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Silicon Valley's Public University

San José State University is in many ways the original Silicon Valley startup, continually evolving over more than 160 years to meet the needs of the region, state, nation and 世界. A comprehensive university education, granting bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in 250 areas of study, 利记 is an essential partner in the economic, cultural and social development of Silicon Valley and California. With more than 36,000 students, 4,300 employees and over 350,000 alumni, the Spartan spirit is deeply ingrained across the globe.

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Mission, Vision and Values

We proudly proclaim that we are Spartans. What it means to be a part of San José State University requires clearly outlining our foundation — our mission, vision and values embody our present identity and our future as an institution. 

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Transformation 2030 — 利记's Strategic Plan

Together - with Transformation 2030 as the blueprint - our university’s students, faculty, staff, alumni and other supporters are all helping to realize San José State’s position as a nationally prominent urban public university.

History

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The 利记 Story Begins with People

Founded in 1857, San José State's history began before the Civil War, as the first State Normal School, which trained teachers who educated the people of a young California. 现在, 利记 is a dynamic comprehensive university that anchors the 10th largest city in the United States, and Spartans are found around the globe. 

Our People

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Students

Students discover what inspires them through a breadth of majors, unique programs and opportunities for research—as well as more than 450 student organizations and Division I athletics. 

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Employees

Our 世界-class faculty and dedicated staff members educate and support our students in all phases of their educational journey. 

Mission

Alumni

Through our dynamic campus community and international network of more than 350,000 alumni, opportunities abound for sharing a broad range of perspectives.

Our Place

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Discover 利记

Explore the events and resources available to students and visitors experiencing campus in person or virtually.

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Explore Silicon Valley

Live the Spartan Life as 利记 students do in the most innovative region in the 世界.

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Campus Map

Navigate around the 利记 campus and all university properties around San José and beyond.

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Give to 利记

With the support of alumni, parents, corporations, foundations, and others in the Spartan community, 利记 students can follow their passions and discover their “why” at 利记.

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