Assessment

SJSU Student Affairs uses information from campuswide student surveys to align health and well-being services with student needs and goals. Learn more about our students’ needs and goals in the following executive summaries.

National College Health Assessment

Developed by the American College Health Association (ACHA) and administered in conjunction with the CSU Chancellor’s Office, the National College Health Assessment (NCHA) survey provides students with a confidential opportunity to share their behaviors, attitudes, and perceptions related to a broad range of relevant health topics. Topics include, but are not limited to: sleep, exercise, nutrition, alcohol and drug use, sexual health, basic needs, and utilization of campus services. SJSU has participated in the NCHA survey since 2009.

In Spring 2024, 681 SJSU students responded to the survey.
ACHA-NCHA III Executive Summary, Spring 2024

The following key areas are broken out by demographic and enrollment factors:

• Basic Needs
  • Food Security
  • Financial Security
  • Housing Security
• Mental Health
  • Overall Well-being
  • Socio-Emotional Well-being
  • Neurodivergence, Illness, or Disability

Healthy Minds Study

From October 27 - November 14, 2025, help us shape mental health and support services at SJSU by participating in the Healthy Minds Study, an anonymous survey about student health and well-being. This survey takes about 25-30 minutes to complete. For more details, please visit the Student FAQ Page on the Healthy Minds Study website.

Your feedback, our treat! Join us for FREE pizza parties from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm to complete the survey together! 

• October 28 | SWC Wellness Lounge
• November 5 | Student Union West (entrance across from Engineering Building), Student Support and Global Engagement Conference Room
• November 13 | Student Union Rm 1B

The Healthy Minds Network (HMN) conducts an annual web-based survey, the Healthy Minds Study (HMS), to examine mental health, service utilization, and related issues among undergraduate and graduate students. The study features core modules on demographics, mental health status, and help-seeking behavior, with additional elective modules available on topics such as substance use, sleep, and academic stress. Institutions participating in HMS can use the data to enhance mental health services and compare their findings with peer institutions.
Healthy Minds Study Report, Winter 2023

Career Success Outcomes - First Destination Survey

SJSU’s First Destination Survey is a career outcomes survey that is conducted for each graduating cohort in the semester leading up to graduation until six months after graduation, following NACE protocols.
SJSU 22-23 FDS Career Outcomes (EMBARK)