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SJSU Overview When you apply for admission to San José State, you are applying to join a unique

community of individuals bound together by their shared creativity, passion and

resilience: a community of Spartans!

As the founding campus of the California State University (CSU) system, San

José State has grown since its 1857 inception into a major metropolitan university

offering 134 academic disciplines, from the classics to emerging fields. But SJSU offers

students more than a degree, and our award-winning faculty members educate far

beyond the classroom. Here, learning is put into action. Our faculty members are

leaders in their fields. Undergraduate students have the opportunity to participate in

groundbreaking research projects funded by organizations like NASA, the National

Science Foundation and Intel. Established Silicon Valley partnerships and a vast,

global alumni network provide you access to internships and job opportunities with

some of the world’s foremost companies. For those of you whose ambitions align with

the region’s legendary entrepreneurial spirit, campus programs like the Silicon Valley

Innovation Challenge nurture ingenuity and support budding businesses.

San José State is proud to have a long legacy of social and civic engagement. This

spirit, along with a focus on service-learning and an international student body, helps

prepare students to be responsible global citizens. Responsible citizens also know how

to have fun: Division I athletics and nearly 400 student organizations—from art to

archery—connect you to thriving student life on campus and beyond. From our home

in bustling downtown San José, you have access to all that Northern California has

to offer, from Santa Cruz’s famous beach breaks to the majesty of Yosemite National

Park and San Francisco’s Golden Gate.

At San José State, Spartans believe that dreams are achieved through hard work and

imagination. When you become a Spartan, you are giving yourself an opportunity to

discover who you want to be and how you want to change the world—for yourself,

your family and your community.

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SJSU Points of Pride As a Spartan, you get the best Silicon Valley has to offer, while having fun nearby in the Pacific Ocean, Yosemite National Park and San Francisco.

Distinguished SJSU alumni include actors Coby Bell and Omar Benson Miller, author Amy Tan, Oracle co-founder Ed Oates and former NFL coaches Dick Vermeil and Bill Walsh.

SJSU is the top supplier of education, engineering, computer science, and business graduates to Silicon Valley, the world’s high-tech capital.

Our Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering was ranked second last year by U.S. News & World Report among bachelor’s and master’s degree-granting public engineering programs in the West.

Our School of Journalism and Mass Communication was one of only two California universities ranked among the top 50 nationally last year by U.S. News & World Report.

SJSU received more than 52,000 applications from prospective students for fall 2013, setting a new SJSU record.

Among your fellow Spartans are 2,000 new and returning international students enrolled for fall 2013.

Go Spartans! SJSU student-athletes set an all-time record high grade point average (GPA) for the fifth year in a row (58 percent earned a 3.0 GPA or higher).

While you study here, you can take online courses for credit from other California State University campuses.

You’ll soon enjoy an expanded Student Union and Spartan Complex, and a new Student Health and Counseling Center.

Spartans are leaders in sustainability with our comprehensive recycling program, bike and car share programs, and new buildings in progress designed to meet LEED standards.

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Did You Know…

White 24%

Hispanic 22%

Asian 33%

<1% American Indian

9% Foreign National

3% African American

9% Other

RACE/ETHNICITY

WHERE DO SJSU STUDENTS CALL HOME?

Santa Clara County 45%47% Other California Counties

1% Outside CaliforniaOutside the U.S. 7%

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

UPPER DIVISION

27students

36students

LOWER DIVISION

13 students

GRADUATE COURSES

STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO

30:1LOWER DIVISION

24:1UPPER DIVISION

17:1GRADUATE COURSES

31,278STUDENT BODY

Looking to make the most of your SJSU experience? We offer nearly 400 student–led organizations, a thriving fraternity and sorority community and excellent leadership development opportunities. sjsu.edu/getinvolved

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Student Outreach and RecruitmentOne Washington SquareSan José, CA 95192-0014

16% Graduate

83% Undergraduate

2% Credential

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Degrees African-American StudiesBA, African-American Studies

Animation/IllustrationBFA, Art, Concentration in

Animation/Illustration

AnthropologyBA, AnthropologyBA, Organizational Studies

Art and Art HistoryBA, Art, Concentrations in • Art History and Visual Culture • Studio Practice • Studio Practice, Preparation for TeachingBFA, Art, Concentrations in • Digital Media Art • Photography • Pictorial Art • Spatial Art

