Weeks of Welcome

Join us for Fall 2024 Weeks of Welcome, a series of over 130 events taking place at SJSU open to ALL currently enrolled students!

Weeks of Welcome programs and events take place during the first few weeks of each semester. The goal of Weeks of Welcome is to welcome new and returning students to campus, and provide support for new students as they transition into SJSU. On-campus, you may hear Weeks of Welcome informally referred to as "WOW." All events are designed to support your success as a student. Fall 2024 Weeks of Welcome programs will take place between Monday, August 19 and September 27!

Browse last semester's Weeks of Welcome events by Category using the links below (opens in a new window) or view full schedule of events underneath.

Academic Events

Campus Community Events

Campus Resources Events

 Career Events

 Social Justice Events

Spartan Spirit Events

 Wellness Events 

Week of August 19, 2024

PDF Version of August 19-25 Events (opens in new window)

• New Student Convocation    

  • Sunday, August 18, 10:00am-11:00am, Provident Credit Union Event Center (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    This event serves as a formal welcome to SJSU and celebrates our new Spartans from the incoming class of Fall 2024, their parents, family members and supporters.

    Hosted by New Student and Family Programs

• Forever Cruising: Cultura de Lowriders        

  • Runs until Sunday, September 15 during Library Hours, AAACNA Studies Center, 5th Floor, King Library (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Join SJSU King Library’s Africana, Asian American, Chicano, & Native American (AAACNA) Studies Center for the “Forever Cruising: Cultura de Lowriders” exhibition celebrating the rich tapestry of art and community gatherings serving as a platform for self-expression, storytelling, and the celebration of cultural pride with the lowrider community.

    Hosted by SJSU King Library’s AAACNA Studies Center

• SJSU Ask a Librarian          

  • Wednesday, August 21-Wednesday, August 27, 10:00am-4:00pm, Digital Humanities Center (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    Have questions about finding your textbooks, checking out a laptop, or reserving a study room? Come to the Digital Humanities Center on the first floor of the library to get one-on-one assistance from an SJSU librarian. We're here to help you succeed, and can walk you through what the 9 story Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library has to offer to make your school experience as easy as possible!

    Hosted by SJSU King Library

• Get Textbook Help and #Don’tGoTextbookBroke           

  • Wednesday, August 21, 10:00am-11:30am, Digital Humanities Center (Room 113), King Library (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    Learn how to save $$$$ on textbooks. Librarians will be standing by to help you find your textbooks. Please bring your course syllabus or textbook information.

    Hosted by SJSU King Library

• Spartan Safe 101 - Personal Preparedness          

  • Wednesday, August 21, 10:00am-11:00am, via Zoom (online)

    Category: Campus Community

    Meet the Emergency Manager and learn about Spartan Safe App, R.A.D., Run, Hide, Fight, and various other safety topics and procedures on the campus of San Jose State University. Open to students, faculty and staff

    Hosted by Emergency Management

• Weeks of Welcome Kick-off          

  • Wednesday, August 21, 11:00am-2:00pm, 7th Street Plaza (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Kick Off your 1st semester (or your 5th) the right way! Join the campus at The Weeks of Welcome Kick-Off! Connect with over thirty campus resources there to help you succeed. Enjoy free food from local favorites Habana Cuba and Kona Ice; vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options upon request. Grab free swag at the check-in tables and run (or role) to the free photobooth to capture the moment.

    Hosted by Student Involvement

• Peer Connections Open House            

  • Wednesday, August 21, 12:00pm-4:00pm, Student Services Center 600 (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    Meet the team at Peer Connections! Our staff of peer educators are students, just like you, who can help you with academic and personal support! Talk to a tutor, meet with a mentor, or attend a free workshop to learn more about how to start your semester strong!

    Hosted by Peer Connections

• Find Your Niche            

  • Wednesday, August 21, 12:00pm-12:30pm, Student Services Center 602 (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    Getting involved on campus is the first step to building community in college. Join us to learn about the various ways you can get involved on campus and create a community of care and support with peers, staff and faculty at SJSU.

    Hosted by Peer Connections

• What do Peer Educators do? How to use Peer Connections?            

  • Wednesday, August 21, 12:30pm-1:00pm, Student Services Center 602 (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    Learn about Peer Connections and all of the things we have to offer through our Peer Educators! Wondering how to book appointments? Want to learn how you can use Peer Educators to excel in your academics? Come to our workshop to learn all about using Peer Connections as a resource! 

    Hosted by Peer Connections

• Find Your Niche    

  • Wednesday, August 21, 1:00pm-1:30pm, Student Services Center 602 (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    Getting involved on campus is the first step to building community in college. Join us to learn about the various ways you can get involved on campus and create a community of care and support with peers, staff and faculty at SJSU.

    Hosted by Peer Connections

• What do Peer Educators do? How to use Peer Connections?    

  • Wednesday, August 21, 1:30pm-2:00pm, Student Services Center 602 (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    Learn about Peer Connections and all of the things we have to offer through our Peer Educators! Wondering how to book appointments? Want to learn how you can use Peer Educators to excel in your academics? Come to our workshop to learn all about using Peer Connections as a resource! 

    Hosted by Peer Connections

• Discover Your Superpowers!  

  • Wednesday, August 21, 2:00pm-3:00pm, Student Services Center 602 (in-person)

    Category: Academic

    Discover Your Superpowers!- Join us for a fun and interactive workshop on the first day of school to gain valuable insights into your natural talents and how to leverage them for success!

    Hosted by Peer Connections

• Using AI for Academic Success    

  • Wednesday, August 21, 3:00pm-4:00pm, Student Services Center 602 (in-person)

    Category: Academic

    Using AI for Academic Success - AI is here and it’s changing everything! If you’re new to AI, come and learn how to use AI tools to supercharge your semester!

    Hosted by Peer Connections

• Future Graduate Student General Information Sessions    

  • Thursday, August 22, 10:00am-11:00am, via Zoom (online)

    Category: Academic

    Our Graduate Enrollment Communication Counselors will be hosting an information session for those who are interested in learning about applying for admission to SJSU graduate programs.

    Hosted by College of Graduate Studies

• Spartan Safe 101 - Personal Preparedness    

  • Thursday, August 22, 10:00am-11:00am, via Zoom (online)

    Category: Campus Community

    Meet the Emergency Manager and learn about Spartan Safe App, R.A.D., Run, Hide, Fight, and various other safety topics and procedures on the campus of San Jose State University. Open to students, faculty and staff

    Hosted by Emergency Management

• Get Textbook Help and #Don’tGoTextbookBroke     

  • Thursday, August 22, 10:00am-11:30am, Digital Humanities Center (Room 113), King Library (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    Learn how to save $$$$ on textbooks. Librarians will be standing by to help you find your textbooks. Please bring your course syllabus or textbook information.

    Hosted by SJSU King Library

• Peer Connections Open House    

  • Thursday, August 22, 12:00pm-4:00pm, Student Services Center 600 (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    Meet the team at Peer Connections! Our staff of peer educators are students, just like you, who can help you with academic and personal support! Talk to a tutor, meet with a mentor, or attend a free workshop to learn more about how to start your semester strong!

    Hosted by Peer Connections

• What do Peer Educators do? How to use Peer Connections?    

  • Thursday, August 21, 1:00pm-1:30pm, Student Services Center 602 (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    Learn about Peer Connections and all of the things we have to offer through our Peer Educators! Wondering how to book appointments? Want to learn how you can use Peer Educators to excel in your academics? Come to our workshop to learn all about using Peer Connections as a resource! 

    Hosted by Peer Connections

• What do Peer Educators do? How to use Peer Connections?    

  • Thursday, August 21, 2:00pm-2:30pm, Student Services Center 602 (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    Learn about Peer Connections and all of the things we have to offer through our Peer Educators! Wondering how to book appointments? Want to learn how you can use Peer Educators to excel in your academics? Come to our workshop to learn all about using Peer Connections as a resource! 

