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San Jose State University
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Location : United States ,California
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History
Founded in 1857, San José State University is the oldest public institution of higher education on the West Coast. It began as a school that trained elementary school teachers. Over the years, it has developed into a university with nine colleges that specialize in arts, sciences, education, humanities and more. Each college has schools and programs that offer specific areas of study. Together, these colleges create a powerful university that provides high-quality education to students and the community.
Powering Silicon Valley
Located on 154 acres in downtown San José, the university offers the excitement of studying at a large, metropolitan campus where many cultures meet. San José is a newly revitalized city that hosts major sports, arts, museums, and restaurants serving a wide variety of cuisines. The Santa Cruz coastline is less than an hour away; and San Francisco is only one hour to the north.
San José State University is Silicon Valley’s number one source of graduates in education, engineering, computer science, and business. Companies in Silicon Valley employ more graduates from SJSU than from any other university in the U.S. SJSU alumni employment ranks high among many Fortune 500 companies (#1 at Apple and Cisco, #2 at Adobe, #8 at Facebook, #10 at Google).
San Jose State University is also among the top 200 schools in the United States for total research and development. Every year, hundreds of government agencies, businesses, and private organizations work with SJSU faculty and students to perform research, consulting, public service and community projects, and other specialized educational activities.
With more than 3,000 international students from over 100 countries, SJSU is also the top university hosting international students among master-granting schools in the U.S. SJSU’s student body reflects the diversity of the Bay Area, one of the most diverse regions in the world.
Ranking and Points of Pride
- #1 Most Transformative Universities (Money Magazine)
- #7 Top Public Universities in the Western U.S. (U.S. News)
- #8 Most Innovative Universities (U.S. News)
- #10 Best Undergraduate Teaching (U.S. News)
- #3 College of Engineering ranking among public engineering programs offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees. (U.S. News and World Report)
- #20 U.S. of colleges with the “Best Return on Investment” (BestColleges)
- #2 Best Graduate Schools of Education among universities in the CSU system
- One of the top 15 “Best Value Colleges in California.” (Payscale)
- AACSB accredited Lucas Graduate School of Business ranks in the “Best 244 Business Schools” (Princeton Review)
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Admission
Admission Requirements
CSU Eligibility Requirements
Freshman applicants must first meet the CSU Eligibility Requirements for International Freshmen. Learn about the courses required for admission and the criteria SJSU uses to determine admission eligibility. Applicants are then reviewed for provisional admission through SJSU's admission selection process, called impaction.
Admission Selection Process- Impaction
After reviewing the Academic Requirements for International Freshmen, learn about the SJSU selection process (called impaction) and how SJSU admits new students each year.
English Language Proficiency
If you currently attend an institution outside the United States, you will be required to submit an official TOEFL, IELTS or PTE score to demonstrate your English Language Proficiency. To learn about the minimum scores required and exemptions to this requirement, review our English Language Proficiency information.
CSU Eligibility Requirements for International Freshman
All applicants to SJSU must meet all of the following admission requirements to enroll at SJSU.
1. Earn the equivalent of a U.S. 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or an average of “B” grades.
SJSU will convert your international grading scale to the equivalent of a U.S. GPA as needed in order to evaluate your application for admission. Please note that due to impaction, some majors require higher GPAs than others for admission.
2. Successfully complete three years of college preparatory mathematics with a minimum grade of “C-” or better.
3. Meet English language proficiency requirements
If your school’s medium of instruction is in English:
All students must take four years of college preparatory English if you are attending a school where English is the medium of instruction.
If your school’s medium of instruction is not English:
If English is not the medium of instruction, then you will be required to submit official passing test scores from an approved English language proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS,
PTE, or Duolingo ). Score reports must be sent directly to SJSU from the testing institution. SJSU will not accept score reports sent by the applicant or agency on behalf of the applicant.
4. Submit partial official secondary school (high school) transcripts and final transcripts.
In order to process your application for admission, you must submit partial official secondary school transcripts to show your completed course work as well as any course work in progress. All transcripts and documents must be received by the deadlines posted in your MySJSU account. The documents must include ALL 9th through 12th year courses you have completed (passed and not passed). A graduation (completion) date must appear on the final transcript.
If you attended more than one institution to complete Grade 9 through Grade 12, please ensure all transcripts from each institution are submitted to SJSU to complete your application.
Additional Information
If you attended a high school with regional U.S.accreditation (ex: WASC), you must meet CSU Eligibility Requirements.
