Programming for High School Students
Through a variety of interactive programming, the SESP provides a pathway to admission at SJSU by clearly specifying the admission requirements and sharing information about resources for academic success with students and families in the district.
Pre-Admissions Counseling
Our office of Student Outreach and Recruitment provides drop-in pre-admissions counseling to prospective students Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm in-person in the Welcome Center. We also offer this service via Zoom in our Virtual Front Desk. Students and families can also set up an appointment directly with our team via Zoom.
Drop-in Pre-Admissions Counseling
Getting College Ready Webinar
May 20, 2025
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Students and their families entering 9-11th grade are invited to learn about the California State University System Admission Requirements, San Jose State University, and how the Spartan East Side Promise can support students graduating from an eligible East Side Union High School District school.
Watch the Recording
Spartan East Side Promise and Applying to SJSU
These presentations are open to prospective students, parents/guardians, and counselors from the East Side Union High School District. This webinar will provide information on the Spartan East Side Promise program, the SJSU admission requirements, and a step-by-step overview of the Cal State Apply application in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. We will also review resources available through the East Side Union High School District to help you stay on track with the requirements.
View the slides and recording below!
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Admitted for Fall 2025?
View the Next Steps Workshop Recording to learn how to complete the intent to enroll by the May 1st deadline. Afterwards, be sure to register for our ESUHSD Spartan Summer Program to support your transition from high school to SJSU.
Next Steps Workshop Recording:
ESUHSD Spartan Summer Program
In partnership with the East Side Union High School District and East Side Education Foundation, this hybrid summer program provides incoming ESUHSD Freshmen with academic guidance, connections to campus resources, and an opportunity to build their peer support network. Students will learn how to utilize SJSU's academic advising tools, connect with multiple departments, and build their peer support network. Participants will be eligible to apply for the SESP Scholarship.
Program Dates: June 10 - 13, 2025
Day 1 - June 10th
10:00am - 12:00pm via Zoom (parents/guardians are welcome to join)
Day 2 & 3 - June 11 - 12th
10:00am - 3:00pm @ SJSU Student Union Ballroom (admitted students only)
Day 4 - June 13th
10:00am - 3:00pm via Zoom*
* 15-minute 1:1 Zoom appointments will assigned by student last name between 10:00am
- 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Please note: this program is open only to ESUHSD students newly admitted for the Fall term. The ESUHSD Spartan Summer Program is a support service to aid in the transition from high school to college, and is NOT a substitute for the mandatory Sparta Camp Orientation in the summer.
RSVP by May 23rd
Personalized registration links were emailed to all eligible students.
SJSU Fall Preview Day
October 11, 2025
SJSU Preview Day provides East Side Union High School District students with the unique opportunity to experience life as a Spartan before applying for Fall admission! Learn about our admission requirements, majors and programs, and connect with multiple campus resources.
Upcoming Events and Presentations
| Date | Time | High School | Topic | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6/2025 |
3:00pm |
Independence High School |
Next Steps Presentation |
Seniors offered admission |
| 3/13 |
2:30pm |
Piedmont Hills via Zoom |
Next Steps Presentation |
Seniors offered admission |
| 3/14/25 |
1:30pm |
James Lick |
Next Steps Presentation |
Seniors offered admission |
| 3/15/25 |
8:00am - 1:00pm |
Andrew Hill |
ESUHSD Family Engagement Conference |
Students, families, & guests |
| 3/18 - 3/21 |
Various |
James Lick, WC Overfelt, Andrew Hill, and Yerba Buena |
Higher Ed Week |
all grades |
| 3/20/25 |
3:00pm |
Silver Creek |
Next Steps Presentation |
Seniors offered admission |
| 3/21/25 |
All US History periods |
Oak Grove |
Getting College Ready |
Juniors |
| 3/25/25 |
11:30am |
WC Overfelt |
Next Steps Presentation |
Seniors offered admission |
| 3/26 |
1:00pm |
Mt Pleasant |
Next Steps Presentation |
Seniors offered admission |
| 4/2/25 |
1:00pm |
Piedmont Hills |
Admissions Presentation |
9th grade |
| 4/2/25 |
2:45pm |
Evergreen Valley |
Next Steps Presentation |
Seniors offered admission |
| 4/3/25 |
10:10am |
Yerba Buena |
Next Steps Presentation |
Seniors offered admission |
| 4/7/25 |
12:00pm |
Andrew Hill |
Next Steps Presentation |
Seniors offered admission |
| 4/18/25 |
12:00pm |
Santa Teresa |
Next Steps Presentation |
Seniors offered admission |
| 4/28/25 |
10:45am |
Oak Grove |
Next Steps Presentation |
Seniors offered admission |
| 5/20/25 |
4:30pm |
Getting College Ready |
9-11th grade |
Looking for virtual options? Register for our virtual workshops hosted via Zoom!
