San Jose State University
Event Types Welcomed
About
San José State University is centrally located on 154 acres in downtown San José, California. The University offers meeting and event space midway between San Francisco and the Monterey/Carmel area at the sunny southern end of San Francisco Bay.
San Jose State’s on-campus housing is conveniently within walking distance of dozens of attractions and public transit. All guests of our SJSU banquet halls and conference centers have access to dining services, meeting rooms, audio/visual assistance and a host of other resources on campus. Leave the planning to us and we will help you enjoy a stress free, memorable event at our premier San Jose venue!
Meeting & Event Spaces
Lecture Classrooms (under 40)
We have a vast number of classrooms available for groups under 40. This includes lecture style and smart classrooms.
Lecture Classrooms (Over 40)
We have classrooms available for groups over 40, which can be both interactive and lecture style classrooms.
Auditorium
San Jose State University has a variety of Auditoriums that are available for everything from general meeting sessions to award presenations. Many of these can be rented for half or full days.
Food & Beverage Options
The Dining Commons
Guests have the option to purchase meal plans from the University Dining Commons. Enjoy delicious cuisine influenced from around the world. Vegetarian and Vegan food with flavor, Mexican food to spice up your day, Italian food like mom used to make, Asian food to hit the spot, fresh fruits and vegetables to keep you healthy, and tasty sweets to make you smile.
Spartan Catering
The Dining Commons will work with your group to help craft a menu that will accommodate your group, whether it be dietary needs or just more kid friendly fair.
Spartan Catering is here to provide high quality catering to the San José State Community. From continental-style breakfasts to five course banquets, the Spartan Catering staff works closely with clients to ensure that their individual needs are met. Our professional culinary staff can customize amazing menus by seamlessly blending restaurant quality cuisine and impeccable service. Our friendly staff is at your service to ensure the success of your event.
Catering options
Spartan Catering
Spartan Catering is here to provide high quality catering to the San José State Community. From continental-style breakfasts to five course banquets, the Spartan Catering staff works closely with clients to ensure that their individual needs are met. Our professional culinary staff can customize amazing menus by seamlessly blending restaurant quality cuisine and impeccable service. Our friendly staff is at your service to ensure the success of your event.
Accommodations
Overnight Room Attributes
Campus Village Building C
Campus Village Building C (CVC), also known as "The Suites" is the newest of the First-Year Experience Halls. Floors are divided into suites where multiple bedrooms share access to private restroom and living room facilities.
The Bricks: Hoover Hall, Royce Hall and Washburn Hall
Affectionately known as, "the bricks”, these three-story residence halls offer small living-learning environments for approximately 204 residents. Each hall is divided into 6 wings of approximately 35 residents each, a design which helps promote community among the residents. These buildings do not have elevators but do offer air conditioning.
Joe West Hall
Joe West Hall is a 12-story residence hall that houses over 600 residents. Joe West provides a number of living options including: Double occupancy rooms, suite-style living, and Single Occupancy rooms. Joe West Hall is equipped with two elevators but does not have air conditioning.
Featured Amenities
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Accessible Facilities
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Air Conditioning
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Bus
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Fitness Center
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Near Public Transit
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Overnight Rooms
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Paid Parking
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Taxi
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Theater Seating
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WiFi
Venue Location + Transportation
Address
One Washington Square,
San Jose, California 95192-0133
San Jose, California 95192-0133
Transportation
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Metro
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Train
Nearby Airport
- San Jose International - 10 minutes
Nearby International Airport
- San Jose International - 10 minutes
Nearby Cities
San Francisco – 45|Monterey – 50| Santa Clara – 5
Things to Know
Catering
- Must Use In-house Catering: No
- External Catering Allowed: No
Technology
San Jose State University offers high speed internet in every room. There is a computer lab on campus with both Mac and PCs available. Comprehensive AV set ups and assistance is available upon request, including teleconferencing.
- Guest Wi-Fi: Free
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Equipment Available On-Site:
- Projector Screen
Venue Policies
- ADA Accessible: Yes
Testimonals
Services
Laundry
Each hall contains a laundry room. They are equipped with washers and dryers. Guests can purchased pre-loaded laundry cards to do laundry during their stay.
Conference Coordination and Planning
Our expert staff will work with you to locate the best facilities for your conference, as well as plan meals, reserve meeting rooms and assist in all aspects of planning.
Audio/Visual Assistance
We offer A/V set up and assistance for all of our meeting rooms, many of which come prepared with integrated A/V systems.
Free Internet Access
All rooms in our residence halls come equipped with free high speed internet. Many of our meeting and classrooms also come with high speed internet, at no additional cost.
Fitness Center
Day passes are available for The Sport Club Fitness Center. Located in the San Jose State Event Center, The Sport Club at San Jose State University has a fitness room (which is equipped with treadmills, stair masters, elliptical, and weights),mini gym, dance/fitness studios, racquetball courts and locker rooms.
Aquatic Center
Day passes are available for the SJSU Aquatic Center. The Aquatic Center at San Jose State University is one of the largest outdoor pools in California, featuring daily lap swimming, diving boards, and recreational swimming.
A.S. Print Shop
The Associated Student Print Shop handles all printing and copying jobs, big or small. Offering their services to all guests of SJSU the A.S. Print Shop is conveniently located on the first floor of Hoover Hall. (http://as.sjsu.edu/asps/)
Security
All of our residence halls are secure and require key access. Additional security and escort services are available from SJSU University Police Department. (http://www.sjsu.edu/police/)
Public Transportation
SJSU has immediate access to Valley Transit Authority buses and light rail (http://www.vta.org/), walking distance from Cal-Train (http://www.caltrain.com) and a short distance from Mineta San José International Airport.
Spartan Catering
Spartan Catering is here to provide high quality catering to the San José State Community. From continental-style breakfasts to five course banquets, the Spartan Catering staff works closely with clients to ensure that their individual needs are met. Our professional culinary staff can customize amazing menus by seamlessly blending restaurant quality cuisine and impeccable service. Our friendly staff is at your service to ensure the success of your event. (http://www.spartanshops.com/Catering/)
Technology
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- Rachel Delucchi, Asst. Director Administrative & Conference Services
- 408-795-5672
- Uhs-ConferenceAssistant@sjsu.edu
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