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 who stay in University Housing at SJSU will have the option to access dining services, meeting rooms, as well as other amenities for an additional cost. Leave the planning to us and we will help you enjoy a stress free, memorable event at San Jose State University!
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 Eats
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 one of our Traditional Halls. Floors are divided into suites where multiple bedrooms share access to private restroom and living room facilities.
The Classics: Washburn Hall
Affectionately known as, "The Classics”, this three-story residence hall offers small living-learning environments for approximately 256 residents. Each hall is divided into 6 wings of approximately 35 residents each, a design which helps promote community among the residents. This building does not have elevators but do offer air conditioning.
The Classics: 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.
Campus Village 2 (CV2)
Campus Village Building 2 (CV2), is a 10 story residence hall which houses over 850 students and has an open community design which is equipped with common study rooms, lounges, multi-purpose rooms, and a recreation space. Each floor has 2 wings separated by the elevator lobby and includes double and triple occupancy rooms clustered by bathrooms.
This accommodation has A/C
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
Parking
- Onsite Parking: Yes
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 WiFi in every room, and everywhere on campus. There is a computer lab on campus with PCs available. Comprehensive AV set ups and assistance is available upon request, including teleconferencing.
- Guest Wi-Fi: Free
- Wi-Fi in meeting space: Yes
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Equipment Available On-Site:
- Projector Screen
Venue Policies
- Smoking Permitted: no
- Cannabis Industry-Friendly: No
- Cannabis Consumption: No
- ADA Accessible: Yes
- Pet Friendly: No
Testimonals
Services
Laundry
Each hall contains a laundry room. They are equipped with washers and dryers. Guests can use an app to do laundry and add money.
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 WiFi. Many of our meeting and classrooms also come with high speed WiFi, at no additional cost.
Fitness Center
Day passes are available for The Student Recreation Center (SRAC). Located next to the San Jose State Event Center, The Student Recreation Center (SRAC) 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, and also includes 2 outdoor pools.
Aquatic Center- SRAC
Day passes are available for the SJSU Aquatic Center which is part of the Student Recreation Center (SRAC). 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.
Security
All of our residence halls are secure and require access card and/or 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, Senior Assistant Director for Residential Administrative Services
- 408-795-5672
- Uhs-ConferenceAssistant@sjsu.edu
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