Resources for International Graduate Students

International students walking around campus

Join the International Spartan Community

San Jos茅 State University is home to the largest population of international students in the California State University system. We hope you will explore the resources we have in place at the university to support your academic, personal and professional growth as well as help you connect with other international students and domestic students.

International students walk together through MLK library

International Steps to Enrollment

International graduate students should become familiar with their steps to enrollment to ensure a smooth start to their educational career at mini传媒. 

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

ISSS centralizes immigration advising resources and co-curricular support programming for international students and scholars to enhance their experience in the United States and help them become well-integrated into the mini传媒 community. Contact ISSS at (408) 924-5920 or international-office@sjsu.edu.

A group of international students pose outside the mini传媒 International Center.

International House (I-House)

The I-House provides a diverse and welcoming intercultural living environment. It is home to a community of U.S. and international students attending San Jos茅 State University. Contact I-House at (408) 924-6570 or ihouse@sjsu.edu.

iSucceed

Start your mini传媒 program with support from the #GlobalSpartan community. iSucceed is a peer mentor program exclusively for mini传媒 international students, designed to help them navigate arrival and campus life through their first year at mini传媒. Contact iSucceed at isss-programs@sjsu.edu.

International Gateways

International Gateways offers high-quality English language programs, cultural experiences, and support services to international students, professionals, and visitors at mini传媒 who want to develop communication skills and strategies for success in a global community.

Career Development

As an international student, you have unique circumstances due to work authorization and employment eligibility. Check out the mini传媒 Career Center for resources to develop your career through workshops, advising, and support groups.

Housing Options

mini传媒 offers many housing options for international students, including on- and off-campus living arrangements. Contact the Housing and International Student Services Specialist at international-student-housing@sjsu.edu.

mini传媒 community members sit outside San Pedro Square Market for an event.

Life in San Jos茅

We are excited to welcome you to San Jos茅! Learn about getting around the city using public transportation, finding groceries and restaurants, South Bay attractions, and more. 

Stay Connected

The College of Graduate Studies interacts often with ISSS. We encourage you to bookmark these links to the ISSS events page, the ISSS , and mini传媒's  to keep informed about resources available to you as an international graduate student.