View recordings of our past presentations:
SJSU y La Promesa de Espartanos del Este SESP Spanish Presentation
Audience: Prospective students, parents/guardians
Topic: Get to know SJSU! Learn more about our campus, the admission requirements, and the Spartan East Side Promise.
Slides (most current): bit.ly/sesp1023s
Note: Current deadlines can be found on our admissions page
Vietnamese SESP overview and SJSU admissions Presentation
Audience: Prospective students, parents/guardians
Topic: Get to know SJSU! Learn more about our campus, the admission requirements, and the Spartan East Side Promise.
Slides (most current): bit.ly/sesp1023v
Note: Current deadlines can be found on our admissions page
Interested in a presentation for your classroom?
Email eastsidepromise@sjsu.edu to schedule an admissions/Spartan East Side Promise presentation for your class or organization.
Planning for College Resources
Quick Reference Guide for ESUHSD Students
Visit bit.ly/sesp102324 to access a quick reference sheet to the application guide, how to meet with an SJSU or ESUSHD counselor, and more in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese!
CSU "How to Get to College" for grades 6-11
Visit the CSU's "How to get to Cal State" website for college preparation information from 6-11th grade. You can also review the following materials:
English/Spanish brochure [pdf]
Admissions Process Explained
Are you preparing to apply to SJSU for Fall 2025 admission? Review the process below!
- Meet with your high school counselor to verify you are on track to complete your A-G requirements by your high school graduation. 10th -11th grade A-G high school course work must
also have a minimum 2.5 GPA for CSU eligibility.
Note: Coursework completed in Summer 2025 cannot be used to meet Fall 2025 admission requirements. After students have graduated, their final transcript is evaluated to verify 10th - 12th grade A-G coursework meets the minimum SJSU admission requirements. - Attend an SJSU admissions/application workshop to learn how to apply, and ask question answered by an SJSU admissions counselor.
- Apply for Fall 2025 admission at calstate.edu/apply between October 1 - December 2, 2024. Be sure to review the application guide before starting your application.
Note: When creating your account, be sure to use your own personal email address (ex: gmail, yahoo, etc. not a schoolbased email), as email is our main mode of communication during the application process. - 1-2 weeks after submitting your application, keep an eye out for an email (check your
spam folder) that states "Activate your MySJSU Account." This email will include your SJSU ID number. It is your responsibility to activate and frequently check your MySJSU account for any deadline oriented messages or To Do List items. There are no extension or exceptions for missed deadlines.
- Applicants are reviewed for provisional admission through SJSU's admission selection
process, called impaction. Students must meet the eligibility index (EI) score for the major they applied to in order to be offered provisional admission. If an eligible student does not meet the EI for their intended major, the Spartan East Side Promise guarantees
an offer of provisional admission to Undeclared for qualified ESUHSD applicants with a 2.75 GPA or higher ONLY IF:
- The eligibility index score for their applied major is not met,
- A-G courses are completed with a C- or better, AND
- All deadlines are met
Note: The 2.75 GPA is calculated using only 10th - 11th grade A-G high school courses to determine eligibility for provisional admission. Review our impaction page for more information on the eligibility index score formula, and our local preference for Santa Clara County high school graduates. - While messages can be sent at anytime during the admissions process, be sure to check
your MySJSU account especially January - March, as students will receive with withdrawal,
appeal, and/or provisional admission notices (late Feb/early March) during this time.
If your application is withdrawn, read your MySJSU message throughoughly for instructions and deadlines on how to appeal.
If offered provisional admission, congratulations! Continue to check your MySJSU account for a message regarding the Intent to Enroll process which must be completed by the posted deadline to retain your provisional admission offer. Note: Students must complete admission requirements by their high school graduation, and will be verifed with an evaluation of their final transcripts. - Students will also have until May 31st to register for the optional ESUHSD Spartan Summer Program, designed by our program in partnership with the ESUHSD District and the East Side
Education Foundation. This program typically is offered in June prior to incoming
students' mandatory Sparta Camp Orientation. Students must attend Orientation to retain
their provisional admission offer and register for courses.
- Further steps are outlined on our "Been Admitted" page. We also will host "Next Steps" workshops March - April for students offered admission. Check out our page in the Spring!
Cal State Apply Application Guide
Be sure to review the following resources BEFORE starting your Cal State Apply application!
Spartan East Side Promise brochure
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Click on the link below to download a copy of our program flyer to share with your students! |
| English flyer [pdf] |
| Spanish flyer [pdf] |
| Vietnamese flyer [pdf] |
