Spartan Eastside
Promise Program
What is the Spartan East Side Program (SESP)?
The Spartan East Side Promise Program (SESP) is San Jose State University’s (SJSU) dedicated support service for ESUHSD students from the time of college exploration through college graduation.
Current ESUHSD Seniors who meet eligibility criteria* are guaranteed admission to SJSU through the class of 2026! To qualify, ESUHSD students must:
Have a 2.5 GPA (SJSU admissions requires a 2.75 but ESUHSD students get a .25 GPA local boost.)
Complete all A-G courses with a C- or better
Meet all deadlines
Meet eligibility requirements for SJSU to be offered admission
Students applying to a specific major must meet the eligibility index (EI) score for the major. Eligible students not meeting the EI for their intended major will be accepted as Undeclared. Additional details are available at the Spartan East Side Promise website: https://www.sjsu.edu/soar/spartaneastsidepromise/about-sesp.php
To Apply:
ESUHSD students apply to SJSU or any CSU through Cal State Apply
Make sure you are applying for Fall 2025.
First-year applicants must meet the CSU eligibility requirements for admission, and apply by the application deadline of December 2nd.
For assistance with the application process and to learn about available workshops and support, please see your school counselor.
After Accepted
Students will be notified of their provisional admission offer through their MySJSU account in late February/early March of Senior Year. Students will have until May 1st to complete the Intent to Enroll process.
Note: Students must complete admission requirements by their high school graduation, and will be verified with an evaluation of their final transcripts.
Spartan Eastside Summer Program
Students will have until May 31st to register for the ESUHSD Spartan Summer Program, designed by SESP in partnership with ESUHSD and the East Side Education Foundation.
Students must attend Orientation to retain their provisional admission offer and register for courses.
Students will meet academic advisors from their College Student Success Center during the ESUHSD Spartan Summer Program and Sparta Camp Orientation, so that they may learn the process of declaring a major.