    Hosted by Peer Connections

• Drop in for a Chat with a Peer Mentor or a Peer Tutor    

  • Thursday, August 22, 2:00pm-3:00pm, Student Services Center 600 (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    Learn about how Peer Connections can help you academically and help you find other resources or organizations to get involved with.

    Hosted by Peer Connections

• Using AI for Academic Success    

  • Thursday, August 22, 3:00pm-4:00pm, Student Services Center 602 (in-person)

    Category: Academic

    Using AI for Academic Success - AI is here and it’s changing everything! If you’re new to AI, come and learn how to use AI tools to supercharge your semester!

    Hosted by Peer Connections

• Game Night: Bingo!     

  • Thursday, August 22, 6:00pm-8:00pm, Student Union Ballroom (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Part of the SU Game night series. Join us for the timeless classic Bingo for a chance to win some amazing prizes. This is one of those events you don't want to miss, you might just get lucky enough to win.

    Hosted by Student Union Events and Programs

• Women’s Soccer vs. UC Davis    

  • Thursday, August 22, 6:30pm, Spartan Soccer Complex (in-person)

    Category: Spartan Spirit

    Come support your Spartan Women’s Soccer as they take on UC Davis. Kick off is scheduled for 6:30 PM at Spartan Soccer Complex. Admission is free with your Tower Card! @sjsuathletics on X, and @SJSUSpartans on Instagram

    Hosted by Athletics

• Study Abroad 101 Session    

  • Friday, August 23, 1:00pm-2:00pm, via Zoom (online)

    Category: Academic

    Thinking about studying abroad, but don't know where to start? Join the Study Abroad & Away team for an introductory info session every Friday over zoom during Fall Weeks of Welcome. Participants must register to receive the Zoom dial-in instructions.

    Hosted by Study Abroad and Away

• D&D (and Tea & Cookies) Social    

  • Friday, August 23, 2:00pm-5:00pm, Outside Faculty Office Building (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Come play D&D with the Philosophy Department this year!  You'll elevate your skills at making good decisions in a cooperative setting while also finding treasure, fighting dragons, and navigating other adventures.  Learn what we have planned and how you can join us, and make some friends over tasty treats and soothing beverages.

    Hosted by Philosophy Department

• Sounds of South Asia    

  • Saturday, August 24, 10:00am-2:00pm, King Library 225 (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    'Sounds of South Asia' features various instrumental and vocal musical traditions performed by Bay Area musicians who represent the countries of South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Watch them perform, enjoy the music, check out the instruments, and chat with the musicians. 

    Hosted by SJSU King Library

• Men’s Soccer vs. CSU Bakersfield    

  • Sunday, August 25, 3:00pm, Spartan Soccer Complex (in-person)

    Category: Spartan Spirit

    Come support your Spartan Men’s Soccer as they take on CSU Bakersfield. Kick off is scheduled for 3 PM at Spartan Soccer Complex. Admission is free with your Tower Card!@sjsuathletics on X, and @SJSUSpartans on Instagram

    Hosted by Athletics

Week of August 26, 2024

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• Business Clubs Week!     

  • Monday, August 26 - Thursday, August 29, 4:30pm-5:30 every day, via Zoom (online)

    Category: Campus Community

    Join a series of virtual information sessions to learn about the different student organizations in the Lucas College of Business. Discover how these groups can help you connect with other students and explore your leadership skills. Open to all SJSU students! Sessions will take place from 4:30-5:30pm Monday - Thursday.

    Hosted by Lucas College of Business

• Pizza with the President

  • Monday, August 26, 12:00pm-1:00pm, Student Union Meeting Room 3

    Join us for the opportunity for students to meet SJSU President Cynthia Teniente Matson and grab a slice or two of pizza for lunch! Drop in any time during the hour. 

    Hosted by Office of the President 

• National Student Exchange (NSE) - Info Session    

  • Monday, August 26, 12:30pm-1:30pm, PGE Conference Room 1004 and via Zoom (hybrid)

    Category: Academic

    Come and learn about SJSU's newest domestic study away program in over 100 universities throughout the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. In this Zoom session, Dr. Vid Raatior (NSE Coordinator) will discuss the basics of NSE (overview, program options, tuition, financial aid, course options, housing, and research tips) and answer your questions. This is a hybrid session. Register now to receive the Zoom dial-in instructions. Space in the PGE Conference Room 1004 is limited.

    Hosted by Study Abroad and Away

• Study Abroad 101 Session    

  • Monday, August 26, 2:00pm-3:00pm, via Zoom (virtual)

    Category: Academic

    Thinking about studying abroad, but don't know where to start? Join the Study Abroad & Away office for any of the hour long introductory info sessions every Monday during Fall Weeks of Welcome. Participants must register to receive the Zoom dial-in instructions.

    Hosted by Study Abroad and Away

• Getting Started with Canvas    

  • Monday, August 26, 3:00pm-4:00pm, via Zoom (online/virtual)

    Category: Academic

    This webinar will show you how to get started with Canvas as a student. There will be a question and answer time during the presentation. This session will be recorded. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

    Hosted by Center for Faculty Excellence and Teaching Innovation

• Interfraternity Council (IFC) Recruitment Kick-Off    

  • Monday, August 26, 5:00pm-7:00pm, Housing Quad (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the governing council for all NIC fraternities at SJSU. Come learn more about the 9 IFC fraternities at the IFC Recruitment Kick-Off. Attendees will get the opportunity to meet current IFC fraternity members and learn more about how to join!

    Hosted by Student Involvement

• Community Connections Fair  

  • Tuesday, August 27, 10:00am-1:30pm, 7th Street Plaza (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    Please join the Center for Community Learning and Leadership to learn about local volunteer, service-learning, and internship opportunities! Food and swag available for students who participate!

    Hosted by Center for Community Learning & Leadership

• Career Center Carnival    

  • Tuesday, August 27, 10:00am-2:00pm, Smith/Carlos Lawn (in-person)

    Category: Career

    Join us for carnival fun while interacting with Career Counselors and Employers about landing a job or internship. Try your hand at classic carnival games, visit the petting zoo, ask a recruiter questions and much more. Visit different booths and earn some great prizes!

    Hosted by Career Center

• Summer & Winter Study Abroad 101 Session    

  • Tuesday, August 27, 12:00pm-1:00pm, via Zoom (online)

    Category: Academic

    Are you interested in traveling abroad during summer or winter break and earning SJSU credit toward your degree? Come learn about your options for studying abroad or away on SJSU programs and get all your questions answered!

    Hosted by Study Abroad and Away

• Spartan Safe 101 - Personal Preparedness    

  • Tuesday, August 27, 1:00pm-2:00pm, Student Union Meeting Room 2A (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Meet the Emergency Manager and learn about Spartan Safe App, R.A.D., Run, Hide, Fight, and various other safety topics and procedures on the campus of San Jose State University. Open to students, faculty and staff

    Hosted by Emergency Management

• Rec Fest: Level Up Spartans!    

  • Tuesday, August 27, 5:00pm-9:00pm, Spartan Recreation and Aquatics Center (in-person)

    Category: Wellness

    Rec Fest: Level Up Spartans is a recreation game night and introductory kick-off to the semester.

    Hosted by Spartan Recreation

• Panhellenic Council Recruitment Mixer #1    

  • Tuesday, August 27, 6:00pm-8:00pm, Student Union Theater (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Interested in joining one of the six Panhellenic Council (PHC) sororities on campus? The PHC Recruitment Mixer gives attendees the opportunity to speak to current members of each of these six sororities and learn more about how to join and expectations for membership for each sorority.

