What is the Campus Reading Program?

SJSU’s Campus Reading Program helps orient first-time freshmen to college life while engaging the campus community in regular discussion and reflection on the important issues of our time. Each year, a committee chooses one book that is given to all first-time freshmen during summer orientation. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to read the book during the summer and participate in discussion groups and other activities about the book’s themes during the academic year.

The Campus Reading Program offers a wonderful opportunity to build connections with students, faculty, and staff across campus. If you are a first-year student starting classes in the fall, the Campus Reading Program will provide you with a common learning experience that will deepen your understanding of important issues and may introduce you to lifelong friends! If you are a faculty or staff member, you can participate in the committee that selects each year’s book and develop curricular and co-curricular opportunities for any group on campus.

Stay up to date with information regarding our SJSU Campus Reading Program by following us (@sjsureads) on both Instagram and Tiktok. There you can find information regarding our program, upcoming events, and ways to connect with our team virtually.

Please email the committee if you would like to get involved!