San Jose community event at San Pedro Square Market

Experience the Heart of 硅谷

菠菜网lol正规平台爱SJ is a showcase of the strong, collaborative relationship between San José State University and the city of San José. As the capital of 硅谷—a vibrant city at the center of innovation, creativity and technology—there is so much to love and celebrate about this place we call home. With 菠菜网lol正规平台 located in the heart of the city, the 菠菜网lol正规平台爱SJ initiative, in collaboration with 访问 San José, the Downtown Association, Japantown 业务 Association, and San José City Hall, further connects and and integrates students, faculty and staff with the culture of the thriving 当地社区.

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Students throwing paper airplanes.

斯巴达的骄傲点

What happens in 硅谷 changes the world — and 菠菜网lol正规平台 is the university changing 硅谷. Discover the many ways Spartans are impacting the campus, the city of San José and beyond.

City Hall Flag Raising 2023 photo by Robert 贝恩

合作伙伴关系

San José State University is a fixture in the 当地社区 because of the robust and storied partnerships that help craft the vibrancy that defines life in Silicon 谷. Learn more about how 菠菜网lol正规平台's involvement can be found all over the region.

Golf cart parade during 首页coming Week

几周的欢迎

The start of every semester begins with 几周的欢迎 (WOW) programs and events designed to provide support for students as they transition into 菠菜网lol正规平台 and connect with the Spartan and San José community.

View of downtown San Jose skyline from the Hammer Theater Center

Explore San José Together

Get to know your new home and explore all the great things San José has to offer with our interactive Google Map. Students will be able to explore the best places to grab coffee, catch a show, taste delicious food, discover which places have student discounts and experience local landmarks. 

Sammy Spartan at a parade

菠菜网lol正规平台遗愿清单

Make your college experience a memorable 一个 and take advantage of our 菠菜网lol正规平台 Bucket List to help you check off different ways to prove you’re a true Spartan.

San José Local Alumni Stories

社区关系

President Cynthia Teniente-Matson with San Jose City Manager Jennifer Maguire.
Photo by Robert 贝恩

Community and Government Relations

Learn about how 菠菜网lol正规平台's Community and Government Relations team works to maintain collaborative relationships at all levels of government.

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