College of Graduate Studies

San José State University offers over 120 graduate programs and countless opportunities to advance research, scholarship and creative activity in your field of study.

Explore the College of Graduate Studies

SJSU offers over 120 graduate programs and counting. View all of the programs we offer.

Our outreach and recruiting team is here to help you through your application process.

Learn about the steps you will take as you go through the application process at SJSU.

Find out how your graduate advisor and evaluator can support your progress throughout graduate school.

View options for funding your education.

View thesis and dissertation guidelines, including deadlines, formatting requirements, and more.

Learn how to complete your graduate degree.

Check the university deadlines and requirements to ensure you graduate on time.

From withdrawal to graduation, view all the graduate student forms.

Research

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A Meteorology and Climate Science student doing field research.

Research endeavors play a critical role in preparing graduate students for their chosen careers, which is why SJSU makes research a top-priority. The Office of Research is part of the Division of Research and Innovation, also known as RSCA, offers faculty and graduate students a wide variety of services related to their research, scholarship and creative activity.