Special Topic Workshops
All special topic workshops will be offered throughout the morning in repeating sessions (unless otherwise noted):
Session 1 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.
Session 2 | 10:20 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
Session 3 | 11:10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Welcome to the Spartan Family: Getting Connected for New Students and Family Members
Location: Student Union, Ballroom A
Meet with the team at New Students & Family Programs to learn more about SJSU's orientation programs including Sparta Camp (first-time, first-year students), Spartan Experience for Transfers, Parent and Family Orientation, and many resources to make the transition to SJSU a smooth experience for the entire family.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Location: Student Union, Ballroom B
Learn about financial aid and how to fund your SJSU education through federal grants, state grants, federal loans, and institutional scholarships.
Life as a Spartan
Location: Student Union, Ballroom C
Join this important workshop to learn about opportunities for students to get involved, how that can positively impact their academic experience, and more about the Sammy app, which helps students engage on campus!
Invest in your Future Career
Location: Student Union Theatre
Unlock your future with the SJSU Career Center! Join us to discover how you can design a meaningful college experience and create a plan for career success. We’ll introduce you to our top resources and services to help you explore career pathways, build experience while in college, and launch your career aspirations into reality. Don’t miss this opportunity to take charge of your future!
First-Year Placement and Early Start
Location: Student Union, Meeting Room 1A/1B
Learn about how your mathematics and writing enrollment categories are determined and how they affect your first-year course options. We will also provide information about a summer enrichment program called Early Start, which allows students in all majors to complete their first math course before the fall semester begins. Early Start helps students in STEM majors get to calculus faster and students in Non-STEM majors complete their mathematics GE requirement with wrap-around academic support.
International Spartan Support
Location: Student Union, Meeting Room 2A
New, F-1/J-1 International students are encouraged to join Spartan staff from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and International Recruitment and Partnerships (IRP) at San Jose State University for a session on how to transition as a new international student at SJSU. Learn about the final admission steps, how to transfer your I-20, and what support services and resources are available. From 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, international students are invited to meet with the team for interactive hands-on admissions drop-in advising.
UndocuSpartans: Navigating SJSU
Location: Student Union, Meeting Room 2B
Session 2 in English
Session 3 in Spanish
Incoming undocumented students and their family members are welcome to join us for an information session where they will:
- Receive information on how to qualify for in-state tuition
- Learn about financial aid options and resources for undocumented students
- Identify opportunities to participate in the UndocuSpartan Student Resource Center
Sesión 2 en Inglés
Sesión 3 en Español
Estudiantes indocumentados (AB 540/SB 68) y sus padres de familia son bienvenidos a unirse a nosotros para una sesión de información en la que:
- Recibirán información sobre cómo calificar para la matrícula estatal
- Aprenderán sobre las opciones y recursos de ayuda financiera para estudiantes indocumentados
- Identificarán oportunidades para participar en el Centro de Recursos para Estudiantes UndocuSpartan.
Study Abroad for All: Becoming a Global Spartan
Location: Student Union Meeting Room 3A/3B
Join us to discover all the amazing international and national experiences available to you at SJSU! We have over 300 global programs around the world and over 100 domestic programs throughout the United States and the territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands for every major, minor, or GE requirement. In this session we will provide an overview of all of our programming (models, type of experiences, locations, cost structures, available financial aid, eligibility requirements, global internship options, etc), and discuss how a globally or locally focused program can help you reach your personal, academic, and professional goals (and have a life-changing experience). Studying abroad or away is accessible to all undergraduate majors. Come and learn how to plan for and become a Global Spartan!
How to Manage Student Finances
Location: Boccardo Business Center - BBC 004
Learn about managing your student account with the Bursar's Office including locating due dates, available payment options, and signing up for electronic direct deposit refunds.
Cultural Center Sessions
Our Cultural Center sessions are not offered in repeat sessions. Please be sure to check the session offering of the workshop you wish to attend as each organization will host only one presentation for the morning.
Empowering Asian & Pacific Islander Students at CAPISE
Location: Student Union, Meeting Room 4A/4B
Session 1 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.
Connect with the Center for Asian Pacific Islander Student Empowerment (CAPISE) and current students who are part of the Asian & Pacific Islander community at SJSU! Learn about our current resources/programs and hear more about the SJSU experience.
Cultivating Comunidad with Centro
Location: Student Union, Meeting Room 4A/4B
Session 2 | 10:20 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
Learn about the various support services, activities, and programs offered by CENTRO and the many ways students help build and strengthen the Latinx community at SJSU. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from Latinx students, professors, and staff.
Nurturing Cultural Knowledge for Native American Indigenous Student Success: Welcome to NAISSC
Location: Boccardo Business Center - BBC 102
Session 1 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.
Connect with the Native American Indigenous Student Success Center (NAISSC) to learn about the vibrant Indigenous community at SJSU, and the various cultural and support services offered at NAISSC.