AviationBS, Aviation

Behavioral SciencesBA, Behavioral Science

Biological SciencesBA, Biological ScienceBA, Biological Science,

Preparation for TeachingBA, Life Science, Preparation for TeachingBS, Biological Science, Concentrations in • Ecology and Evolution • Marine Biology • Microbiology • Molecular Biology • Systems Physiology

BusinessBS, Business Administration,

Concentrations in • Accounting • Accounting Information Systems • Corporate Accounting and Finance • Entrepreneurship • Finance • General Business • Human Resource Management • International Business • Management • Management Information Systems • Marketing

ChemistryBA, ChemistryBS, ChemistryBS, Chemistry, Concentration in Biochemistry

Child and Adolescent DevelopmentBA, Child and Adolescent DevelopmentBA, Child and Adolescent Development,

Preparation for Teaching

Communication StudiesBA, Communication StudiesBA, Communication Studies,

Preparation for Teaching

Computer ScienceBS, Computer ScienceBS, Software Engineering

(Jointly with Computer Engineering )

Creative ArtsBA, Creative ArtsBA, Creative Arts, Preparation for Teaching

DesignBA, Art, Concentration in Design StudiesBS, Industrial DesignBFA, Graphic DesignBFA, Art, Concentration in

Animation/IllustrationBFA, Interior Design

EconomicsBA, EconomicsBS, Economics

EducationBA, Communicative Disorders and Sciences

Engineering

AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGBS, Aerospace Engineering

BIOMEDICAL, CHEMICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING

BS, Biomedical EngineeringBS, Chemical EngineeringBS, Materials Engineering

CIVIL ENGINEERINGBS, Civil Engineering

COMPUTER ENGINEERINGBS, Computer EngineeringBS, Software Engineering (Jointly with Computer Science)

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGBS, Electrical Engineering

GENERAL ENGINEERINGBS, General Engineering

INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERINGBS, Industrial and Systems Engineering

MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGBS, Mechanical Engineering

SOFTWARE ENGINEERINGBS, Software Engineering

English and Comparative LiteratureBA, EnglishBA, English, Concentrations in • Career Writing • Creative WritingBA, English, Preparation for Teaching

(Single Subject)

Environmental StudiesBS, Environmental StudiesBS, Environmental Studies, Concentrations in • Energy • Environmental Impact Assessment • Environmental Restoration and

Resource ManagementBA, Environmental StudiesBA, Environmental Studies,

Preparation for Teaching

DEGREES AWARDED 2012/2013

AVERAGE YEARS TO COMPLETE DEGREE 2012/2013

5,206

4.27

2,351

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For a complete list of degrees, including graduate degrees and credentials, see http://info.sjsu.edu/home/catalog.html

Ezra SantiestebanBusiness

GeographyBA, Geography

GeologyBS, GeologyBA, Earth Science

Global StudiesBA, Global Studies

Health Science and RecreationBS, Health ScienceBS, Health Science, Concentration in • Health Services AdministrationBS, Recreation BS, Recreation, Concentrations in • Recreation Management • Therapeutic Recreation

HistoryBA, History

Hospitality ManagementBS, Hospitality, Tourism and

Event Management

HumanitiesBA, Humanities, Concentrations in • American Studies • Asian Studies • European Studies • Liberal Arts • Middle East Studies • Religious Studies • Creative Arts (Interdepartmental) • Creative Arts, Preparation for Teaching • Cross-Cultural Studies in Mexican

and American EducationBA, Liberal Studies, Preparation for

Teaching

Journalism and Mass CommunicationsBS, AdvertisingBS, JournalismBS, Public Relations

Justice StudiesBS, Justice StudiesBS, Forensic Science,

Concentrations in • Biology • Chemistry

KinesiologyBS, KinesiologyBS, Kinesiology, Preparation for TeachingBS, Athletic Training

Linguistics and Language DevelopmentBA, Linguistics

MathematicsBA, MathematicsBA, Mathematics, Preparation for TeachingBS, Applied Mathematics,

Concentrations in • Applied and Computational Mathematics • Economics and Actuarial Science • Statistics

Meteorology and Climate ScienceBS, MeteorologyBS, Meteorology, Concentration in

Climate Science

Music and DanceBA, MusicBM, Music,

Concentrations in • Composition • Jazz Studies • Music Education • PerformanceBA, Creative Arts (Interdepartmental)BA, DanceBFA, Dance

