High School Students | Student Outreach and Recruitment

Programming for High School Students

Through a variety of interactive programming, the SESP provides a pathway to admission at 91猎奇 by clearly specifying the admission requirements and sharing information about resources for academic success with students and families in the district.

Interested in applying?

Offered admission?

Pre-Admissions Counseling

Our office of Student Outreach and Recruitment provides drop-in pre-admissions counseling to prospective students Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm in-person in the Welcome Center. We also offer this service via Zoom in our Virtual Front Desk. Students and families can also set up an appointment directly with our team via Zoom.

Drop-in Pre-Admissions Counseling

sesp workshop

Spartan East Side Promise and Applying to 91猎奇

These presentations are open to prospective students, parents/guardians, and counselors from the East Side Union High School District. This webinar will provide information on the Spartan East Side Promise program, the 91猎奇 admission requirements, and a step-by-step overview of the Cal State Apply application in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. We will also review resources available through the East Side Union High School District to help you stay on track with the requirements.

View the and recording below!

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Admitted for Fall 2025?

View the Next Steps Workshop Recording to learn how to complete the intent to enroll by the May 1st deadline. Afterwards, be sure to register for our ESUHSD Spartan Summer Program to support your transition from high school to 91猎奇.

Next Steps Workshop Recording:

ESUHSD Spartan Summer Program

In partnership with the East Side Union High School District and East Side Education Foundation, this hybrid summer program provides incoming ESUHSD Freshmen with academic guidance, connections to campus resources, and an opportunity to build their peer support network. Students will learn how to utilize 91猎奇's academic advising tools, connect with multiple departments, and build their peer support network. Participants will be eligible to apply for the SESP Scholarship.

Program Dates: June 10 - 13, 2025

Day 1 - June 10th
10:00am - 12:00pm via Zoom (parents/guardians are welcome to join)

Day 2 & 3 - June 11 - 12th
10:00am - 3:00pm @ 91猎奇 Student Union Ballroom (admitted students only)

Day 4 - June 13th
10:00am - 3:00pm via Zoom*
* 15-minute 1:1 Zoom appointments will assigned by student last name between 10:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Please note: this program is open only to ESUHSD students newly admitted for the Fall term. The ESUHSD Spartan Summer Program is a support service to aid in the transition from high school to college, and is NOT a substitute for the mandatory Sparta Camp Orientation in the summer.

RSVP by May 23rd

Personalized registration links were emailed to all eligible students.

91猎奇 Fall Preview Day

October 11, 2025

91猎奇 Preview Day provides East Side Union High School District students with the unique opportunity to experience life as a Spartan before applying for Fall admission! Learn about our admission requirements, majors and programs, and connect with multiple campus resources.

Upcoming Events and Presentations

Check in with your counselor for information on how to register!
Date	Time	High School	Topic	Audience
3/6/2025	3:00pm	Independence High School	Next Steps Presentation	Seniors offered admission
3/13	2:30pm	Piedmont Hills via Zoom	Next Steps Presentation	Seniors offered admission
3/14/25	1:30pm	James Lick	Next Steps Presentation	Seniors offered admission
3/15/25	8:00am - 1:00pm	Andrew Hill	ESUHSD Family Engagement Conference	Students, families, & guests
3/18 - 3/21	Various	James Lick, WC Overfelt, Andrew Hill, and Yerba Buena	Higher Ed Week	all grades
3/20/25	3:00pm	Silver Creek	Next Steps Presentation	Seniors offered admission
3/21/25	All US History periods	Oak Grove	Getting College Ready	Juniors
3/25/25	11:30am	WC Overfelt	Next Steps Presentation	Seniors offered admission
3/26	1:00pm	Mt Pleasant	Next Steps Presentation	Seniors offered admission
4/2/25	1:00pm	Piedmont Hills	Admissions Presentation	9th grade
4/2/25	2:45pm	Evergreen Valley	Next Steps Presentation	Seniors offered admission
4/3/25	10:10am	Yerba Buena	Next Steps Presentation	Seniors offered admission
4/7/25	12:00pm	Andrew Hill	Next Steps Presentation	Seniors offered admission
4/18/25	12:00pm	Santa Teresa	Next Steps Presentation	Seniors offered admission
4/28/25	10:45am	Oak Grove	Next Steps Presentation	Seniors offered admission
5/2/25	10:45am	Andrew Hill	Admissions Presentation	9-11th grade

Looking for virtual options? Register for our virtual workshops hosted via Zoom!

