Admission 101. Frosh and Transfers F A L L How to apply to San José State University, and keep track of your admission. Undergraduate Degrees

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1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION SJSU Undergraduate Degrees and Impaction Admission 101 How to apply to San José State University, and keep track of your admission Frosh and Transfers F A L L

2 Frosh You will be eligible to be reviewed by SJSU if you meet the following criteria: You are a high school graduate, or equivalent You complete the required high school courses with grades of C- or better All courses must be completed by the spring semester prior to fall admission. Approved courses are listed at a. History/Social Science 2 years required Including one year of U.S. History or U.S. History/U.S. Government. b. English 4 years required Composition and literature. c. Mathematics 3 years required (4 years recommended) Algebra, geometry, intermediate algebra; or integrated mathematics. d. Laboratory Science 2 years required (3 years recommended) One year of biological and one year of physical science both with lab. e. Language Other Than English 2 years required Study in the same language. f. Visual and Performing Arts 1 year required Select a year-long course from art, theatre/drama, music or dance. g. Elective 1 year required Select from the areas a f or from other approved college prep A G courses. Take and submit your SAT or ACT test scores All frosh applicants will be required to submit SAT (critical reading and math) or ACT Composite scores from a test taken no later than the November 2009 test dates. Note: the writing portion of the SAT or ACT is not used for admission or placement purposes. Fall 2010 Application Dates and Deadlines SJSU application period Thursday, October 1 - Monday, November 30, 2009 Frosh application deadline Monday, November 30, 2009 EOP priority application (optional) Monday, November 30, 2009 Financial aid priority deadline Tuesday, March 2, 2010 Request transcripts from high school When requested via your MySJSU account Request transcripts from any colleges you attended When requested via your MySJSU account Frosh should complete the ACT or SAT no later than November 2009 test date Frosh notification begins January 2010 Frosh admission packets mailed Beginning Tuesday, February 25, 2010 Frosh intent to enroll and orientation deadline 11:59 PM Saturday, May 1, 2010 Final transcript deadline Postmarked by Thursday, July 15, 2010 San José State University Enrollment Services Frosh and Transfer Admission Fall 2010 ALL INFORMATION, DATES, TEST SCORES, FEES SUBJECT TO CHANGE 2

3 IMPACTION: SJSU receives applications from more eligible students than there is space for, thus meeting the minimum requirements may not be enough to gain you admission to SJSU. The eligibility index is the minimum standard for consideration. Frosh You meet or exceed the minimum eligibility index The eligibility index is a weighted combination of high school grade point average during the final three years of high school and a score on either the SAT or ACT. To make a preliminary admission decision, all grades earned in a-g courses taken in 10th through 11th grades are used to calculate the high school grade point average (GPA). Graduates of California high schools or residents of California, as defined for tuition purposes, must have a minimum eligibility index of 2900 using the SAT or 694 using the ACT. Nonresidents who are not graduates of a California high school must have a minimum index of 3502 using the SAT or 842 using the ACT. Note: For consideration for some impacted majors, SJSU requires a minimum eligibility index of 3200 using the SAT or 760 using the ACT. See degree pages 6-7 for list. The CSU eligibility index is calculated by using either the SAT or ACT as follows: SAT (scores in mathematics and critical reading) + (800 x GPA) or (10 x ACT composite score without the writing score) + (200 x GPA) Residents of California Minimum Eligibility GPA SAT ACT Must submit test scores. Eligible for consideration with GPA above 3.00 and necessary course requirements. Residents of California Minimum Eligibility Impacted Majors GPA 2.59 and below SAT Must have 3200 eligibility index to be considered ACT for impacted major Must submit test scores to be eligible for consideration Compute Your GPA for the CSU STEP 1 Fill in the number of semester courses you have taken next to the grade you have earned. All grades earned in a-g courses taken in 10th through 11th grades are used to calculate the grade point average (GPA). Summer school courses count, including the summer between 9th and 10th grades, and excluding the summer after 12th grade. Repeated courses must be exact same course use only the