Alumni Resources

Be a Proud Spartan and Member of 91³Ô¹Ï Alumni Association, Join Today!

Joining the Alumni Association is one of the best ways to show your Spartan Pride. Alumni membership connects you to a network of graduates throughout the country who represent the ideals of San José State University. Strengthen the value of your degree, access career resources, enjoy money-saving benefits, and stay connected to your alma mater that is powering the world!


Get help launching your career.

Alumni, within a year of graduation, maintain access to:

  • Career center apps: , Focus2, , and Big Interview.*
  • 1:1 career coaching (up to 3 virtual appointments per year). Email your counselor to schedule an appointment.
  • Career Center guides that provide top tips on resume/cover letter writing, job/internship search, interviewing, etc.

*To access any of the Career Center apps listed above, continue to use your SSO (91³Ô¹ÏOne ID and password).

Student Services guidelines apply.


Apply for jobs and internships targeted to 91³Ô¹Ï students and alumni

Alumni who graduated within the last 12 months, click here to access .

To log in:
1. Go to sjsu.joinhandshake.com
2. Click on sign in with your email address below the 91³Ô¹Ï Sign On button
3. Enter your email address and click next
4. On this Hello! screen, click log in using your Handshake credentials
5. Enter your password

  • If your password is incorrect, it will take you back to step 3
  • Keep in mind, you will always log in with your email and password

To create or reset your password:
1. Repeat above to get to step 4
2. Click Forgot your password?
3. Enter your email address and click Reset Password
4. You should receive an email from Handshake with a link to reset your password

NOTE: 91³Ô¹Ï IT Support is NOT responsible for Handshake login or password reset.

Alumni who graduated more than 12 months ago, students on leave from 91³Ô¹Ï, and Cal State-affiliated alumni must have a Career Center membership to access 91³Ô¹Ï Handshake.

Explore your membership options and join today.


Student Records & Graduation

Go to the Registrar’s Office to request a transcript or any other student records.