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Sustainability at SJSU

Sustainability is a defining characteristic of the San José State University community. From the nation's first Earth Day demonstration to a wide range of academic courses and programs and as campus-wide efforts to reduce our ecological impact, the Sustainability Office works to maintain SJSU as an environmentally-conscious university.

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Resources

Water Bottle Refill Stations

Explore the interactive map and all the sustainability amenities at SJSU.

Discord Channel

Our Discord is open to students, staff, and faculty interested in supporting sustainability efforts at SJSU!

Sustainability Report

The latest Sustainability Report documents SJSU's progress in alignment with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Rankings and Achievements

Princeton Review

SJSU makes the Princeton Review's 2026 Green College Honor Roll.

AASHE STARS Gold

SJSU is recognized for sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).

UI GreenMetric

SJSU is in the top 15% of all global universities in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings.