My review is only going to be the outdoor SJSU campus, not my experience as a former student earning a degree. I decided to take a walk around the campus for the weekend to reminisce my time during my master's program. It's a very nice campus to walk around. I'm surprised that there's rarely anybody here. It's as if I am in a different planet or something. Anyways, it's good that they keep the campus clean. It's also convenient for students to live there not only because it's next to their classes, but also they can dine at other restaurants in Downtown San Jose and attend other events around there. The place in a way reflects a Californian image of palm trees and greenery as if you're about to go to the beach or something. Honestly, I would love to continue walking around more but it's just too hot for me to do that. No wonder why no comes here or maybe because it's weekend now. I even saw people resting on the benches and lying down on the grass. read more

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I actually love the scene around SJSU! Super duper sunny and I came here for graduation weekend for my friend. I see the landmarks of this location where past graduates and friends of mine did their photoshoots. Quite a bit of them at this location! Surprised that there was no defining feature of SJSU that makes you think... "THIS is SJSU!" except for the signs saying the name of the school lolol . Could not take a neat picture of myself by a defining part of this college campus. But, I loved the palm trees! Felt very Californian. I also went to this nearby bar with my friend, Austin, and it was super duper cool with the neon arcade games and old-school video game themed drinks. Pricey especially with the 20% gratuity tip populated on all orders to be done online with the QR code at each table. Love the big ahh screens playing sports because you can actually hear what is going on read more

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Currently attending SJSU for my Master of Arts in Teaching and Teaching Credential in English. It's a rigorous program that pushes for social equity and preparedness as a professional public school teacher. The classes are not too bad; most of my classmates and professors are awesome. I can't wait to graduate (again) in December 2026! Fun fact: SJSU's Teacher Education department is the oldest public teacher preparatory program in California! To go back even farther, I got my Bachelor of Arts in journalism here. My academic journey was atypical: I first enrolled in August 2011 and officially graduated in August 2022. I'll spare y'all the details, but I'm proud of myself for coming back and finishing my degree. It just proves that anybody can get a college degree if you really put your mind to it. SJSU is a world-class university smack dab in the middle of the Bay Area. It's gotten better since I first enrolled and its location will only continue to make it an enticing option for college students. $4,700 a semester for full-time enrollment is honestly a steal. If you can focus on your goal of getting your degree and block out distractions, SJSU is awesome for what it is. There is free parking on the streets off campus if you know where to look. I don't recommend using the gym, library, or student union tbh. They're overcrowded and noisy. Just get food off-campus and study at home or a Santa Clara County or San Jose public library instead; they're quieter, and you have less of a chance of someone stealing your stuff. There are some occasional incidents with unhoused individuals having public mental health breakdowns, but it's nearly nonexistent compared to the 2010s. read more

I never could have imagined in a million years that I would be attending SJSU. I dropped out of high school at the age of 16 after the house-fire. I am now 43. I enrolled myself back to school (SJCC) during the height of the pandemic. Anyway, though school is a drag because it requires attendance, hard work, attention, memorialization, organization, understanding, and follow-through but I still feel butterflies in my stomach each time I am on campus. The orientation was long and I didn't think it should be mandatory, but if you don't attend then you will not be able to register for any classes. Parking is rough but I have been lucky to find parking across the street from Banh Mi Oven Tuesday evenings. I had 9 units - 2 online classes and 1 in-person class. You need a badge to get into buildings, so try not to lose it. During orientation towards the tail end of it, advisors/counselors were very helpful. I scheduled a Zoom with a counselor during the semester to confirm what I need and don't need to take. Both experiences have been wonderful. I am majoring in Sociology. The student union building (eateries, bookstores, bowling alley, etc.) is spacious and clean. It's busy during the school year. They only have Pepsi products on campus and no vending machines! There is a cafeteria-style food area as well. It is near their awesome gym equipped with a rock climbing wall, too. I have not had a chance to work out there yet. I also love the fact that MLK library is pretty much on campus as well. I just finished summer semester and still I'm in awe that I am a Spartan. Maybe I'll get sick of it but so far the only thing I'm sick of is their tuition. I don't qualify for financial aid, so I need to take a loan (financial aid and photos for IDs) are not on campus so plan ahead if you need to come there or to the bursar's office. My summer class alone not including textbook rental costed me $1580. For once class. Thankfully there are loans. Lots of flyers and posts on their Sammy app. I was fortunate to help make individual tiramisu for the honors history club. I don't have time to socialize. Let's be real. I'm old to be these students' mom, so I'm not trying to be but I enjoy reading posts and seeing the flyers and help wherever I can. I'm registered for 12 units this fall. Wish me luck! read more

