Private University

University of Silicon Valley

(41 reviews)

191 Baypointe Pkwy, San Jose, CA 95134

University of Silicon Valley

Overview

Welcome to the University of Silicon Valley (USV), your first level to a career in gaming, digital animation, audio production, and more. In our team-based, multi-player culture, you’ll tackle problems like they’re enemy bots surrounded by a diverse bunch of wildly imaginative nerds like you collaborating with other majors, working on projects for top tech companies in Silicon Valley, and getting real-world experience to stay ahead of industry trends. You’ll create real animated shorts, write computer programs, and develop mind-blowing games and audio tracks! We’ve got top-notch music studios, computer labs filled with the latest software, and on-campus clubs for Esports and all things student life.

Features

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Free parking lot

Services

  • Online B.A. in Game Art
  • Online B.A. in Digital Art & Animation
  • Online B.S. in Digital Audio Technology
  • Online Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Online B.A. in Game Design
  • Online B.S. in Game Engineering
  • Online Diploma in Audio Music Production
  • Online Certificate in Audio Recording
  • Online Certificate in Electronic Music Production
  • B.A. in Game Art
  • B.A. in Game Design
  • Bachelor of Business Administration
  • B.S. in Digital Audio Technology
  • B.S. in Game Engineering
  • B.S. Software Development
  • Master of Business Innovation
  • Diploma in Audio Music Production
  • Graduate Certificate in Project Management
  • Certification in Audio Recording
  • Certificate in Electronic Music Production
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Modeling
  • B.A. in Digital Art & Animation

Working Hours

Monday 9 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–6 PM
Thursday 9 AM–6 PM
Friday 9 AM–6 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Location

Reviews

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mulch

DO NOT GO HERE. They promote AI art like its their job. Ai slop on their website, the professors even ENDORSE Ai. One of my professors basically told me being an artist is useless because AI will take over. THIS IS AN ART SCHOOL? WHY IS …

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Alex Holler

As a masters student who came in from the workforce I could tell all of my professors had heaps of industry experience. This was such a healthy departure from my undergrad experience at a big state school where academics focus on …

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Mihail Grumeza (MishaTheAudioGuy)

I just graduated here. High tuition for untreated "studios" which are just rooms. Old outdated studio monitors. Broken/ sometimes working sound board. Broken gear …

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Josiah Clark

The way I feel about USV, it is what you make it. The school requires you to advocate for yourself and take advantage of the things they offer. I can't speak for the other majors but when it came to Game Writing I was given exactly what I …

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Logan Shelton

Cogswell is a decent school. The school is a good 3/5 stars and that's being generous. Tuition raised every …

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JC H

Cogswell has definitely been a journey. Right from the first few steps into Cogswell I felt this was a good fit for the kind of experience I wanted to have in my college career. The students are welcoming and dance to their own beat. As an …

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Courtney Snyder

I went to the school in 2015 to 2016. The academic advisor that was assigned to my major seemed to have no idea what classes I was supposed to take. Now I really suck at math. Also they raised tuition this year and housing. And they are …

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Flora

The educational experience of a community college with the prices of an ivy! To be fair though the two community colleges I attended had higher educational standard than this place, one of the music professors was a graduate of their …

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Alexis Lujan

I want to make this clear, I enjoyed the time I had at the college. I gain knowledge of 3D modeling and got me into the proper lane of success artistically for 3D modeling (Love ya Monica Cappiello, you were awesome!) But, they're sudden …

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Lady Fire (GamingPoison)

Absolutely horrible. The ONLY thing i liked at that place was two of my teachers and my roommates. Horrendous communication right after your freshman year, giving us three different sites to choose from to find what we were looking for, and …