Orientation

The Spartan Experience for Transfers

All Fall 2024 admitted transfer students must attend one Spartan Experience for Transfers (SET) session, and participate for the entire duration of the program. 

Summer 2024 SET Orientation Days: 

Friday, June 7, 2024
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Thursday, June 20, 2024                                                                 

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 May 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

Transfer Orientation Advising: For major advising or questions after attending transfer orientation, visit our virtual drop-in sessions.You must be logged into your SJSU credentials to access virtual drop-in. 

Virtual Drop-In Hours: June 10 - June 28

Monday- Thursday: 10:00 - 11:00 AM & 1:30 - 2:30 PM