Joe West Hall SJSU Reviews

San Jose State University

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3
2 weeks ago
Triple Room
Verified Student

Pretty cool man, just small without ac but convenient, Next to DC and 7/11. No real study room tho which sucks

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3
10 months ago
Double Room

Decent dorms but too expensive compared to the amenities given. There is no AC and you have to bring all your own appliances. They are in a convenient location for classes though.

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3.8
11 months ago
Single Room

I lived here freshmen year last year and all I could say is that if you got a single, it was pretty solid imo. I had a single that had a sink in the room which was odd but the overall experience in JW wasnt pretty bad except the laundry. Luckily, I lived close to home so when the laundry situation g...

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1.8
11 months ago
Triple Room

Pros of living in joe west are that you’re right next to the dining common and mail room and there’s a bigger sense of community on the floors. Cons are that there is no ac so it gets incredibly hot in the summers, elevators are always breaking, bathrooms are dirty and poorly maintained, whole bathr...

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2
11 months ago
Double Room

Joe West does not have air conditioning, so it gets extremely. Rooms are not too bad - large enough that they don't feel like a cage, as long as you don't live in a triple. Inside of the building looks like a maze where serial killers lurk - dark and does not feel comfortable. Elevators are often br...

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2.8
3 years ago
Single Room

Joe West Hall is a generally average dorm hall. Rooms are not large, bathrooms are decent, and there is no air conditioning. While there are elevators, they often break down and are not a reliable mode of transportation during peak class times. Take the stairs instead, trust me! One of the best thin...

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