for admission to these majors and
are assessed and ranked according to GPA and test score
eligibility index.
STEP 3
Total from Column 2
DIVIDED BY
Have a back-up plan!
Total from Column 1
Applicants to SJSU’s impacted majors should have a
backup plan at an alternative campus that offers the desired
major.
EQUALS
Your GPA
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SJSU is an impacted campus, therefore eligibility for
admission is based on:
1. Minimum CSU eligibility standards
2. Location of the applicant’s high school
3. Applicant’s choice of major
Non-local applicants are students who will graduate from a
high school located outside of Santa Clara county.
TOTAL
Residents of California Minimum Eligibility –
Impacted Majors
Choice of major and
application review
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Frosh
IMPACTION: SJSU receives applications from more eligible students than there is space for, thus meeting the minimum requirements may not be enough
to gain you admission to SJSU. The eligibility index is the minimum standard for consideration.
Transfer
You will be eligible to be reviewed by SJSU if you meet the following criteria:
You are an upper
division transfer
No lower division transfer
and no second baccalaureate
applications will be accepted.
You meet the following criteria
!
Complete 60 or more transferable semester units or 90 or more quarter units
!
Earn a college grade point average of 2.00 (2.40 for non-residents) or better in all transferable courses
!
Be in good standing at the last college or university attended
!
Complete 30 semester units (45 quarter units) of general education,
including four basic skills courses:
1. One course in oral communication
2. One course in written composition
3. One course in critical thinking
4. One course in mathematics or quantitative reasoning, with intermediate algebra as a prerequisite
For fall admission: The four basic skills courses and minimum of 60 transferable semester units (90 quarter units)
must be completed by the spring semester prior to fall admission.
Earn a “C” or better grade in each basic skills course
Fall 2010 Application Dates and Deadlines
Check out SJSU’s
excellent transfer planning website at
http://transfer.sjsu.edu
We have agreements with nearly
150 California colleges and universities.
SJSU application period
Thursday, October 1 - Monday, November 30, 2009
Transfer application deadline
Monday, November 30, 2009
EOP priority application (optional)
Monday, November 30, 2009
Financial aid priority deadline
Monday, March 2, 2010
Request transcripts from any previous colleges you attended
When requested via your MySJSU account
Transcript deadline from current college
When requested via your MySJSU account
Transfer notification begins
January 2010
Transfer admission packets sent
Monday, March 15, 2010
Transfer intent to enroll and orientation deadline
11:59 PM Saturday, May 1, 2010
Final transcript deadline
Postmarked by Thursday, July 15, 2010
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IMPACTION: SJSU receives applications from more eligible students than there is space for, thus meeting the minimum requirements may not be enough
to gain you admission to SJSU. The transfer admission criteria is the minimum standard for consideration.
Choice of major and application review
Because SJSU is an impacted campus, eligibility for admission is based on:
It is suggested that applicants carefully select their intended majors. Transfers may not choose ‘undeclared.’
Change of major during the application process is prohibited.
“Local” and “non-local” students
SJSU is committed to giving local Santa Clara and Santa Cruz county transfers priority in the admission process.
Local applicants are students who will earn the majority of their transfer units from a Santa Clara or Santa Cruz
county college.
Local applicants are guaranteed admission provided they apply by 11:59 PST on November 30, 2009,
comply with all posted deadlines and meet CSU eligibility requirements. CSU-eligible local applicants who are not
accommodated in impacted majors will be offered admission as an Undeclared major.
Non-local applicants are students who will earn the majority of their transfer units at a college located outside of
Santa Clara or Santa Cruz county.
Admission is offered to non-local applicants based on the overall campus capacity as well as capacity in
individual majors.
Non-residents of California and international applicants must meet higher minimum standard,
regardless of major. See info.sjsu.edu for details.
Supplemental Criteria – Impacted Majors
Impacted majors require supplemental criteria from all transfer applicants. See the degree listing on pages 6-7 for
details. Transfer applicants may be requested to submit additional information and should be prepared to meet all
associated deadlines. All transfer applicants compete for admission to these majors and are assessed and ranked
according to grade point average and supplemental course criteria, if applicable.
Have a back-up plan!
Applicants to SJSU’s impacted majors should have a backup plan at an alternative campus that offers the desired
major.
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Transfer
1. Minimum CSU eligibility standards
2. Location of college where applicant earned majority of units
3. Applicant’s choice of major
Choose your major carefully!
