Student Resources

College of Graduate Studies (CGS)[BROKEN LINK] 
The College of Graduate Studies implements the University’s graduate policies and procedures. In addition, the College of Graduate Studies provides guidance for thesis and dissertation submission and review. 
[email protected]
408-924-2447 

Graduate Admissions and Program Evaluations (GAPE) 
The Graduate Admissions and Program Evaluations (GAPE) office processes advancement to candidacy and graduation. 
[email protected] 
408-283-7500, Prompt 3

Bursar’s Office [BROKEN LINK] 
The Bursar’s Office collects student tuition and fee payment, and disburses funds. 
[email protected] 
408-924-1601

Financial Aid and Scholarship Office (FASO)[BROKEN LINK] 
The Financial Aid Office assists students in securing federal, state, and university financial aid. 
[email protected] 
408-283-7500

Office of the Registrar[BROKEN LINK] 
The Office of the Registrar oversees course registration, grade posting, and academic records. 
[email protected] 
408-283-7500

Alumni Association 
The San José State University Alumni Association connects graduates to their alma mater and each other. 
[email protected]  
408-924-6515

Associated Students [BROKEN LINK](Student Life) 
Associated Students supports and represents SJSU’s student body through leadership advocacy, programs, events, and funding. 
[email protected] 
408-924-6242

Student Involvement[BROKEN LINK] (Student Organizations) 
Student Involvement oversees all fraternities, sororities, clubs, and other student organizations at SJSU. They host campus events and leadership programs. 
[email protected] 
408-924-5950

Graduate Program/Department Advising
Each major/program has a graduate student advisor to guide students in their academic career.

Office of Research and Innovation [BROKEN LINK] The Office of Research and Innovation provides a variety of services related to research, scholarship, and creative activities, including proposal development and submission, post-funding award support, and help ensuring ethical and regulatory standards.
[email protected]
408-924-2272

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library serves as a library resource to the campus and greater San Jose community.
408-808-2000

Writing Center[BROKEN LINK]
The San José State University Writing Center offers resources to help students become better writers, and all services are free for SJSU students. 
[email protected]
408-924-2308

The AS Print and Technology Center provides printing, copying and technology services. Technology services include mobile phone and computer repair, laptop rental, and data backup. 
[email protected] 
408-924-6976

Information Technology Group
The Information Technology group provides students with access to the following services:

IT Service DeskThe IT Service Desk Staff help students, faculty and staff with all their technical needs. 
[email protected] 
408-924-1530

Equipment Loaning
Items such as laptops, cameras, PA systems, USB microphones, digital recording devices may be checked out by students for a limited period of time.

Video & Media Services
Video and Media Services facilitates Video Conferencing and Media Loans (DVD and VHS).

Media Loaning/Instructional and Meeting Spaces
Students may view a video assignment in one of three media viewing rooms located in MLK Library.  

The Career Center supports graduate students as they explore how their graduate degree can lead to a wide range of career possibilities and opportunities. The Career Center helps graduate students through:

Career Counseling: one-on-one appointments with a graduate career counselor
Events: workshops and programs designed specifically for graduate students
Resources: career planning tools
[email protected]
408-924-6031

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)[BROKEN LINK] 
ISSS assists international students in securing OPT, CPT and STEM OPT employment. 
[email protected]
408-924-5920

International Student and Scholar Services centralizes immigration advising resources and co-curricular support programming for international students. It serves the needs of our international students and scholars by enhancing their experience in the United States and integrating them into the SJSU community, while also contributing to their success at SJSU and beyond. 
[email protected] 
408-924-5920

International House (I-House)[BROKEN LINK] 
I-House provides a diverse and welcoming intercultural living environment.  It is home to a community of U.S. and international students attending San Jose State University. 
[email protected] 
408-924-6570

The Accessible Education Center provides comprehensive services that support the educational development and success of students with disabilities. 
[email protected] 
408-924-6000 voice/408-924-5990 TTY

African-American/Black Student Success Center[BROKEN LINK]
The African American/Black Student Success Center is the hub for Black student life at SJSU. It provides cultural programming, professional development, and academic initiatives that promote community building and student success. 
[email protected]
408-924-5105

Chicanx/Latinx Student Success Center[BROKEN LINK]
The Chicanx/Latinx Student Success Center provides a community gathering space, as well as programs and services to support the success of all Chicanx and Latinx students at SJSU. 
[email protected]
408-924-5102

Gender Equity Center [BROKEN LINK]
The Gender Equity Center (GenEC) advocates for social justice, respect, and safety for all members of the San José State University community, by educating on issues experienced by people because of their gender, gender identity, and/or their perceived gender/gender identity, through an intersectional lens. 
[email protected]
408-924-6500

Veterans Resource Center[BROKEN LINK] 
The San José State University Veterans Resource Center is a one-stop resource center that supports all veterans, reservists, guard members, active duty personnel, and veteran dependents. 
[email protected] 
408-924-8129