    Hosted by Student Involvement

• Welcome Back Open House    

  • Wednesday, August 28, 11:00am-1:00pm, Veteran Resource Center, (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    We are excited to celebrate with both our incoming and returning students. They will be able to enjoy some good food, see the space, meet the team and our outside partners along with gaining any assistance with beginning the term. Instagram: @sjsu_vrc

    Hosted by Veterans Resource Center

• Spartan Squad Kick Off Pep Rally      

  • Wednesday, August 28, 12:00pm-1:30pm, 7th Street Plaza (in-person)

    Category: Spartan Spirit

    Spartan Squad Kick-Off Pep Rally will feature our Fall sports teams, a performance from the SJSU Marching Band and Cheer Team, free food, and Spartan Squad t-shirt giveaways!  Come ready to show some Spartan pride as we celebrate the upcoming Fall SJSU sports season!

    Hosted by Associated Students and Athletics

• Spartan Safe 101 - Personal Preparedness    

  • Wednesday, August 28, 1:00pm-2:00pm, Student Union Meeting Room 3B (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Meet the Emergency Manager and learn about Spartan Safe App, R.A.D., Run, Hide, Fight, and various other safety topics and procedures on the campus of San Jose State University. Open to students, faculty and staff

    Hosted by Emergency Management

• Speed Friending    

  • Wednesday, August 28, 3:00pm-5:00pm, Housing Quad (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    Welcome back, Spartans! Are you looking for a fun way to meet new people? Want to connect with fellow Spartans who share your interests? Then Speed Friending was made for you! Join in the fun, and then stick around for carnival-inspired games and sweet treats! What’s Speed Friending? It’s an exciting, fast-paced way to meet new people and connect over your shared interests. Each round will have a new topic and you’ll move to different tables depending on your interests. Once at your table, you’ll meet new people with similar interests and chat about all your favorite things.

    Hosted by Student Involvement, International Student & Scholar Services, and International House

• Mosaic Fall Welcome    

  • Wednesday, August 28, 6:00pm-7:30pm, Mosaic Cross Cultural Center (on-campus)

    Category: Campus Resources

    Come learn all about the Mosaic Cross Cultural Center's programs and services, meet our student staff for the school year, and build community! Instagram: @sjsumosaic

    Hosted by Mosaic Cross Cultural Center

• Digital Humanities Step 1 - Identifying, Designing, or Imagining a Digital Project    

  • Thursday, August 29, 11:00am-12:00pm, King Library's Digital Humanities Center (King 113) (in-person)

    Category: Academic

    Welcome to King Library’s Digital Humanities Center! This workshop is a gentle and collaborative introduction to digital humanities and digital scholarship for students who are curious about incorporating digital tools and methods in their coursework and research.

    Hosted by SJSU King Library

• All Fraternity and Sorority Life Meet the Greeks    

  • Thursday, August 29, 11:00am-2:00pm, 7th Street Plaza (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Join us at FSL Meet the Greeks for a chance to speak to active members about how to join a social fraternity or sorority at San Jose State University.

    Hosted by Student Involvement

• Rock Your Resume Webinar      

  • Thursday, August 29, 12:00pm-1:00pm, Register via Handshake (online)

    Category: Career

    Learn how to create, update and tailor your resume for specific jobs and internships! You will gain some great tips on how to "rock your resume" for a new and constantly changing workforce.

    Hosted by Career Center

• CAPISE & EOP Study Abroad Information Session    

  • Thursday, August 29, 1:30pm-2:30pm, via Zoom (online) or PGE Conference Room (hybrid)

    Category: Academic

    Co-sponsored by the Center for Asian Pacific Islander Student Empowerment (CAPISE) and the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), this hybrid session will address questions about studying abroad opportunities, funding, advising procedures, etc. You can join in person at Clark Hall Room 100H (CL 100H) or via Zoom. Open to all students, but must register to receive the Zoom dial in instructions.

    Hosted by Study Abroad and Away, Center for Asian Pacific Islander Student Empowerment (CAPISE) and Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

• AEC Open House    

  • Thursday, August 29, 1:30pm-4:00pm, Administration Building 110 (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    Meet AEC staff, tour our locations, and connect with other students. Snacks and swag will be provided!

    Hosted by Accessible Education Center

• Crafts & Coloring in the Library      

  • Thursday, August 29, 5:00pm-7:00pm, Spartan Floor, King Library (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Have fun working on crafts or doing some coloring to take a break from staring at books and screens! Supplies and snacks will be provided.

    Hosted by SJSU King Library

• Football vs. Sacramento State    

  • Thursday, August 29, 7:00pm, CEFCU Stadium (in-person)

    Category: Spartan Spirit

    It's opening night for your San Jose State Spartans Football! Led by new head coach Ken Niumatalolo, your Spartans play host to Sacramento State to kick off the year. Game time is set for Thursday, August 29 at 7 PM. Admission is free with your Tower Card! @sjsuathletics on X, and @SJSUSpartans on Instagram

    Hosted by Athletics

• Study Abroad 101 Session    

  • Friday, August 30, 1:00pm-2:00pm, via Zoom (online)

    Category: Academic

    Thinking about studying abroad, but don't know where to start? Join the Study Abroad & Away team for an introductory info session every Friday over zoom during Fall Weeks of Welcome. Participants must register to receive the Zoom dial-in instructions.

    Hosted by Study Abroad and Away

Week of September 2, 2024

PDF Version of Events September 2-8 (opens in a new window)

• HonorsX: An Interdisciplinary Program Unlike Any Other  

  • Deadline to Apply: Monday, September 9

    Category: Academic

    HonorsX is an interdisciplinary program where students will be part of a cohort consisting of students from different majors to propose new solutions to social problems. The program is co-taught by faculty from different majors/colleges across campus, bringing students the opportunity to network with mentors from industry professionals and experts.

    Hosted by Academic Innovation & Institutional Effectiveness

• Online Scavenger Hunt SJSU Library  

  • Tuesday, September 3 through Friday, September 20, (online)

    Category: Academic

    This activity is designed to help new and returning Spartans navigate the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Library’s website and locate various resources and services to help them succeed while at SJSU. QR code for activity will be located at the Circulation Desk on Floor 1, King Library

    Hosted by SJSU King Library

• Student Organization Fair    

  • Tuesday, September 3, 10:00am-2:30pm, 7th Street Plaza (in-person)

    Category: Spartan Spirit

    Our student organizations are excited to be back on campus and to meet you in person! The Fall 2024 Student Organization Fair will feature our Recognized Student Organizations tabling to learn more about the organizations and their great work.

    Hosted by Student Involvement

• Spartan Safe 101 - Personal Preparedness    

  • Tuesday, September 3, 10:00am-11:00am, Student Union Meeting Room 2A (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Meet the Emergency Manager and learn about Spartan Safe App, R.A.D., Run, Hide, Fight, and various other safety topics and procedures on the campus of San Jose State University. Open to students, faculty and staff

    Hosted by Emergency Management

• Student Involvement Leadership Information Session    

  • Tuesday, September 3, 5:00pm, Student Union Meeting Room 2A (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    Come learn about the Student Involvement Leadership Development opportunities you can take part in for the fall semester. We will be learning more about the NEW Leadership Book Club, the National Society of Leadership and Success, and the revised fall Leadership Conference. The programs you learn about and can sign up for will help you gain skills, connect to resources, and meet fellow Spartans who are interested in leadership and career preparedness!

    Hosted by Student Involvement

• Spartan Safe 101 - Personal Preparedness    

  • Wednesday, September 4, 10:00am-11:00am, Student Union Meeting Room 2A (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Meet the Emergency Manager and learn about Spartan Safe App, R.A.D., Run, Hide, Fight, and various other safety topics and procedures on the campus of San Jose State University. Open to students, faculty and staff

    Hosted by Emergency Management

• Time Management -  Work Smarter not Harder    

  • Wednesday, September 4, 10:45am-11:30am, Student Services Center 602 (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    Time Management - Work Smarter not Harder: Join us for tips and strategies to fit all of your life priorities.

