HQ Function

The main campus serves as the central hub for all academic colleges, administrative operations, student services, research facilities, libraries, and residential life for San Jose State University.

Notable Features:

Iconic Tower Hall, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library (a unique joint venture with the City of San Jose), the state-of-the-art Student Union, the Spartan Recreation and Aquatic Center (SRAC), and the recently opened Interdisciplinary Science Building (ISB).

Work Culture:

SJSU fosters a vibrant, innovative, and collaborative academic and work environment. It's characterized by a commitment to diversity, student success, applied research, and strong connections with the Silicon Valley industry, offering a practical, hands-on educational experience.

HQ Significance:

As the oldest public university on the West Coast and a cornerstone of the CSU system, SJSU's main campus is a historic landmark and a vital educational institution that significantly contributes to the intellectual, cultural, and economic vitality of Silicon Valley and California.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus design and atmosphere reflect SJSU's core values of academic excellence, student-centeredness, innovation, community engagement, diversity, and sustainability.

Location:

San Jose State University maintains a significant global presence through its diverse international student body, numerous study abroad and exchange programs with universities worldwide, faculty-led international research collaborations, and a vast network of alumni working across the globe. The university's curriculum incorporates global perspectives, preparing students to thrive in an interconnected world. SJSU also participates in CSU system-wide international programs.

Street Address:

One Washington Square

City:

San Jose

State/Province:

CA

Country:

USA