Sexual Assault Prevention Online Training Programs
San Jose State University is committed to creating a safe, healthy and supportive learning environment free from discrimination and harassment. In compliance with the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy and federal mandates such as Title IX, the Clery Act, and VAWA under its Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act provision (Campus SaVE Act), all incoming SJSU students are expected to complete online training on Title IX and sexual assault prevention, as well as alcohol and substance abuse prevention. Continuing students will complete a refresher course annually. For more information and resources, please visit the Office for Title IX and Equal Opportunity.
Please see below for a brief description of the training programs.
You will receive MySJSU notifications and our training vendor, Vector Solutions LMS, @safecolleges.com to complete your training.
Attention Incoming Enrolled Students:
Sexual assault prevention online training will be available to incoming students who are enrolled in classes. A notification will be sent to your MySJSU account when the training is available. You will also receive reminders from safecolleges.com to complete the training. Assigned training modules must be completed within a month of the start date.
Please note: You must be enrolled in classes in order to access your online training modules or receive notifications to begin your training.
Vector Solutions: Online Training Programs
RespectEdu for College
This course (60 minutes) provides college students with an overview and toolkit for creating and maintaining healthy and informed relationships and sexual interactions. Topics include Defining Consent, Avoiding Assumptions, Managing Rejection, Being a Good Bystander, and Seeking Support and Resources. Topics include: Defining Consent, Avoiding Assumptions, Managing Rejection, Being a Good Bystander, and Seeking Support and Resources
RespectEdu for Graduate Students
This course (60 minutes) provides students with a comprehensive overview of how to navigate healthy relationships and interactions while in graduate school. Topics include: Healthy Boundaries, Interpersonal Dynamics Between Colleagues, Students, and Advisors, Healthy Sexual Interactions and Relationships, Consent, Rejections and Bystander Intervention
AlcoholEdu for College
This course (60 minutes) centers authentic student-driven narratives to explore key topics such as supporting peers in recovery, understanding the short and long term effects of alcohol and substance use, and the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of abstaining and/or reducing the use of these substances while in college.
You must earn an 80% or higher grade to pass.
All incoming undergraduates are expected to complete AlcoholEdu for College, in addition to RespectEdu for College.
RespectEdu Ongoing: Taking Action
All continuing students are expected to complete RespectEdu Ongoing: Taking Action
About 30 days after completing Part 1 of each course, you will receive an email from safecolleges.com asking you to complete Part II. Part II of each course will take about 15 minutes to complete. Part II is a survey that is completely voluntary. This voluntary survey asks about your current beliefs, attitudes, and experiences. Survey responses are optional and only stored, analyzed, or shared on an anonymous basis in a way that will not be linked to a specific individual.
AVAILABLE NOW
Incoming Fall 2025 students can access their assigned training modules in mid August 2025. Please see below for instructions on how to access your online training.
Training Requirements
- Incoming undergraduates are required to complete RespectEdu for College AND AlcoholEdu for College.
- Incoming graduate students are required to complete RespectEdu for Graduate Students.
- Students must complete training within a month of the start date with a minimum passing score of 80%.
- All continuing students must complete a refresher course annually in fall.
Instructions
Please read instructions below on how to access training programs.
- Step 1: Access your assigned training
- Step 2: Use your SJSU Student ID number (9 digits) and SJSUOne account password to login.
If you experience difficulties taking or reentering the program, please contact Vector Solutions Support Center to submit a webform.
For questions or concerns regarding training requirements, please email titleixeducation@sjsu.edu.
Disclosure
This training contains sensitive material involving sexual and interpersonal violence. While trigger warnings and resources are provided throughout the program, we understand such programming may be problematic for some viewers. Please contact appropriate campus resources (see below) for confidential support.
Support and Resources
While you are not required to do so, you can contact the Office for Title IX and Equal Opportunity to report and request assistance with addressing an incident of sexual harassment or sexual violence. The Office for Title IX and Equal Opportunity can provide information about options available to you, including support resources, accommodations and interim measures (such as a No Contact Order), or response options (such as a formal investigation), but ultimately, you decide what option(s) to pursue. You can reach the Office for Title IX and Equal Opportunity at 669-877-0620 or titleix@sjsu.edu.
If you are not ready or do not wish to report to the Office for Title IX and Equal Opportunity, or you are in crisis and need immediate confidential support, please call the Confidential Survivor Advocate at 408-924-7300 or email survivoradvocate@sjsu.edu. For assistance outside of normal business hours, please call the YWCA Silicon Valley 24/7 Support Line: 1-800-572-2782.
The Confidential Survivor Advocate provides free confidential services for students dealing with sexual misconduct and harassment, including sexual assault, domestic and dating violence as well as stalking. Services include accompaniment to court, Title IX, and/or the police; understanding options for accountability, making plans for safety and healing and obtaining accommodations for academic, housing, and employment.
For emergencies, call 911, or 408-924-2222 or 4-2222 from a campus phone.
You are also encouraged to call the Student Wellness Center for help or support during normal business hours: 408-924-5678
Frequently Asked Questions
Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination
The California State University, which includes San José State, does not discriminate on the basis of gender, which includes sex and gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation in its education programs or activities.