Apply for a major in which you intend to earn a degree. After admission, your mandatory orientation,
advising and registration will be based on your choice of major. Transfers may not apply as an undeclared major.
Change of major is prohibited for the first year of attendance and is by petition only. Change of major is not
guaranteed at any time.
African-American Studies
Business
" BA African American Studies
! BS Business Administration,
Concentration in Accounting
! BS Business Administration,
Concentration in Entrepreneurship
! BS Business Administration,
Concentration in Finance
! BS Business Administration,
Concentration in Human Resource
Management
! BS Business Administration,
Concentration in International Business
! BS Business Administration,
Concentration in Management
! BS Business Administration, Concentration in
Management Information Systems
! BS Business Administration,
Concentration in Marketing
! BS Business Administration, Concentration in
Accounting Information Systems
! BS Business Administration, Concentration in
Corporate Financial Management
Anthropology
" BA Anthropology
" BA Behavioral Science,
Double Major in Anthropology
Art and Design
The following listing represents three broad categories of undergraduate majors (as of September 1, 2009)
and are subject to change. For updates, see http://info.sjsu.edu.
" BA Art, Concentration in Art History
and Visual Culture
" BA Art, Concentration in Design Studies
" BA Art, Concentration in Studio Practice
" BA Art, Concentration in Studio Practice,
Preparation for Teaching
" BFA Art, Concentration in Animation/Illustration
" BFA Art, Concentration in Digital Media Art
" BFA Art, Concentration in Photography
" BFA Art, Concentration in Pictorial Art
" BFA Art, Concentration in Spatial Art
" BFA Graphic Design
" BS Industrial Design
" BFA Interior Design
# “Green” majors
SJSU is committed to providing access to California residents for academic programs in this category
that are not available or have limited availability elsewhere in the CSU.
Frosh – Minimum CSU Eligibility Index ...................... 2900 SAT or 694 ACT
For non-resident and international applicants ... 3502 SAT or 842 ACT
Transfer: 2.00 GPA or above; 2.40 for non-resident and international applicants
All applicants must meet minimum CSU frosh and transfer admission requirements.
All CSU-eligible applicants are admitted.
$ LOCAL:
Guaranteed offer of provisional admission
$ NON-LOCAL: Guaranteed offer of provisional admission
Aviation
! “Red” impacted majors
# BS Aviation
SJSU will rank students based on GPA, test scores and other supplemental criteria. SJSU will admit students only in
sufficient numbers to meet the individual major’s total capacity.
Frosh – Minimum Eligibility Index ............................... 3200 SAT or 760 ACT
For non-resident and international applicants .... 3502 SAT or 842 ACT
Transfer – all applicants: Minimum GPA 2.60
Supplemental course criteria may be required of transfers in some majors.
Admission is a competitive process for all applicants, local and non-local.
Behavioral Sciences
" BA Behavioral Science
" BA Behavioral Science,
Double Major in Anthropology
" BA Behavioral Science,
Double Major in Psychology
" BA Behavioral Science, Double Major in Sociology
Biological Sciences
$ LOCAL:
Offer of provisional admission to major or Undeclared option.
$ NON-LOCAL: Offer of provisional admission not guaranteed.
Non-local applicants are strongly encouraged to apply to an alternative campus
that offers the major.
" “Yellow” majors
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SJSU will rank non-local frosh applicants based on eligibility index and transfer applicants by GPA. SJSU will admit students in
sufficient numbers to meet overall campus capacity.
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Frosh – Minimum CSU Eligibility Index ....................... 2900 SAT or 694 ACT
For non-resident and international applicants .... 3502 SAT or 842 ACT
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Transfer: 2.00 GPA or above; 2.40 for non-resident and international applicants
"
Admission is a competitive process for non-locals only
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$ LOCAL:
Guaranteed offer of provisional admission.
$ NON-LOCAL: Offer of provisional admission not guaranteed.
BA Biological Science
BA Biological Science, Preparation for Teaching
BA Natural Science, Preparation for Teaching
BA Natural Science,
Concentration in Biodiversity Stewardship
BS Biological Science, Concentration in
Conservation and Organismal Biology
BS Biological Science,
Concentration in Marine Biology
BS Biological Science,
Concentration in Microbiology
BS Biological Science,
Concentration in Molecular Biology
BS Biological Science,
Concentration in Systems Physiology
TRANSFER SUPPLEMENTAL CRITERIA
There are no supplemental courses required for
screening. Transfers are encouraged to follow
the major preparation and general education plan
outlined at http://transfer.sjsu.edu.