“O” Level Examinations
If you have taken "O" level examinations, SJSU requires that five subjects are passed in one sitting or the same year, including Math and English (English as an ESL is not acceptable); if these requirements regarding "O" level examinations are met, the English Language proficiency test will be waived. Certified copies of "O" level examinations must be sent directly to SJSU from the testing service or attested by your school; scores sent by the applicant will not be accepted.
“A” Level or “AS” Level Examinations
If you have taken "A" level and/or "AS" level examinations, SJSU may award college credit if you pass these exams with a "C" or higher. SJSU must receive "A" and "AS" level examination scores directly from the Board of Examinations. Scores sent by you or certified statements of exam results will not be accepted. You will be required to complete four years of college preparatory English and three years of mathematics and earn a passing score of "C-" or higher.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
If your studies were in the International Baccalaureate (IB curriculum) program, please submit your school transcripts for evaluation. You will be required to complete four years of English and three years of mathematics and earn a passing score of "C-" or higher. For those earning scores of 4 or higher on the IB Higher Level exams, SJSU may award college credit.
Admission Selection Process (Impaction)
Admission to San José State is competitive in all majors because SJSU continues to have more qualified applicants than available new student spaces. This situation is called "impaction" and it means that meeting the minimum California State University (CSU) requirements does not guarantee admission to SJSU.
Your Major and Alternate Major Carefully
It is important to understand that though all majors are impacted, the admission threshold for each major varies, depending on the capacity of the major to take new students, and the number of students applying for that major in that term.
We encourage you to apply for the major in which you intend to earn a degree. Change of major is prohibited during the application and admission process. After you are admitted, change of major is never guaranteed and is by petition only. Your mandatory orientation, advising and registration will all be based on your choice of major.
Alternate Major: You must enter an alternate major on your application to SJSU. We will consider the alternate major for those applicants who did not meet the impaction threshold to their first choice major. We will only admit to alternate majors if there is additional capacity for new student enrollment in that major.
Admission Requirements for Graduates
Applying for graduate school at San José State University requires a two-step process. Graduate applicants must meet both the minimum SJSU Eligibility requirements AND the graduate degree program requirements set forth by our individual programs.
SJSU Admission Requirements
(1) You must first apply to the university by the university deadlines. . Applicants must meet all SJSU eligibility requirements to be considered for their degree program.
Degree Program Requirements
(2) Secondly, you will need to apply to the graduate program of your choice by the department deadlines. Each graduate degree program has unique requirements and a separate application process, which may include test requirements.
Accommodation
Applications for housing at the I-House are reviewed beginning in March for Fall semester and beginning in October for Spring semester.
I-House Residence Costs
We offer a one semester housing contract at the I-House with flexible payment plans. Residents can work towards rent reduction. Degree-seeking SJSU students who live at the I-House have opportunities to become Head Resident, Resident Advisors and Network Administrator and receive room and board as compensation for their leadership.
Many of our residents choose to live at the I-House for at least five semesters while they attend SJSU. While we hope our residents will choose to extend their stay, we offer the option of moving out mid-year if that is a student's preference.
Most years, International House is open year-round allowing students who will live at I-House in the Fall/Spring semesters to move into I-House upon arrival in San Jose. There is no need to wait for a fixed start date and time for the contract to begin. Let us know in advance and we'll confirm that there is a room available if your arrival date is prior to the start of the contract. Students may stay during winter and summer breaks at per diem rates.
Over the course of a year, it may be less expensive to live at I-House than elsewhere. Summer/Winter rates are very low for students who live at the I-House during a regular Fall or Spring semester. Many residents gain leadership experience and earn money through work opportunities as Student Assistants at I-House in a range of positions including Semester and Summer/Winter Resident Advisors and Network Administrator/Computer Aides; Office, All-Around, Maintenance, Kitchen, Flag and Coffee Night Aides; and Receptionists.
All of the following facilities and equipment are included in room and board fees:
- Utilities
- Use of the computer room with state-of-the-art Mac, PC, scanner, printers, and gaming center. 100 sheets copy paper/month.
