San Jose State University

Established in 1857, San José State University’s (SJSU) history began before the Civil War, as the first State Normal School, which trained teachers who educated the people of California. Today, SJSU is a dynamic university that anchors the 10th largest city in the U.S. San José State University can lay claim to be the original Silicon Valley startup, continually evolving over more than 160 years to meet the growing needs of the region, nation, and world. SJSU offers a comprehensive university education, granting bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in 250 areas of study, and is an essential partner in the economic, cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley and California. SJSU’s commitment to innovation and creativity drives academic excellence, research, and service in a learning environment where all students belong.