The housing is expensive, and hard to get into. The parking is expensive and hard to find. So you either spend a ton of money to live on campus in a shared space OR leave your home at 6 am to get a parking space before 8 am for your noon class (if you are any later, you won't find parking, it's that simple) Professors are hit and miss, I had some great ones that I really enjoyed, a few that didn't seem to understand what they were doing, and two that were downright hostile and unpleasant, and one that never should have been allowed to be near students, let alone teach them. The largest problem I encountered was they don't seem to know how to articulate credits here and I spent way too much time repeating classes I'd already gotten A's in at my two year for transfer school, and my study abroad year ON THEIR STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM. I came back and was told they couldn't figure out how to transfer those credits into their system, so "Oh well... you have to take the courses here again." ALSO the actual academics are given next to no funding, but hey at least the football players have personalized video screens over their lockers so they can see their stats, and individual mini fridges! Which is great to think about while you compete to find a magical combo of an unbroken chair and a working outdated computer to try and force Maya to run on in the Art building. Oh and it also perks you up when you find out rigging, a necessary skill for your future career is not included in your tuition for your SIX year program, but only for the lucky few who can afford to pay out of pocket for extracurricular rigging seminars. (A program, I might add, that they do in 3 years at my study abroad school, and that includes rigging) Basically they spend way too much money on the students who have a slim chance of ever becoming professional ball players at the expensive of the rest of the student body who actually have a realistic goal in life. I had a much better experience at my two year school getting my AA for transfer. I would strongly suggest you skip any hype about any of their programs being the best for anything and look for a less impacted school that doesn't waste so much money on football. SJSU stretches your time so they can get more money for sports, they don't care about the rest of the school at all. read more

This is a good school for computer engineering/science, nursing program, business, education and psychology degrees. Education aside, its campus is plagued with homelessness and violence. We hear of stabbings, brawls, drunken disturbance in their libraries, mold in their dorms and brown water. The students regularly deal with houseless individuals sleeping around the campus and often accost students. The campus is located in downtown San Jose so often there are the sounds of police, firefighters and ambulance sirens. Be prepared to deal with these things if your students decide to live on campus. It is expensive to live off campus in the downtown area as well. read more

It depends on why you are visiting San Jose State University in downtown San Jose, CA. In my opinion, it's a very walkable campus with beautiful views, safe, and convenient to restaurants and offices in the area. Park SJ public garages are all around and have free parking first 90-minutes. Library is totally worth visiting in downtown San Jose. Students have so much to enjoy if living nearby on or off campus. State colleges/universities usually have fundings and are affordable college options. San Jose State University is perfect if you enjoy college and professional sports too. Great programs and alumni support. Perfect for business degrees/tax accounting/engineering/nursing and other majors to set students up for career success. It's Silicon Valley tech hub, so various companies would welcome you. Heart of Silicon Valley. Best of all, it's surrounded by great restaurants and businesses. I actually like the school because it's easy for students and staffs to get around. I come here for my morning walks and late afternoon walks seasonally. Love the benches/comfortable vibes/trees/historical statues/etc. Absolutely gorgeous views and picturesque spots are easy to find. Campus security is everywhere. Take a nice walk under those trees onsite or have lunch onsite. It's a very good feeling if you sit by the green grass areas under trees. Beautiful and peaceful as usual. Summertime is beautiful outside. read more

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Everyone should be treated equally and for the price living good and nice. For the price all dorms should be nice with working equipment. read more

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We went to visit SJSU over the weekend for my student for 2026 admission. We Saw homeless people using bathroom and library. Some adults, maybe homeless people are eating and watching something in the library. I don't see students in the library. It does not look like university library for students. It is disturbing and discouraging for my student to go to school there. Not sure it is a good school from parents eyes. They should do something. read more