Chemical and Materials Engineering
# BS Chemical Engineering
# BS Materials Engineering
Chemistry
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Child and Adolescent Development
Communication Studies
" BA Communication Studies
" BA Communication Studies,
Preparation for Teaching
Computer Science
" BS Computer Science
# BS Software Engineering
(Jointly with Computer Engineering )
SEE WWW.SJSU.EDU FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF DEGREES, INCLUDING GRADUATE DEGREES AND CREDENTIALS.
s
Chemistry
Chemistry, Concentration in Biochemistry
Chemistry, Concentration in Materials Science
Chemistry
Chemistry, Preparation for Teaching
" BA Child and Adolescent Development
" BA Child and Adolescent Development,
Preparation for Teaching
Non-local applicants are strongly encouraged to apply to an alternative campus
that offers the major.
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BS
BS
BA
BA
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Creative Arts
Foreign Languages
" BA Creative Arts
" BA Creative Arts, Preparation for Teaching
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Economics
" BA Economics
" BS Economics
Education - Communicative Disorders
and Sciences
" BA Communicative Disorders and Sciences
Chinese
French
French, Preparation for Teaching
German
Japanese
Spanish
Spanish, Preparation for Teaching
Geography
" BA Geography
Engineering
Geology
! BS Aerospace Engineering
! BS Civil Engineering
! BS Computer Engineering
! BS Electrical Engineering
! BS General Engineering
! BS General Engineering,
Concentration in Bioengineering
! BS Mechanical Engineering
" BS Geology
" BA Earth Science
— or —
— and —
s Calculus II
(or the equivalent to Mathematics 031 at SJSU)
— and —
s General Physics/Mechanics
(or the equivalent to Physics 050 at SJSU)
— or —
BA English
BA English, Concentration in Career Writing
BA English, Concentration in Creative Writing
BA English, Preparation for Teaching
(Single Subject)
Health Science
" BS Health Science
" BS Health Science, Concentration in
Health Professions
" BS Health Science, Concentration in
Health Services Administration
" BS Health Science, Concentration in Gerontology
History
" BA History
" BA History, Social Science Single Subject
Teacher Candidates
Humanities
Environmental Studies
" BS Environmental Studies
" BS Environmental Studies,
Concentration in Energy
" BS Environmental Studies, Concentration in
Environmental Impact Assessment
" BS Environmental Studies,
Concentration in Environmental Restoration and
Natural Resource Management
" BA Environmental Studies
" BA Environmental Studies,
Preparation for Teaching
Music and Dance
! BS Advertising
! BS Journalism
! BS Public Relations
TRANSFER SUPPLEMENTAL COURSE CRITERIA
At the time of application, all eligible applicants
must have completed:
s English Composition I
(or the equivalent to English 001A at SJSU)
with a grade of B- or better.
Justice Studies
TRANSFER SUPPLEMENTAL CRITERIA
" BS Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management
" BS Recreation
" BS Recreation, Concentration in
Recreation Management
" BS Recreation, Concentration in
Therapeutic Recreation
English and Comparative Literature
Journalism and Mass
Communications
" BA Global Studies
Hospitality, Recreation
and Tourism Management
s Mechanics
(or the equivalent to Physics 070 at SJSU)
Religious Studies (Comparative)
" BA Religious Studies
" BA Humanities
" BA Liberal Studies (Liberal Arts)
" BA Liberal Studies,
Concentration in Cross-Cultural Studies in
Mexican and American Education
" BA Liberal Studies, Preparation for Teaching
" BA Creative Arts
" BA Religious Studies
At the time of application, all eligible applicants
must have completed:
s Introduction to Justice Studies
(or the equivalent to Justice Studies 010 at
SJSU) with a grade of B or better
s Elementary Statistics
(or the equivalent to Statistics 095 at SJSU)
with a grade of C or better.
Kinesiology
! BS Kinesiology
! BS Kinesiology, Concentration in
Athletic Training
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BA Music
BM Music, Concentration in Jazz Studies
BM Music, Concentration in Composition
BM Music, Concentration in Music Education
BM Music, Concentration in Performance
BA Creative Arts
BA Dance
Nursing
" BS Nursing (All applicants assigned to
Pre-Nursing)
SUPPLEMENTAL CRITERIA
Local and non-local applicants are admitted to
pre-nursing major, depending on overall freshman
and transfer capacity. Students apply directly
to the School of Nursing when they have completed
the necessary prerequisites described at
www.sjsu.edu/nursing.
