FAQ
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​​Do I need any experience to join?
No, our goal is for you to learn and grow as a person. Pick any subteam of your interest and ask a ton of questions!
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Can I drive the car?
Members who have contributed a significant amount can drive the car on "Driver Day," which is typically held after our competition in June.
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Can any major join?
Yes! All majors are welcome.
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How much time do I need to commit?
Depends on what you want out of being in FSAE. Want a job after graduation? Expect 20+ hours a week. Want to just help out with the smaller stuff? Around a few hours a week.
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Where do I apply?
You can fill out our interest form linked here.
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Where is the club room?
In the Engineering Building at San Jose State University, we have meetings in room 344 and workshops in rooms 123 and 130.​​​
What is Formula SAE?
Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) is one of the Collegiate Design Series (CDS) events that challenges teams of university students to conceive, design, fabricate, develop, and compete their formula-style vehicles in a competition by demonstrating their engineering and creativity skills.
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What happened to the combustion car?
As 2022 came to an end, we decided to retire our combustion platform. Through transferring our efforts towards developing and enhancing our electric platform, we hope to put a greater emphasis on the importance of a greener future.​
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