Parent & Family Orientation
We welcome parents and family members to attend Parent and Family Orientation to learn more about SJSU and how you can play a supportive role in helping your student succeed. We offer orientation programs for both families of freshman and transfer students.
While at orientation, you will learn and talk about:
- Information on class registration and paying bills
- SJSU traditions and culture
- Academic requirements
- Housing & dining options
- Health & wellness
- University Police
- SJSU policies & procedures
Upcoming Summer 2025 Parent & Family Orientation Dates:
Registration opens on April 12th!
*Note: Parents/Family may only sign up for the same session their student is attending
Sparta Camp (First-Time, First-Year Orientation)
- Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - Wednesday, June 25, 2025
- Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - Wednesday, July 2, 2025
- Friday, July 11, 2025 - Saturday, July 12, 2025
- Thursday, July 17, 2025 - Friday, July 18, 2025
- Friday, July 25, 2025 - Saturday, July 26, 2025
- Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Register with your First-Year Student!
Spartan Experience for Transfers (Transfer Orientation)
- Friday, June 27, 2025
- Tuesday, July 8, 2025
- Tuesday, July 15, 2025
- Tuesday, July 22, 2025
- Friday, August 1, 2025
Register with your Transfer Student!
Local Hotels & Accommodations
Overnight accommodations are NOT provided for Parents and Families as a part of the Parent and Family orientation. Check out the local hotels:
This is the Parent/Family Orientation payment website ONLY. Your student must submit their Intent to Enroll and register for their mandatory orientation date separately through the Next Steps process here.
For more information contact us at mystudentis@sjsu.edu or 408-924-5972.