I've been coming to SJSU for the past five years as a volunteer for the Chemical Engineering department, and one of my favorite activities is the annual GRASP (Graduate Research, Alumni and Senior Project) day. I get to meet with faculty, attend special lectures, chat with students, and review and provide feedback to the senior design projects. I also provide feedback on the curricula and provide an industrial perspective on skills and behaviors we'd like to see in new graduates. In chemical engineering undergrad, the final class is a team project to design a chemical process using all the engineering knowledge you've picked up in the past 3 years plus being able to calculate the economics. You must also be able to clearly articulate the project with a poster, oral presentation and/or written report. Its not necessarily the most difficult class in the major, but its the most comprehensive and most realistic in terms of what to expect in the workplace. SJSU deserves credit for giving a wide variety of projects to choose from, from traditional chemicals to semiconductors, biofuels, carbon capture and minerals. Best of all, many of these projects have diverse industry advisors and sponsors which adds realism and a sense of credibility to the project. The Student Union is a pretty nice one, way better than both my alma maters! The SJSU has a Starbucks, pool hall, bowling alley, and a full food court similar to shopping malls. Yes, a Panda Express, Jamba Juice, a Halal place, etc. There seems to be plenty of seating everywhere and flatscreen TVs running the latest news and sports. Definitely reminds me of the trials and tribulations of getting an undergrad engineering degree. SJSU is well positioned in Silicon Valley with lots of opportunities, not just high tech but also exciting startups that need chemical engineering skills. Glad their engineering departments forge ties with industry to best prepare their graduates! read more

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Excellent school and excellent school of nursing. I cannot complain but commend the nursing faculty. read more

This review is on a slight scale of bias, but I love this campus and what I think it means for everyone that visit's this place. I haven't attended college before and am not a student here. With that said I am a life long learner and I show my friends who have graduated here love and respect through spirit and context of being somewhere firsthand. NOT vicariously. I usually come here for face time sessions, online classes and just about finding a place to stretch during this c19. A nice campus to bury oneself and come out a refreshed person. I am mindful and I throw away my trash and clean up after. It's a nice campus and maybe one day I'll attend here as I work in Human services/ Social services. Who knows. _Enso +- Parking is tight. Again come here as early as possible and don't wing and think yourself a king and then find no parking. YOU WILL GET FINED AND OR TOWED if you try and park in one of the near by lots neighborhoods. The city has absolutely no shame, ie Grocery outlet. Benches, stairs, nooks and crannies. Grass. Shade. _See I never really knew life could be so hard I never really knew pain til I got scared I never knew people could be so cold I never knew wrong til I was ten years old I never knew fighten til I got my ass kicked I never knew gettin' got til I got tricked I never knew healthy til I got sick And I never knew people killed people so quick Yo, I never knew mind power could be so deep Never say never because it never comes true _ Artist: Aceyalone Album: Accepted Eclectic Released: 2001 Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap read more

San Jose State University - Great place to work + space distance. I am a student not here at SJSU though. ;*) - Colleges & Universities Near Me - San Jose, California

I spent four years here getting a bachelors degree did not live on campus but still overall had a pretty great time. The professors and staff are all pretty nice. Campus is really nice and clean. I just wish there was better parking. read more

We stopped by San Jose State University so my daughter could take a look and get a feel for the campus. She is considering applying here since they offer the major she is interested in. We found parking at the large garage just off campus. It's definitely much more compact after touring UC Davis. It feels a bit sketchy near the outer edge of campus and surrounding area just off campus. Keep in mind that it is a small square campus plopped in the middle of a city, near the downtown area. It might not feel safe walking alone through campus at night. Perhaps it's for these reasons that most of the campus buildings require a key card for access/entry (unlike UC Davis where all buildings were unlocked and accessible to visitors). And perhaps the university may also wish to discourage non-students and transient people from surreptitiously auditing classes. You should schedule a guided tour with if you want to see more of the campus that is not easily accessible to someone without a key card. Open/accessible areas include the Wellness Center, which has unlocked doors and access to restrooms. The library and the Student Union are also open to the public. You'll find a large food court, plus restrooms, at the Student Union. There are also restaurants (and coffee) a short walk from campus if you don't like any of the food offerings at the Student Union. It is very easy to walk from building to building because the campus is small and not so spread out. The residence halls (dorms) are at one corner of campus. From the outside, some of these dorms are large, tall, modern looking buildings that you might mistake for a hotel. SJSU had the "Send Silence Packing" exhibit on suicide awareness & prevention, on the day I visited. It consisted of a bunch of backpacks placed on the large lawn area. Each backpack represented someone's suicide story; many backpacks had a photograph of the person who lost their life to suicide. There was also a tent with counselors. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=i6k9Qfem1079786UNipjqA&userid=isQotFiKU_S_TI4Qt4MtMQ Boyce Gate https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=WpYT33KGKC1IgCPrXMzXpw&userid=isQotFiKU_S_TI4Qt4MtMQ . read more

