Services
Community & Study Space
NAISSC is a community building space and study area, located in the former Spartan Memorial Chapel. Connect with NAISSC to learn about the various programming and services offered.
Fall 2025 Community Connection Hours:
SJSU Cares Drop In Hours:
Tuesday, October 14 from 12pm-3pm.
GAIN (Gathering of Academic Indigenous and Native Americans) Office Hours:
Dr. Soma de Bourbon (Associate Professor, Department of Sociology & Interdisciplinary
Social Sciences): Wednesdays from 12:30-2pm weekly; starting 8/27.
Dr. Veneice Guillory-Lacy (Assistant Professor, Department of Counselor Education): Thursdays from 12-1pm weekly; starting 9/4.
Neil Po'okela Ordinario (Technology Services Coordinator, SJSU Library): Tuesdays 2-3pm bi-weekly; 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2.
Grace Skalinder (Science Librarian, SJSU Library): Wednesdays 2-3pm bi-weekly; 9/10. 9/24, 10/8, 10/22, 11/5, 11/19, 12/3.
NASO (Native American Student Organization) Meetings:
TBD - Please reach out to sjsu.naso@gmail.com for more information.
Indigenous Scholars Sustaining Knowledge (SKO) Mentorship Program
The SKO Mentorship Program is a first-year mentorship program for Frosh students transitioning into San Jose State University from high school. Mentees of the SKO Mentorship Program are paired with a Peer Mentor to receive weekly support and guidance through their first year at SJSU. SKO Mentees receive academic skills workshops, community-building activities, and leadership development opportunities. All mentees looking to participate in the SKO Mentorship Program for the 2025-26 academic year must submit an application.
- Meet weekly with a Peer Mentor
- Meet other Indigenous students, faculty, and staff
- Engage in leadership development
- And much more!