highest grade. Honors courses taken in the 10th, 11th and 12th grades (maximum of 8 semesters, of which there is a maximum of two in the 10th grade) receive one additional grade point for each A, B or C grade. STEP 2 Multiply the number of courses by the grade points per grade to get the total grade points. Grade Received TOTAL STEP 3 COLUMN 1 Number of Semester Classes Grade Points per Grade A x 4 B x 3 C x 2 D x 1 F x 0 Total from Column 2 Total from Column 1 Your GPA Honors TOTAL DIVIDED BY EQUALS COLUMN 2 Total Grade Points Add 1 additional grade point for each A, B or C grade (8 points maximum) Choice of major and application review SJSU is an impacted campus, therefore eligibility for admission is based on: 1. Minimum CSU eligibility standards 2. Location of the applicant s high school 3. Applicant s choice of major Applicants should carefully select their intended majors. Change of major during the application process is prohibited. Local and non-local students SJSU is committed to giving Santa Clara county residents priority in the admission process. Local applicants are students who will graduate from a Santa Clara county high school. Local applicants are guaranteed admission provided they apply by 11:59 PST on November 30, 2009, comply with all posted deadlines and meet CSU eligibility requirements. CSU-eligibile local applicants who are not accommodated in impacted majors will be offered admission as an Undeclared major. Non-local applicants are students who will graduate from a high school located outside of Santa Clara county. Admission is offered to non-local applicants based on the overall space available. Non-residents of California and international applicants must meet higher minimum standard, regardless of major. See info.sjsu.edu for details. Supplemental Criteria Impacted Majors Impacted majors require the supplemental criterion of a higher eligibility index. See the degree listing for details. All frosh applicants compete for admission to these majors and are assessed and ranked according to GPA and test score eligibility index. Have a back-up plan! Applicants to SJSU s impacted majors should have a backup plan at an alternative campus that offers the desired major. San José State University Enrollment Services Frosh and Transfer Admission Fall 2010 FOR UPDATED INFORMATION SEE 3

4 Transfer You will be eligible to be reviewed by SJSU if you meet the following criteria: You are an upper division transfer No lower division transfer and no second baccalaureate applications will be accepted. You meet the following criteria Complete 60 or more transferable semester units or 90 or more quarter units Earn a college grade point average of 2.00 (2.40 for non-residents) or better in all transferable courses Be in good standing at the last college or university attended Complete 30 semester units (45 quarter units) of general education, including four basic skills courses: 1. One course in oral communication 2. One course in written composition 3. One course in critical thinking 4. One course in mathematics or quantitative reasoning, with intermediate algebra as a prerequisite For fall admission: The four basic skills courses and minimum of 60 transferable semester units (90 quarter units) must be completed by the spring semester prior to fall admission. Earn a C or better grade in each basic skills course Check out SJSU s excellent transfer planning website at We have agreements with nearly 150 California colleges and universities. Fall 2010 Application Dates and Deadlines SJSU application period Thursday, October 1 - Monday, November 30, 2009 Transfer application deadline Monday, November 30, 2009 EOP priority application (optional) Monday, November 30, 2009 Financial aid priority deadline Monday, March 2, 2010 Request transcripts from any previous colleges you attended When requested via your MySJSU account Transcript deadline from current college When requested via your MySJSU account Transfer notification begins January 2010 Transfer admission packets sent Monday, March 15, 2010 Transfer intent to enroll and orientation deadline 11:59 PM Saturday, May 1, 2010 Final transcript deadline Postmarked by Thursday, July 15, 2010 San José State University Enrollment Services Frosh and Transfer Admission Fall 2010 ALL INFORMATION, DATES, TEST SCORES, FEES SUBJECT TO CHANGE 4