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I went to school here and absolutely loved it!!! The ambiance, the students, the new amenities like the gym, pool tables and bowling alley all make it super worth it. Classes do get impacted though so consider taking some undergraduate courses at a community college to finish on time. Best of luck! read more

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San Jose State University has good professors and solid academics. I genuinely liked my classes, and the campus itself is nice. Academically, I have very few complaints. Socially, though, this was the worst experience of my life. As someone who didn't grow up in the area, the environment felt incredibly isolating. People already had their own cliques and friends, and attempts to talk to others were often met with awkward looks or complete disinterest. It was one of the loneliest places I've ever been. The social scene felt closed off, unwelcoming, and honestly hostile at times. I spent most days alone, often sitting in my car crying and calling people back home because I felt so miserable and disconnected. The loneliness became overwhelming and seriously impacted my mental health. This was the lowest point I've ever experienced, and it's the main reason I ultimately left. Even simple things added to the stress parking in garages all semester, intentionally parking near exits to protect my car, only to have someone write a nasty message on my vehicle anyway. My roommates were equally disengaged, which made coming back to my dorm feel just as isolating. If you already live nearby and have an established social circle, you may have a very different experience. But if you're coming here alone and hoping to build a social life, be warned it can be extremely difficult. If I could give this school a negative rating for the social environment alone, I would. read more

Great education, and the fact that I'm not saddled with any student debt is a massive benefit.

I went here from 2014 to 2016 and thought it was worth it! I knew this was a commuter school and wasn't there to make friends or anything, so that was not an issue for me. The campus is extremely diverse and had wonderful professors. I received my degree in health science (now changed to public health as of 2017). I really felt that my professors were supportive and were always there for me. I was active in a few organizations and also was president of one as well. I was a shy person before starting here and wanted to improve myself, so I really believe that SJSU really unleashed my full potential. During convocation, I received a excellence in leadership award which I am still proud of today. After SJSU, I went into a graduate program at another school and I found that SJSU provided a very solid learning foundation for me to succeed. I'm forever grateful for my time here. The only reason why I'm giving this place 4 stars is because I had random homeless dudes approach me at the library asking for my number and it was kind of tough finding parking during certain times. read more

