Orientation

The Spartan Experience for Transfers

All Spring 2025 admitted transfer students must attend one Spartan Experience for Transfers (SET) session, and participate for the entire duration of the program. 

Spring 2025 SET Orientation Days: 

January 13, 2025
January 14, 2025
January 17, 2025 (virtual)

Please be aware that not all sessions may be accessible through your Next Steps portal. The availability of SET Orientation sessions depends on your major’s academic advising schedule. Additionally, sessions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, which may impact general orientation session availability.

How to View your SET Orientation Session Date?

You can check the SET orientation date you registered for in your Next Steps portal. To ensure a fair registration process for all incoming SJSU students, we don't permit changes to orientation sessions after the intent to enroll deadline. Exceptions can be made for verified emergencies with proper documentation. If you encounter an emergency and cannot attend SET Orientation, please contact us at transfer-orientation@sjsu.edu 

What do I do Before Attending SET Orientation?

Complete Spartan Link, our online pre-orientation modules (will be given access in December 2024). Review your confirmation letter sent to your MySJSU Messages (access through your one.SJSU.edu portal) one (1) week prior to your SET session.

For more information please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us at transfer-orientation@sjsu.edu.

Students attending a Spartan Experience for Transfers (SET) who need disability-related accommodations should contact the Accessible Education Center (AEC) at aec-info@sjsu.edu as soon as possible or at least two weeks prior to attending your orientation session.

Major Advising After Attending Transfer Orientation

For major advising or questions after attending transfer orientation, please visit your department or contact your department chair.