5 IMPACTION: SJSU receives applications from more eligible students than there is space for, thus meeting the minimum requirements may not be enough to gain you admission to SJSU. The transfer admission criteria is the minimum standard for consideration. Choice of major and application review Because SJSU is an impacted campus, eligibility for admission is based on: 1. Minimum CSU eligibility standards 2. Location of college where applicant earned majority of units 3. Applicant s choice of major It is suggested that applicants carefully select their intended majors. Transfers may not choose undeclared. Change of major during the application process is prohibited. Transfer Local and non-local students SJSU is committed to giving local Santa Clara and Santa Cruz county transfers priority in the admission process. Local applicants are students who will earn the majority of their transfer units from a Santa Clara or Santa Cruz county college. Local applicants are guaranteed admission provided they apply by 11:59 PST on November 30, 2009, comply with all posted deadlines and meet CSU eligibility requirements. CSU-eligible local applicants who are not accommodated in impacted majors will be offered admission as an Undeclared major. Non-local applicants are students who will earn the majority of their transfer units at a college located outside of Santa Clara or Santa Cruz county. Admission is offered to non-local applicants based on the overall campus capacity as well as capacity in individual majors. Non-residents of California and international applicants must meet higher minimum standard, regardless of major. See info.sjsu.edu for details. Supplemental Criteria Impacted Majors Impacted majors require supplemental criteria from all transfer applicants. See the degree listing on pages 6-7 for details. Transfer applicants may be requested to submit additional information and should be prepared to meet all associated deadlines. All transfer applicants compete for admission to these majors and are assessed and ranked according to grade point average and supplemental course criteria, if applicable. Have a back-up plan! Applicants to SJSU s impacted majors should have a backup plan at an alternative campus that offers the desired major. San José State University Enrollment Services Frosh and Transfer Admission Fall 2010 FOR UPDATED INFORMATION SEE 5

6 Choose your major carefully! Apply for a major in which you intend to earn a degree. After admission, your mandatory orientation, advising and registration will be based on your choice of major. Transfers may not apply as an undeclared major. Change of major is prohibited for the first year of attendance and is by petition only. Change of major is not guaranteed at any time. The following listing represents three broad categories of undergraduate majors (as of September 1, 2009) and are subject to change. For updates, see Green majors SJSU is committed to providing access to California residents for academic programs in this category that are not available or have limited availability elsewhere in the CSU. Frosh Minimum CSU Eligibility Index SAT or 694 ACT For non-resident and international applicants SAT or 842 ACT Transfer: 2.00 GPA or above; 2.40 for non-resident and international applicants All applicants must meet minimum CSU frosh and transfer admission requirements. All CSU-eligible applicants are admitted. Red impacted majors LOCAL: Guaranteed offer of provisional admission NON-LOCAL: Guaranteed offer of provisional admission SJSU will rank students based on GPA, test scores and other supplemental criteria. SJSU will admit students only in sufficient numbers to meet the individual major s total capacity. Frosh Minimum Eligibility Index SAT or 760 ACT For non-resident and international applicants SAT or 842 ACT Transfer all applicants: Minimum GPA 2.60 Supplemental course criteria may be required of transfers in some majors. Admission is a competitive process for all applicants, local and non-local. LOCAL: Offer of provisional admission to major or Undeclared option. NON-LOCAL: Offer of provisional admission not guaranteed. Non-local applicants are strongly encouraged to apply to an alternative campus that offers the major. Yellow majors SJSU will rank non-local frosh applicants based on eligibility index and transfer applicants by GPA. SJSU will admit students in sufficient numbers to meet overall campus capacity. Frosh Minimum CSU Eligibility Index SAT or 694 ACT For non-resident and international applicants SAT or 842 ACT Transfer: 2.00 GPA or above; 2.40 for non-resident and international applicants Admission is a competitive process for non-locals only LOCAL: Guaranteed offer of provisional admission. NON-LOCAL: Offer of provisional admission not guaranteed. Non-local applicants are strongly encouraged to apply to an alternative campus that offers the major. SEE FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF DEGREES, INCLUDING GRADUATE DEGREES AND CREDENTIALS. African-American Studies BA African American Studies Anthropology BA Anthropology BA Behavioral Science, Double Major in Anthropology Art and Design BA Art, Concentration in Art History and Visual Culture BA Art, Concentration in