- Wireless internet access throughout the I-House
- Access to the student kitchen to prepare favorite meals and snacks at any time
- Plenty of spaces to interact with others or find time on one's own in the Dining Room, Living Room, Study Room, Computer Room, Recreation Rooms
- Pool/table tennis/foosball/air hockey and board games
- 2 pianos, drum set, and I-House guitars
- Storage rooms for luggage. Use of vacuums, irons/ironing boards, drying racks
Rates
Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 rates
The following housing rates reflect our one semester housing contract at the International House. While most residents choose to stay semester after semester at I-House, residents are not locked into a full year contract. The meal plan (Board) is required during Fall & Spring semesters.
| Pricing | |
| Room and Program Fees | Meal Membership |
| Application Fee | None |
| Semester Rent (Room) | $5,510 |
| Semester Meals (Board) | $3,139 |
| Room and Board total | $8,649 |
| Semester Student Council Activity Fee | $60 |
| Semester Parking Fee for Residents (optional) | $200 |
| Linen packet (optional) | $150 |
| Wireless Internet Access Fees | None |
- Fall and Spring residents can move in upon arrival in San Jose. Give us advance notice of your arrival to make sure a room is available if you will arrive prior to the start of the semester contract.
- See contract for details regarding dates of meal service.
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To rent linen (flat and fitted sheet, blanket, pillow and pillow case, bath towel and hand towel) from I-House for the entire semester, the cost is a non-refundable $150 rental fee. All linen is expected to be returned in good condition upon completion of use.
Payment Options
Academic semester payments are made in three installments:
Upon acceptance to live at International House for Fall or Spring semester, $2,883.00 Room & Board first payment is due with contract. New residents pay a refundable one-time $100.00 Room Care Deposit with their first payment.
At the commencement of the semester, the next installment of $2,883.00 is due. The final installment is due on October 1 for Fall semester, March 1 for Spring semester.
Payment plans can be arranged for payments to be made on a monthly basis. Contact the Director if you would like to set up an individualized payment plan.
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I-House accepts credit cards for most payments. Once you are accepted to live at International House, we will provide you a link so that your payments can be made online using your credit card. If necessary, payments can be made via wire transfer. The information will be provided upon request; credit card payments are preferred.
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All checks must be drawn on a U.S. correspondent bank in U.S. dollars and made payable to the SJSU Research Foundation.
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Once in the United States, payments may be made may be made by credit card, by personal check or cashier's check from a local bank, or by traveler's checks.
Parking Rates
Parking rate per semester is $200.00 for residents and $300.00 for non-residents (subject to availability).
Spaces in the I-House parking lots are assigned as parking fees are paid. Residents may choose a preferred parking space based on availability. Space permitting, parking is made available to non-residents.
Refund Policy
Before making your payment, please be aware of our cancellation and refund policies:
Cancellations for Fall and Spring Semester Residents
The financial penalties for voiding a signed license without meeting the cancellation deadline, based on scheduled move-in date, are as follows:
a. Once accepted to stay at I-House and up to the cancellation deadline date, which is 60 days prior to scheduled move-in: $100 non-refundable reservation fee + 7% of semester payments made to date will be charged upon cancellation of license; the balance will be refunded.
b. The financial penalties for voiding a signed license without meeting the 60-day deadline are as follows: After the deadline and up to 46 days prior to the move-in date, one-third of the total semester fees owed + Room Care Deposit will be forfeited upon cancellation of license.
c. Forty-five days prior to move-in date and thereafter, no refunds will be given on a breach of contract and contractual obligations must be fulfilled.
d. After move-in date, no refunds will be given on a breach of contract and contractual obligations must be fulfilled.
Meal Plan
Chefs onsite at I-House
Chefs prepare fresh, tasty, health food onsite at I-House Monday through Friday. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at I-House Monday - Thursday. Brunch and dinner are served at I-House on Friday. In addition, residents are provided limited swipes and Dining Dollars to eat in the Dining Commons or retail dining outlets on campus.
Special Dietary Needs
Special dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, and halal will be accommodated wherever possible. Please note that no reduction of food service fees will be permitted for dietary or related concerns.
Summer/Winter
Residents prepare their own meals in the student kitchen or on the patio bbq during the Summer and Winter vacations. Residents often cook and eat together.
Summer Housing Rates
It is likely that I-House will be closed for the summer 2022 for a remodel project.
Most years, I-House stays open for winter and summer breaks. Year-round residents pay $25.00/night for double rooms, not including linen (sheets, blankets, towels). Many residents who live at I-House year-round are hired as Student Assistants and work at I-House towards a significant reduction in summer/winter rent. Many earn their full summer/winter fees, which contributes to a year-round cost savings to live at I-House.
Individuals who live at I-House during the summer only and who stay for 21+ days:
$35.00/night for double rooms without linen.
To rent linen (flat and fitted sheet, blanket, pillow and pillow case, bath towel and hand towel), the cost is a non-refundable $150 rental fee. All linen is expected to be returned in good condition upon completion of use.
The cost for a short-term stay less than 21 days, if approved by the Director, is $40/night for a double room without linen.
Scholarships
Currently there are no scholarships available.
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