    Hosted by Peer Connections

• Part-Time & On-Campus Job Fair    

  • Wednesday, September 4, 11:00am-2:00pm, Student Union Ballroom (in-person)

    Category: Career

    Learn how to create, update and tailor your resume for specific jobs and internships! You will gain some great tips on how to "rock your resume" for a new and constantly changing workforce.

    Hosted by Career Center

• Fun with Friends in Virtual Reality    

  • Wednesday, September 4, 11:00am-12:30pm, MLK Library 4th Floor - Klevr Lab (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    Come check out the latest in VR, AR, AI and Emerging tech in the KLEVR Lab. Have fun exploring and creating virtual world experiences.

    Hosted by SJSU King Library Technology Training Center

• Writing Center Social Media Challenge!    

  • Wednesday, September 4, 11:30am-1:30pm, 7th Street Plaza (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    The Writing Center offers support to all SJSU Spartans. Join us at WoW this fall semester to meet team members, learn more about in-person and online tutoring, and take part in our social media challenge!

    Hosted by Writing Center

• Study Abroad Funding Workshop  

  • Wednesday, September 4, 12:00pm-1:00pm, via Zoom (online)

    Category: Academic

    Are you interested in studying abroad but not sure how much it costs or how to pay for it? Come join staff from the Study Abroad and Away office as we break down different program costs, explain how you can use financial aid and scholarships to fund your program, and give valuable tips on budgeting and more!

    Hosted by Study Abroad and Away

• Create, Innovate, Celebrate: Library Rapid Prototype Lab Open House    

  • Wednesday, September 4, 12:00pm-1:30pm, MLK Library - Lower Lever Rapid Prototyping Lab (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    Check out what's happening at the Library Rapid Prototype Lab! Tour the lab, see equipment demos, meet our staff, and enjoy some snacks. Plus, enter a drawing to win one of our Prototype bags filled with supplies to create your own designs.

    Hosted by Hosted by SJSU King Library Technology Training Center

• Bowling Night    

  • Wednesday, September 4, 3:00pm-6:00pm, Student Union Bowling Center (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Grab a friend (or a friend to be) and try your hand at bowling! Current SJSU students will receive a free game, free shoe rental, and free ball rental. We encourage students to come in groups of 3 to 6, or be willing to get to know some new people. First 100 attendees will receive a free SJSU swag item.

    Hosted by Student Involvement

• Student Involvement Leadership Information Session    

  • Wednesday, September 4, 5:00pm, Student Union Meeting Room 2A (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    Come learn about the Student Involvement Leadership Development opportunities you can take part in for the fall semester. We will be learning more about the NEW Leadership Book Club, the National Society of Leadership and Success, and the revised fall Leadership Conference. The programs you learn about and can sign up for will help you gain skills, connect to resources, and meet fellow Spartans who are interested in leadership and career preparedness!

    Hosted by Student Involvement

• Panhellenic Council Recruitment Mixer #2      

  • Wednesday, September 4, 6:00pm-8:00pm, Student Union Theater (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Interested in joining one of the six Panhellenic Council (PHC) sororities on campus? The PHC Recruitment Mixer gives attendees the opportunity to speak to current members of each of these six sororities and learn more about how to join and expectations for membership for each sorority.

    Hosted by Student Involvement

• Spartan Safe 101 - Personal Preparedness    

  • Thursday, September 5, 10:00am-11:00am, Student Union Meeting Room 2A (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Meet the Emergency Manager and learn about Spartan Safe App, R.A.D., Run, Hide, Fight, and various other safety topics and procedures on the campus of San Jose State University. Open to students, faculty and staff

    Hosted by Emergency Management

• RESUMANIA: Resume Critiques for Career Fairs!    

  • Thursday, September 5, 12:00pm-2:00pm, Administration Building Room 106 (in-person)

    Category: Career

    Join us for RESUMANIA! to get your resume reviewed by experienced industry professionals. Be sure to bring a printed copy of your resume to the event.

    Hosted by Career Center

• Scholarships for Study Abroad: Gilman and Gilman-McCain    

  • Thursday, September 5, 1:00pm-2:00pm, via Zoom  or PGE Conference Room (hybrid)

    Category: Academic

    Are you thinking about studying abroad? Whether you're still considering options or have already applied to a program, there are several scholarship opportunities that we wanted to let you know about that have upcoming deadlines. Come learn about the Gilman and Gilman-McCain Scholarships, which provide awards of up to $5,000 for students receiving Pell Grants and/or are dependents of active military to study abroad on credit-bearing programs. During this session, we will review eligibility, how to apply, deadlines, and tips to make a strong application! This is a hybrid event with limited in-person space at the Professional & Global Engagement Conference Room or unlimited space on zoom. Participants must register to receive the Zoom dial-in instructions and/or in-person room confirmation. The Professional & Global Engagement Conference Room is located in the 1st floor Student Union - West (doors facing the Engineering Building & Clark Hall).

    Hosted by Study Abroad and Away

• Alumni Association Ice Cream Social    

  • Thursday, September 5, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Smith and Carlos Lawn (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Join the Alumni Association for ice cream and information on how to engage at SJSU on campus and beyond!

    Hosted by Alumni Association

• Student Involvement Leadership Information Session    

  • Thursday, September 5, 5:00pm, Student Union Meeting Room 2A (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    Come learn about the Student Involvement Leadership Development opportunities you can take part in for the fall semester. We will be learning more about the NEW Leadership Book Club, the National Society of Leadership and Success, and the revised fall Leadership Conference. The programs you learn about and can sign up for will help you gain skills, connect to resources, and meet fellow Spartans who are interested in leadership and career preparedness!

    Hosted by Student Involvement

• Asian & Pacific Islander (API) Fall Welcome      

  • Thursday, September 5, 5:00pm-7:00pm, Student Union Ballroom (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Welcome (back) Spartans! Celebrate the beginning of the school year with your SJSU Asian & Pacific Islander (API) community! Check out our API performances and speakers, connect with API student organizations, and commemorate the beginning of the school year with the Center for Asian Pacific Islander Student Empowerment. Join us, get some free drinks and snacks, and enter a giveaway to win some awesome prizes!

    Hosted by Center for Asian Pacific Islander Student Empowerment (CAPISE)

• Future Graduate Student General Information Sessions      

  • Thursday, September 5, 5:30pm-6:30pm, via King Library Room 225 (in-person)

    Category: Academic

    Our Graduate Enrollment Communication Counselors will be hosting an information session for those who are interested in learning about applying for admission to SJSU graduate programs.

    Hosted by College of Graduate Studies

• USFC Meet the Greeks    

  • Thursday, September 5, 6:00pm-8:00pm, Housing Quad (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Come out to meet the chapters of the United Sorority and Fraternity Council (USFC). USFC is a Fraternity and Sorority Life community of culturally-based organizations. USFC: Meet the Greeks will have fun games and the opportunity for students to meet members of the community.

    Hosted by Student Involvement

• Fall Welcome Open Mic Night    

  • Thursday, September 5, 6:00pm-8:00pm, Starbucks Lounge in Student Union (on-campus)

    Category: Campus Community

    Ring in the school year at Mosaic's first Open Mic Night of the semester! Whether you have a talent to share or want to witness the talents in our community, it's going to be an incredible time. Sign up to perform at tinyurl.com/Sept24OpenMic Instagram: @sjsumosaic

    Hosted by Mosaic Cross Cultural Center

• SU Open House: Welcome Back Jam  

  • Thursday, September 6, 3:00pm-7:00pm, Student Union Ballroom (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    SU Open House, is an event dedicated to showcasing the services hosted and provided within the Diaz Compean Student Union Building. Come join us for an evening showcasing services and resources available for students and close it all out with a fun set of performances, giveaways and free food.

