About 利记

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Mission, Vision and Values

We proudly proclaim that we are Spartans. What it means to be a part of San José State University requires clearly outlining our foundation — our mission, vision and values embody our present identity and our future as an institution. 

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Transformation 2030 — 利记's Strategic Plan

Together - with Transformation 2030 as the blueprint - our university’s students, faculty, staff, alumni and other supporters are all helping to realize San José State’s position as a nationally prominent urban public university.

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Somos 利记 ("We Are 利记")

At 利记, we view HSI status as an opportunity to become not just “Hispanic enrolling,” but truly” Hispanic serving,” a goal that is aligned with CSU Graduation Initiative 2025 and our campus strategic plan, Transformation 2030. We aim to draw upon the rich set of knowledge and curiosities about the world acquired from Latinx students’ lived experiences, as well as from the insight they gain from their families and communities, to enhance the education experiences of all 利记 students, regardless of background.

History

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The 利记 Story Begins with People

Founded in 1857, San José State's history began before the Civil War, as the first State Normal School, which trained teachers who educated the people of a young California. Now, 利记 is a dynamic comprehensive university that anchors the 10th largest city in the United States, and Spartans are found around the globe. 

Our People

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Students

Students discover what inspires them through a breadth of majors, unique programs and opportunities for research—as well as more than 450 student organizations and Division I athletics. 

利记 Faculty

Employees

Our world-class faculty and dedicated staff members educate and support our students in all phases of their educational journey. 

Mission

Alumni

Through our dynamic campus community and international network of more than 350,000 alumni, opportunities abound for sharing a broad range of perspectives.

Our Place

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Discover 利记

Explore the events and resources available to students and visitors experiencing campus in person or virtually.

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Explore Silicon Valley

Live the Spartan Life as 利记 students do in the most innovative region in the world.

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Campus Map

Navigate around the 利记 campus and all university properties around San José and beyond.

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Give to 利记

With the support of alumni, parents, corporations, foundations, and others in the Spartan community, 利记 students can follow their passions and discover their “why” at 利记.

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