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
- Mental Health
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)