Nutrition, Food Science and
Packaging
" BS Nutritional Science
" BS Nutritional Science, Concentration in Dietetics
" BS Nutritional Science, Concentration in
Food Science and Technology
" BS Nutritional Science,
Concentration in Packaging
Occupational Therapy
! BS Occupational Therapy
TRANSFER SUPPLEMENTAL COURSE CRITERIA
TRANSFER SUPPLEMENTAL CRITERIA
At the time of application, all eligible applicants
must have completed with a grade of C or better in:
s Human Anatomy
(or the equivalent to Biology 065 at SJSU),
s Human Physiology
(or the equivalent to Biology 066 at SJSU)
s Introductory Chemistry
(or the equivalent to Chemistry 030A at SJSU)
There are no supplemental courses required for
screening. Transfers are encouraged to follow
the major preparation and general education plan
outlined at http://transfer.sjsu.edu.
Linguistics and Language
Development
" BA Linguistics
" BA Linguistics, Preparation for Teaching
Mathematics
" BA Mathematics
" BA Mathematics, Preparation for Teaching
" BS Applied and Computational Mathematics
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Philosophy
" BA Philosophy
Physics and Astronomy
" BA Physics
" BA Physics, Preparation for Teaching
" BS Physics
Political Science
" BA Political Science
Psychology
" BA Psychology
" BS Psychology
" BA Behavioral Science,
Double Major in Psychology
FOR UPDATED INFORMATION SEE HTTP://INFO.SJSU.EDU
Science Education
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BA
BA
BA
BA
BA
Biological Sciences, Preparation for Teaching
Chemistry, Preparation for Teaching
Earth Science
Natural Science, Preparation for Teaching
Physics, Preparation for Teaching
Social Sciences
" BA Social Science
" BA Social Science, Preparation for Teaching
(Single Subject)
" BA Social Science, Preparation for Teaching
(Multiple Subjects)
Social Work
! BA Social Work
TRANSFER SUPPLEMENTAL COURSE CRITERIA
At the time of application, all eligible applicants
must have completed with a grade of C or better in:
s Human Biology
(or the equivalent to Biology 021 at SJSU)
s Elementary Statistics
(or the equivalent to Statistics 095 at SJSU)
Sociology
BA Sociology
BA Sociology, Concentration in Criminology
BA Sociology, Concentration in Family
BA Sociology, Concentration in
Community Change
" BA Behavioral Science, Double Major in Sociology
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Software Engineering
# BS Software Engineering (Joint Major –
Computer Engineering & Computer Science )
Technology
# BS Industrial Technology,
Concentration in Computer Electronics and
Network Technology
# BS Industrial Technology,
Concentration in Manufacturing Systems
Television, Radio, Film and Theatre
" BA Theatre Arts
" BA Theatre Arts, Preparation for Teaching
" BA Radio-Television-Film
Undeclared
" Undeclared Major (Frosh only)
Degrees
s Calculus I with Precalculus
(or the equivalent to Mathematics 030P at
SJSU)
Meteorology
# BS Meteorology
Global Studies
" BS Health Science, Concentration in Gerontology
At the time of application, all eligible applicants
must have completed with a grade of C or better in:
s Calculus I
(or the equivalent to Mathematics 030 at SJSU)
Industrial and Systems Engineering
# BS Industrial and Systems Engineering
! BS Forensic Science, Concentration in Biology
! BS Forensic Science, Concentration in
Chemistry
! BS Justice Studies
Gerontology Program
TRANSFER SUPPLEMENTAL COURSE CRITERIA
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How to Apply
5 – 7 business days after applying
at CSUMentor
Start the application process early!
Apply to SJSU at
www.csumentor.edu
Go to
https://futurestudent.sjsu.edu
SJSU is impacted for undergraduate applicants and will close at
the end of the application period. Late applications will not
be accepted.
Use your CSUMentor application confirmation number to access this
site and retrieve your SJSU ID and temporary password, both of which are
used to access San José State’s MySJSU student information portal.
Fall 2010 Semester:
Thursday, October 1 – Monday, November 30, 2009
SJSU will assign you a student identification number. This 9-digit number
will be your SJSU identification throughout your college career. Losing this
number is a hassle, so put it in a safe, but obvious place. You will need your
Student ID number to check the status of your application at MySJSU.
