On October 14, 2025, the Gilroy Unified School District announced "Pathways to Success," a new partnership with San Jose State University that guarantees admission for any CSU-eligible, GUSD graduate to the University!  

To celebrate this opportunity for our students, we held an official launch party, attended by leaders from SJSU, GUSD and Gavilan College, elected officials and their representatives, students from Christopher and Gilroy High Schools,  parents, community members and even Cooper the Cougar and Sammy the Spartan.

Speakers for the day included Dr. Anisha Munshi, Superintendent of the Gilroy Unified School District; GUSD Board President, Tuyen Fiack; Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, President, San Jose State University; and Andrew Wright, Senior Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management at SJSU. 

In her remarks to attendees, President Fiack, shared, "The partnership between GUSD and SJSU, through the guaranteed admissions program, is not just about opening doors to higher education.  It is about equity, opportunity, and building pathways for long-term student success.  

Our Board of Education has always envisioned a district where every student — regardless of background — has access to the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive. This agreement is a powerful step in making that vision a reality.   It ensures that the hard work our students put in during high school is rewarded — with a clear path to college, and with it, the promise of brighter futures.  
This achievement is also a reflection of who we are as a community. Gilroy is known for resilience, pride, and collaborative spirit. 

Today, we celebrate not only what this program will mean for our students, but also the partnerships that make it possible — educators, families, local leaders, and higher education partners — all working together with a shared purpose."

This partnership creates new opportunities for GUSD graduates, so they can go out and change the world for the better.  We look forward to celebrating the success of our graduates and future Spartans as a result of this opportunity.