Classmates and Community

Learn alongside diverse and motivated classmates from all walks of life and connect with our vibrant SJSU and SJSU Online communities.

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Diverse and Motivated Classmates

Your future SJSU Online classmates have an abundance of life experience. They range in age from their 20s to their 60s and more than 75% are new to SJSU. While most reside in the Bay Area, many reside throughout California and beyond.

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Why I chose SJSU

"Enrolling at SJSU Online has changed my life. Not only have I been able to reach a lifelong personal goal, I have also become the first in my family to graduate from college. My experience at SJSU has also prepared me with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to enroll in a master’s degree program at Harvard University."

Lucia Sanchez
Lucia Sanchez'23 Educational and Community Leadership

Why I chose SJSU

"My program has helped me expand my knowledge and learn how I can problem solve for life. I am confident that I will be able to apply what I have learned towards my future goals of working in government intelligence and earning a graduate degree."

Elisha Hall
Elisha Hall'24 Economics

Why I chose SJSU

"I needed a quality, flexible degree option to fit my life and I'm so glad that I chose SJSU Online - it was the best decision I made this year!"

Aline Shirvani
Aline Shirvani'25 Anthropology

Why I chose SJSU

"I was not going to be able to do college if I had to be on campus. Being a mom and working full-time is really hard. However, I had a really good support system within SJSU Online to help me achieve my goals."

Yhizel Torres
Yhizel Torres'23 Educational and Community Leadership

Why I chose SJSU

"SJSU Online's class flexibility and format fits really well with my life and availability. My academic advisor is also great. They make me confident that I will be set up for success and have a stress free experience when it comes to enrolling in all of my necessary courses."

Jimmy Ancheta-Tilley
Jimmy Ancheta-Tilley'24 Anthropology

Why I chose SJSU

"I'm so glad that I found this program. It has been the best experience from the very beginning. My admissions counselor kept in contact with me every step of the way and the new student orientation was so welcoming."

Chelsea Franey
Chelsea Franey'24 Economics

Why I chose SJSU

"A highlight for me was the camaraderie that I found with other fellow students. I didn't think that was possible because it was an online program, but the relationships and friendships that I was able to build I think are lifelong."

Sandra Ukili
Sandra Ukili'23 Educational and Community Leadership

Why I chose SJSU

"The online Discord student community was an invaluable resource for me to share information and study with my classmates."

Jay Jolin
Jay Jolin'24 Information Science and Data Analytics

Why I chose SJSU

"This program highlights how important educational advisors are. They really are the driving force. They encouraged us, they motivated us, and they were there every step of the way."

Llarelie Jimenez
Llarelie Jimenez'23 Educational and Community Leadership

Why I chose SJSU

"I really enjoy teaching children, and this program is enabling me to professionally study material that I can go into the field and use to be the best teacher I can be for my students."

Chris Padua
Chris Padua'23 Educational and Community Leadership

Why I chose SJSU

"The Anthropology program is giving me a chance to bring my vision to life and organize myself in a way in which I can be productive online. We are taught in so many unique and variable ways so no matter your learning style there is something for you."

Ashley Bergstrom
Ashley Bergstrom'24, Anthropology

Why I chose SJSU

"Completing my program was something that I wanted to prove to myself that I could do. Now, I think that I am able to better present my work and have better analysis skills to combine with my other life experiences."

Jaime Abonce
Jaime Abonce'24 Information Science and Data Analytics

Why I chose SJSU

"As an immigrant who previously had to complete ESL classes, this program has empowered me to believe that I can make a difference in the community. That's why I'm proud to be an SJSU Online student."

Violeta Bjorngjelds
Violeta Bjorngjeld'23 Educational and Community Leadership

Why I chose SJSU

"I am a team-oriented person. My classmates and I have helped each other out for the past few semesters and it's been exactly what I've needed."

Anthony Gooch
Anthony Gooch'23 Educational and Community Leadership

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