NursingBS, Nursing

Nutrition, Food Science and PackagingBS, Nutritional ScienceBS, Nutritional Science, Concentrations in • Dietetics • Packaging

PhilosophyBA, Philosophy

Physics and AstronomyBA, PhysicsBA, Physics, Preparation for TeachingBS, Physics

Political ScienceBA, Political Science

PsychologyBA, PsychologyBS, Psychology

Science EducationBA, Biological Sciences,

Preparation for TeachingBA, Earth ScienceBA, Life Science,

Preparation for TeachingBA, Physics,

Preparation for Teaching

Social Sciences – InterdisciplinaryBA, Social ScienceBA, Social Science,

Preparation for Teaching (Single Subject)

BA, Social Science, Preparation for Teaching (Multiple Subject)

Social WorkBA, Social Work

SociologyBA, SociologyBA, Sociology, Concentrations in • Community Change • Race and Ethnic Studies • Social Interaction • Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

TechnologyBS, Industrial Technology, Concentrations in • Computer Electronics and

Network Technology • Manufacturing Systems

Television, Radio, Film and TheatreBA, Theatre ArtsBA, Theatre Arts, Preparation for TeachingBA, Radio-Television-Film

UndeclaredFreshmen only

World Languages and LiteraturesBA, ChineseBA, FrenchBA, French, Preparation for TeachingBA, GermanBA, JapaneseBA, SpanishBA, Spanish, Preparation for Teaching

Degrees

Use your full, legal name consistently on every application and every document you submit. This includes financial aid forms, transcripts and test scores. Avoid using nicknames as this will lead to delays in application processing and admission notification. If you allow someone other than yourself to fill out the application, you are still accountable and responsible for meeting all requests for information and deadlines.

1 Apply to SJSU at csumentor.eduFall 2015 Semester: Wednesday, October 1–Sunday, November 30, 2014 (11:59 pm)

THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE APPLICATION DEADLINE(S).

You will receive an application confirmation number: this is your receipt. Keep this number in a safe place; it is your proof that you submitted the application by the deadline.

EOP (Educational Opportunity Program)

EOP is designed for undergraduate students who are considered California residents or AB540 students with a history of low-income (as determined by the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application) and from an educationally disadvantaged background. You must be part of the first generation in your family to earn a four-year college degree (siblings with a bachelor’s degree are acceptable). If you are interested and feel you meet this criteria, submit your completed EOP application via CSU Mentor with your admission application. See the “EOP” section for more details.

2 Look for an email with your SJSU ID in five to seven business daysFive to seven business days after applying at CSU Mentor, you will receive an email with your nine-digit SJSU ID included. This nine-digit number will be your primary university identification throughout your career at SJSU. Because you will use this number so frequently, make sure to put it in a safe, but accessible place. Make sure the spam filters on your email account are set to accept email from @sjsu.edu. You don’t want to miss this email.

3 Set the password to access your MySJSU account and your SJSUOne wireless account on campus

Go to https://sjsuone.sjsu.edu/SJSUOne/ResetPassword and enter the nine-digit SJSU ID you received in Step 2.

Choose one of the two options listed to set your password for the first time. This same process will allow you to reset your password.

4 Sign in to your MySJSU student account at http://my.sjsu.eduSJSU communicates almost entirely by messages and ‘to-do’ items posted to your MySJSU account. Click on the blue “MySJSU Sign In” button and enter your nine-digit SJSU ID and the password you created in Step 3. Make sure your personal information is current—your email address is critical! You will be notified via this email address when a new message or ‘to-do’ item has posted to your MySJSU account. Confirm your email address and update if necessary. Also, be sure to set your filters to accept messages from the @sjsu.edu domain.

Lost SJSU ID or password?

Click on the yellow “Set/Reset Password” button at http://my.sjsu.edu

5 Check your MySJSU account MySJSU is the main method of communication used throughout the application process and your time as an enrolled student. Check your MySJSU account at least once a week for important and timely notices, such as admission, fees, financial aid, enrollment appointment, test, and transcript information and deadlines. You are responsible for monitoring your progress at MySJSU, and you must take action by posted deadlines! Failure to do so will result in your application being withdrawn.

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Former Students Returning (FSR)Former students who have not attended SJSU as a Regular student for the past two consecutive semesters, and who have not been granted a leave of absence, must reapply for admission, attend orientation, and meet all deadlines, conditions, and admission requirements currently in effect. Open University attendance does not count as Regular enrollment. FSRs taking classes through Open University must also reapply. The deadline to reapply for Fall 2015 is Sunday, November 30, 2014. There are no exceptions to this deadline.

