Admitted Spartans Day 2025

Welcome to the College of Humanities and the Arts at San José State University for Admitted Spartans Day 2025!

General Schedule of Events

  • 8:00 - 8:45 AM | Kick-off presentation by the President at the SJSU Event Center
  • 8:00 - 12:00 PM | Resource Fair at the Paseo de Cesar Chavez (tables/chairs/umbrellas)
  • 12:00 - 2:00 PM | Academic presentations and College Open Houses

College of Humanities and the Arts specific events
(by department)

Department of Art and Art History

Schedule of Activities

  • Studio Photography/Fashion Demo | Art Building 135 - All Day
  • Sculpture/Photography Demo | Art Building Quad - All Day

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Department of Design

Department of Design Open Houses

Below you will find information from our design programs about their Admitted Spartan Day open houses that will be held between 12:00 - 2:00 PM. The department office is located in Room 120 of the Art & Design building should you have any questions or need help finding your way. We’ll also have some goodies there, so please stop by and say hello!

Animation & Illustration

Please RSVP here to attend the Animation & Illustration presentation. Arrive at the Science building and proceed to Room 142 between 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM. Volunteers will help seat everyone and the main presentation will begin promptly at 12:30 PM. After the presentation, in-person attendees will have a chance to tour the facilities and meet with faculty and students.

Guests joining on Zoom should contact Program Coordinator, David Chai at david.chai@sjsu.edu for a link.

Graphic Design

Please arrive at the Art & Design building and proceed to Room 216 between 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM for a presentation with Graphic Design faculty. After the presentation attendees will have a chance to ask questions and meet faculty.

Industrial Design

Please arrive at the Art & Design building and proceed to Room 103 between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM for a presentation with Industrial Design faculty. After the presentation attendees will have a chance to tour the facilities and meet with faculty and students.

Interior Design

Please arrive at the Industrial Studies building to Room 241 between 11:10 AM and 12:00 PM. Volunteers will help seat everyone, and then the main presentation led by Interior Design faculty will begin promptly at 12:30 pm. After the presentation, in-person attendees will have a chance to tour the facilities and meet with faculty and students.

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Department of English and Comparative Literature

Schedule of Activities at 7th Street Paseo

  • Welcome to the Department of English and Comparative Literatures! | 12:00 - 2:00 PM
  • Quiz Yourself on Your Editing Abilities | 12:00 - 2:00 PM
  • Poetry On The Spot | 12:00 - 2:00 PM

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Department of Film, Theatre, and Dance

Facility Tours

The Department of Film, Theatre, and Dance will be offering tours of our facilities on Admitted Spartans Day from 12:00 - 2:00 PM!

  • Film and Theatre Students - Start the tour at Hugh Gillis Hall Room 114
  • Dance Students - Start the tour at the Spartan Complex Room 216

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Department of Humanities

Join us for our Department Open House from 12:00 - 2:00 PM at the 7th Street Paseo. We'll have information for you on all of our major programs and we'd be happy to answer any questions you might have. See you then!

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School of Journalism and Mass Communications

Journalism and Mass Communications (JMC) Open House

Join us at Dwight Bentel Hall for introductions to our department, video recordings (?), t-shirt printing, and more!

If you need directions to Dwight Bentel Hall, stop by our table on the 7th Street Paseo and we'd be happy to help.

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Department of Linguistics and Language Development

Check out our table on the 7th Street Paseo for information about our department, swag, and more! The table will be up from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

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School of Music

The School of Music is delighted to welcome you to our Open House on Admitted Spartans Day! We'll be in front of the Music Building at the Main Entrance from 12:00 - 2:00 PM. Come by and say hi!

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Department of Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy will be tabling at the ASD Resource Fair (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM in El Paseo de Cesar Chavez) and will have a table at the College of Humanities & the Arts Open House (12:00 - 2:00 PM in Inudistrial Studies Room 233). Come find out about the Philosophy major, our certificate programs, and our departmental community—plus get some stickers and candy! Admitted Philosophy majors can also claim their Philosophy Department T-Shirts!

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Department of World Languages and Literatures

Stop by our Deprtment Open House from 12:00 - 2:00 PM in the Industrial Studies Building, Room 233! Can't wait to see you there.

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