I graduated from SJSU in 2017 with a B.S. in international business and Japanese minor. My experience could have been better, but I will talk about some good experiences I had here also. I objectively learned things here that I would never have learned in high school alone. I really enjoyed the Japanese program here, and my time studying abroad in Japan helped me both academically and personally. The campus is beautiful, and while I didn't get the exact college experience I was told I would have from growing up, I'm still grateful for my experience. However, there are 3 major issues I'm going to talk about. 2 of these were in the school's control. 1. San Jose is an expensive place to live. While SJSU is not as expensive as Sacramento State or Saint Mary's, it is hard to find an affordable place to live that's safe. Many of my classmates either commuted, lived with relatives, or had 3-4 roommates. Most likely, you will only keep in contact with 1 or 2 of your classmates once a semester ends, and dating is very hard. This is not entirely because of other people's immaturity. Many students are going to school full-time and working. Finding someone to date is hard as well, especially for guys. Don't be disappointed if you can't find someone to date while you're going here. Not counting one-night-stands, the majority of the people I know who did date were with someone they had met in high school, or a childhood friend. Basically, the college experience you will have anywhere is going to be very different from the ones your parents had 20-30 years ago. 2. The business school didn't teach as relevant information as they could. Marketing was the focus of many of my classes, but digital marketing was barely touched upon during my time here. Also, business requires you to have good soft skills, and to be tough skinned. SJSU didn't teach me the soft skills I needed for the real world, but this applies to all American colleges. We didn't learn about or use excel/google sheets in most of our classes. The professors mostly talked about their experiences in the business world during the 80's/90's and/or business lingo. 3. The biggest issue here was the career center. Unless you were an engineering major, they did almost nothing to help my schoolmates and I find internships. After I came back from Japan in the Summer of 2016, I had little relevant working experience, so I was told to start looking for a job 1 year in advance. I sent countless resumes on indeed and monster, with no luck. By March 2017 I reached out to a relative who had connections with the career center, which was overbooked, and I was able to barely get in for an appointment. The counselor looked at my resume, mispronounced a lot of words on it, made suggestions on what to change/add, told me to apply for jobs on Handshake.com, and wished me luck. That's it. Once I graduated, there was no more "help" to be given. Other people I know people who managed to get appointments had similar experiences. Handshake had a lot of jobs that someone without a high school diploma could do. What's worse, there were postings for "Marketing Internships" on there which were fully commission-based, door-to door soliciting jobs. This is a becoming huge problem in the US. Students are getting into debt believing that they can get a job with a living wage right away to pay it back, but despite all the money spent, the colleges don't help them find relevant jobs. But, to any students reading this right now, here's my advice to you: 1. Utilize LinkedIn Learning to learn about apps that job listings you are interested in require you to know. Start this by sophomore year at the latest. 2. After so many years of companies wanting an unreasonable amount of experience for an internship, they are starting to realize that college is not a replacement for training. 3. If you want to reap the benefits of the changing job market, look into Harvard Business Review's books on emotional intelligence, and remember to always give more respect than normal when you start your first job. 4. Do not take any job that is offered to you. Only look for jobs on LinkedIn, and avoid indeed, monster, or handshake, 90% of the jobs on there are horrible. 5. Remember, a situation is never as bad as it seems! read more

I walk through the campus when I visit my sister because she lives across the street. She's also an alumnus and lived about four blocks south of it when she was in college. I like the walk through the campus and have taken some pics. There are some old buildings and new ones. One day, we ran into a professor who was a friend of my dad's and he helped my sister with her entry. She had a couple of good years before transferring to another school to continue her education. I think that she was lucky to go there and we are both l lucky to visit. read more

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This school has very horrible parking facilities.I paid about two hundred dollars for a permit that I can barely use because they cannot even get their parking situation figured out.I would go early and yet there would be no parking and the rooftop parking sucks too because there would be a bunch of empty spots for housing,carpool parking and etc.they should have honestly made the parking spots free for all because this is honestly so stupid read more

They do not prioritize students graduating on time. It was not a good experience at this school and I have heard the same from other peers especially in specific departments. read more

As a current student I couldn't be more disappointed in the overall organization of the student services center! Very poorly ran so be aware. The student services center staff is there to help students, period point blank!. The bursars office/registrar are a nightmare to get ahold of, and when you do they have little to NO answers for you. They will loop you to other people, have you coming down in person more than you need to be. There's no way these people should be working in education. They have no passion, no love to help students. Instead they tell you they have no answers. I don't remember a time where I have been HELPED by a staff member. I always have to find a way around, talk to a dean or higher up. It's really sad and makes things hard for those enrolled. Thankfully I won't be coming here anymore and I can let this go! But new students be aware, be prepared to self advocate a lot! read more

I majored in hospitality management, it was an on degree . Professors were helpful . Do join a fraternity or club .

08.07.2018 Home to Sammy the Spartan! Came on a campus tour for H today....it's getting closer to being reality! ‍ Nice campus in the midst of downtown San Jose. The MLK library is also open to the public daily from 8a-5p. read more

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My review is specific to the freshman orientation for fall 2022. My twins attended the freshman orientation for fall 22. We were very impressed with the level of organization and detail that were provided on the email sent one week prior. We had been surprised to realize that the orientation included a one night stay at the dorms for all students, even if your student was not going to be staying at the dorms during the school year. The food was good and plentiful. The activities during the day were well organized and it was a good experience overall. It was also possible for parents to attend orientation as well for an additional cost. I did not do that so I cannot offer an opinion. We also had to request some special accommodations due to a medical condition and the staff was very empathetic and kind. They were also flexible and made My daughters experience an excellent one during the orientation. Go Spartans! read more