    Hosted by Student Union Events and Programs

• Study Abroad 101 Session    

  • Friday, September 6, 1:00pm-2:00pm, via Zoom (online)

    Category: Academic

    Thinking about studying abroad, but don't know where to start? Join the Study Abroad & Away team for an introductory info session every Friday over zoom during Fall Weeks of Welcome. Participants must register to receive the Zoom dial-in instructions.

    Hosted by Study Abroad and Away

Week of September 9, 2024

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• Job Fair Success Webinar    

  • Monday, September 9, 12:00pm-1:00pm, Register via Handshake (online)

    Category: Career

    Learn how to make the most of your time at employer connection events. Gain tips on researching employers, identifying opportunities, and developing memorable dialogue.

    Hosted by Career Center

• Study Abroad 101 Session    

  • Monday, September 9, 2:00pm-3:00pm, via Zoom (virtual)

    Category: Academic

    Thinking about studying abroad, but don't know where to start? Join the Study Abroad & Away office for any of the hour long introductory info sessions every Monday during Fall Weeks of Welcome. Participants must register to receive the Zoom dial-in instructions.

    Hosted by Study Abroad and Away

• National Pan-Hellenic Council Informational    

  • Monday, September 9, 6:00pm-8:00pm, Student Union Theater (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Come out to learn the history, purpose, & mission of the chapters within the National Pan-Hellenic Council. NPHC is composed of historically African American/Black fraternities and sororities. NPHC Informational will give students the opportunity to learn about the 8 chapters established at SJSU. The event will be recorded.

    Hosted by Student Involvement

• LinkedIn Workshop: Curating Your Profile    

  • Tuesday, September 10, 12:00pm-1:00pm, Student Union Meeting Room 3 (in-person)

    Category: Career

    Come out to lunch with LinkedIn ! This is a great chance for you to network with the LinkedIn team and learn how to curate your LinkedIn profile while enjoying some free pizza. Pro tips and take home guides will be given out so you can create the strongest version of your LinkedIn profile.

    Hosted by Career Center

• Spartan Speaker Series Presents: An Afternoon with Viet Thanh Nguyen    

  • Tuesday, September 10, 3:30pm-4:45pm, Student Union Ballroom (in-person)

    Category: Social Justice

    Viet and his family came to the United States as refugees during the Vietnam War in

    1975. As he grew up in America, he began to notice that most movies and books about

    the war focused on Americans while the Vietnamese were silenced and erased. He was

    inspired by this lack of representation to write about the war from a Vietnamese

    perspective, globally reimagining what we thought we knew about the conflict, resulting in his first of many novels, The Sympathizer. His collection of short stories, The Refugees, explores questions of immigration, identity, love, and family. In 2018, Viet called on 17 fellow refugee writers from across the globe to shed light on their experiences, and the result is The Displaced SJSU’s Common Book for the 2024-2025 academic year, a powerful dispatch from the individual lives behind current headlines, with proceeds to support the International Rescue Committee.

    Hosted by Campus Life

• Business, Financial Services & Logistics Job/Internship Fair    

  • Wednesday, September 11, 11:00am-3:00pm, Student Union Ballroom (in-person)

    Category: Career

    Meet with employers who have entry level career and internship opportunities for all majors (excludes STEM majors). Check Handshake for details. Be sure to check out the most recent list of employers registered for the job fair.

    Hosted by Career Center

• Fun with Friends in Virtual Reality    

  • Wednesday, September 11, 11:00am-12:30pm, MLK Library 4th Floor - Klevr Lab (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    Come check out the latest in VR, AR, AI and Emerging tech in the KLEVR Lab. Have fun exploring and creating virtual world experiences.

    Hosted by SJSU King Library Technology Training Center

• Create, Innovate, Celebrate: Library Rapid Prototype Lab Open House    

  • Wednesday, September 11, 12:00pm-1:30pm, MLK Library - Lower Lever Rapid Prototyping Lab (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    Check out what's happening at the Library Rapid Prototype Lab! Tour the lab, see equipment demos, meet our staff, and enjoy some snacks. Plus, enter a drawing to win one of our Prototype bags filled with supplies to create your own designs.

    Hosted by SJSU King Library Technology Training Center

• Sweet Success    

  • Wednesday, September 11, 2:00pm-4:00pm, King Library 255 (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    Set yourself up for success by meeting on- and off-campus resources who support students with disabilities. Sweet treats will be provided!

    Hosted by Accessible Education Center

• Resume Workshop/Drop-Ins    

  • Wednesday, September 11, 3:00pm-4:30pm, CV2 Multipurpose Room (in-person)

    Category: Career

    Are you ready to create your first resume? Learn tips to create a resume that lands you the interview.  Open to All SJSU Students.

    Hosted by Career Center

• Introduction to Graduate School with GEM    

  • Wednesday, September 11, 4:00pm-5:00pm, via Zoom (online)

    Category: Academic

    Our Graduate Enrollment Communication Counselors will be hosting a workshop for anyone interested in learning about graduate school and tips on how to choose and apply to a program.

    Hosted by Graduate Enrollment Management

• Well-Being@SJSU    

  • Thursday, September 12, 11:00am-2:00pm, Student Wellness Center (in-person)

    Category: Wellness

    From mental and physical health, to friendships and finding balance. Learn about how you can add the Student Wellness Center to your self-care routine. Get to know all about the SWC resources such as how to stay well during the Cold and Flu Season or how to access the support and self help tools you need to take care of your mental wellbeing.

    Hosted by Student Wellness Center

• Online Timelines and Maps      

  • Thursday, September 12, 11:00am-12:00pm, King Library's Digital Humanities Center (King 113) (in-person)

    Category: Academic

    This workshop will introduce participants to TimelineJS and StoryMapJS, two powerful but accessible tools for digital scholarship that allow anyone to create interactive timelines and maps. Share your ideas online without coding, or flex your skills to customize your maps and timelines.

    Hosted by SJSU King Library

• AS Open House    

  • Thursday, September 12, 12:00pm-2:00pm, Associated Students House (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    Come meet various departments and learn about the resources that Associated Students has to offer!

    Hosted by Associated Students

• Crafts & Coloring in the Library      

  • Thursday, September 12, 3:00pm-5:00pm, Spartan Floor, King Library (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Have fun working on crafts or doing some coloring to take a break from staring at books and screens! Supplies and snacks will be provided.

    Hosted by SJSU King Library

• Margaret Juhae Lee Reading from her New Book, Starry Field: A Memoir of Lost History    

  • Thursday, September 12, 6:30pm-7:30pm, Steinbeck Center (5th Floor King Library) (in-person)

    Category: Academic

    Journalist Margaret Juhae Lee examines her grandparents' history in Korea during the Japanese occupation.  She intertwines archival research, investigative journalism, and oral history with personal memoir.  An ideal event for students interested in writing nonfiction, Korean history, or the construction of family history.

    Hosted by English and Comparative Literature

• Men’s Soccer vs. UC San Diego    

  • Thursday, September 12, 6:30pm, Spartan Soccer Complex (in-person)

    Category: Spartan Spirit

    Come support your Spartan Men’s Soccer as they take on UC San Diego. Kick off is scheduled for 6:30 at Spartan Soccer Complex. Admission is free with your Tower Card! @sjsuathletics on X, and @SJSUSpartans on Instagram

    Hosted by Athletics

• Study Abroad in Switzerland!    

  • Friday, September 13, 10:00am-11:00am, via Zoom  

    Category: Academic

    Have you ever thought about studying abroad in Switzerland for a semester? Join us to hear from a representative of Zurich University of Applied Sciences and learn how you can gain major, minor, GE, and general university electives while paying your same SJSU tuition!

