A grad cap and blue and gold stole lay displayed on a table.

SJSU Hosts its First In-Person Commencement Since 2019

The time has come — 13 ceremonies over four days (Dec. 14–17) — to honor the classes of 2020 and 2021! Nearly 5,500 Spartan graduates will walk the stage at Provident Credit Union Event Center, with every ceremony also being available via live stream. Congrats to all our grads!

#1

Most Transformative University

Ranked by Money magazine based on graduation rates, earnings and student loan repayment.

#4

Best Undergraduate Engineering Program

Ranked by U.S. News and World Report among Public Universities that offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

#8

Top Colleges for Diversity in the Nation

Ranked by Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education (WSJ/THE) among colleges and universities in the nation for diversity in school environments.

News

Students sit at a table working on their laptops, a line-up of graphic posters hang on the while behind them.

Adobe Helps Fund Hispanic-Serving Institute at SJSU

Aerial view of the square shaped campus of SJSU highlighted in color.

Introducing the New Washington Square Magazine

Katherine Wilkinson, associate professor of biology.

A "Lucky Accident”: Nobel Prize-Winning Research

SJSU Presidential Seal.

Updates on SJSU Athletics Department and Investigations

View All News

Events

Spartan Spirit Mark Logo. Event On Dec 9

De-Stress During Finals: Super Smash Bros Ultimate at SJSU King Library

Event On Dec 11

A Merry-Achi Christmas at Hammer Theatre Center

Event On Dec 13

Roundtable: MK Chavez, Author, Poet & Creative Arts Advocate

Event On Dec 14-17

Class of 2020/2021 Fall Commencement

View All Events

Why Choose SJSU?

SJSU students in masks jumping mid-air in front of the WSQ building.

Shaping the Future of Student Success

San José State provides a world-class education—whether courses are online or in person. The university is expanding the ways we provide high-quality education and unique research and hands-on experiences to students.

Research

Jessica Castillo Vardaro.

Jessica Castillo Vardaro: Uplifting Latino/a Students

This assistant professor of biology is empowering future scientists through field research experiences — whether in the California mountains or right here on campus.

Creativity

A black and white graphic of Vincent Del Casino with a branch emerging behind with a melted clock.

Listen to “The Accidental Geographer” Season 2

Hosted by our very own Provost, Vincent del Casino, “The Accidental Geographer” is designed to introduce the expertise of SJSU faculty, whose research, teaching, and commitments to community engagement bring life to this cutting-edge university. Available on your favorite podcast platforms.

San Jose City

Last Updated Dec 7, 2021