For the month of August, we will continue to offer both in-person and virtual appointments. We will also continue to offer our Front Desk Zoom Q&A, and of course be available to you for any quick in-person questions. 

Given recent staff transitions, we will offer fewer walk-in advising sessions in August, but will continue to adjust to meet your needs. Please take note that:

• Effective August 22nd, walk-in advising will take place Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday from 2-4pm. For virtual appointments with an advisor, please go here.
• Effective August 15th, Front Desk Zoom Q&A will be offered from 1:30-3pm every day (M-F) and also from 10am-12pm on Fridays..
• The ISSS front reception will be open for in-person quick questions from 9am-4pm, Monday through Thursday, so we are open and ready to serve you. All services will remain virtual on Fridays.

Our 2022 Global Leader team hails from India, Malaysia, Vietnam, and right here in the U.S.  They are a mix of both undergraduate and graduate students with majors ranging from Computer Engineering to Advertising, and International Business. While they may come from different cultural backgrounds and have different academic pursuits, one thing they have in common is their commitment to supporting SJSU international students. Read their welcome messages, and view their welcome video here.

Aadarsha Nanthakumar

Major: MS Biomedical Engineering

Home Town: Madurai, India 

What message do you have for our Global Spartan community?

Welcome International Students! Reaching this far was no mean feat. Wishing you all the very best in all your future endeavors and I can’t wait to make use of this privilege to impart the knowledge to take you higher in your various pursuits.

Aadesh Sharma

Major: MS Engineering Management

Home Town: India

What message do you have for our Global Spartan community?

Welcome to SJSU!

Colin Mick

Major:  BS Advertising

Home Town: Davis, California

What message do you have for our Global Spartan community?

I’m excited to meet all of you incoming international students! Continuing your studies in a completely new country can be a big adjustment, and I hope I can help you enjoy your time here at SJSU.

Jeet Parekh

Major: MS Data Analytics

Home Town: Gandhinagar, India

What message do you have for our Global Spartan community?

I am delighted to assist you in making a seamless transition to your new campus life and always available to assist you with any concerns or questions you may have regarding our service and teaching procedures. I hope you are able to gain a variety of knowledge and joyful memories that will benefit you in the future. ps- Every day, you can learn something new if you listen.

Michelle Law

Major: BS International Business

Home Town: California 

What message do you have for our Global Spartan community?

Welcome to SJSU!

Mohammad Fadzrill Aliff Bin Fadzhairi (Aliff)

Major: BS Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Systems

Home Town: Malaysia

What message do you have for our Global Spartan community?

Welcome to everyone to SJSU! I hope you will enjoy your time here and feel connected to SJSU.

Riya Shah

Major: BS Computer Engineering

Home Town: India

What message do you have for our Global Spartan community?

Welcome to SJSU!

Sarthak Chauhan

Major: BS Computer Science

Home Town: Delhi, India

What message do you have for our Global Spartan community?

Hello everyone!, I hope you are excited for your journey here in San Jose. As an international student there are a lot of things to learn about this place. I just want you guys  to enjoy the process. Best of luck.

Shanivi Gupta

Major: MS Human Factors/Ergonomics 

Home Town: New Delhi, India

What message do you have for our Global Spartan community?

Welcome to San Jose State! Hope you will meet new people and discover great opportunities during your time at the university. Always believe in yourself, set goals and crush them! Also, never hesitate to reach out because we are always there for you! Go Spartans!

Thi Bui

Major: BS Computer Science

Home Town: Vietnam

What message do you have for our Global Spartan community?

Welcome to SJSU!

Welcome back to all of our returning international students and welcome to all of our new international students, joining us for fall 2021! We hope that you are as excited as we are to have you as part of our Global Spartan family. You represent over 100 countries from around the world and you continue to broaden our perspectives as a campus. You are such a valued member of our campus community and all of us in International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) are here to support you and to help you succeed. Continue Reading…

Dear International Students,

Congratulations on reaching the end of an extraordinary academic year. There have been many challenges this past year. However, you have all risen to the occasion and responded with determination. All of us in ISSS are so proud of each and every one of you. Your tenacity and commitment are admirable. Your continued resilience is noteworthy. We are so proud of you, our Global Spartans.

With the end of the academic year in sight, I do want to reflect and highlight some of the positives this past semester. ISSS has been able to award our international students with multiple scholarships (Global Spartan scholarship, Louie Barozzi scholarship) this past spring and for the new academic year. Three of our students were awarded the Institute of International Education’s (IIE) Emergency Student Fund. We have highlighted some of these students and will highlight others in future blogs. We continue to find ways to support you through our virtual advising, workshops and co-curricular programming. Our Global Leaders and peer mentors continue to provide peer to peer support. The ISSS team members are constantly looking at ways to engage you and to ensure your success.

Some of you may plan to travel over the summer, while others will stay here. At this time, ISSS would recommend that you refrain from traveling abroad, if possible. If you do travel abroad, please make sure to review this information carefully. We also recommend reviewing the information on this page and to consult with ISSS by emailing us at international-office@sjsu.edu if you have any questions.

Please also keep in mind that for fall 2021, as currently matriculated students in F-1 status, you may enroll in all online classes from abroad or here in the U.S. and continue to maintain your F-1 status. You can read more by going here. In addition, we will message you in the summer, as we learn more about CSU vaccination requirements. We are awaiting further guidance from the Chancellor’s Office. The ISSS team will start a gradual return to campus this fall, with a few team members on campus daily. We will share more information, as our plans solidify. 

As you enter the final stretch of this semester-long marathon, stay strong and focused. We know you will not only make it to the finish line but you will do so with much success. We hope that you take time to pause, reflect and rejuvenate over the summer months. Please know that all of us will be available to you over the summer and beyond. We look forward to reconnecting with some of you in person in the fall.

Warm regards,

Parinaz Zartoshty, Director of ISSS