Services

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Community & Study Space

NAISSC is a community building space and study area, located in the former Spartan Memorial Chapel [pdf]. Connect with NAISSC to learn about the various programming and services offered. 

Fall 2024 Community Connection Hours:

Career Center Drop-In Hours with Sandra DeLeon
Thursday, October 3 from 2:30 – 3:30pm
Thursday, October 17 from 2:30 – 3:30pm

TRIO Connections Drop In Advising
Tuesday, November 5 from 12pm – 1pm
Thursday, November 14 from 12pm – 1pm

GAIN (Gathering of Academic Indigenous and Native Americans) Office Hours:
Dr. Maria Cruz (Trio/McNair, CCC lecturer) Tuesdays from 1-3pm bi-weekly: 10/15, 10/29, 11/12

NASO (Native American Student Organization) Meetings: 
Starting on October 9th at 5pm at NAISSC or on Zoom (will be on weekly on Wednesdays). Please reach out to sjsu.naso@gmail.com for more information. 

Indigenous Scholars Sustaining Knowledge (SKO) Mentorship Program

The SKO Mentorship Program is a first-year mentorship program for Frosh students transitioning into San Jose State Univesity from high school. Mentees of the SKO Mentorship Program are paired with a Peer Mentor to receive weekly support and guidance through their first year at SJSU. SKO Mentees receive academic skills workshops, community-building activities, and leadership development opportunities. All mentees looking to participate in the SKO Mentorship Program for the 2024-25 academic year must submit an application. 

  • Meet weekly with a Peer Mentor
  • Meet other Indigenous students, faculty, and staff
  • Engage in leadership developement
  • And much more!

Currently stopped accepting applications for the 2024-2025 SKO Mentorship Program.