Design Studies BA Art, Concentration in Studio Practice BA Art, Concentration in Studio Practice, Preparation for Teaching BFA Art, Concentration in Animation/Illustration BFA Art, Concentration in Digital Media Art BFA Art, Concentration in Photography BFA Art, Concentration in Pictorial Art BFA Art, Concentration in Spatial Art BFA Graphic Design BS Industrial Design BFA Interior Design Aviation BS Aviation Behavioral Sciences BA Behavioral Science BA Behavioral Science, Double Major in Anthropology BA Behavioral Science, Double Major in Psychology BA Behavioral Science, Double Major in Sociology Biological Sciences BA Biological Science BA Biological Science, Preparation for Teaching BA Natural Science, Preparation for Teaching BA Natural Science, Concentration in Biodiversity Stewardship BS Biological Science, Concentration in Conservation and Organismal Biology BS Biological Science, Concentration in Marine Biology BS Biological Science, Concentration in Microbiology BS Biological Science, Concentration in Molecular Biology BS Biological Science, Concentration in Systems Physiology Business Concentration in Accounting Concentration in Entrepreneurship Concentration in Finance Concentration in Human Resource Management Concentration in International Business Concentration in Management Concentration in Management Information Systems Concentration in Marketing Concentration in Accounting Information Systems Concentration in Corporate Financial Management TRANSFER SUPPLEMENTAL CRITERIA There are no supplemental courses required for screening. Transfers are encouraged to follow the major preparation and general education plan outlined at Chemical and Materials Engineering BS Chemical Engineering BS Materials Engineering Chemistry BS Chemistry BS Chemistry, Concentration in Biochemistry BS Chemistry, Concentration in Materials Science BA Chemistry BA Chemistry, Preparation for Teaching Child and Adolescent Development BA Child and Adolescent Development BA Child and Adolescent Development, Preparation for Teaching Communication Studies BA Communication Studies BA Communication Studies, Preparation for Teaching Computer Science BS Computer Science BS Software Engineering (Jointly with Computer Engineering ) San José State University Enrollment Services Frosh and Transfer Admission Fall 2010 ALL INFORMATION, DATES, TEST SCORES, FEES SUBJECT TO CHANGE 6

7 Creative Arts BA Creative Arts BA Creative Arts, Preparation for Teaching Economics BA Economics BS Economics Education - Communicative Disorders and Sciences BA Communicative Disorders and Sciences Engineering BS Aerospace Engineering BS Civil Engineering BS Computer Engineering BS Electrical Engineering BS General Engineering BS General Engineering, Concentration in Bioengineering BS Mechanical Engineering TRANSFER SUPPLEMENTAL COURSE CRITERIA At the time of application, all eligible applicants must have completed with a grade of C or better in: Calculus I (or the equivalent to Mathematics 030 at SJSU) or Calculus I with Precalculus (or the equivalent to Mathematics 030P at SJSU) and Calculus II (or the equivalent to Mathematics 031 at SJSU) and General Physics/Mechanics (or the equivalent to Physics 050 at SJSU) or Mechanics (or the equivalent to Physics 070 at SJSU) English and Comparative Literature BA English BA English, Concentration in Career Writing BA English, Concentration in Creative Writing BA English, Preparation for Teaching (Single Subject) Environmental Studies BS Environmental Studies BS Environmental Studies, Concentration in Energy BS Environmental Studies, Concentration in Environmental Impact Assessment BS Environmental Studies, Concentration in Environmental Restoration and Natural Resource Management BA Environmental Studies BA Environmental Studies, Preparation for Teaching Foreign Languages BA Chinese BA French BA French, Preparation for Teaching BA German BA Japanese BA Spanish BA Spanish, Preparation for Teaching Geography BA Geography Geology BS Geology BA Earth Science Gerontology Program BS Health Science, Concentration in Gerontology Global Studies BA Global Studies Health Science BS Health Science BS Health Science, Concentration in Health Professions BS Health Science, Concentration in Health Services Administration BS Health Science, Concentration in Gerontology History BA History BA History, Social Science Single Subject Teacher Candidates Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism Management BS Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management BS Recreation BS Recreation, Concentration in Recreation Management BS Recreation, Concentration in Therapeutic Recreation Humanities BA Humanities BA Liberal Studies (Liberal Arts) BA Liberal Studies, Concentration in Cross-Cultural Studies in Mexican and American