Note: Former students returning may gain admission priority by completing and obtaining departmental approval for the Petition for Re-Admission as a Former Student Returning (FSR). For information regarding eligibility and completion instructions, download the Re-Admission Petition form at sjsu.edu/registrar/forms. The deadline for submitting the FSR petition is Thursday, January 15, 2015.

Choose Your Major CarefullyYou cannot change your major during the admission process.

Once you are admitted, your mandatory orientation, advising, and registration will all be based on your choice of major. After you are admitted, change of major is never guaranteed and is by petition only. You must also enter an alternative major on your application to SJSU. We will use this information for advising purposes only, and will not consider your alternative major in the admission process.

Transfer students may not apply as an undeclared major.

Meeting Minimum Requirements Admission to San José State is competitive in all majors. SJSU continues to have more qualified applicants than available new student spaces. Due to this shortfall, meeting the minimum CSU requirements does not guarantee admission to SJSU. San José State gives preference in the impaction process to “local” applicants. For freshmen, you are a “local” applicant if you will graduate from a high school in Santa Clara County. For transfers, you are a “local” applicant if you will earn the majority of your transferrable units at a college located in Santa Clara or Santa Cruz counties.

Learn more about impaction at http://info.sjsu.edu/static/admission/impaction.html

Michaela McLeanPsychology

Meshal Alshahrani Mechanical Engineering

How

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1Earn a high school diploma, or equivalent

Freshman Admission Requirements

OCTOBER 1 – NOVEMBER 30, 2014Application Period $55

DECEMBER 22, 2014ACT/SAT Scores (official) Deadline$35 (to rush scores)

WINTERSenior Pictures$$

DECEMBER 22, 2014Application Fee/ Fee Waiver Form Deadline

WINTER• Holiday Gifts• Winter Formal$$

MAY 1, 2015Intent to Enroll Deadline$250 Orientation Fee

SPRINGSenior Prom$$$$

MAY 1, 2015Freshman Housing Requirement and Priority Application Deadline$50 Application fee $600 Deposit

SPRINGSenior Trips $$$$

JULY 15, 2015Final Transcripts (Postmarked) Deadline

MARCH 2, 2015Financial Aid Priority Deadline

SPRING• School Ring• Yearbook$$

DECEMBER 15, 2014Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Application Deadline

FALLTest Prep Classes and ACT/SAT Exams$$

FALLCollege Visits/College Applications $$$$

FALLAP Exams$$

FEBRUARY 1, 2015Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Documents Deadline

EOP

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MAY 1

OFFICIAL SCORES

ACTSAT

MAY 2, 2015English (EPT) and Math (ELM) Placement Tests – Last Day to Take Tests$36 for both$18 for either EPT or ELM

SPRINGGraduation Parties$$

FINAL

EOP

Senior Year Potential CostsPlease note that senior activities such as the ones listed can cost a total of $1,500 or more.

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2Complete the required high school courses with grades of “C-” or better. All required high school courses must be completed by the end of the spring semester prior to fall admission. We will deny admission for missing or receiving failing grades in any of these courses. Print your high school transcript now and verify that you will graduate with grades of C- or better in courses approved to meet the admission requirements listed below. A list of approved courses can be found at ucop.edu/doorways

☐ a. History/ Social Science

2 years required One year of world history and one year of U.S. history or U.S. history/U.S. government

☐ b. English 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 science 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 areas a–f (above) or from other approved college prep “A–G” courses.

4Meet or exceed the Minimum Eligibility Index (combination of Grade Point Average and SAT/ACT scores)

Your admission to SJSU is based on a combination of the grades you earned in the approved courses (listed in step 2) during your sophomore and junior years and your official SAT/ACT scores. This combined score (eligibility index) is used to determine whether or not you will be admitted to SJSU.

Minimum Eligibility Index (EI) To be considered for admission, 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 eligibility index of 3502 using the SAT or 842 using the ACT. The CSU eligibility index is calculated by using either the SAT or ACT as follows:

SAT (sum of scores in mathematics and critical reading) + (800 x high school Grade Point Average)

-or-(10 x ACT composite score without the writing score) + (200 x high school Grade Point Average)

Your path to admission at SJSU starts now…..Remain fully engaged to successfully complete the admission process for Fall 2015. Before you apply, understand that you will be required to complete multiple steps in order to enroll successfully at SJSU. Each step affects the next step in the enrollment process. For instance, your SAT/ACT scores are used to determine if you must take one of the placement tests: Entry Level Math (ELM) or English Placement Test (EPT). Admission is provisional, based on self-reported data and official test scores at the time of application, and is subject to verification of final official high school transcripts.