    Hosted by Study Abroad and Away

• Job Fair Success Webinar    

  • Friday, September 13, 12:00pm-1:00pm, via Handshake (online)

    Category: Career

    Learn how to make the most of your time at employer connection events. Gain tips on researching employers, identifying opportunities, and developing memorable dialogue.

    Hosted by Career Center

• Study Abroad 101 Session    

  • Friday, September 13, 1:00pm-2:00pm, via Zoom (online)

    Category: Academic

    Thinking about studying abroad, but don't know where to start? Join the Study Abroad & Away team for an introductory info session every Friday over zoom during Fall Weeks of Welcome. Participants must register to receive the Zoom dial-in instructions.

    Hosted by Study Abroad and Away

• Panhellenic Council Primary Recruitment Weekend    

  • Friday, September 13 - Sunday, September 15,All Day, Student Union Ballrooms (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Students will meet all six Panhellenic Council sororities through a mutual-selection recruitment process that may potentially result in a formalized bid to membership for one of six sororities in the Panhellenic Council at SJSU.

    Hosted by Student Involvement

• Football vs. Kennesaw State    

  • Saturday, September 14, 4:00pm, CEFCU Stadium (in-person)

    Category: Spartan Spirit

    Come support your Spartan Men’s Soccer as they take on Kennesaw State. Kick off is scheduled for 4 PM at CEFCU Stadium. Admission is free with your Tower Card! @sjsuathletics on X, and @SJSUSpartans on Instagram

    Hosted by Athletics

• Latinx Community Night at SJSU vs Kennesaw State    

  • Saturday, September 14, 4:00pm, CEFCU Stadium (in-person)

    Category: Spartan Spirit

    Come celebrate Latinx Community Night at the SJSU Spartans Football game as they take on Kennesaw State, in honor of Latinx Heritage Month.

    Hosted by Chicanx/Latinx Student Success Center

• Men’s Soccer vs. Santa Clara    

  • Sunday, September 15, Time TBD, Spartan Soccer Complex (in-person)

    Category: Spartan Spirit

    Come support your Spartan Men’s Soccer as they take on Santa Clara. Game time TBD at Spartan Soccer Complex. Admission is free with your Tower Card! @sjsuathletics on X, and @SJSUSpartans on Instagram

    Hosted by Athletics

Week of September 16, 2024

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• Student Research, Scholarship, Creative Opportunity Fair    

  • Monday, September 16, 11:00am-1:00pm, King Library 225 (in-person)

    Category: Academic

    For undergraduates and graduate students in all programs and majors. Meet with faculty and program representatives offering research opportunities, paid work in your field, fellowships, competitions, and more.  If you can't make it, RSVP anyway for program info shared at the fair.  RSVP at bit.ly/3WzeBGg

    Hosted by Office of Research

• Festival de la Independencia    

  • Monday, September 16, 11:00am-3:00pm,  7th Street Plaza (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Come celebrate Mexican heritage, culture, and the independence of Mexico.

    Hosted by Associated Students and Student Union, Inc.

• Study Abroad 101 Session      

  • Monday, September 16, 2:00pm-3:00pm, via Zoom (virtual)

    Category: Academic

    Thinking about studying abroad, but don't know where to start? Join the Study Abroad & Away office for any of the hour long introductory info sessions every Monday during Fall Weeks of Welcome. Participants must register to receive the Zoom dial-in instructions.

    Hosted by Study Abroad and Away

• La Bienvenida    

  • Monday, September 16, 6:00pm-8:00pm, Student Union Ballroom (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Centro kicks off Latinx Heritage Month with its annual fall welcome event- La Bienvenida. Learn about Centro services and events, connect with Latinx student organizations, and meet other Latinx students, staff, and faculty. Join us for a vibrant night of comida, community, and live performances!

    Hosted by Chicanx Latinx Student Success Center

• Welcome to SJSU Poetry    

  • Monday, September 16, 5:00pm, King Library Room 225 (in-person)

    Category: Academic

    Come and celebrate the new 2024/2025 academic year by attending a poetry reading from SJSU's superbly talented undergraduate and graduate MFA writers.  Bring your own poetry to share by reading at our open mic.  Be prepared for an afternoon of joyous creativity and life-giving inspiration!

    Hosted by English and Comparative Literature

• SJSU Votes Festival    

  • Tuesday, September 17, 11:00am-7:00pm, 7th Street Plaza (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    The annual SJSU Votes Festival this year will celebrate National Voter Registration Day and Constitution Day. This event is sponsored by SJSU Votes and will feature on-campus and off-campus partners sharing resources on voting, voting rights, voter registration, and other civic engagement. Join us on the 7th St. Paseo 11am-7pm for information music, games, snacks, swag, and fun!

    Hosted by Political Science/SJSU Votes

• STEM Undergrad Job & Internship Fair    

  • Tuesday, September 17 12:00pm-4:00pm, Student Union Ballroom (in-person) 

    Category: Career

    Meet with employers who have entry-level career and internship opportunities for SJSU undergraduate students in STEM majors. Be sure to check out the most recent list of employers registered for the job fair. The list changes daily, so be sure to check back often.

    Hosted by Career Center

• Community Discussion and Action for Refugees in the Bay Area    

  • Tuesday, September 17, 1:30pm-2:45pm, Student Union Meeting Room 4A (in-person)

    Category: Social Justice

    This panel discussion will explore topics related to Bay Area refugee support and generate ideas about actions we can take to provide better support. This event is co-hosted by the SJSU Human Rights Institute. Panelist Betty Duong is currently Chief of Staff for the Santa Clara County Supervisor and a candidate for Supervisor. The CSU does not support or oppose the speaker’s position or candidacy.

    Hosted by SJSU Campus Reading Program and SJSU Human Rights Institute

• National Pan-Hellenic Council Showcase    

  • Tuesday, September 17, 6:00pm-8:00pm, Housing Quad (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    You’re invited to come and see the NPHC chapters showcase their organizations. NPHC is composed of historically African American/Black fraternities and sororities. NPHC Showcase will have free giveaways and the opportunity for students to learn about the traditions of our NPHC chapters.

    Hosted by Student Involvement

• Financial Aid Readiness Workshop    

  • Wednesday, September 18, 11:00am-12:00pm, Veteran Resource Center and via Zoom (hybrid)

    Category: Academic

    Informational session for students to learn how to utilize and apply for financial aid, along with receiving assistance with any current or first time applications.

    Hosted by Veteran Resource Center

• Pizza with the President

  • Wednesday, September 18, 12:00pm-1:00pm, Student Union Meeting Room 2

    Join us for the opportunity for students to meet SJSU President Cynthia Teniente Matson and grab a slice or two of pizza for lunch! Drop in any time during the hour. 

    Hosted by Office of the President 

• STEM Undergrad Job & Internship Fair    

  • Wednesday, September 18 12:00pm-4:00pm, Student Union Ballroom (in-person) 

    Category: Career

    Meet with employers who have entry-level career and internship opportunities for SJSU undergraduate students in STEM majors. Be sure to check out the most recent list of employers registered for the job fair. The list changes daily, so be sure to check back often.

    Hosted by Career Center

• Harvesting Indigenous Knowledge Fall Gathering    

  • Wednesday, September 18, 5:00pm-7:00pm, Native American Indigenous Student Success Center (at the former Spartan Memorial Chapel)

    Category: Campus Community

    Celebrate the fall semester with the Native American Indigenous community at SJSU while learning ways to engage with our community. Enjoy food, drink, and build community!

    Hosted by Native American Indigenous Student Success Center

• SWANA Welcome      

  • Wednesday, September 18, 6:00pm-7:30pm, Student Union Meeting Room 4 (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Join the SWANA (South West Asia & North Africa) community in kicking off the start of the semester! We will be discussing ways our SWANA community can gain support at SJSU through student organizations, campus departments, and more. Light dinner will be served!