PLAN AHEAD! THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE NOVEMBER 30 DEADLINE.
You will receive an application confirmation number that is your receipt.
Keep this number in a safe place, as you will use it to activate your MySJSU
account.
EOP applicants
CSUMentor is where you apply for the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP).
If you meet the criteria, plan on applying for EOP when you submit your
admissions application. See “Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)” on
page 11 for more information.
Choose your major carefully!
Apply for a major in which you intend to earn a degree.
After admission, your mandatory orientation, advising and registration
will be based on your choice of major.
Change of major is prohibited for the first year of attendance and is by
petition only. Change of major is not guaranteed at any time.
Have a back-up plan!
Applicants to SJSU’s impacted majors should have a backup plan
at an alternative campus that offers the desired major.
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Activate your MySJSU account
at http://my.sjsu.edu
Check your MySJSU account
frequently for messages
SJSU communicates almost entirely by messages and ‘to-do’ lists posted
to your MySJSU account.
If you don’t check your my.sjsu.edu account regularly, you will miss out
on important and timely notices, such as admission, fee, financial aid,
enrollment appointment, test and transcript information.
When you log in to your MySJSU account for the first time, change your
password to something you will remember, and set up the
“forgot password” feature for your MySJSU account:
Your ‘student center’ is your portal to your enrollment appointment as
well. To-do lists are used by admissions, records and financial aid to
help you keep track of items you must provide the university.
Student Center > My System Profile > Change or set up forgotten
password help
You are responsible for monitoring your progress at
MySJSU and you must take action by posted deadlines.
Make sure your personal information is up to date –
your email address is critical!
Failure to do so may result in your application or admission
being withdrawn.
Confirm your email address and update if necessary. Be sure to set your
filters to accept messages from the .sjsu.edu domain.
Lost SJSU ID or password?
You are responsible for complete and accurate information!
You are responsible for providing complete, accurate and timely information. If you allow a parent, guardian, family member
or other person to fill out the application, you are still accountable and responsible for meeting all requests for information and
associated deadlines.
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How to Apply
If you lose your SJSU ID or password after you log-in for the first time,
you must contact the CMS Help Desk via cmshelp@sjsu.edu with
your full name and either your SJSU ID or date of birth for assistance.
Generally, requests to reset take 1 – 2 business days.
What’s Next?
On-Campus Housing Options
The Residential Community is home to more than 3,500 students, faculty and staff.
It includes residence halls and suites that offer First Year Experience programming; an
apartment building for upper division students, and a faculty/staff/graduate apartment
building.
SJSU is considering using on-campus housing as a factor in the enrollment process.
See http://info.sjsu.edu > Admission for updates.
The Apartments
The Apartments community is a high-rise apartment building that offers upper division
students a variety of independent living options: studios and three-, four- and five-bedroom
apartments.
Double occupancy rent, with basic meal plan ............................$10,425.00*
Single occupancy (rent only) .........................................................$7,985.00*
Meal plans are optional.
Suites, Classics and Joe West Hall
The Suites consist of four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a common living area, a kitchenette
and is open to freshman and upper division students.
Students may also choose to live in the Classics community, our traditional residence halls.
The three Classic buildings are affectionately known as the “bricks” for their uniform red
brick architecture. Each hall is three stories high and divided into six wings of approximately
forty-five students.
Joe West Hall, is a twelve-story high-rise residence hall home to 600 students.
Double occupancy room and board, basic meal plan .................$8,557.00*
*Average 10-month costs. All rates are approximate and subject to change. Rents include furniture, basic utilities,
internet, cable and phone service. Meal costs are an basic; final rate will vary depending on meal plan chosen. A
$50.00 application fee and a $20.00 per semester activity fee will also be charged to all rents.
Disability Accommodations
If you have specific needs regarding accommodations, please contact University Housing
Services at 408-924-6160 or info@housing.sjsu.edu.
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) can assist while working with Housing to ensure that
students with disabilities have appropriate accommodations. Contact DRC at 408-9246000 (voice), 408-924-5990 (TTY) or info@drc.sjsu.edu.
Apply for Housing
Applications for campus housing are accepted at anytime during the year! Studies show
that students who live on campus earn higher GPAs, graduate at higher rates, and have
a higher level of satisfaction with their overall college experience! Living on campus
provides greater access to getting involved with student organizations, and eases your
ability to become part of the SJSU community. In addition, you’ll enjoy the convenience
of being close to your peers, instructors and on campus resources. Whether you
currently live locally or will be coming from out of the area, all students can benefit from
living on campus and enhancing your ability for success.
