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Join the Spartan Family

When you become a student at San José State University, you’re not just beginning your college experience, you’re joining a new, extended family. The Spartan family is a diverse, close-knit community that supports, encourages, and guides new students along a path toward success at the largest public university in Silicon Valley.

Freshman

You have not attended a college or university after graduating from high school.

Transfer

You have completed at least 60 transferable semester units (90 quarter units).

Graduate

You are a domestic or international applicant who has earned a bachelor’s degree and want to pursue a master's degree from one of our graduate programs.

International Freshman

You are a resident of another country who would like to pursue a bachelor's degree and require an F-1 visa or non-immigrant visa to study in the U.S.

International Transfer

You are a resident of another country who would like to pursue a bachelor's degree and require an F-1 visa or non-immigrant visa to study in the U.S.

Questions about applying to SJSU?

Connect with Student Outreach and Recruitment (SOAR)  to speak with an undergraduate pre-admission counselor, schedule a campus tour or attend one of our events for future Spartans. We offer services both in-person and virtually for prospective students, guests and counselors.

International Applicants: Financial Documents

Learn more about the required financial documents to complete your application as an international student.

Returning

You have not attended Âã´ûÊÓƵfor the past two consecutive semesters but would like to return to school to complete your college degree. Âã´ûÊÓƵ as a transfer. 

Âã´ûÊÓƵOnline

Offering a wide variety of programs, students with busy lifestyles who have previous college credits can complete their bachelor's degree on a fast and flexible timeline, 100% online.

Second Bachelor's

You have earned a bachelor’s degree and would like to return to college for another. Unfortunately we currently do not accept students pursuing a second bachelor’s degree except for students who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Non-Degree Seeking

You are not a current Âã´ûÊÓƵstudent and would like to take courses for credit via Open University.