Student Experience
Maximize your online learning experience with a flexible learning structure, support from faculty and academic advising, helpful campus resources, and diverse classmates.
What is Online Learning like?
SJSU Online offers a flexible and effective learning experience that mirrors the quality and rigor of our on-campus programs. Through engaging instructional videos, interactive modules, and expert faculty instruction, you'll receive the same high-quality education as our in-person students. Our 100% online format allows you to learn on your own schedule, fitting your education seamlessly into your life.
Flexible Structure
All of our courses are 100% Online and asynchronous. Complete your courses from anywhere and on your own time while balancing work, family, and other life commitments.
Authentic Degree from SJSU
Our courses are taught by SJSU's own esteemed faculty. As you complete your degree, you will earn a diploma that will say "San José State University" and be able to attend commencement in-person.
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Intuitive and Consistent Experience
Our expert SJSU faculty and instructional design team develop courses in the Canvas online learning platform that have an easy and consistent navigation, a cohesive design, and an intuitive user experience. The content is also designed with students in mind so that there are opportunities for human interaction and access to all of the tools and resources necessary for academic success.
Streamlined Academic Calendar
There are 3 sessions within the SJSU Online academic year: Spring, Summer, and Fall. The Spring and Fall sessions are divided into 2, 8-week terms, and the Summer Session is a single 8-week term. This structure is designed around best practices in online, adult education to ensure that you are able to balance your education and life commitments while making progress towards your degree.
Note: Our SJSU Online Information Science and Data Analytics program follows a more traditional fall and spring semester format.
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Academic Advising
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Access helpful campus resources to help maximize your academic success.
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Learn alongside diverse and motivated classmates from all walks of life.
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