How to reach SJSU !!

Hi there,

 Most of you would be coming to SJSU for the first time after clearing VISA. So, traveling in US should be of utmost care. Following are the ways you could get to SJSU.

1. Book a ride through UBER ( first ride free if you are making new account and then $20 off for referral) .
2. You can book Super shuttle .  ( prices could be found here https://reservations.supershuttle.com/Default.aspx )  afaik the price from Sanfrancisco airport to San Jose is $45/person and $10 for every extra person ( if you are coming as a group ).

3. Same as UBER , u can try Lyft, sidecar .

4. Ask your friend or senior to come in Zipcar ( would be $12.5/Hr ).

5. Check with Hindu Yuva Group on Facebook, Members offer rides frequently!

If you have less luggage then i would suggest you to take VTA bus service which will charge u a max of $4 from San jose airport to places around. and a maximum of


Wish you a Safe and Happy Journey to USA .

SJSU ISO Welcomes you !!

Here are some other Useful posts for you! :
1. Methods of Fee payment : http://iso-sjsu.blogspot.com/2014/09/methods-for-payment-of-fee-by.html

2. Getting SSN : http://iso-sjsu.blogspot.com/2014/09/all-about-ssn.html

3. Internships OPT's at SJSU : http://iso-sjsu.blogspot.com/2014/08/all-about-cpts-and-opts-at-san-jose.html

4. Exploring Resources at SJSU : http://iso-sjsu.blogspot.com/2014/08/exploring-resources-at-san-jose-state.html

5. On-Campus Jobs at SJSU : http://iso-sjsu.blogspot.com/2014/08/getting-on-campus-job-at-san-jose-state.html

6. How to get SJSU Tower card and VTA Pass( free transportation around sjsu with this pass)  : http://iso-sjsu.blogspot.com/2014/08/how-to-get-sjsu-email-newly-admitted.html

7. How to apply for California Driver's License : http://iso-sjsu.blogspot.com/2014/09/how-to-apply-for-california-dl.html

If you have any further questions, feel free to comment. i would be happy to assist u!

Methods for Payment of Fee by Cash,Online, From INDIA- Full details - SJSU

Hey everyone,

 I hope you are doing well!. I would like to share an important feature of SJSU for fee Payments.

You can Pay Fee in Installments or All at a time.

Subscribing for the Installment plan:
Instead of paying fee all at a time you can choose to pay in installments(monthly payments). there will be an overall transaction fee of $33 will be added to the total fee. To subscribe to the payment plan : logon to my.sjsu.edu and just below fee summary, there will be an option : Payment plan and other services. click on it and follow few simple steps and you will be subscribed to it!. as simple as that!


 They offer 2 Options to pay:
* Pay by Cash at Bursar's Office ( timings : http://www.sjsu.edu/bursar/ ) .
* Pay Online.

Paying by cash is not preferred because it will be huge amount on your pocket which is not safe to carry along.

Paying online is categorized into 3 ways. You can pay online in following ways.

1) Wire Transfer ( peertransfer.com ).
2) Credit Card ( Transaction charges of 2.75% )
3) E-check ( transaction Charges : 0% !!)

So, the Best way to pay fee(either for installment plan or by  if you have money in your bank account is through the E-check. following are the steps to do it : .

1. Logon to my.sjsu.edu and then click "pay now" which is just below the summary. 

2. Once you have clicked on it , you will be asked to click on "Student Balance" option underlined. click on it and then select : Pay by "E-check" . you will get the following window. displaying the options to pay by credit card and by the e-check ( NO CONVENIENCE FEE!! - No issue on carrying money with u :) . WHy stand in Line when you can Pay online ? :) You will save paper too!) .

3. Enter all the details respectively after you proceed with the above screen after selecting Electronic Check option . The window prompts as follows . Make sure you select proper account between  "Checking" , "Saving". Usually Students will be given Checking accounts in the banks.  

4. Once you enter all the details the next page after you click "Continue Checkout" . That's it ! Your fee will be paid . :) "Note: make sure you have enough balance on your account! You will recieve an email with the receipt once the payment become successful! . 

International Wire Transfer 

Once you select this option after clicking "Pay Now" on the my.sjsu.edu website fee summary page, You will be redirected to Peertransfer.com which is linked with almost all the universities in the united states. don't get panicked to pay through it. You can pay fee even from INDIA. But, the Exchange rate would be little higher like 1 rupee or 2 rupees higher than normal exchange rate for every dollar. . Once your done with this payment, you will be redirected to the confirmation page on my.sjsu.edu website and you will be sent a confirmation! That's it!.


I hope this post helps you! Have a great days ahead! . . .