Tour SJSU
Book an in-person, guided tour of the SJSU campus online or stop by the Welcome Center on the ground floor of the Diaz Compean Student Union.
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Silicon Valley's Public University
San José State University is situated in the heart of the world's innovation and technology capital.
Why here
A background and depth of experiences like no other
Through dynamic, forward-facing teaching, research and a heritage of producing leaders across all industries, SJSU prepares students to enter the global workforce with a background and depth of experiences like no other. Explore what education in the heart of Silicon Valley can mean for you or your student.
Explore the Campus
See SJSU for yourself
Experience a Virtual Tour
Explore and learn about the main SJSU campus through a step-by-step tour of key locations featuring 360-degree, panoramic interior and exterior views.
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Discover the Spartan Life
From events and experiences to supportive services, and whether you're joining us on campus or virtually, we welcome new Spartans to Discover SJSU!
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Explore the Interactive Map
Discover all San José State University campuses with a brand-new engaging and interactive campus map.
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Getting Around
How to get here and get around
Public Transit
As the CSU's only urbanized, downtown campus SJSU benefits from the densest concentration of public transportation in Silicon Valley linking us with the entire Bay Area. Learn how to get to SJSU and get around.
Parking
While SJSU benefits from the densest concentration of public transit in Silicon Valley, with over a dozen bus lines and light rail, there are three campus parking garages and street parking for students, faculty and staff members, and visitors. Parking permits are required.
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South Campus Shuttle
Campus parking garages fill up daily by 10 a.m. Park at the South Campus Garage at 1278 South 10th Street and take the free, frequent shuttle to Duncan Hall on the southern edge of campus. The shuttle runs Mondays to Fridays during the academic year from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Explore Our Home
See what's up in downtown San José
Experience Downtown
California's third-largest city is home to over a million people, dozens of neighborhoods and parks, unrivaled diversity and proximity to the outdoors, and endless opportunities for fun and excitement. Explore SJSU's neighborhood: the vibrant heart of downtown San José.
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Shop, Dine, Play Local
Check out the latest events, dining and retail listings and things to do with information from the San José Downtown Association.
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SJSU Loves SJ
SJSU Loves SJ is a showcase of the strong, collaborative relationship between San José State University and the city of San José.
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See a Show
The Susan and Phil Hammer Theater Center, owned by the City of San José and operated by SJSU, hosts a variety of events by SJSU and performing arts shows and exhibitions open to the community.
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Get Lost in a Book
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library is the nation's largest joint use library, combining the conventional services of a public library, as the City of San José's main location, and study, support, and research space for SJSU students and employees.
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Cheer on the Spartans
San José State Spartans compete in nearly two dozen NCAA Division I, Mountain West collegiate teams. Sporting events are held both on the main campus and at the south campus.
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Find Your Way to San José
Travelling in
Flying to San José
The closest airport to SJSU is San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) - a 10-15 minute drive to the main campus and downtown.
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Getting to Campus
Situated in the heart of downtown, SJSU benefits from being the core for all public transit in Santa Clara County and close proximity to freeways.
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Main campus
Where to find us
SJSU is the CSU's only urbanized, downtown campus.
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San José State University
One Washington Square, San José
Ready to visit?
Book a guided tour of campus
Book an in-person, guided tour of the SJSU campus online or stop by the Welcome Center on the ground floor of the Diaz Compean Student Union.