Education BA Liberal Studies, Preparation for Teaching BA Creative Arts BA Religious Studies Industrial and Systems Engineering BS Industrial and Systems Engineering Journalism and Mass Communications BS Advertising BS Journalism BS Public Relations TRANSFER SUPPLEMENTAL COURSE CRITERIA At the time of application, all eligible applicants must have completed: English Composition I (or the equivalent to English 001A at SJSU) with a grade of B- or better. Justice Studies BS Forensic Science, Concentration in Biology BS Forensic Science, Concentration in Chemistry BS Justice Studies TRANSFER SUPPLEMENTAL CRITERIA At the time of application, all eligible applicants must have completed: Introduction to Justice Studies (or the equivalent to Justice Studies 010 at SJSU) with a grade of B or better Elementary Statistics (or the equivalent to Statistics 095 at SJSU) with a grade of C or better. Kinesiology BS Kinesiology BS Kinesiology, Concentration in Athletic Training TRANSFER SUPPLEMENTAL COURSE CRITERIA At the time of application, all eligible applicants must have completed with a grade of C or better in: Human Anatomy (or the equivalent to Biology 065 at SJSU), Human Physiology (or the equivalent to Biology 066 at SJSU) Introductory Chemistry (or the equivalent to Chemistry 030A at SJSU) Linguistics and Language Development BA Linguistics BA Linguistics, Preparation for Teaching Mathematics BA Mathematics BA Mathematics, Preparation for Teaching BS Applied and Computational Mathematics Meteorology BS Meteorology Music and Dance BA Music BM Music, Concentration in Jazz Studies BM Music, Concentration in Composition BM Music, Concentration in Music Education BM Music, Concentration in Performance BA Creative Arts BA Dance Nursing BS Nursing (All applicants assigned to Pre-Nursing) SUPPLEMENTAL CRITERIA Local and non-local applicants are admitted to pre-nursing major, depending on overall freshman and transfer capacity. Students apply directly to the School of Nursing when they have completed the necessary prerequisites described at Nutrition, Food Science and Packaging BS Nutritional Science BS Nutritional Science, Concentration in Dietetics BS Nutritional Science, Concentration in Food Science and Technology BS Nutritional Science, Concentration in Packaging Occupational Therapy BS Occupational Therapy TRANSFER SUPPLEMENTAL CRITERIA There are no supplemental courses required for screening. Transfers are encouraged to follow the major preparation and general education plan outlined at Philosophy BA Philosophy Physics and Astronomy BA Physics BA Physics, Preparation for Teaching BS Physics Political Science BA Political Science Psychology BA Psychology BS Psychology BA Behavioral Science, Double Major in Psychology Religious Studies (Comparative) BA Religious Studies Science Education BA Biological Sciences, Preparation for Teaching BA Chemistry, Preparation for Teaching BA Earth Science BA Natural Science, Preparation for Teaching BA Physics, Preparation for Teaching Social Sciences BA Social Science BA Social Science, Preparation for Teaching (Single Subject) BA Social Science, Preparation for Teaching (Multiple Subjects) Social Work BA Social Work TRANSFER SUPPLEMENTAL COURSE CRITERIA At the time of application, all eligible applicants must have completed with a grade of C or better in: Human Biology (or the equivalent to Biology 021 at SJSU) Elementary Statistics (or the equivalent to Statistics 095 at SJSU) Sociology BA Sociology BA Sociology, Concentration in Criminology BA Sociology, Concentration in Family BA Sociology, Concentration in Community Change BA Behavioral Science, Double Major in Sociology Software Engineering BS Software Engineering (Joint Major Computer Engineering & Computer Science ) Technology BS Industrial Technology, Concentration in Computer Electronics and Network Technology BS Industrial Technology, Concentration in Manufacturing Systems Television, Radio, Film and Theatre BA Theatre Arts BA Theatre Arts, Preparation for Teaching BA Radio-Television-Film Undeclared Undeclared Major (Frosh only) Degrees San José State University Enrollment Services Frosh and Transfer Admission Fall 2010 FOR UPDATED INFORMATION SEE 7

