History
Founded in 1857, San Jose State's history began before the Civil War, as the first State Normal School, which trained teachers who educated the people of a young California. Now, SJSU is a dynamic comprehensive university that anchors the 10th largest city in the United States, and Spartans are found around the globe.
Education
San Jose State provides a comprehensive university education, granting bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in 250 areas of study.
Research
- College of Graduate Studies
- SJSU Research Foundation
- Division of Research and Innovation
Career
Through our dynamic campus community and international network of more than 270,000 alumni, opportunities abound for sharing a broad range of perspectives.
Distance Learning Courses
Business & Management (4)
Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
Computer Science & IT (3)
Education & Training (3)
Engineering & Technology (2)
Medicine & Health (2)
Arts, Design & Architecture (1)
- MDes Design
Humanities (1)
Law (1)
Social Sciences (1)
Student services
Student Assistants (SAs) will represent the student voice within the department of Student Involvement (SI).
Housing services
- The Bricks "Classics"
- Joe West Hall "Classics"
- Campus Village
Library services
San José State University (SJSU) King Library
Medical services
The role of the SJSU Student Health Center is to serve all registered students by providing treatment and care in support of the student community’s well-being. You can receive attention for acute conditions, injuries, and illnesses from licensed physicians.
Campus life
San Jose State's location in the Silicon Valley makes it an exceptionally rewarding learning environment for students.
With additional campus locations, the SJSU main campus is home to more than 50 major buildings (23 academic buildings, seven residence halls) on 19 city blocks in downtown San Jose.
Making the decision to live on-campus is one of the best choices you can make in college! Students who live in the residence halls find themselves in the heart of our Spartan culture, with athletic events, lectures, classes, dining, and tons of activities happening literally just outside your front door!
Sports facilities
- CEFCU Stadium
- Spartan Gym
- Excite Ballpark
- Spartan Golf Complex
- Spartan Soccer Complex
- Athletic Training Rooms
- Football Locker Rooms
- Football Practice Field
- Koret Athletic
- Training Center
- Simpkins Stadium
- Spartan Recreationand Aquatic Center
Student clubs
- Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society
- Chi Pi Sigma Fraternity
- Forensic Science Students - Forensic Science Club (FSS)
- Justice Studies Task Force
Our colleges and departments are accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Various programs are accredited by specialized accrediting agencies.