University Housing Services offers a variety of communities in which a resident can choose to live and participate. Theme Communities bring students together who have similar interests. Programming is designed around student interests and often has a component tied to a SJSU academic department. Additional Special Interest Communities are offered for students who have similar needs and interests, but the academic relation to the university is not as strong programmatically.
Theme Communities change over the years according to needs and desires of our students. Some previous Living Learning Communities include, but are not limited to: Substance Free and Healthy Living, Service Learning Community, Science & Technology Community, Multicultural Living, and Social Justice Community. If you have any ideas or requests for special communities please contact University Housing Services with your requests. These requests must be received by November 1st for the following year.
Follow the link to find out more about the community and how to apply.
Joe West 9th Floor
Arts Village is a community geared toward students with a major or specific interest in the arts. The community promotes artistic expression through programming and events. Students will have the opportunity to build strong peer relationships and develop professional networks with others interested in the arts. Additionally, the interaction with faculty and local artists is a main focus of the community.Programs and Events
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Campus Village Suites 7th Floor
The Community for Engineering Learning and Living (CELL) is a residential experience program that makes building a support network easier for students by housing them together in the SJSU Campus Village C Suites. It is there that they are able to immerse themselves in all aspects of engineering life and get to know their peers. Throughout the semester there are facilitated study groups, tutoring, academic support services and social events. Students in this community will work collaboratively with the Engineering Department.
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Note: You must also complete the housing application and request this community to be considered to live in this community.
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Joe West 10th Floor
Global Village is a community geared toward students with a specific interest in social justice, global issues, and sustainability. The community promotes these interests through dynamic programming and events. Students will have the opportunity to build strong peer relationships with others interested in learning more about the world and how to be an informed world citizen. The knowledge students gain while living in Global Village enhances any major.
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Joe West Hall, 12th Floor
Unity House is a community located on the twelfth floor of West Hall, geared to provide a specifically LGBTIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, and Ally) friendly atmosphere for students to live and interact. The community promotes understanding about sexual orientation, gender, and other identities to enhance students' leadership skills and multicultural awareness. Unity House provides an opportunity for students to connect with student groups and campus resources, such as the LGBT Resource Center, Women's Resource Center and the Cross-Cultural Center. Through a variety of programs and activities, Unity House offers a dynamic experience for students wishing to build a stronger support and community system. Any student may request gender inclusive housing. Placement priority will be given to students who require accommodations based on their gender identity or gender expression.
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Campus Village B Apartments - 2nd Floor North
Are you a new transfer student at San José State University? Would you like to live in a community with others who are making the same transition as you? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Come live, learn, and socialize with other transfer students in University Housing Services Transfer Community! This Themed community is designed for transfer students who are looking to get involved, make connections and become acclimated to SJSU. Special programming will be done on this floor to ensure that transfer students are getting involved and feeling connected with their new campus. Programming will also emphasize the resources available at San José State University.
Transfer students in this community will:
* Experience a smooth transition to SJSU
* Learn about the departments, organizations and services SJSU provides
* Create and sustain supportive friendships among transfer and non-transfer students
Requirements:
* Students must be a sophomore or higher
* Students in this community must have a minimum of 30 transfer credits
* Students must have an interest of living with other transfer students
Note: You should still complete the housing application and request this community.
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Campus Village B Apartments 3rd Floor Tower
These apartments are co-ed by apartment, but are designated as single gender bedrooms. Only students who specifically request this living option will be assigned to these spaces.
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Hoover, Royce & Washburn Halls, 1st Floor
This option is provided for people who feel more comfortable living with people of their own gender. As an added convenience, the restrooms in this wing are designated to the gender of the wing, therefore you do not have to go through a lobby to get to your shower.
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