MOSAIC Cross Cultural Center[BROKEN LINK]
The MOSAIC Cross Cultural Center provides a safe and welcoming environment that honors and celebrates diversity. The center offers support and advocacy for historically underrepresented groups. 
[email protected] 
408-924-6255

PRIDE Center[BROKEN LINK]
The PRIDE Center supports the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, Asexual, Nonbinary, etc.) students of San José State University. The center seeks to improve the campus climate for LGBTQ+ students and advocate for the respect and safety of all members of the campus community.
[email protected] 
408-924-6976 

UndocuSpartan Student Resource Center[BROKEN LINK]
The UndocuSpartan Student Resource Center (USRC) uses a cross-cultural and social justice lense to provide holistic support and resources to undocumented students and the campus community. 
[email protected]
408-924-2762   

CAPS provides students with counseling services on a variety of psychological and academic issues. Professionally trained psychologists, social workers, and counselors are available for students on an individual, couple, or group basis for counseling.
[email protected]
408-924-5910

Crisis Line Students may call the CAPS Crisis Line to speak to a counselor Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm during fall and spring terms, and Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm during winter and summer terms. 
408-924-5910 

After-Hours Crisis Line 
Students may call the CAPS Crisis Line to speak to a counselor after hours. When calling, choose option # 4. 
408-924-5910 (Ext 4)

Ombudsperson[BROKEN LINK] (Grievances/Grade Disputes)
The University Ombudsperson is an advocate for procedural fairness who supports the integrity of the campus policies and procedures and ensures the equity of their application. The Ombudsperson provides a neutral, confidential, and informal place to discuss a concern with the assurance that no action will be taken, nor will the visit be disclosed to anyone, without consent. 
[email protected]
408-924-5995 

Spartan Recreation and Aquatic Center 
Spartan Recreation helps students kick off or maintain a healthy, active lifestyle through an exciting selection of activities in state-of-the-art facilities. Their offerings include the Bowling Center, Fitness Classes, Club Sports, Intramural Sports, Outdoor Adventures, and a Climbing Wall. 
408-924-6368

Student Health Center[BROKEN LINK] 
The Student Health Center provides health care services, including basic primary care, limited specialty care, health promotion and disease prevention, principal support services (laboratory, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, nutrition), and limited mental health services. 
408-924-6122

University Housing Services (UHS)[BROKEN LINK]
On-Campus Housing is available to provide support to new Graduate Students seeking housing in the Bay area.
[email protected]
408-795-5600

International House (I-House)[BROKEN LINK]
I-House provides a diverse and welcoming intercultural living environment. It is home to a community of U.S. and international students attending San Jose State University. 
[email protected] 
408-924-6570

Spartan Eats Campus Dining 
Spartan Eats manages SJSU meal plan options and on campus dining.
408-924-1740

Parking Services[BROKEN LINK]Parking Services provides a clean and safe parking environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Students have the option of purchasing either a semester permit or a single-day permit to park at SJSU. 
[email protected]
408-924-6566

Transportation Solutions 
Transportation solutions assists students seeking transportation alternatives to driving an automobile to campus alone. They offer SmartPass/Clipper Cards for VTA bus and light rail, and assistance for students using carpools, bicycles, and public transit.
[email protected] 
408-924-7433

Maps/Directions to SJSU[BROKEN LINK]San José State University provides maps and directions to campus from a variety of locations. 

After-Hours Crisis Line
Students may call the CAPS Crisis Line to speak to a counselor after hours. When calling, choose option # 4. 
408-924-5910 (Ext 4) 

Behavioral Intervention Team [BROKEN LINK]Students can report concerning behaviors of those in our campus community including students, faculty members, staff or SJSU visitors, to the Behavioral Intervention team. 
408-924-6339

University Police Department (UPD)[BROKEN LINK]
San José State University’s police department works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to provide a safe and secure learning environment through professional, progressive and superior police, emergency, transportation and educational services.
408-924-2222 (non-emergency)
911 (emergency)
Blue Light/Elevator Phones (emergency)

Alert SJSU
The campus emergency communication system, Alert SJSU, provides critical information about what to do and where to go during a natural disaster or life-threatening emergency through text, email, phone and TTY/TDD messages. 

Safety Escort Program
In the event a student feels unsafe walking on campus, UPD will provide an escort to any location on campus and up to two blocks from campus. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
408-924-2000
or use Blue Light/Elevator Phone

TipNow Anonymous Crime Reporting 
The TipNow text and email system lets students provide important crime information to UPD using a cell phone or PDA device. It sends an anonymous message to on-duty police personnel any time day or night.
[email protected]
408-337-2919

SJSU Cares [BROKEN LINK]
SJSU Cares provides support and referrals around basic needs including food, housing, and emergency assistance.
[email protected]
408-924-1234 

Spartan Food Pantry
The Spartan Food Pantry offers non-perishable goods, fresh produce, and refrigerated items to students facing food insecurity.