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My daughter goes to school here and I like it to the fact that it is closer to the family; however, the organization at the Bursar's office could be much better. The students and their being should be every schools priority. The financial office (Bursar) should be able to work things out with the students and try to help them or guide them to the direction they need to be when they're in need. Bursar office is too quick to send the student's due bills to the collection agencies. The account specialists does not seem to want to work with the students at all. Most of them are rude and did not want to give the time and day. This type of situation should be addressed. Their main goal should be helping student not ruining them before they start their future. JC read more

SJSU is an AWESOME college campus and has a AMAZING education system. The university was built in the 1850's and is one of the oldest in the West Coast college systems! SJSU is VERY WELL CONTAINED I.e. Campus housing; academic, social and athletic activities; campus police/policing; MANY food choices. There is definitely not a need or reason for FROSH (freshmen) to leave campus. We love the university is DIVERSE ethnically, academically and socially. SJSU is centrally located in the heart of San Jose. It's surrounded by a lot of great culture and beautiful old architecture. Our son will be a FROSH very soon :)) Go SPARTANS!!! Go Graduating Class of 2021!!! read more

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This university is a public university and is a very beautiful university as other universities in California. I completed my master of science here and those were two best years. There is a lot to offer here. The campus is huge and has many good places nearby as well like convention center, tech museum, etc. There are a lot of good food places around the campus like Philz coffee, House of Bagels, subway, Peet's, bricks pizza, and many more. University police have installed many telephone lines with blue LED around the campus which makes you feel secure when inside the campus. The campus has historical structures and has very beautiful garden area around tower hall. You get free guest wifi when you connect. Ample of parking space around campus. Also, there is an event center where there are many events held. Graduation ceremony is also held at the event center. read more

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I'm a new student and trying to get IT issues resolved is an absolute nightmare. All I want is to be able to register for online classes, but it's taken 5 days to get in touch with IT. In that time I could have applied and been accepted to another university that offers the same online degree with the same admission standards and a functioning IT department. read more

the location is alright, and the campus is friendly for people who have classes in different buildings. Walking through campus at night is safer than on the street, because of the campus police department, however, walking "inside" only. And the offices are terrible, during the pandemic, they are all nowhere to be found (which is now better), and it's hard to find parking. read more

Five years here. So much to say about this university. I doubled majored in Accounting and Marketing. Not many people can even say they double majored since the schools are more strict on concentration only in one area now. Also, they made restrictions on the limit and how many students will be accepted, but did raise it to 3.0 from 2.5 GPA. Campus is a pretty decent size with every building dedicated to a subject, which is awesome. Parking sucks and it always has... There's just not enough space for the amount of people. Great university. Clubs, fraternities, and sororities. I, myself, joined the co-ed service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega. Marketing Association, ISACA, and other ones. I would say it was my second home being in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library every day and all. So much more to say about this campus, but that's that. read more

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My friend and I were sitting on one of the square benches in between the Science Building and Morris Dailey Auditorium. Unfortunately, my friend's phone slipped out of his hands and fell into the slits of the bench. We tried to get it out ourselves, but it did not work. What did we decide to do? We called SJSU for help. It is THEIR bench and THEIR property. They probably know what to do, right? And what happened? Did they help us? NOPE. When we called the official SJSU phone number, the man behind the phone told us that he cannot help, but will transfer us to Facilities. When we called the phone number for SJSU Facilities, the guy told us that he cannot help us as well. Instead, he told us to call the police for help. When we called the police for help, the lady told us that they cannot help us either and that we must call SJSU Facilities. UHM WHAT. Looks like it's up to the students to save the day. After calling more friends for help, putting in 2 long hours of intense concentration, and having emotional distress over the possibility of forever losing a $600 iPhone, we were finally able to rescue it in a dirty, but still working condition. For a school that constantly prides itself on​ being located in "the heart of Silicon Valley", they lack the resources to pull a phone out of their own bench. read more

