Mission Statement

University Housing Services strives to create a residential community that supports and enhances academic success, fosters the learning and development of our students, and promotes student involvement and civic engagement.  As a department, our practices promote efficiency, operational effectiveness and fiscal responsibility. 

As an integral member of the San José State University community and Division of Student Affairs, we value:

Accountability

We are fiscally responsible and promote efficiency in our work practices. We regularly benchmark, assess and evaluate our programs and services utilizing results in strategic planning efforts to increase efficiency and make improvements.

Communication

We are open in our communication and practice transparency in our working relationships with students and staff.

Community

We seek to facilitate the development of a residential community that is caring, inclusive, safe and secure and promotes sustainability.  

Education

We support the academic mission of the university and seek to create living and learning environments that promote student development.

Integrity

We practice ethical decision making and honesty in our working relationships.

Value

We strive to provide a quality on campus living experience at an affordable cost.

Visionary

We follow best practices striving to incorporate new developments and trends in campus student housing and student learning.