Students

The Lucas College and Graduate School of Business offers a variety of resources and opportunities for student success.

Academic and Career Support

• Accessible Education Center (AEC)

  • The Accessible Education Center, through collaboration with the campus and community, is committed to redefining ability for students with disabilities by providing comprehensive services in support of the educational development and success of students with disabilities in a student-centered and professional environment.

• Canvas

  • San Jose State University uses a learning management system (LMS) called Canvas. Once you sign up for courses, you'll start to see conversations from all of your classes in the Canvas portal.

    Before exploring the features of Canvas refer the tutorial about how to sign in to your Canvas acount. 

• Career Center

  • The Career Center enables students to explore majors and careers, gain relevant experience and professional confidence, search for meaningful work and connect with exciting employers. All students are eligible to receive services from the Career Center from resume writing to interviewing skills. The Career Center’s vision is that every Spartan emerges career ready and equipped for lifelong career success.

• Peer Connections

  • Peer Connections supports students through tutoring, mentoring, supplemental instructions, learning assistants and student success events in an inclusive, welcoming environment. It serves as a university-wide resource for the promotion of peer learning and retention. 

    LCOB tutoring center locations
    • BT 053 - Perfect for group conversations
    • BBC 303 - Ideal for 1:1 sessions

    For more information about scheduling a tutoring session, please visit the Peer Connections website or follow them on Instagram at @sjsupeerconnections!

• Writing Center

  • The San José State University Writing Center offers a variety of resources to help students become better writers, and all of our services are free for SJSU students. It's difficult enough being a college student, so why let a writing assignment add to your stress? We'll be your guides through the often bewildering world of words, and you'll emerge with the communication skills necessary to your success as a student.

    Watch the video for more information on Writing Center.

Advising for Business Students

• Undergraduate Advising (JHSSC)

  • Jack Holland Student Success Center (JHSSC) is the starting point and foundation of a SJSU business student's journey. The center provides academic advising, tutoring, mentoring, career coaching, and more. 

• Graduate Advising

  • To schedule a graduate advising appointment, please complete this survey. Advising appointments will be confirmed within 24 hours.

• Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

  • The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) strives to retain and ensure timely graduation for first-generation, historically low-income, and educationally underserved college students.

    EOP is committed to increasing access and academic excellence by offering intentional support services and multifaceted community engagement.

• International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

  • International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) centralizes immigration advising resources and co-curricular support programming for international students and scholars on campus, with the goal of contributing to their success during their tenure at SJSU and beyond.

Creating Connections

• Business Honors Program

  • The highly selective Business Honors Program provides students with real-world work experience in the Silicon Valley while earning college credit through practicum courses. Work in teams with other similarly qualified students on a significant and meaningful project at a major organization in Silicon Valley.

• Centers and Institutes

  • SJSU has nearly 30 Centers and Institutes (CCI) that partner industry with academic research to enhance technology, encourage the development of new products, and improve education.

    Learn more about LCOB's ten institutes and centers.

• SJSU SAMMY App

  • Get the SJSU SAMMY App to stay connected with campus events and chat with peers

• Student Organizations

  • Our business students participate in student organizations to enrich their academic experience while engaging in an aspect of business that appeals to their career aspirations and cultural identity. Joining a student group allows students to practice their leadership skills, delve more deeply into a chosen career path, and associate with other students that share their interests. See the diverse list and descriptions of Student Organizations below to determine which one fits your ambitions and interests

• Connect with @sjsubusiness on social media!

  • Follow us on our social networks at @sjsubusiness:

    • Instagram 

    • LinkedIn

    • Facebook

    • Twitter

    • TikTok

Campus Resources

• Financial Resources

  • The Financial Aid and Scholarship Office provides quality educational financing options, while delivering consistent, equitable, and timely services to student aid applicants at San José State University. In addition to federal and state funding, the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office connects students with campus scholarship opportunities and other off campus resources. The Lucas College of Business is proud to offer several scholarships for our business students. 

    SJSU Cares assists students who are facing an unforeseen economic crisis by providing direct support and referrals around basic needs including food, housing, emergency assistance and more. We want to ensure that you reach your academic goals towards graduation.

• Health and Wellness Resources

  • The Student Wellness Center is home to your health, counseling, and well-being needs at SJSU. Visit your doctor, talk to your counselor, relax in the Wellness Lounge, and more!

    Spartan Recreation (SRAC) is ready to help you kick off a healthy, active lifestyle—or maintain it. The weight rooms, bouldering wall, track, and pool areas are available for use by students, faculty, and staff. 

• Library Resources

  • Need help with starting your research? Here's a step-by-step guide through the research process, courtesy of SJSU's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library.

    Learn more about the library resources and services that are available from the SJSU Library