    Hosted by Mosaic Cross Cultural Center

• Future Graduate Student General Information Sessions    

  • Thursday, September 19, 10:00am-11:00am, via Zoom (online)

    Category: Academic

    Our Graduate Enrollment Communication Counselors will be hosting an information session for those who are interested in learning about applying for admission to SJSU graduate programs.

    Hosted by College of Graduate Studies

• Spartan Volleyball vs. University of San Francisco      

  • Thursday, September 19, 5:00pm, Yoshihiro Uchida Hall (in-person)

    Category: Spartan Spirit

    Come support your Spartan Volleyball Team as they take on University of San Francisco. The match is scheduled for 5 PM at Yoshihiro Uchida Hall. Admission is free with your Tower Card!

    Hosted by Athletics

• Drag Brunch After Dark      

  • Thursday, September 19, 6:00pm-8:00pm, Student Union Ballroom (in-person)

    Category: Social Justice

    We are back for season two of Drag Brunch: After Dark! Dust off your wig, slip into that suit, and bring your friends of unquestionable taste to see local drag performers dance for their lives! Enjoy brunch and drinks by Nirvana Soul, and performances by local Queens, Kings, and all those in between. Free for all current SJSU students.

    Hosted by Student Involvement and PRIDE Center

• Study Abroad 101 Session    

  • Friday, September 20, 1:00pm-2:00pm, via Zoom (online)

    Category: Academic

    Thinking about studying abroad, but don't know where to start? Join the Study Abroad & Away team for an introductory info session every Friday over zoom during Fall Weeks of Welcome. Participants must register to receive the Zoom dial-in instructions.

    Hosted by Study Abroad and Away

• Time Management -  Work Smarter not Harder    

  • Friday, September 20, 1:30pm-2:15pm, Student Services Center 602 (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    Time Management - Work Smarter not Harder: Join us for tips and strategies to fit all of your life priorities.

    Hosted by Peer Connections

• Men’s Soccer vs. Saint Mary’s    

  • Friday, September 20, 6:30pm, Spartan Soccer Complex (in-person)

    Category: Spartan Spirit

    Come support your Spartan Men’s Soccer as they take on Saint Mary's. Kick off is scheduled for 6:30 at Spartan Soccer Complex. Admission is free with your Tower Card! @sjsuathletics on X, and @SJSUSpartans on Instagram

    Hosted by Athletics

• Chip & Feather Welcome Back Reading    

  • Saturday, September 21, 4:00pm-6:00pm, Matty’s Studio (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Chip & Feather is the SJSU MFA Program's reading series. Each time, we invite several students and alums to share their creative writing across genres. There is also an open mic. A great opportunity for anyone in the SJSU community who wants to get more involved with creative writing! Contact the English Department for more information on location.

    Hosted by English Department, MFA Program in Creative Writing 

• Spartan Volleyball vs. Saint Mary’s    

  • Saturday, September 21, 5:00pm, Yoshihiro Uchida Hall (in-person)

    Category: Spartan Spirit

    Come support your Spartan Volleyball Team as they take on Saint Mary's. The match is scheduled for 5 PM at Yoshihiro Uchida Hall. Admission is free with your Tower Card!

    Hosted by Athletics

Week of September 23, 2024

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• Banned Books Week 2024    

  • Monday, September 23 through Friday, September 27, King Library (in-person)

    Category: Social Justice

    Join the SJSU King Library in celebrating Banned Books Week with a  week's worth of events highlighting our right to read freely. 

    Hosted by King Library

• Build Experience for Career Success Webinar    

  • Monday, September 23, 12:00pm-1:00pm, via Handshake (online)

    Category: Career

    Learn about ways to build experience before you graduate and market your in-demand skills gained through coursework, internships, projects, and other experiences.

    Hosted by Career Center

• Study Abroad 101 Session    

  • Monday, September 23, 2:00pm-3:00pm, via Zoom (virtual)

    Category: Academic

    Thinking about studying abroad, but don't know where to start? Join the Study Abroad & Away office for any of the hour long introductory info sessions every Monday during Fall Weeks of Welcome. Participants must register to receive the Zoom dial-in instructions.

    Hosted by Study Abroad and Away

• Crafternoon      

  • Monday, September 23, 3:00pm-5:00pm, Study Space outside of Student Involvement (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Savor a cozy afternoon of crafting, snacks, and drinks. Learn a new skill, make new friends, or enjoy your own company. Free for current SJSU students.

    Hosted by Student Involvement

• Spartan Speaker Series Presents: An Evening with Jordan Klepper    

  • Monday, September 23, 7:00pm-8:15pm, Student Union Theater or via Zoom (hybrid)

    Category: Campus Community

    Jordan Klepper is perhaps best known for his work with The Daily Show and his multiple Emmy-nominated specials focusing on the political world. From covering the gun safety debate (Jordan Klepper Solves Guns) to his docuseries on the world of activism (Klepper on Comedy Central), Jordan has witnessed an insurrection, capsized a boat with pipeline protestors, interviewed a President and been arrested and locked up in Fulton County Jail. He also travels the globe with his segment “Fingers The Pulse” which has racked up hundreds of millions of views. In addition to being a correspondent on the Peabody Award Winning Daily Show for nearly a decade, he’s branched out into the podcast space co-hosting StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, co-hosting Kasich and Klepper with former Governor John Kasich as well as the Webby award-winning Fingers The Conspiracy which took a deep dive into the world of conspiracy.

    Hosted by Campus Life

• Men’s Soccer vs. USF    

  • Monday, September 23, Time TBD, Spartan Soccer Complex (in-person)

    Category: Spartan Spirit

    Come support your Spartan Men’s Soccer as they take on USF. Kick off is TBD at Spartan Soccer Complex. Admission is free with your Tower Card! @sjsuathletics on X, and @SJSUSpartans on Instagram

    Hosted by Athletics

• Thriving thru the Transitions: Workshop for Latinx First Year & Transfer Students    

  • Tuesday, September 24, 12:00pm-1:00pm, Chicanx/Latinx Student Success Center (in-person)

    Category: Wellness

    Join Celinda Miranda, LCSW - SJSU CAPS Case Manager/Counselor Faculty, in identifying the various changes and growing opportunities we face when transitioning into this new college life. Let's explore what other academic and personal connections need to be created or strengthened to build a stronger foundation for success in your new role as a college student.

    Hosted by Chicanx/Latinx Student Success Center

• LinkedIn Workshop: Building Your Professional Network    

  • Tuesday, September 24, 12:00pm-1:00pm, via Handshake (online)

    Category: Career

    This is a great chance for you to learn how to build your professional network. Pro tips and take home guides will be given out so you can take your network to new heights.

    Hosted by Career Center

• Esports Showcase    

  • Tuesday, September 24, 12:00pm-10:00pm, Student Union Ballrooms (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Tournament and showcase of what Esports teams and gaming opportunities we have on campus.

    Hosted by Spartan Recreation

• Tour the Hammer Theatre    

  • Tuesday, September 24 and Wednesday, September 25, Times TBD, Hammer Theatre (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Visit the Hammer Theater, SJSU's premier performing arts center. Learn about our history as part of the city of San Jose as well as SJSU. Find out what will be on stage this year as well as how you can get involved as a student assistant or attend shows at the Hammer.

    Hosted by Hammer Theatre

• Interviewing Success Webinar    

  • Wednesday, September 25, 12:00pm-1:00pm, via Handshake (online)

    Category: Career

    Preparation is the key to interview success. Learn proven techniques on how to prepare yourself for a virtual interview as well as how to present yourself as a professional in order to increase your confidence going into an interview.