Meet all DeadlinesIf you miss an SJSU deadline, we will withdraw your application for admission, and you will not be able to attend SJSU in Fall 2015. If you have an extreme hardship or unusual circumstance that may cause you to miss one of our deadlines, contact admissions@sjsu.edu immediately!

It is best to contact us with your questions or concerns before a deadline. This way, we can assist you before action is taken on your account.

Your path to admission at SJSU starts now…..

AVERAGE SCORES

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3.31GPA

1037SAT CR

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3 Submit SAT or ACT test scores by Monday, December 22, 2014Freshman applicants are required to submit SAT (critical reading and math) or ACT composite scores from a test taken no later than November 2014. (The SAT institution code for CSUMentor is 3594.)

No exceptions! Submit your official scores by the deadline. Failure to do so will result in your application being withdrawn. Request to have your official scores sent from the testing agency. Listing your scores on your application will not satisfy this deadline. Please note: The SAT/ACT writing portion is not used for admission or placement purposes at SJSU.

Freshmen

Anjana Singh Health Science

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Transfer Admission Requirements

Your path to admission at SJSU starts now…..

1Earn Enough Units to Reach Junior Status (upper division transfer)No college freshmen, sophomores, or applicants seeking a second bachelor’s degree (except for those entering the nursing program) will be admitted.

2Meet the Following Criteria by the end of the Spring 2015 termComplete 60 or more transferable semester units or 90 or more quarter units.

Earn a college grade point average of 2.00 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 college-level mathematics or quantitative reasoning, with intermediate algebra as a prerequisite

Complete your four basic skills courses as early as possible. The four basic skills courses and 60 transferable semester units (90 quarter units) must be completed by the end of the spring semester to be eligible for admission to the fall term. You must earn a “C” or better grade in each basic skills course. You will not be allowed to register until we have a transcript showing that you have passed the four basic skills courses.

OCTOBER 1 – NOVEMBER 30, 2014Application Period and Deadline $55

DECEMBER 22, 2014Application Fee/ Fee Waiver Form Deadline

MAY 1, 2015Intent to Enroll Deadline$70 Orientation Fee

MAY 1, 2015Housing Priority Application Deadline$50 Application fee $600 Deposit

JULY 15, 2015Final Transcripts (Postmarked) Deadline

MARCH 2, 2015Financial Aid Priority Deadline

DECEMBER 15, 2014Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Application Deadline

FEBRUARY 1, 2015Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Documents Deadline

MARCH 1, 2015 – MAY 1, 2015Work in Progress (Partial) Transcript Deadline

LAST DAY OF SPRING TERM 2015Complete 60 Transferable Semester Units/Four Basic Skills Courses

$ $

MAY 1

PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT (Recommended)Writing Skills Test (WST)$38

FINAL

EOP

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PARTIAL 60

EOP

Your path to admission at SJSU starts now…..Remain fully engaged to successfully complete the admission process for Fall 2015. Before you apply, understand that you will be required to complete multiple steps in order to enroll at SJSU. Each step affects the next step in the enrollment process. For instance, transfer students must attend orientation and submit official transcripts, including Spring 2015 coursework, to be eligible to enroll. Please note that admission is provisional, based on self-reported data at the time of application, and subject to verification of final official transcripts.

Meet all DeadlinesIf you miss an SJSU deadline, we will withdraw your application for admission, and you will not be able to attend SJSU in Fall 2015. If you have an extreme hardship or unusual circumstance that may cause you to miss one of our deadlines, contact admissions@sjsu.edu immediately!

It is best to contact us with your questions or concerns before a deadline. This way, we can assist you before action is taken on your account.

If you wait until after the deadline, it will be too late for us to help you.

Please note: other colleges, even in the CSU, have different processes and deadlines. If offered admission to SJSU, you must complete the multi-step intent to enroll process by Friday, May 1, 2015.

