Student Resources

From advising to transcripts, from IT help to commencement, USV resources are here to keep your journey on track.

Advising & Counseling

School — and life — can be challenging. USV advisors and counselors are here to listen, help you problem-solve, and support your growth inside and outside the classroom.

Meet with your assigned advisor via the Student Portal
Get confidential guidance on academic or personal challenges
Build a plan for success with someone in your corner
Meet with your assigned advisor via the Student Portal
Get confidential guidance on academic or personal challenges
Build a plan for success with someone in your corner

Campus Safety

USV is committed to a safe learning environment. For immediate, non-life threatening assistance, call Campus Services at 408.824.7703.

IT Help Desk

Tech troubles? Submit a ticket and get a response within 48 hours.

Email us directly: helpdesk@usv.edu
(confirmation email + ticket number provided)

Learning Resources

The Learning Resource Center is your academic hub — both physical and digital. For help logging in, please contact library@usv.edu

What’s inside:

30,000+ ebooks, journals, and video lessons
Citation and bibliography help
iMac workstations and charging stations
Reserve textbooks, DVDs, and other media
Research support and information literacy training
30,000+ ebooks, journals, and video lessons
Citation and bibliography help
iMac workstations and charging stations
Reserve textbooks, DVDs, and other media
Research support and information literacy training

Transcripts & Records

Need an official record? We’ve got you covered. registrarsoffice@usv.edu

Official Transcripts → Order online through the National Student Clearinghouse ($10 each)

Unofficial Transcripts / Other Requests → Submit the Document Request Form to the Registrar’s Office by fax, email, or mail.

Fax: 408-701-0601
Email: registrarsoffice@usv.edu 
Mail:
ATTN: Transcripts
University of Silicon Valley, Registrar’s Office
191 Baypointe Parkway
San Jose, CA 95134

Degree Verification → Provided via National Student Clearinghouse at degreeverify.org

Note: University of Silicon Valley (formerly Cogswell Polytechnical College) has no affiliation with the closed Silicon Valley University.

Accessibility & Disability Services

USV provides equal opportunity to all qualified students. Reasonable accommodations are offered in accordance with the ADA, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and California law.

Request accommodations each semester (recommended 4 weeks before classes begin)
Submit documentation with your Accommodations Request Form
Dean of Students will review and coordinate with faculty
All records remain confidential
Request accommodations each semester (recommended 4 weeks before classes begin)
Submit documentation with your Accommodations Request Form
Dean of Students will review and coordinate with faculty
All records remain confidential

Commencement

We’re pumped to honor next year’s graduates. 

Our 2025 commencement took place on Sunday, May 4, 2025.The date for the next commencement is to be determined.

Tickets: Each graduate may reserve up to 5 guest tickets; waitlist for up to 5 more.
Caps & Gowns: Available at the Registrar’s Office one week before the ceremony.
Photos: High-resolution photos posted about 4 weeks after the event, free to download.
Livestream: Available for guests unable to attend in person.
Tickets: Each graduate may reserve up to 5 guest tickets; waitlist for up to 5 more.
Caps & Gowns: Available at the Registrar’s Office one week before the ceremony.
Photos: High-resolution photos posted about 4 weeks after the event, free to download.
Livestream: Available for guests unable to attend in person.