8 How to Apply Start the application process early! Apply to SJSU at SJSU is impacted for undergraduate applicants and will close at the end of the application period. Late applications will not be accepted. Fall 2010 Semester: Thursday, October 1 Monday, November 30, 2009 PLAN AHEAD! THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE NOVEMBER 30 DEADLINE. You will receive an application confirmation number that is your receipt. Keep this number in a safe place, as you will use it to activate your MySJSU account. EOP applicants CSUMentor is where you apply for the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). If you meet the criteria, plan on applying for EOP when you submit your admissions application. See Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) on page 11 for more information. 5 7 business days after applying at CSUMentor Go to Use your CSUMentor application confirmation number to access this site and retrieve your SJSU ID and temporary password, both of which are used to access San José State s MySJSU student information portal. SJSU will assign you a student identification number. This 9-digit number will be your SJSU identification throughout your college career. Losing this number is a hassle, so put it in a safe, but obvious place. You will need your Student ID number to check the status of your application at MySJSU. Choose your major carefully! Apply for a major in which you intend to earn a degree. After admission, your mandatory orientation, advising and registration will be based on your choice of major. Change of major is prohibited for the first year of attendance and is by petition only. Change of major is not guaranteed at any time. Have a back-up plan! Applicants to SJSU s impacted majors should have a backup plan at an alternative campus that offers the desired major. San José State University Enrollment Services Frosh and Transfer Admission Fall 2010 ALL INFORMATION, DATES, TEST SCORES, FEES SUBJECT TO CHANGE 8

9 Activate your MySJSU account at SJSU communicates almost entirely by messages and to-do lists posted to your MySJSU account. When you log in to your MySJSU account for the first time, change your password to something you will remember, and set up the forgot password feature for your MySJSU account: Student Center > My System Profile > Change or set up forgotten password help Make sure your personal information is up to date your address is critical! Confirm your address and update if necessary. Be sure to set your filters to accept messages from the.sjsu.edu domain. Check your MySJSU account frequently for messages If you don t check your my.sjsu.edu account regularly, you will miss out on important and timely notices, such as admission, fee, financial aid, enrollment appointment, test and transcript information. Your student center is your portal to your enrollment appointment as well. To-do lists are used by admissions, records and financial aid to help you keep track of items you must provide the university. You are responsible for monitoring your progress at MySJSU and you must take action by posted deadlines. Failure to do so may result in your application or admission being withdrawn. Lost SJSU ID or password? If you lose your SJSU ID or password after you log-in for the first time, you must contact the CMS Help Desk via cmshelp@sjsu.edu with your full name and either your SJSU ID or date of birth for assistance. Generally, requests to reset take 1 2 business days. You are responsible for complete and accurate information! You are responsible for providing complete, accurate and timely information. If you allow a parent, guardian, family member or other person to fill out the application, you are still accountable and responsible for meeting all requests for information and associated deadlines. How to Apply San José State University Enrollment Services Frosh and Transfer Admission Fall 2010 FOR UPDATED INFORMATION SEE 9

10 What s Next? On-Campus Housing Options The Residential Community is home to more than 3,500 students, faculty and staff. It includes residence halls and suites that offer First Year Experience programming; an apartment building for upper division students, and a faculty/staff/graduate apartment building. SJSU is considering using on-campus housing as a factor in the enrollment process. See > Admission for updates. The Apartments The Apartments community is a high-rise apartment building that offers upper division students a variety of independent living options: studios and three-, four- and five-bedroom apartments. Double occupancy rent, with basic meal plan...$10,425.00* Single occupancy (rent only)...$7,985.00* Meal plans are optional. Suites, Classics and Joe West Hall The Suites consist of four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a common living area, a kitchenette and is open to freshman and upper division students. Students may also choose to live in the Classics community, our traditional residence halls. The three Classic buildings are affectionately known as the bricks for their uniform red brick architecture. Each hall is three stories high and divided into six wings of approximately forty-five students. Joe West Hall, is a twelve-story high-rise residence hall home to 600 students. Double occupancy room and board, basic meal plan...