    Hosted by Career Center

• SMART Goal Setting and Creating a Strategic Plan    

  • Wednesday, September 25, 12:00pm-1:30pm, Student Union Meeting Room 1B (in-person)

    Category: Career

    Part of a series of 3 skills-based workshop, join Student Involvement to learn more about goals, how to set them, how to achieve them, and how to set yourself up for success in the future. This hour-long, interactive workshop will be sure to leave you feeling SMART.

    Hosted by Student Involvement

• Family Night: Movie on the Lawn    

  • Wednesday, September 25, 6:00pm-10:00pm, Tower Lawn (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Grab your friends and family for Movie On The Lawn. This is one of our few events where we encourage current SJSU students to bring their friends, family, children, and chosen family for a movie night on us. Please bring your own blanket or low outdoor chair, and warms layers for a chilly night. Free Peter's Kettle Corn popcorn and Kona Ice shave iced available at check-in while supplies last.

    Hosted by Student Involvement, Associated Students, and Student Union, Inc.

• Field Trip to San Francisco!      

  • Thursday, September 26, 8:00am-5:30pm, San Francisco Mission District (transportation provided) (in-person)

    Category: Social Justice

    Join us for a field trip from SJSU to San Francisco to explore the power of community art! Round trip transportation via coach bus and lunch will be provided. $25 nonrefundable fee required to attend. Current SJSU students only, limited spots.

    Hosted by César E. Chávez Community Action Center and the Chicanx/Latinx Student Success Center

• Precita Eyes Muralists Field Trip to San Francisco       

  • Thursday, September 26, 8:00am-6:00pm, San Francisco Mission District

    Join the CCCAC and Centro on their field trip to the Precita Eyes Mural Arts and Visitors Center in honor of Latinx Heritage Month!

    Category: Social Justice

    Hosted by Chicanx/Latinx Student Success Center

• BLOC Party    

  • Thursday, September 26, 11:00am-2:00pm, Tower Lawn (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    This is a fun opportunity for Black students to mix and mingle amongst our SJSU campus partners while also learning from our San Jose community partners and the resources they offer.

    Hosted by Black Leadership and Opportunity Center and Student Involvement

• SJSU Graduate and Professional Programs Fair    

  • Thursday, September 26, 11:00am-2:00pm, 7th Street Plaza (in-person)

    Category: Campus Resources

    San José State University will offer students an opportunity this Fall semester to meet with recruiters from various graduate programs at a wide range of universities. If you are a student considering graduate school in the near or long-term future, this is an ideal chance to explore program requirements and benefits of an advanced degree.

    Hosted by College of Graduate Studies

• Build Your Own AI Chatbot - Part 1 of 2    

  • Thursday, September 26, 11:00am-12:00pm, King Library's Digital Humanities Center (King 113) (in-person)

    Category: Academic

    Build your own AI chatbot with as little coding as possible! This workshop, which is based on the library’s new Kingbot GPT chatbot, will walk you through the steps to set up a simple chatbot that replies to questions based on a set of documents that you supply. No prior technical knowledge is necessary - all of the code and configuration help you need will be provided.

    Hosted by SJSU King Library

     

• Summer & Winter Study Abroad 101 Session    

  • Thursday, September 26, 12:30pm-1:30pm, via Zoom (online)

    Category: Academic

    Are you interested in traveling abroad during summer or winter break and earning SJSU credit toward your degree? Come learn about your options for studying abroad or away on SJSU programs and get all your questions answered!

    Hosted by Study Abroad and Away

• Crafts & Coloring in the Library    

  • Thursday, September 26, 4:00pm-6:00pm, Spartan Floor, King Library (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Have fun working on crafts or doing some coloring to take a break from staring at books and screens! Supplies and snacks will be provided.

    Hosted by SJSU King Library

• Women’s Soccer vs. Utah State    

  • Thursday, September 26, 6:30pm, Spartan Soccer Complex (in-person)

    Category: Spartan Spirit

    Come support your Spartan Women’s Soccer as they take on Utah State. Kick off is scheduled for 6:30 PM at Spartan Soccer Complex. Admission is free with your Tower Card! @sjsuathletics on X, and @SJSUSpartans on Instagram

    Hosted by Athletics

• Spartanfest 2024    

  • Thursday, September 26, 7:00pm-9:30pm, Provident Credit Union Event Center (in-person)

    Category: Campus Community

    Join us for an epic concert night! Dance the night away with your friends to a completely free concert for Students. This is a huge event you don't want to miss.

    Hosted by Student Union Events and Programs

• Exploring Careers in Hospitality    

  • Friday, September 27, 9:00am-2:00pm, Student Union Ballroom (in-person)

    Category: Career

    Have you ever wondered what it takes to launch a career at a world-class luxury hotel, coordinate large events, or manage or own food and beverage outlets? Want to know more? Join us and hear from panelists from a wide variety of Industries.

    Hosted by Career Center

• Emerging Leaders Program Retreat    

  • Friday, September 27, 10:00pm-2:30pm, Student Union Meeting Room 2A (in-person)

    Category: Career

    The Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is designed for students who are just beginning their leadership journey and who are within their first two years at SJSU (inclusive of transfer/international students.) This exciting, free, and semester-long program will help ensure students have knowledge of and access to resources on campus, connect them to fellow Spartans also interested in leadership development, and will increase their self-efficacy while establishing essential skills such as goal-setting, communication, and inclusivity. In addition to life skills and new friends. The retreat begins the program and is followed by 5 consecutive weeks of program meetings!

    Hosted by Student Involvement

• Study Abroad 101 Session    

  • Friday, September 27, 1:00pm-2:00pm, via Zoom (online)

    Category: Academic

    Thinking about studying abroad, but don't know where to start? Join the Study Abroad & Away team for an introductory info session every Friday over zoom during Fall Weeks of Welcome. Participants must register to receive the Zoom dial-in instructions.

    Hosted by Study Abroad and Away

• Men’s Soccer vs. UC Davis    

  • Friday, September 27, 6:30pm, Spartan Soccer Complex (in-person)

    Category: Spartan Spirit

    Come support your Spartan Men’s Soccer as they take on UC Davis. Kick off is scheduled for  6:30 at Spartan Soccer Complex. Admission is free with your Tower Card! @sjsuathletics on X, and @SJSUSpartans on Instagram

    Hosted by Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Weeks of Welcome?

  • Weeks of Welcome is a campus-wide initiative that is supported by more than 30 offices and departments! These areas host activities and events and provide resources during the first 5-6 weeks of every semester. The goal of Weeks of Welcome is to welcome new and returning students to campus, and provide support for new students as they transition into life at SJSU. We often refer to Weeks of Welcome as "WOW."

• When is Weeks of Welcome?  

  • Spring 2024 Weeks of Welcome will take place from Wednesday, January 24 to Friday, March 8, 2024.

• Do I have to be on campus for Weeks of Welcome?  

  • This semester, WOW programs will be taking place in-person, virtually, and in a hybrid model. This means that all students are able to participate, whether they are living on-campus or not! 

• What is the Sammy App?

  • The San Jose State University app, also known as the Sammy App, brings services to your fingertips and enables you to connect with classmates and friends. Access events, calendars, contacts, maps and more! Stay organized with the timetable function, where you can save events, classes and assignments.

    We highly recommend that all SJSU students download the Sammy app - it's a great way to connect with other students and learn about events and resources!

• Is Weeks of Welcome required?  

  • No, although it is encouraged! Attending WOW events is the best way to meet people and become better acquainted with campus and university resources. Weeks of Welcome features key events designed to meet the diverse interests of our students. Taking full advantage of WOW will help you get the best start at San Jose State University!

• Where can I find information about Weeks of Welcome and event details?

  •  The best places to find WOW information are this website and the Sammy App! Many offices and departments will also share information about their events and resources on social media; we invite you to browse and follow us (@wowsjsu on Instagram) to learn more! The website and the Sammy App will have the most up-to-date information and where you can find links to virtual events.