Program Overview

Introduction to the Spartan East Side Promise Program

The Spartan East Side Promise is a San José State University program that supports East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD) students from exploring college to graduation. Launched in 2016, it guarantees admission for qualified graduates from participating high schools and helps students and families understand requirements and resources for success.

Eligible High Schools

The following high schools are eligible for the Spartan East Side Promise program:

• Accel Middle College
• Andrew P. Hill High School
• Apollo High School
• Calero High School
• College Connection Academy
• Evergreen Valley High School
• Foothill High School
• Independence High School
• James Lick High School
• Mt. Pleasant High School
• Oak Grove High School
• Pegasus High School
• Phoenix High School
• Piedmont Hills High School
• Santa Teresa High School
• Silver Creek High School
• W.C. Overfelt High School
• Yerba Buena High School

How the Program Works

1. High school students from an SESP eligible school apply at calstate.edu/apply starting October 1st of senior year. First-time, first-year (FTFY) applicants must first meet the CSU eligibility requirements for admission and apply by the application deadline.
2. Applicants are then reviewed for provisional admission through SJSU's admission selection process, called impaction. Students must meet the eligibility index (EI) score for the major they applied to in order to be offered provisional admission.
   • If an eligible student does not meet the EI for their intended major, the Spartan East Side Promise guarantees an offer of provisional admission to Undeclared for qualified ESUHSD applicants with a 2.75 GPA or higher only if:
     • The eligibility index score for their applied major is not met,
     • A-G courses are completed with a C- or better,
     • All deadlines are met
   • Note: The 2.75 GPA is calculated using only 10th - 11th grade A-G high school courses to determine eligibility for provisional admission.
3. Students will be notified of their provisional admission offer through their MySJSU account December - March of senior year. Students will have until May 1st of senior year to complete the Intent to Enroll process. Students must complete admission requirements by their high school graduation, and will be verified with an evaluation of their final transcripts.
4. Students can register for the ESUHSD Spartan Summer Program, designed by our program in partnership with the East Side Union High School District and the East Side Education Foundation. This program typically is offered in June prior to incoming students' mandatory Sparta Camp orientation. Students must attend orientation to retain their provisional admission offer and register for courses.

Services and Resources

• Spartan East Side Promise flyer: Download the latest Spartan East Side Promise flyer for more information.
• Upcoming Events, Webinars, and Presentations:
  • SJSU Fall Preview Day: An event that provides students with the unique opportunity to experience life as a Spartan before applying for admission.
  • ESUHSD Spartan Summer Program: A hybrid summer program that supports incoming first-time, first-year ESUHSD students with academic guidance, campus resources, and peer connections.
  • Past Webinars and Presentations: Includes "Getting College Ready," "Applying to San Jose State University," "Next Steps Workshop," and "You've Got This! A Class Registration Workshop."

Additional Information

The Spartan East Side Promise program is designed to support students throughout their academic journey, from exploration to graduation. By providing guaranteed admission, academic guidance, and resources, the program aims to promote academic, personal, and professional growth for eligible students.