Want to make sure you remember an event? Set a reminder on your phone using our mobile app (download Guidebook at http://guidebook.com/getit and then search schools for SJSU. Download the Ultimate Spartan Guide and you will see an icon for Fall Welcome Days or download the Get INvolved Guide and find the Fall Welcome Days calendar within the Orientation and Transition folder.
You can also view and register for many of these events at http://events.sjsu.edu/
Not sure where everything is on campus? Check out a campus map!
“Come Together!” Third Annual Family, Friends and First-Generation College Students Evening
Thursday, August 22nd
6:30pm-8:00pm (please RSVP at http://www.sjsu.edu/counseling/students/First_Generation_College_Students/)
Martin Luther King Jr. Library, Room 225/229
“Come Together!” Third Annual Family, Friends and First-Generation College Students Evening is a welcoming and fun opportunity for students, family members, friends, peers, and supportive SJSU staff and faculty members to enjoy good food and company, discuss the college experience and increase sources of support for academic success.
Presented by Division of Student Affairs, Counseling Services, and MOSAIC Cross Cultural Center
Passport to Success @ SJSU
Tuesday, August 27th
11:00am-2:00pm
Boccardo Business Complex 032
Explore creative learning experiences while enjoying a quick lunch. See some fun educational videos and posters created by students in courses that include travel abroad, consulting for a local community or multi-national organizations, or pitching an entrepreneurial venture. Join team and leadership activities and learn about exceptional interdisciplinary programs.
Presented by the College of Business
Peer Connections Carnival
Tuesday, August 27th
3:00pm-4:30pm
Smith Carlos Lawn
Want to kick up your college game, but you’re not sure where to turn? We have the answers you’re looking for, including how to balance your time, take notes, or get involved! Play games, meet Peer Connections mentors and tutors, and discover resources on campus that your never knew existed.
Presented by Peer Connections
Student Health Center Open House
Wednesday, August 28th
10:00am-2:00pm
Outside the Health Center
The Student Health Center Open House will link students to vital health services through interactive games. Come meet the Health Center staff and get your questions answered. Know where to get free condoms, a chair massage, and excellent health & wellness care.
Presented by Student Health Center
Student Organization Fair
Wednesday, August 28th
11:00am-2:00pm
Tower Lawn
As an opportunity to get involved at SJSU, the Fall Org Fair is a “must do” annual tradition. Organizations have a chance to recruit new members and showcase their activities, while students can explore ways to get involved and add more fun to their SJSU experience. The event is free and open to the entire SJSU student community! Don’t miss it!
Presented by Student Involvement
MOSAIC Open House
Wednesday, August 28th
12:00pm-3:00pm
MOSAIC Cross Cultural Center (Module A)
The MOSAIC Open House is for students and families to come and learn about MOSAIC while mingling with current students, staff, and faculty. Learn how to get involved with MOSAIC. There will be food and prizes.
Presented by MOSAIC Cross Cultural Center
Social Justice BBQ
Wednesday, August 28th
3:00pm
Associated Students Rec Lawn
Be the change. Learn about ways that you can get involved: from community service to leadership, advocacy and activism. Learn about social justice and ways you can make a difference in San José.
Presented by AS César Chávez Community Action Center
Spartan Squad Kick-Off
Wednesday, August 28th
6:00pm
Campus Village Quad
The Annual Spartan Squad Kick-Off will be celebrating the first home football game of the 2013 season. Spartan Squad will be handing out their coveted Spartan Squad shirts and will help SJSU students prep for the game! Be on the look out for other great prizes and activities!
Presented by Associated Students
Career Center Open House
Thursday, August 29th 1:00pm-3:00pm Administration Building Room #154
Need a job? Access opportunities to earn money or to prepare for your career! We welcome all students to visit the Career Center to learn more about our services and events. Come in to activate or update your SpartaJOBS account to begin applying to jobs NOW!
Presented by Career Center
Healthy Tailgate
Thursday, August 29th
3:00pm
Fan Fiesta Tailgating Area
Come tailgate for the first home football game! Play the “Wellness Super Bowl” with Peer Health Educators and the LGBT Center to get FREE FOOD! Find us in the Fan Fiesta tailgating area under the blue tent.
Presented by Student Health Center-Wellness and Health Promotion & LGBT Resource Center
First Home Football Game of the 2013 Season
Thursday, August 29th
6:00pm
Spartan Stadium
Come Support your 2012 Military Bowl Champion Spartan Football team as they take on the Sac State Hornets in the home opener on Thursday night. Start the year off right! Spartan Up!
Presented by Athletics
SJSU Frosh Service Day
Saturday, August 31st
10:00am-12:30pm
Location: Veggielution
647 S. King Road. San Jose, CA 95116
(If you need transportation please meet at the AS House by 9:15am with your Tower ID and VTA sticker)
Want to start the semester on a positive note? Join us for a community service project. Meet new people and feel good about supporting others. Everyone can make a difference, because everyone can serve.
Presented by AS César Chávez Community Action Center
Community Connections Fair
Wednesday, September 4th
10:00am-2:00pm
San Carlos Quad
The 9th Annual Community Connections Fair allows all SJSU students the opportunity to know the services offered by non-profit organizations and ways in which they can volunteer and be involved in service-learning.
Presented by Center for Community Learning & Leadership
Stress Less for Success
Wednesday, September 4th
3:00pm- 5:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Library, Room 225/229
College can be exciting but it can also be stressful because of all the different things students have to balance in their lives. Come to this fair and participate in several interactive stations to learn how you can stress less for success. There will be free food and giveaways available!
Presented by Counseling Services
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Welcome Reception
Thursday, September 5th 4:00pm-6:00pm Umunhum Room, Student Union
Join us for an exciting community event where there will be plenty of opportunities to see old friends and make new ones. This is your opportunity to meet and connect with the SJSU LGBT Community. All SJSU students, staff, and faculty are welcome! Door Prizes! Light refreshments will be served.
Presented by LGBT Resource Center
MOSAIC Open Mic
Thursday, September 5th
5:00pm -7:00pm
Café Pomegranate
This event is an open MIC space where students and community members are welcome to share their talents; whether that is spoken word, poetry, song, instrument, comedy, etc. A great place to hang out and support our local performers!
Presented by MOSAIC Cross Cultural Center
Engage: New Student Leadership Immersion Experience
September 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th
5:30 pm
Location: TBD, Please apply for this program at the link below
Who is a leader? What does it mean to lead? The term leadership gets used all of the time, but have you ever stopped to think about what it actually means to you? Over the course of the seminar you will engage fully in an exploration about what YOU believe leadership to be. This interactive experience will give you greater awareness of leadership as theory and in practice. Open to all new students, no leadership experience required. Engage – with the concept of what leadership actually is. 80 applicants will be accepted. For more information and to apply today go to http:/bit.ly/engagesjsu
Presented by Student Involvement
Women’s Social and Tea Party
Tuesday, September 10th
4:00pm-6:00pm
Umunhum Room, Student Union
Join us for an exciting community event where there will be plenty of opportunities to see old friends and make new ones. This is your opportunity to meet and connect with support for women identified students. Light refreshments will be served.
Presented by the Women’s Resource Center