Go to https://apply.housing.sjsu.edu/ to begin the application process. For more
information, including application materials, visit www.housing.sjsu.edu.
SJSU International House
The SJSU International House is a co-ed residence for 70 U.S. and international students
attending San José State University. SJSU I-House is located within a five-minute walk of
the campus and is a large comfortable home featuring friendly interaction among students
of many cultures.
The I-House includes residents from approximately 25 countries. In general, residents range
in age from 17-35 years of age, study in a wide variety of programs offered on the SJSU
campus, and enroll in graduate, undergraduate and English Language programs. As much
as possible, roommates are matched according to compatible interests and personal
habits. After the first semester at the International House, residents have the opportunity to
choose a roommate and designate a preferred room.
Outstanding facilities include newly renovated restrooms featuring granite countertops
and showers. Residents enjoy on-site assigned parking, three televisions, and sports and
games equipment. Social gathering places at I-House include our formal living room with
grand piano, pleasant tree-covered patio with barbecue, student kitchen, and our attractive
dining room in which breakfast and dinner are served Monday through Friday.
Room and board with mid-range meal plan .................................$4,840.00 per semester
Activity Fee ..........................................................................................$40.00 per semester
Parking permit.................................................................................. $200.00 per semester
International House online applications
As applications to the SJSU International House are not accepted on a first-come, firstserved basis, we encourage you to submit your completed application early at www.sjsu.
edu/ihouse.
SJSU International House
360 South 11th Street, San José, CA 95112-2217
408-924-6570
www.sjsu.edu/ihouse
ihouse@sjsu.edu
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ALL INFORMATION, DATES, TEST SCORES, FEES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
How Much Will it Cost?
Frosh Placement Tests in English and Math
For frosh and transfers, estimates of average expenses (costs, fees and tuition)
for full-time attendance for a nine-month academic year are:
After admission, all frosh will be informed via the Next Steps intent to enroll process if the
ELM/EPT requirement has been satisfied.
Undergraduate Fees
Books and Supplies
Room and Board
Miscellaneous
Transportation
TOTALS
LIVE WITH FAMILY
RESIDENCE HALL
OFF CAMPUS
$5,054.00
1,734.00
4,338.00
3,114.00
$5,054.00
1,734.00
10,438.00
2,928.00
$5,054.00
1,734.00
11,970.00
2,892.00
1,272.00
1,182.00
1,236.00
$15,512.00
$21,336.00
$22,886.00
Non-residents of California
In addition to all mandatory state and local fees, non-residents pay $372.00 per semester unit.
In-state tuition for certain non-residents (AB 540 provisions)
If you attended high school in California for at least three full years and graduated or earned an equivalent, you may
be eligible for resident tuition. Students must file an affidavit with the SJSU campus stating that they have filed an
application with Immigration to legalize their immigration status or will do so as soon as they are eligible. Download the
affidavit at www.sjsu.edu/registrar/forms/index.htm. You will need to show proof of attendance and graduation.
The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published
schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate.
Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after initial fee payments are made, to increase or
modify any listed fees, without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or
quarter has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change
upon approval by The Board of Trustees.
FOR DETAILS, SEE WWW.SJSU.EDU/BURSAR
If required, you must take placement tests before attending orientation. By taking these
tests early, you will be able to attend an earlier orientation and have access to better course
selection.
If you participated in the Early Assessment Program (EAP) and received a conditional
exemption you may need to take some supplemental coursework while you are enrolled in
high school. For details, see http://info.sjsu.edu/web-dbgen/narr/static/soc-fall/tests.html
Writing Skills Test for Transfers
The Writing Skills Test (WST) is required of all upper division students and is prerequisite
for enrolling in all SJSU Studies General Education courses. Students must earn a “C” or
better grade in English 001B prior to registering for the WST and enrolling in 100W. A “C-”
grade is not acceptable.
Generally two WST dates are offered in the spring, two in the summer, and two in the fall.
Go to https://testing.sjsu.edu for exact dates.