View recordings of our past presentations:

91猎奇 y La Promesa de Espartanos del Este SESP Spanish Presentation
- Audience: Prospective students, parents/guardians
  
  Topic: Get to know 91猎奇! Learn more about our campus, the admission requirements, and the Spartan East Side Promise.
  
  Slides (most current):
  
  Note: Current deadlines can be found on our
Vietnamese SESP overview and 91猎奇 admissions Presentation
- Audience: Prospective students, parents/guardians
  
  Topic: Get to know 91猎奇! Learn more about our campus, the admission requirements, and the Spartan East Side Promise.
  
  Slides (most current):
  
  Note: Current deadlines can be found on our

Interested in a presentation for your classroom?

Email eastsidepromise@sjsu.edu to schedule an admissions/Spartan East Side Promise presentation for your class or organization.

Planning for College Resources

Quick Reference Guide for ESUHSD Students
- Visit to access a quick reference sheet to the application guide, how to meet with an 91猎奇 or ESUSHD counselor, and more in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese!
CSU "How to Get to College" for grades 6-11
- Visit the for college preparation information from 6-11th grade. You can also review the following materials:
Admissions Process Explained
- Are you preparing to apply to 91猎奇 for Fall 2025 admission? Review the process below!
  1. Meet with your high school counselor to verify you are on track to complete your A-G requirements by your high school graduation. 10th -11th grade A-G high school course work must also have a minimum 2.5 GPA for CSU eligibility.
    Note: Coursework completed in Summer 2025 cannot be used to meet Fall 2025 admission requirements. After students have graduated, their final transcript is evaluated to verify 10th - 12th grade A-G coursework meets the minimum 91猎奇 admission requirements.
  2. Attend an 91猎奇 admissions/application workshop to learn how to apply, and ask question answered by an 91猎奇 admissions counselor.
  3. Apply for Fall 2025 admission at between October 1 - December 2, 2024. Be sure to review the before starting your application.
    Note: When creating your account, be sure to use your own personal email address (ex: gmail, yahoo, etc. not a schoolbased email), as email is our main mode of communication during the application process.
  4. 1-2 weeks after submitting your application, keep an eye out for an email (check your spam folder) that states " This email will include your 91猎奇 ID number. It is your responsibility to activate and frequently check your My91猎奇 account for any deadline oriented messages or To Do List items. There are no extension or exceptions for missed deadlines.
  5. Applicants are reviewed for provisional admission through 91猎奇's admission selection process, called . Students must meet the 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, AND
    - 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. Review our for more information on the eligibility index score formula, and our local preference for Santa Clara County high school graduates.
  6. While messages can be sent at anytime during the admissions process, be sure to check your My91猎奇 account especially January - March, as students will receive with withdrawal, appeal, and/or provisional admission notices (late Feb/early March) during this time.
    
    If your application is withdrawn, read your My91猎奇 message throughoughly for instructions and deadlines on how to .
    
    If offered provisional admission, congratulations! Continue to check your My91猎奇 account for a message regarding the process which must be completed by the posted deadline to retain your provisional admission offer. Note: Students must complete admission requirements by their high school graduation, and will be verifed with an evaluation of their final transcripts.
  7. Students will also have until May 31st to register for the optional ESUHSD Spartan Summer Program, designed by our program in partnership with the ESUHSD 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.
  8. Further steps are outlined on our page. We also will host "Next Steps" workshops March - April for students offered admission. Check out our page in the Spring!
Cal State Apply Application Guide
- Be sure to review the following resources BEFORE starting your Cal State Apply application!

Spartan East Side Promise brochure

Click on the link below to download a copy of our program flyer to share with your students!

English flyer [pdf]

Spanish flyer [pdf]

Vietnamese flyer [pdf]