Graduate Student Orientation
Our goal in the College of Graduate Studies is to help you get the most out of the journey and navigate any challenges you encounter. To do this, we would like to share with you a wide array of useful information, resources, and support that are available to assure your pathway to success.
Our Graduate Pathways for Sucess Canvas course is designed to help you nagivate graduate school. Although the Canvas course is not mandatory, we highly encourage you to take it, as it offers valuable insights and resources to help you excel in your graduate education.
Gaining Access to the Graduate Pathways for Success Canvas Course
Please monitor your MySJSU account and your preferred email, as information and invitations are released about Graduate Pathways for Success through those accounts.
Graduate Pathways for Success Canvas Course Walkthrough
Module 1
Before Classes Start:
Things To Do Before Classes Start
Need To Know Academic Information
Plan Your Funding
SJSU Learning Tools
Module 2
Utilizing Your Academic Support Services:
Martin Luther King Library - Your Partner In Research (Overview)
Academic and Professional Writing
Accessible Education Center
Graduate Admissions and Program Evaluations (GAPE)
Academic Support Personnel
Module 3
Get Involved!
Clubs and Centers
Events
Safety and Security
Module 4
Non-Academic Student Needs Assistance:
Spartan Pantry
Cal Fresh Food
SJSU Cares Assistance
The Career Closet
Student Computing Services
Module 5
The Career Center and Your Professional Development:
The Career Center
Career Center Resources
Career Fairs and Career Center/College of Graduate Studies Workshops
Module 6
Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity (RSCA)
Get Involved in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity
Grad Slam
Research Compliance
Module 7
Diversity at SJSU:
Diversity and Inclusion at SJSU
SJSU Land Acknowledgment
Module 8
Understanding Your Student Rights:
Human Rights
Course-level Rights
Program-level Rights
University-Level Rights
Module 9
Student Responsibilities for Ethical Conduct:
Student Conduct
Cheating, Plagerism, and AI
Ethical Treatment - Research Protocols
Module 10
Physical Wellness for Success:
Student Health Services
Services and Fees
Pharmacy and Prescriptions
Immunizations
Wellness Lounge
Survivor Advocacy Services
Emergencies/Crisis
Module 11
Mental Health Wellness for Success:
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Crisis Conseling
How to See a Counselor
Counseling Services
Clinical Case Management
Additional Resources
Module 12
Understanding and Combating Imposter Syndrome:
Characteristics
Types
Possible Signs of Imposer Syndrome
Coping Strateges
First-Gen Students
Historically Underserved Populations
Imposter Syndrome Workshop and Video
Module 13
Time Management:
Quick Tips for Time Management include Setting Clear Goals and Priorities, Manageable Tasks, Time Blocking, Use of Technology, Realistic Goals, Breaks, Seeking Support and Resources, How to Say No
Module 14
Mastering Presentation Skills
Clear Conent Organization
Concise Messaging
Audience Awareness
Delivery Aids
Practice and Feedback
Time Management
Pesky Problems
Professionalism
Visual Aid
Presenting Complex Concepts
Module 15
Understanding Your Culminating Experience
Comprehensive Examination
Project
Thesis
Special Plants Including Creative Projects
Continuous Enrollment
Module 16
Moving Forward:
GPA Requirements
Scholarships
Understanding Future Requirements
Take Advantage!
Contact graduate-studies@sjsu.edu if you have any questions.