$8,557.00* *Average 10-month costs. All rates are approximate and subject to change. Rents include furniture, basic utilities, internet, cable and phone service. Meal costs are an basic; final rate will vary depending on meal plan chosen. A $50.00 application fee and a $20.00 per semester activity fee will also be charged to all rents. Disability Accommodations If you have specific needs regarding accommodations, please contact University Housing Services at or info@housing.sjsu.edu. The Disability Resource Center (DRC) can assist while working with Housing to ensure that students with disabilities have appropriate accommodations. Contact DRC at (voice), (TTY) or info@drc.sjsu.edu. Apply for Housing Applications for campus housing are accepted at anytime during the year! Studies show that students who live on campus earn higher GPAs, graduate at higher rates, and have a higher level of satisfaction with their overall college experience! Living on campus provides greater access to getting involved with student organizations, and eases your ability to become part of the SJSU community. In addition, you ll enjoy the convenience of being close to your peers, instructors and on campus resources. Whether you currently live locally or will be coming from out of the area, all students can benefit from living on campus and enhancing your ability for success. Go to to begin the application process. For more information, including application materials, visit SJSU International House The SJSU International House is a co-ed residence for 70 U.S. and international students attending San José State University. SJSU I-House is located within a five-minute walk of the campus and is a large comfortable home featuring friendly interaction among students of many cultures. The I-House includes residents from approximately 25 countries. In general, residents range in age from years of age, study in a wide variety of programs offered on the SJSU campus, and enroll in graduate, undergraduate and English Language programs. As much as possible, roommates are matched according to compatible interests and personal habits. After the first semester at the International House, residents have the opportunity to choose a roommate and designate a preferred room. Outstanding facilities include newly renovated restrooms featuring granite countertops and showers. Residents enjoy on-site assigned parking, three televisions, and sports and games equipment. Social gathering places at I-House include our formal living room with grand piano, pleasant tree-covered patio with barbecue, student kitchen, and our attractive dining room in which breakfast and dinner are served Monday through Friday. Room and board with mid-range meal plan...$4, per semester Activity Fee...$40.00 per semester Parking permit... $ per semester International House online applications As applications to the SJSU International House are not accepted on a first-come, firstserved basis, we encourage you to submit your completed application early at edu/ihouse. SJSU International House 360 South 11th Street, San José, CA ihouse@sjsu.edu San José State University Enrollment Services Frosh and Transfer Admission Fall 2010 ALL INFORMATION, DATES, TEST SCORES, FEES SUBJECT TO CHANGE 10

11 How Much Will it Cost? For frosh and transfers, estimates of average expenses (costs, fees and tuition) for full-time attendance for a nine-month academic year are: LIVE WITH FAMILY RESIDENCE HALL OFF CAMPUS Undergraduate Fees $5, $5, $5, Books and Supplies 1, , , Room and Board 4, , , Miscellaneous 3, , , Transportation 1, , , TOTALS $15, $21, $22, Non-residents of California In addition to all mandatory state and local fees, non-residents pay $ per semester unit. In-state tuition for certain non-residents (AB 540 provisions) If you attended high school in California for at least three full years and graduated or earned an equivalent, you may be eligible for resident tuition. Students must file an affidavit with the SJSU campus stating that they have filed an application with Immigration to legalize their immigration status or will do so as soon as they are eligible. Download the affidavit at You will need to show proof of attendance and graduation. The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees, without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by The Board of Trustees. FOR DETAILS, SEE Frosh Placement Tests in English and Math After admission, all frosh will be informed via the Next Steps intent to enroll process if the ELM/EPT requirement has been satisfied. If required, you must take placement tests before attending orientation. By taking these tests early, you will be able to attend an earlier orientation and have access to better course selection. If you participated in the Early Assessment Program (EAP) and received