San José State University and the West Valley-Mission Community College District (WVMCCD) have announced the successful completion of the first full cycle of a student housing partnership. This collaboration, described as the first of its kind in California, involved a California State University campus and a community college district jointly providing university housing to students facing housing insecurity.
Over the spring and summer 2026 terms, 30 community college students resided in SJSU facilities. The summer cohort, consisting of 12 students, moved in on June 1, while the inaugural spring cohort of 18 students began their residency on April 1.
Under the agreement, SJSU opened its residential facilities, dining services, and campus community to students outside its own enrollment. WVMCCD fully subsidized the cost of participation, covering room, meal plans, transportation between campuses, and wraparound support services. The district committed up to $500,000 to fund these expenses.
Participating students lived alongside SJSU peers, held SJSU Tower Cards, and accessed campus dining, recreational facilities, and residential life programming.
Bradley J. Davis, chancellor of the West Valley-Mission Community College District, stated that the partnership offers a direct response to the challenge of students succeeding academically without knowing where they will sleep. He noted that stable housing, daily meals, and a clear path to finish their education are essential components of this approach.
Cynthia Teniente-Matson, president of San José State, added that the collaboration removes barriers between students and opportunity by expanding access to stable housing and strengthening the transfer pipeline to SJSU.