It is strongly recommended that students take the WST prior to registering for their first
semester. Failing to pass the exam in a timely fashion may delay graduation. For details, see
http://info.sjsu.edu/web-dbgen/narr/static/soc-fall/tests.html
Financial Aid Applicants
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
The cost of college should not discourage students from applying to SJSU. Financial Aid
is assistance offered to you and your family to help meet the gap between what you can
contribute to your education and what it costs to attend college. Financial aid can be in the
form of federal grants, state grants, work-study, scholarships and loans.
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is designed to assist students who are
historically disadvantaged because of their economic and educational backgrounds. EOP
serves California residents who meet stated admissions requirements, as well as those
who may not qualify for regular admission but who demonstrate potential to succeed at the
university level. EOP applicants must meet low-income guidelines as designated in the EOP
section of CSUMentor and must show need of financial and academic assistance.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to apply for financial aid at
SJSU. The FAFSA will be available at www.fafsa.ed.gov by January 2010.
You should apply by the Tuesday, March 2, 2010 priority filing deadline for the upcoming
Fall 2010 semester. Applications are still accepted after the March 2 date; however, many
aid programs award funds based on this deadline. SJSU uses a “need-blind” admission
policy and does not base admission to the university on the student’s ability to pay.
1. Apply for admission to SJSU via www.csumentor.edu. If you wish to be considered as an
EOP applicant, check the EOP box on the CSUMentor application.
2. Complete the online EOP application located on the CSUMentor website.
3. You must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify for
consideration to EOP.
If you are admitted to SJSU and you also qualify for EOP, you will receive additional support
services from the university.
For details, see www.sjsu.edu/eop.
For details, see www.sjsu.edu/faso.
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FOR UPDATED INFORMATION SEE HTTP://INFO.SJSU.EDU
What Next?
The FAFSA form asks for SJSU’s six-digit code, which is 001155. Students who apply
for financial aid through the FAFSA will view a personalized Student Aid Report online.
Students print this report for their records. The campus financial aid office will then contact
you to complete your file and will determine your financial aid eligibility. It takes about
two weeks to respond to your initial application and three to four months to complete the
entire process.
The EOP process has three parts:
Admissions – Undergraduate
Status: http://my.sjsu.edu
admissions@sjsu.edu
408-283-7500
Pre-admission counseling
Student Outreach and Recruitment
www.sjsu.edu/visit
outreach@sjsu.edu
408-924-2564
Apply at www.csumentor.edu
Undergraduate, graduate and international
www.csumentor.edu
CSU Mentor Technical Support
1-800-468-6927
Athletics
www.sjsuspartans.com
408-924-1200
Bursar’s Office
www.sjsu.edu/bursar
bursar@sjsu.edu
408-924-1601
Disability Resource Center
www.drc.sjsu.edu
info@drc.sjsu.edu
408-924-6000 (Voice)
408-924-5990 (TTY)
EOP (Educational Opportunity
Program)
www.sjsu.edu/eop
educational.opportunity.program@sjsu.edu
408-924-2637
Evaluations
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408-924-5681
High School Approved Courses
www.ucop.edu/doorways
Housing
Housing Services
www.housing.sjsu.edu
housing@sjsu.edu
408-795-5600
International House
www.sjsu.edu/ihouse
ihouse@sjsu.edu
408-924-6570
International Students
http://info.sjsu.edu
internationalqueries@sjsu.edu
408-283-7500
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Register at www.sjsu.edu/visit to get more
information about SJSU programs and events
Want to take a tour of SJSU Campus?
www.sjsu.edu/visit
outreach@sjsu.edu
408-924-2786
Testing Office
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408-924-5980
Transfer Planning
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Veterans Office
Non Discrimination Policies: San José State University does not
discriminate on the basis of accent, age, ancestry, citizenship status, color,
creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, medical condition, national
origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or
veteran’s status.
This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty and staff programs
and activities.
Questions regarding this policy should be directed to the Manager
of the Office of Equity and Diversity, 408-924-1115.
Disabled Access: All San José State University classes are wheelchair
accessible. If you have other needs regarding accommodations,
please contact the Disability Resource Center.
Telephone: 408-924-6000
TTY: 408-924-5990
Fax: 408-924-5999
Campus Safety Statistics: A campus safety report is available at
www.sjsu.edu/police or by calling 408-924-2172.
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www.sjsu.edu/registrar/veterans
erecords@sjsu.edu
408-924-2015
Financial Aid & Scholarships
www.sjsu.edu/faso
fao@sjsu.edu
408-283-7500
Student Outreach and Recruitment
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0014
outreach@sjsu.edu
408-924-2564