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Transfer Associate DegreeAt SJSU, a California Community College student who has earned the Associate in Arts degree for Transfer (AA-T) or the Associate in Science degree for Transfer (AS-T) will receive priority admission consideration into a similar baccalaureate degree program during the impaction process as long as the student meets all the admission requirements. If admitted, the student will only be required to complete 60 additional prescribed units to earn a four-year degree.

Students with the AA-T or AS-T degree who do not meet SJSU’s impaction standards are not guaranteed admission in a specific major or campus, but will receive priority admission consideration to the local CSU campus and to a program or major that is similar to their associate degree. To learn more visit your California Community College Transfer Center or visit adegreewithaguarantee.com

Check out SJSU’s transfer planning website at http://transfer.sjsu.edu

Transfers

Alexandra Lamb Justice Studies

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Early Start ProgramThe Early Start Program is designed for admitted freshmen who need to improve their skills in English and mathematics before the start of the fall term. The program is intended to help students begin university study with a higher level of academic preparation and aid them in completing their remedial classes within the one year limit. Students with an Early Start requirement will be notified in late May, after the final round of ELM and EPT results have been reported. Those who do not complete their Early Start requirement before the fall term begins will be withdrawn from their courses and unable to attend SJSU in the fall. Learn more about Early Start at sjsu.edu/ugs/earlystart

EOP (Educational Opportunity Program)EOP is designed for first generation college students with a history of low income and from an educationally disadvantaged background. First generation students are the first in their family to earn a bachelor’s degree. Their parents/guardians cannot have earned a bachelor’s degree in any country (siblings with a bachelor’s degree are acceptable).

EOP provides a community, support services, and a small grant for eligible students during their undergraduate education at SJSU. All students who qualify as a California Resident or AB540 student from an educationally disadvantaged and low income background are encouraged to apply by submitting a completed EOP Application through csumentor.edu with their admission application.

Please note: The CSU admission application deadline is separate from the EOP application deadline. Your EOP application must be submitted by Monday, December 15, 2014. You must also have two EOP recommendation forms submitted on your behalf by Sunday, February 1, 2015. (Priority consideration for EOP applicants will be given to those who complete and submit their FAFSA or California Dream Act application by Sunday, February 1, 2015.) Learn more at sjsu.edu/eop

Tiffany Wang Communications

Marynel Rapinan Business

Nicholas Ayala Business

Support Programs

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CostsAverage costs for nine-month academic year for full-time undergraduate students

Costs With Family Campus Housing Off Campus

Room and Board $4,598 $11,810 $13,050

Transportation $1,494 $1,390 $1,456

Miscellaneous/Personal $1,364 $1,364 $1,364

Books and Supplies $1,826 $1,826 $1,826

Tuition Fees $7,324 $7,324 $7,324

Total $16,606 $23,714 $25,020

* In addition to all mandatory state and local tuition fees, non-residents of California pay $372.00 per unit.

Fees Are Subject to ChangeThe 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.

In-state tuition for certain non-residents of California (AB 540 provisions)If you attended high school in California for at least three full years and graduated or earned an equivalent degree, you may be eligible for resident (in-state) tuition. You must file an affidavit (sjsu.edu/registrar/docs/AB_540.pdf) with SJSU stating that you have filed an application to legalize your immigration status, or will do so as soon as you are eligible. You will need to show proof of attendance and graduation.

For more information visit sjsu.edu/registrar/students/Residency/ab540.html

Financial Aid Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to apply for financial aid to help cover the cost of attending SJSU. Apply by the Monday, March 2, 2015 priority filing deadline for Fall 2015. Applications are still accepted after March 2; however, funding for many programs is limited so you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Students who apply for financial aid through the FAFSA will view a personalized Student Aid Report online. Print this report for your records. The Financial Aid Office will post requests on your MySJSU account for the documents required to complete your file in order to 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 FAFSA form asks for SJSU’s six-digit code, which is 001155. The form is available Thursday, January 1, 2015 at fafsa.ed.gov

To learn more, visit sjsu.edu/faso

California Dream Act ApplicationEligible AB 540 students (including students with undocumented immigrant status) qualify for the state grant programs that make up the California Dream Act of 2011. The Dream Act is the result of two bills, Assembly Bill 130 (AB 130) and Assembly Bill 131 (AB 131). Together, these bills allow undocumented and documented students who meet certain provisions of AB 540 law to apply for and receive private scholarships funneled through public universities (AB 130), state-administered financial aid, university grants, and community college fee waivers (AB 131).