a conditional exemption you may need to take some supplemental coursework while you are enrolled in high school. For details, see Writing Skills Test for Transfers The Writing Skills Test (WST) is required of all upper division students and is prerequisite for enrolling in all SJSU Studies General Education courses. Students must earn a C or better grade in English 001B prior to registering for the WST and enrolling in 100W. A C- grade is not acceptable. Generally two WST dates are offered in the spring, two in the summer, and two in the fall. Go to for exact dates. It is strongly recommended that students take the WST prior to registering for their first semester. Failing to pass the exam in a timely fashion may delay graduation. For details, see Financial Aid Applicants The cost of college should not discourage students from applying to SJSU. Financial Aid is assistance offered to you and your family to help meet the gap between what you can contribute to your education and what it costs to attend college. Financial aid can be in the form of federal grants, state grants, work-study, scholarships and loans. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to apply for financial aid at SJSU. The FAFSA will be available at by January You should apply by the Tuesday, March 2, 2010 priority filing deadline for the upcoming Fall 2010 semester. Applications are still accepted after the March 2 date; however, many aid programs award funds based on this deadline. SJSU uses a need-blind admission policy and does not base admission to the university on the student s ability to pay. The FAFSA form asks for SJSU s six-digit code, which is Students who apply for financial aid through the FAFSA will view a personalized Student Aid Report online. Students print this report for their records. The campus financial aid office will then contact you to complete your file and will determine your financial aid eligibility. It takes about two weeks to respond to your initial application and three to four months to complete the entire process. For details, see Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is designed to assist students who are historically disadvantaged because of their economic and educational backgrounds. EOP serves California residents who meet stated admissions requirements, as well as those who may not qualify for regular admission but who demonstrate potential to succeed at the university level. EOP applicants must meet low-income guidelines as designated in the EOP section of CSUMentor and must show need of financial and academic assistance. The EOP process has three parts: 1. Apply for admission to SJSU via If you wish to be considered as an EOP applicant, check the EOP box on the CSUMentor application. 2. Complete the online EOP application located on the CSUMentor website. 3. You must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify for consideration to EOP. If you are admitted to SJSU and you also qualify for EOP, you will receive additional support services from the university. For details, see San José State University Enrollment Services Frosh and Transfer Admission Fall 2010 FOR UPDATED INFORMATION SEE 11 What Next?

12 Admissions Undergraduate Status: Pre-admission counseling Student Outreach and Recruitment Apply at Undergraduate, graduate and international CSU Mentor Technical Support Athletics Bursar s Office bursar@sjsu.edu Disability Resource Center info@drc.sjsu.edu (Voice) (TTY) EOP (Educational Opportunity Program) educational.opportunity.program@sjsu.edu Evaluations eval@sjsu.edu Financial Aid & Scholarships fao@sjsu.edu High School Approved Courses Housing Housing Services housing@sjsu.edu International House ihouse@sjsu.edu International Students internationalqueries@sjsu.edu Testing Office testeval@sjsu.edu Transfer Planning outreach@sjsu.edu Student Outreach and Recruitment outreach@sjsu.edu Veterans Office erecords@sjsu.edu Become a Spartan VIP Register at to get more information about SJSU programs and events Want to take a tour of SJSU Campus? outreach@sjsu.edu Non Discrimination Policies: San José State University does not discriminate on the basis of accent, age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or veteran s status. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Questions regarding this policy should be directed to the Manager of the Office of Equity and Diversity, Disabled Access: All San José State University classes are wheelchair accessible. If you have other needs regarding accommodations, please contact the Disability Resource Center. Telephone: TTY: Fax: Campus Safety Statistics: A campus safety report is available at or by calling San José State University Student Outreach and Recruitment One Washington Square San José, CA outreach@sjsu.edu