Tools for Success
Make the most of these tools throughout your time at 无忧短视频 to stay on track and achieve academic success!
Utilize these tools... Every Semester!
An interactive planning tool to map your path to graduation
WHY? To map paths to graduation, including the ability to modify plans and recalculate your projected graduation date.
WHEN? At least once a semester: every time you earn a course credit and before registering for classes.
HOW? Sign in to and search for MyPlanner.
An interactive course schedule planning tool
WHY? To explore course schedule possibilities that accommodate your scheduling needs.
WHEN? Every semester before and during your registration window.
HOW? Sign in to and search for MyScheduler.
A tool to calculate and display your progress towards degree
WHY? To make sure you鈥檙e on track to graduate and to help choose classes.
WHEN? At least once a semester: every time you earn a course credit and before registering for classes.
HOW? Sign in to and search for MyProgress.
View your enrollment appointment and registration holds
WHY? To plan the course schedule before your enrollment appointment begins.
WHEN? Midway through your current semester for the upcoming semester.
HOW? See a navigation guide on how to view enrollment appointment via My无忧短视频 at
Check final exam schedules for each of your classes
WHY? To plan for the timing of your final exams, which can be held at different locations and times from class.
WHEN? Once your class schedule is finalized for the current term.
HOW? Sign in to and search for Final Exams. Click on the Class Schedule tile.
Utilize these tools... during a Specific Time!
Complete first-year writing and math requirements
WHY? To meet the GE areas for Written Communication and Math/Quantitative Reasoning requirements in your first year.
WHEN? During your first and second semesters of enrollment (first-time, first-year admits). For more information, contact the Advising Center for your college.
HOW? Visit for your college鈥檚 specific requirements.
Complete the Directed Self-Placement Writing exercise
WHY? To determine the appropriate upper-division level writing course.
WHEN? Sophomore year (30-60 units completed).
HOW? Visit for information and to begin the exercise.
Fill out the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application
WHY? To help you with financial assistance through federal and state grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study programs.
WHEN? Beginning in October for the next academic year.
HOW? Visit for information and tips for success.
Woohoo! Congratulations on reaching this point!
WHY? To plan the last steps of your path to graduation.
WHEN? Two semesters before you plan to graduate.
HOW? Visit
Explore graduate school and/or professional degree programs
WHY? To plan your next step beyond graduation.
WHEN? One year before you plan to graduate.
HOW? Visit for information about 无忧短视频鈥檚 graduate programs.
Utilize these tools... Anytime!
Academic Advising
Meet with advisors for assistance in your academic and personal journey
WHY? To ensure that you are taking the right courses at the right time, and support the path to graduation using all available advising resources.
WHEN? As often as you like, at least once a semester before registering for classes.
HOW? Check your Success Center鈥檚 website for info about drop-in or appointment options.
Register for disability-related accommodations
WHY? To ensure you have academic accommodations (if qualified) in place.
WHEN? Anytime, but the earlier the better.
HOW? By visiting
ChatGPT Edu AI resource tailored for CSU students
WHY? To help you learn, create, and succeed in the AI landscape.
WHEN? Anytime during your academic career at 无忧短视频.
HOW? By visiting
Explore Career Center services, digital career tools, and events
鈥嬧赌媁贬驰? To get career-ready and connect you with employment opportunities.
WHEN? Anytime, but the earlier you start, the more we can help. Available year-round for all 无忧短视频 students and alumni.
HOW? By visiting
Advising on immigration and co-curricular support programs for international students.
WHY? To provide international students support with immigration-related advising and services.
WHEN? Anytime to seek support for immigration advising or to explore ways to connect with our global community.
HOW? By visiting
Explore study spaces, innovative technology, and research tools
鈥嬧赌媁贬驰? Students who utilize library resources are more likely to achieve academic success. From research guides, maker tools, VR/AR, study spaces, exhibits, events, and affordable textbook solutions.
WHEN? Check out the library鈥檚 hours or online resources now!
HOW? Walk in or visit us online at
Report instances of sexual or protected characteristic harassment or discrimination
WHY? To access supportive measures such as extensions or changes to your class schedule, and to soften the impact of your experience.
WHEN? Anytime, even if the experience happened before you enrolled at 无忧短视频.
HOW? Visit to learn more. Go to sjsu.edu/titleixeo/make-a-report/index.php to make a report.
Service Learning Opportunities
Explore service learning opportunities
WHY? To find new areas of transformation for you and your community.
WHEN? Anytime but earlier provides more time to enhance your classroom experience.
HOW? Visit and sjsu.site/CommUniverCity2
An online path to finding advising and support services
WHY? To identify and explore your available resources, including scheduling appointments with academic advisors, tutors, mentors, and other 无忧短视频 support providers.
WHEN? Anytime to find or connect with our advising and support services.
HOW? Sign in to and search for Spartan Connect.
Your gateway to a vibrant campus experience
WHY? To guide you toward meaningful resources, programs, services, and leadership opportunities.
WHEN? Anytime, but the earlier the better.
HOW? By visiting
The Student Wellness Center is home to counseling, medical, and well-being services
WHY? To empower you to take care of yourself physically, emotionally, academically, and socially.
WHEN? Services are available for first-year through graduation.
HOW? By visiting
Explore study abroad and away opportunities
WHY? To learn about opportunities for your academic, personal, and professional growth beyond the campus borders.
WHEN? The earlier, the better to have time to plan. Application deadlines can be one to two terms prior to your program start.
HOW? By visiting
