University Application Resources

The Master's Program in Chicana and Chicano Studies at San José State University is committed to training the next generation of Chicana/o Studies scholars and activists to take on the vast array of issues facing academia and our communities today. 

Now is a very exciting time to join our department!  We have a great faculty with a wide array of interests/expertise, continue to hire our grad students to work in our undergraduate mentoring program, and are focused on our mission of serving our students and communities through Chicana/o Studies work for Social Justice in all its forms. 

The Chicana and Chicano Studies Master's Program is among those who will be admitting students for Spring. 

Steps to Admission

• Want to Apply

  • Haven't yet submitted an application and need to connect? You can visit SJSU's Graduate Admissions "Want to Apply" page to learn more before submitting your Cal State Apply application.

• Have Applied

  • Once you have applied, visit SJSU's Graduate Admissions "Have Applied" page to learn how to activate your MySJSU account, check your admission status, and connect with the admissions team.

• Been Admitted

  • Congratulations! Please visit SJSU's Graduate Admissions "Been Admitted" page for important steps and resources to help ensure a successful start to your educational career at SJSU.

Graduate Admissions Resources

• Graduate Admission Requirements

  • Applying for graduate school at San José State University requires a two-step process. Graduate applicants must meet both the minimum SJSU Eligibility requirements AND the graduate degree program requirements set forth by our individual programs. Please visit the Graduate Admissions "Requirements" page for more details. 

• Graduate Application Deadlines

  • Review current domestic and international graduate program deadlines.

• Future Student General Information Sessions

  • Graduate enrollment counselors host information sessions for those interested in learning about applying for admission to SJSU graduate programs.

• Graduate School 101 Series

  • The College of Graduate Studies created the Fall 2021 Graduate School 101 series recordings. Hear from faculty and current students/alumni to determine if graduate school is right for you.