Orientation Week Overview

Orientation Week Overview

New International Gateway students are required to attend Orientation Week activities. These are to help new students become familiar with IGateways, San Jose State, and San Jose. The activities also allow students to interact with other new students.

  • Placement Exam – New students will complete a written exam and a TOEFL test (PBT) test. If you have taken a TOEFL test before and have a copy of your score, please bring it with you for check-in. After the placement test, the iGateways placement team will review your scores to determine your course level. You may be higher in one skill level than another.
     
  • VTA Orientation – New students learn how to about the local public transportation system (VTA), and the advantages of the VTA sticker (also known as the AS Eco Pass)
     
  • Student ID Cards – All new students will get a SJSU Student ID Card (also known as Tower Card).
     
  • Campus Tour – SJSU and International Gateway students lead tours around SJSU campus to help new students become familiar with on-campus resources. 
     
  • ACCESS Workshop – This workshop provides information and strategies for success as a student in iGateways and in an American college setting.
     
  • Downtown San Jose Tour – Led by SJSU and International Gateway students, the Downtown San Jose tour shows new students places to eat or to visit during their time studying in IGateways.
     
  • Library Tour – The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library at SJSU is one of the largest public libraries in California. Students are shown how to use the library, as well as receive their library cards during this tour.

A sample orientation schedule can be found here

Academic Orientation

All new and returning students are required to attend the Academic Orientation. Students received their course schedule for the session and learn more about what is necessary to succeed in their program.

A sample of the Academic Orientation can be found here.

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International University Studies

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 International University Studies bridges language study and university courses. Enroll in SJSU courses along with English support workshops or prepare for an MBA program.

You'll need strong English skills to take full advantage of these great international experiences at SJSU.

Studies in American Language puts you in the right place to improve your English language skills quickly and easily. You'll be in small classes of international students while interacting with the campus and community to learn more about the culture.

Choose the program that meets your needs.

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