Our goal is to make your admissions process as straightforward and streamlined as possible. We encourage you to review the information provided in this section of our website, which covers how to apply to any of the programs offered by the SJSU School of Library and Information Science. If at any point in the admissions process you want additional information, we invite you to contact our School’s student services coordinator, Vicki Robison.

Application deadlines for each of our programs can be found on the following web pages, along with admissions requirements and details regarding how to apply:

• Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) – Students can apply for admission for either the Fall or Spring semester.
• Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA) – Students can apply for admission for either the Fall or Spring semester.
• Post-Master’s Certificate Program – Students can apply for admission for either the Fall or Spring semester.
• San José Gateway Ph.D. Program – Students are admitted once a year and begin the program in August.

Prospective students may also be interested in visiting the following web pages related to the admissions process and enrollment in our programs:

• Financial aid and scholarships
• Paid student assistantships for students enrolled in the MLIS and MARA programs
• Our Advising FAQ, for students planning to apply to the MLIS or MARA program
• Information about Veterans Services
• View our Technology Literacy Requirements