The California Dream Application form asks for SJSU’s six-digit code, which is 001155. The form is available Thursday, January 1, 2015. Complete the California Dream Act application by the Monday, March 2, 2015 priority deadline at caldreamact.org

22,667THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS WHO RECEIVED FINANCIAL AID FOR THE 2013-14 SCHOOL YEAR

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HousingUniversity Housing ServicesWe strive to provide supportive and affordable residential learning communities that promote academic success and individual development. Our living-learning communities help ease the transition to college life, serve as an extension of the classroom, and increase awareness of community responsibility. Located on the main San José State campus, the residence halls are just minutes from classes, the library, recreation and dining facilities, and downtown.

Within the residence halls, we offer a variety of communities to bring students together who have similar interests. Programming is designed around student interests and often has a component tied to a SJSU academic department. Students who live on campus have the opportunity to get involved in social gatherings, cultural events, intramural sports, community service, and a wide range of other campus activities.

The Freshman Housing Requirement Priority Application deadline is Friday, May 1, 2015. To apply for University Housing visit housing.sjsu.edu to download a housing application and submit the following:

1. A completed online University Housing application

2. A $50 non-refundable application fee

3. A $600 initial payment

Room/Apartment AssignmentThe online housing application is available as early as Wednesday, October 1, 2014. We encourage you to complete the application and submit payments as soon as possible. If you are a freshman required to live on campus, you must complete your online application (electronically signed license agreement and $50 application fee) and submit the $600 initial payment by Wednesday, April 1, 2015 to be included in the first round of housing assignments. You may also complete your online housing application and submit payments any time after this date as long as space remains available. Your room/apartment assignment will be made on a first-paid, first-served basis after April 1.

Freshman Housing RequirementFreshmen who graduate from a high school located in a city outside a 30-mile radius of campus are required to live on campus their first year. Appeals for exceptions to the housing requirement will be reviewed after admission. The sooner you submit your completed license agreement and initial payment, the greater your chance of receiving your hall preference. Residence in University Housing or the International House (I-House) satisfies the freshman on-campus housing requirement.

Residence at International House meets the freshman housing requirement. Students interested in living in the I-House must send a separate application directly to the I-House. Applications are available at sjsu.edu/ihouse

Financial Aid and HousingIf you plan to live on campus and will need financial assistance to do so, you should apply for financial aid prior to the March 2 priority application deadline. (See the financial aid section for more details). International students do not qualify for financial aid.

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Campus Village

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Housing Options Description Rent Meal Plan Included in Rent Contact

Campus Village Apartments

Building B “CVB”

High Rise: studios, three, four and five-bedroom units typically for transfers

$13,302 5-day included in rent7-day meal plan available

Internet, Basic Utilities & Cable

housing.sjsu.eduUHS-frontdesk@sjsu.edu408-795-5600

Campus Village Suites Building C “CVC”

High Rise: four-bedroom units typically for freshmen

$13,336 5-day included in rent7-day meal plan available

Internet, Basic Utilities & Cable

Washburn, Hoover & Royce Halls

“The Bricks” “The Classics”

Three-Story Building: traditional dorm typically for freshmen

$11,476 5-day included in rent7-day meal plan available

Internet, Basic Utilities & Cable

Joe West Hall“The Classics”

High Rise: traditional dorm typically for freshmen

$11,476 5-day included in rent7-day meal plan available

Internet, Basic Utilities & Cable

International House“I-House”

Large residence near campus with 70 U.S. and International students

$13,386 5-day included in rent7-day meal plan available

Internet, Basic Utilities & Cable

sjsu.edu/ihouseihouse@sjsu.edu408-924-6570

*Rent amounts are subject to change and are based on double occupancy, furnished units with a 10-month contract.

**Meal plans are required for all freshmen living in University Housing or the International House (I-House).

International House The International House (I-House) is a co-ed residence for 70 U.S. and international students attending San José State. SJSU I-House is located two blocks from campus and is a large comfortable home featuring friendly interaction among students of many cultures. Residents represent approximately 30 countries. In general, residents range in age from 17 to 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.

I-House offers a one-semester contract and stays open year-round with per diem rates during summer and winter breaks. All furniture, utilities, TV, internet access and computer equipment, as well as use of a fully equipped kitchen, are included. Apply directly to the I-House. There is no application fee.

