San Jose State University
University Information
SJSU is one of 23 campuses (and the oldest) in the California State University system. Through its seven colleges, the university offers 69 bachelor's degrees with 81 concentrations 65 master's degrees with 29 concentrations. SJSU is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Various college programs are accredited by specialized accrediting agencies. SJSU is part of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC), NCAA Division I.
The SJSU Study Abroad Office is located in Clark Hall, Room 543 and is open to students M-F, 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm. SJSU currently offers more than 200 individual study abroad programs via Bilateral Exchange Programs, CSU International Programs and ISEP.
Important Dates and Deadlines
FALL & ACADEMIC YEAR APPLICATION DEADLINES:
CSUIP - December 15th (May 1st for Australia and South Africa)
ISEP - February 1st
Bilateral Exchange - March 1st
SPRING APPLICATION DEADLINES:
ISEP - August 15th
Bilateral Exchange - October 1st
SUMMER APPLICATION DEADLINES:
ISEP - April 1st
"The ultimate summer with Forum-Nexus was an experience of a lifetime! I met incredible people from all over the world that turned into long lasting friends and teachers that turned into mentors. As a student athlete in college it was never possible for me to study abroad for a semester due to my training schedule but FN was the ..."
Maddie H San Jose State University
"Language ability"
anonymous San Jose State University
"Absolutely worthwhile! I am Cuban-American so it was so much fun and extremely interesting to learn things in the place where my family is from. My Spanish is still rusty but this month away really enhanced it."
Odalis Castellanos San Jose State University
"The trip was more than worthwhile! I have a greater appreciation for the lives of people around the world who everyday have to work hard to make ends meet or simply get ahead in an extremely competitive society. I have a greater appreciation for the United States despite it's many many flaws, I have a greater appreciation of che..."
Jerell P San Jose State University
"Extremely worthwhile. I now value an international life."
Daniel T San Jose State University
"My communication skills are so much better. Reassuring myself that I can survive in the real world. It was definitely the best experience of my life. Its sad to know it ended but, happy to know it happened. I will never forget my time abroad. I have thought about it everyday since I have been back."
Omair K San Jose State University
"Learned about different cultures and places."
Shreyans P San Jose State University
"I learned how to live on my own and in another country. I learned how easy it is to travel on your own and how friendly people can be in other countries. How it is not scary to experience other parts of the world. How much history is in Europe and how plan to see as much as you can in short periods of time. First time for me liv..."
A student San Jose State University
"Learned a lot about being independent and living alone in a different country."
linda c San Jose State University
"I learned a lot of language skills and cultural things about Japan. In that aspect it was worth it,but I wish I had chose somewhere else."
A student San Jose State University
"I gained the knowledge that you have to be okay with not know what could happen day to day. You have to be flexible with just getting up and going. The experience was the best thing I've done so far in my life, I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world."
Angela R San Jose State University
"The experience can not be culminated into words. I learned about the world, about life, love, myself, and even improved my writing substantially. Worthwhile is an understatement."
Jacqueline H San Jose State University
"There is no doubt that it was worthwhile. I could ramble on for days about what I gained/learned from the experience but I will go with the most important. I learned that preconceived notions of other people only limits us. When you move to a new country knowing absolutely nobody, you have to put down your walls and find friends..."
A student San Jose State University
"I learned to depend on myself and to not let others see you as a weak person and to be open to trying new things. "
World Traveler San Jose State University
"How to be in charge and completely on my own and how easy it is to just travel. It was totally worth it and I can't wait to do it again."
alejandra v San Jose State University
"I literally feel like I grew up during my time abroad. Traveled all over Europe by myself, got to live on my own and create my own community. Definitely would do it again!"
Emeralda G San Jose State University
"I learned so much about myself and how to take care of myself on this trip. It truly taught me to be independent, and forced me to grow up in many ways. I made incredible friends, friends that I know will always be a very large part of my life. It was the most amazing experience of my life thus far, and even with all the ups and..."
A student San Jose State University
"that there is more to this world. That people need to leave their comfort zones and broaden their view of the world and what is in it"
A student San Jose State University
"Going to Granada, Spain was definitely worthwhile. It is, hands down, the greatest decision I have ever made in my life. I learned to live on my own and to live with people outside of my family. I met and lived with Europeans who had different customs and it was fun to share my experiences with them. Additionally, I learned a di..."
Victoria B San Jose State University
"It was totally worthwile. I gained more independence that I already had. I gained a lot of patience. After traveling to various countries and cities I learned tons. I feel that I am a better/ smarter traveler now. I learned a lot about the Galician culture. I just loved it. "
Jessica S San Jose State University
"I learned so much from studying abroad that I'm not quite sure how to put into words. This experience was probably the best I've ever had. I wouldn't change a thing."
A student San Jose State University
"Too many things....I will never regret or forget this year and I am so grateful to have had the chance to go. :)"
A student San Jose State University
"I gained more perspective on the similarities and differences between the Japanese and American cultures. I found my participation in this program to be worthwhile."
A student San Jose State University
"The real question is what didn't I learn! I feel like I know more about myself now than I have ever known. It was amazing!"
A student San Jose State University
"I learned and gained more positive insights and experiences than I ever could have imagined. It was more than worthwhile. It should be a necessary part of all student's education. "
A student San Jose State University