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I like SJSU...the fact that I was able to get a job right away even before I graduated ( I took the Nursing Board before I graduation)...well I had BS in Nursing and the choices of hospitals for nursing practicum Excellent! I had my clinicals at Stanford hospital and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center...Excellent experience!!! But boy, the Nursing faculty...they were very tough!!! My instructors during that time were retired Naval Officers (I actually have an instructor who was a Captain in the US Navy). One of my theory class, the instructor will not let us take the quiz if you're a minute late and no make up quizzes just throw one quiz towards the finals...But anyway, I am grateful for the education and the great nursing curriculum!!! BTW my social life on campus was great!!! I joined various college social clubs and get to be invited in sorority and fraternity events :) read more

I received my undergraduate degree and my masters degree here. SJSU has a lot of credibility in Santa Clara County and provides many networking/internship opportunities for their students. If you want to work and live in Silicon Valley, SJSU is the school to attend. My overall experience provided great career steps for me after college. I've met amazing professors, and student peers (soon to become colleagues). SJSU is a great school and has many amazing credible programs (engineering, computer science , public health, etc.). I highly recommended! read more

This is my last semester at San Jose State University. I will be graduating in May 2025. This has been one of the most terrible experiences as far as San Jose State will overcharge you as a student, and you're barely gonna get anything out of it. I used all my time applying for a scholarship, and the moment San Jose State controls your money, it will be all bad. Next thing you know, you'll be owing, and they will take your scholarships for stuff they already said was yours. Let me explain. So, in the first semester, I was awarded some financial aid. I also had to take out some loans to finish paying, so why, 4 months later, I checked my San Jose State account and had an outstanding balance of $1200? I called the financial aid department, and they told me that they had reduced the financial aid that they had already deposited in my bank account five months earlier, and now I owe them $1200, which was even worse. Is that if I didn't pay the $1200, I would not be able to register for classes for the next semester. They don't send you an email. They didn't tell me that I owed them anything or that they were reducing the financial aid they had already deposited. This made me extremely anxious to the point where I checked my account daily, so recently, I won three scholarships at San Jose State University. I worked hard and stayed up all night for days and weeks. Guess what? San Jose Sadie gave me a grant and put it in my bank account. Once I won the scholarship, they reduced the grant and took the scholarship. I'm only writing to warn people that tuition is already costly. They won't give you many options to pay besides scholarships and loans. You gotta be very careful because San Jose State University may find a way to continue getting money out of you, even though your financial aid shows that you can't even afford the damage they cause. I am so happy that this is my last semester. I was thinking about attending the graduate program, but after this, I will try to find another school, and hopefully, it works out better. read more

I enrolled in a graduate program at SJSU a year ago and dropped after the first semester for essentially two reasons. First--and most frustratingly--the mandatory initial coursework fixated on how to use/find online research resources and how to cite sources. As a high school teacher (9th grade Intro to Composition), I teach those skills to freshmen. It's difficult for me to understand how someone could a) graduate from high school, or b) earn an undergraduate degree, and c) successfully apply to and get accepted into a graduate program if one didn't already possess those skills. It is my impression that SJSU is milking graduate school tuition by recycling remedial undergraduate content in online coursework. Second, the instructors neither instruct (again, recycled videos) nor grade (completed by "peer mentors," which is code for unpaid graduate assistants). How do I get a "teaching" gig like that? Ultimately, I couldn't figure out why I was paying graduate tuition for "peer mentors" less knowledgeable and experienced than myself to grade high school level assignments. It was an absolute waste of time and money. read more

After enrolling in three classes here, during covid pandemic. There has been countless amounts of hackers on the server. San Jose State dean have not responded to this issue professionally. Each student is given a different exam base from a tests bank. I am highly disappointed my first semester at San Jose State University.. read more

I received my Master's in Industrial Organizational Psychology at SJSU (class of 2020). I had an amazing experience while attending school. I received my Bachelor's degree in Ohio, and I feel that SJSU did a better job at getting their students involved in activities outside of class and held many events. I really enjoyed the "outdoor adventures" where I met a few friends I am still friends with and I also enjoyed the "chew", which is a cooking class. Between these two activities, I learned how to kayak, surf, and cook many diverse and delicious dishes. I highly recommend participating in these fantastic activities for students! read more

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They give you absolutely no help when it comes time to transfer. This school will set you up to fail if you decide to change schools later. No one on campus is willing to communicate with you, advisors take weeks to get an appointment. Professors will not try to hide their biases when it comes to politics. Students who attend this school are extremely rude to students like myself who are not from the bay. read more