| Event | Fall Semester 2008 | Spring Semester 2009 |
| SJSU application period | October 1 - November 30, 2007 | August 1-31, 2008 |
| Application Period | You are strongly encouraged to apply within the priority processing period. SJSU reserves the right to close applications any time after that period upon reaching capacity. | |
| Frosh should complete the SAT by | December 2007 | November 2008 |
| Note early frosh application deadline | Friday, February 1, 2008 | Saturday, November 1, 2008 |
| Frosh EOP application deadline | Friday, February 1, 2008 | Sunday, August 31, 2008 |
| Restriction on lower division transfers--applications accepted only for Engineering and Nursing majors | ||
| Note early upper division transfer application deadline | Tuesday, April 1, 2008 | Sunday, August 31, 2008 |
| Transfer EOP application deadline | Tuesday, April 1, 2008 | Sunday, August 31, 2008 |
| For transfers, required four basic skills courses courses must be completed by | Spring 2008* | Summer 2008* |
| New restriction on second-baccalaureate applicants--applications will not be accepted | ||
| Financial aid priority deadline | Sunday, March 2, 2008 | Sunday, March 2, 2008 |
| Request transcripts from colleges | when requested | September 2008 |
| Request transcripts from high school | when requested | when you apply |
| Frosh notification begins | October 2007 | September 2008 |
| Transfer notification begins | October 2007 | September 2008 |
| Frosh admission packets sent | beginning Monday, February 25 2008 | September 2008 |
| Transfer admission packets sent | beginning Saturday, March 15, 2008 | September 2008 |
| After initial mailing, admission packets sent | twice weekly | twice weekly |
| Frosh intent to enroll | Thursday, May 1, 2008; within 2 weeks if admitted after May 1 | Not applicable |
| Transfer intent to enroll | Sunday, June 1, 2008; within 2 weeks if admitted after June 1 | Not applicable |
| Undergraduate final document deadline | Tuesday, July 15, 2008 | Thursday, January 15, 2009 |
*Registration is restricted until basic skills courses in progress are validated.
| Students with international records | ||
| Event | Fall Semester 2008 | Spring Semester 2009 |
| SJSU application period | October 1 - November 30, 2007 | August 1-31, 2008 |
| Application Period | You are strongly encouraged to apply within the priority processing period. SJSU reserves the right to close applications any time after that period upon reaching capacity. | |
| Undergraduate application deadline | Sunday, June 15, 2008 | Sunday, August 1, 2008 |
| Document deadline-admission | Sunday, June 15, 2008 | Saturday, November 1, 2008 |
| Final document deadline | Tuesday, July 15, 2008 | Thursday, January 15, 2009 |
Because of high student demand and limits on the current capacity of our campus, San José State is putting in place measures to manage enrollments in order to ensure the high quality of instruction.
In particular, SJSU must now set the following deadline dates for receipt of undergraduate applications:
The university appreciates your understanding and patience. We are committed to accommodating eligible students who applied during the priority filing period (which ended on November 30) and who submit requested documents in a timely manner.
For more information on applying to San José State University, contact us at Outreach@SJSU.edu or 408-924-2564.