International House

Housing

☐ Application Period and DeadlineWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1–SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2014

☐ EOP (Educational Opportunity Program) Application DeadlineMONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2014

☐ Application Fee/Fee Waiver FormMONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2014

☐ ACT/SAT official scores (Freshmen Only)MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2014

☐ Petition for Re-Admission as a Former Student Returning (FSR) DeadlineTHURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2015

☐ EOP (Educational Opportunity Program) Documents DeadlineSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015

☐ Financial Aid Priority DeadlineMONDAY, MARCH 2, 2015

☐ Work in Progress (Partial) Transcript Deadline (Transfer Only)SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2015–FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015

☐ Intent to Enroll Deadline (Sign up for Orientation)FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015

☐ Freshman Housing Requirement/ Priority Application DeadlineFRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015

☐ English (EPT) and Math (ELM) Placement Tests– Last Day to Take Tests (Freshmen Only)SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2015

☐ Complete Admission RequirementsEND OF SPRING 2015

☐ Final Transcripts DeadlinePOSTMARKED BY WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2015

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Non-Discrimination Policy: 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, genetics 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 director of the Office for Equal Opportunity, 408-924-2250. Learn more at sjsu.edu/hr/about_us/hr_directory/eo_unit/title_ix/

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Contact us! We are here to help you through the process!

Contacts For a complete campus directory of faculty, staff and departments, visit sjsu.edu/directory

AccessibilityAll San José State classes are wheelchair accessible. If you have other needs regarding accommodations, please contact the Accessible Education Center (Formerly Disability Resource Center). sjsu.edu/aec aec-info@sjsu.edu408-924-6000 voice/408-924-5990 TTY

Admission sjsu.edu/admissionsadmissions@sjsu.edu 408-283-7500

Admission CounselingAssistance with the admission process

outreach@sjsu.edu408-924-2564

Advising sjsu.edu/aarsacademic.advising@sjsu.edu 408-924-2129

Athleticssjsuspartans.com

Bookstorespartanbookstore.com408-924-1800

Class Scheduleshttp://info.sjsu.edu/home/schedules.html

Early Start Programsjsu.edu/ugs/earlystartearlystart@sjsu.edu

EOP (Educational Opportunity Program)

sjsu.edu/eopeop@sjsu.edu 408-924-2637

Facebookfacebook.com/SJSUEnrollmentfacebook.com/sanjosestate

Fees and Tuition (Bursar’s Office)Payments and Refundssjsu.edu/bursarbursar@sjsu.edu408-924-1601

Financial Aid and Scholarship Officesjsu.edu/fasofao@sjsu.edu408-283-7500

Housing http://housing.sjsu.eduuhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu408-795-5600

Intent to Enrollhttps://nextsteps.sjsu.edunextsteps@sjsu.edu

International House (I-House)sjsu.edu/ihouseihouse@sjsu.edu 408-924-6570

International Students and Scholar Services

sjsu.edu/isainternational-office@sjsu.edu408-924-5920

Instagramhttp://instagram.com/sjsu_es

Maps/Directions to SJSUsjsu.edu/about_sjsu/visiting/campus_maps/directions

Orientation (Frosh) sjsu.edu/getinvolved/orientationorientation@sjsu.edu 408-924-5972

Orientation (Transfer)sjsu.edu/aars/transfer_orientationtransfer.orientation@sjsu.edu 408-924-2129

Outreach sjsu.edu/soaroutreach@sjsu.edu 408-924-2564

Parking Purchase parking permits online onlysjsu.edu/parking

Registration (Office of the Registrar) sjsu.edu/registrarregistrar@sjsu.edu 408-924-5680

Parent Informationsjsu.edu/advising/for_parents

Testing OfficeEnglish and Math Placement Tests (EPT/ELM) Writing Skills Test (WST)

http://testing.sjsu.edutesting-office@sjsu.edu408-924-5980

Tours of SJSUyouvisit.com/tour/sjsu (virtual tour of campus)sjsu.edu/soaroutreach@sjsu.edu 408-924-2786

Transfer Planninghttp://transfer.sjsu.edu

Transportation Solutionshttp://as.sjsu.edu/aststransportation@sjsu.edu 408-924-7433

Tuition and Fees (Bursar’s Office)sjsu.edu/bursarbursar@sjsu.edu 408-924-1601

Tutoring and Mentoring ServicesPeer Connections

http://peerconnections.sjsu.edupeerconnections@sjsu.edu408-924-2587

Twitterhttp://twitter.com/SJSU_ES

Veteranssjsu.edu/veterans408-924-6299

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