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Find Yourself hoose your path at Santa Clara.
Know where you want to be in 10 years? Whether it’s improving health treatments through biotech innovations, teaching at a university on the other side of the globe, building a better robot, or practicing law with social justice in mind, Santa Clara University will help get you there. Our Jesuit, Catholic identity and focus on educating leaders of competence, conscience, and compassion will enrich your learning experience here at SCU. Santa Clara graduates enter their personal and professional lives prepared not only with knowledge but with a commitment to making ethical decisions and serving the needs of mankind.
With more than 50 majors—and more than 50 minors—2,000 courses, more than 5,000 undergraduates, and nearly 900 faculty members, Santa Clara provides countless opportunities for you to find your path and choose your future. Discover where Santa Clara can take you.
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In the heart of Santa Clara University sits Mission Santa Clara de AsĂs—the eighth oldest of the original 21 California missions and the only mission found on a college campus.
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ome of the world’s most beautiful sights and extraordinary experiences can be found
within a short distance of campus. For an afternoon or weekend trip, you can
• Surf in Santa Cruz, or just watch the pros (a half-hour away) • Tackle some serious mountain biking in the Santa Cruz mountains (a half-hour away) • Shop and dine in San Francisco (an hour’s drive or train ride away) • Tour the infamous Alcatraz Island rich with history (an hour away) • View the magnificent panorama atop Mount Diablo (an hour away) • Hike past towering redwood trees in Muir Woods (one and a half hours away) • Camp at Mount Tamalpais or climb its 2,571-foot peak (one and a half hours away)
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Explore Northern California
• Explore the sea animals of the Monterey Bay Aquarium (one and a half hours away) • Observe the wildlife at Pinnacles National Monument (two hours away) • Climb Half Dome in Yosemite National Park (three and a half hours away) • Snowboard at a resort along Lake Tahoe (four hours away)
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“The Bay Area is full of amazing opportunities for my passion in filmmaking and art. Cinequest is a major international film festival in San José; Silicon Valley is a leader in video production technology; San Francisco has incredible theaters and audiences for film; and Santa Clara is right in the middle of it all!” Sharif Christop her Matar ’11,
communication major, from Honolulu, Hawaii
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anta Clara is a great place to be a student, and in the
surrounding Bay Area there’s always plenty to do. You’ll find nationally recognized museums, major theater complexes,
150 parks and gardens, professional sporting events, and several shopping outlets and malls.
I n O u r B ackya r d • San José Earthquakes men’s professional soccer matches played on campus • San José Museum of Art, California Theatre, and San José Center for the Performing Arts
You will also discover excellent restaurants from fancy to
• HP Pavilion, home of the San José Sharks
inexpensive, miles of hiking and biking trails, and near-perfect
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library, largest public
weather, with close to 300 days of sunshine every year. The recreational opportunities are endless.
library west of the Mississippi • The Tech Museum of Innovation in downtown San José • Santana Row neighborhood center for theater, shopping, and dining • Los Gatos Creek Trail for miles of biking or running • Motorcycle County Park, trails for motorcyclists and ATVs • Montalvo Arts Center and Mountain Winery concert venue • California’s Great America amusement park • Lick Observatory, some 4,200 feet atop Mt. Hamilton • Mission Santa Clara, our own landmark and eighth of 21 California missions
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REA l i z e Interns Michael Calomeni and Jeremy Boyette discuss the heart-stent testing project they’ve spearheaded and designed for Sadra Medical, a Silicon Valley company specializing in innovative treatments for heart disease.
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SILICON VALLEY EDGE No area can beat or even match the one and only Silicon Valley, a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship, with the largest concentration of hightech companies and unique opportunities for internships and careers.
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located in a region recognized for its history of extraordinary visionaries who have designed and created some of the most significant
technological advances of our age. The opportunities for internships and jobs in Silicon Valley are rich and reliable. Students in engineering, marketing, business, and other disciplines gain valuable hands-on experience and can realistically earn positions with companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500s.
SILI C ON VALLE Y B ENE F ITS Mechanical engineering seniors Michael Calomeni ’10, B.S. and Jeremy Boyette ’10 B.S. both hold internships with Sadra Medical, a small, Los Gatos start-up that manufactures aortic heart valves. When it came time to decide on their senior design project, the interns approached their supervisor at Sadra and asked if there was anything they could build or do for the company. Sadra challenged the interns with a pressing project that involved improving the durability of the heart valve’s stent. The students designed and built a wear tester, and conducted tests to determine the wear characteristics of various stent material properties. The results from this testing may lead to an increase in the lifetime of the heart valve.
“At Sadra, because of the start-up nature, you wear multiple hats, so we’re actually working on something that’s more R&D,” says Michael Calomeni. “Our project is different from the traditional senior assignment because we’re involved directly with a company. At Santa Clara there’s a nice balance of theoretical and hands-on, which makes the transition from school to job a very smooth one.”
“Working with a real-life company on a real-life project gives students exposure to politics, to the dynamics of today, to the deadlines of today, to all of the demands of today,” says Buford Barr, whose course Business-to-Business Marketing challenges students far beyond their expectations. “As an intern, the most valuable thing I learned was how to collaborate and cooperate in a team-oriented business environment. I’ve been lucky enough to work for a company that valued my input and efforts, and I have happily contributed all I can. I’ve designed posters and brochures that have been seen by millions of people. I’ve gained great experience. I’m grateful to be located in the heart of Silicon Valley, which has provided so many opportunities in the hightech industry for me.” Dave Gamach e ’09,
B.A. marketing, from Woodside, Calif.; interned in the corporate marketing office of Applied Materials, Santa Clara, now a designer working for design and interaction agency ZURB, in Campbell, Calif.
Part of the coursework entails the development and presentation of a full marketing plan based on objectives provided by the client—who, in this case, is Synopsys, a Silicon Valley chip design software company. When a worldleader like Synopsys empowers SCU marketing students to stretch beyond the classroom, that’s breaking new ground. “Synopsys employs some of the most skilled marketers in its industry; however it’s always interesting to hear how a fresh set of eyes would go about addressing a certain challenge,” says Synopsys Director of Marketing Operations Herta Schreiner. “The key here is the unique perspective the students are bringing to the project. We were primarily interested in how next-generation employees are viewing certain marketing practices and their expectations. We hope this project is the start of a great relationship and of many exciting projects in the future.” Barr believes that it’s a great opportunity for students to deal with the real-world uncertainty in the classroom, without all the real-world consequences. The learning experience is invaluable, and according to Barr, the moral of this story is: “Those who are not adventurous need not apply.”
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anta Clara faculty members are award-winning scientists, economists, artists, and
writers—but first and foremost they are teachers. A commitment to students and small classes means your professors will know you by name, and you’ll be able to get the research experience and one-on-one access you need. And learning in the classroom is
only the first step—whether you’re isolating DNA for biochemistry research, interviewing residents at a shelter, or helping to produce a professional musical, you’ll gain new skills through real-world applications in your field.
GAIN REAL - W ORL D E X P ERIEN “The collaboration with Professor Beers was one of the most rewarding benefits of my California Legacy Project (CLP) internship. Not only did he raise my awareness of the richness of both California literature and history, he also exposed me to different elements of the writing, editing, publishing, and publicity process of smaller organizations. My involvement with
CLP has enriched my education and provided a glimpse into what working in this field would entail.” Molley Ganey ’10,
B.A. English, from Lafayette, Calif.; intern for the California Legacy Project, a partnership between SCU and Heyday Books, which brings alive for contemporary readers California’s diverse and lively literary and historical heritage.
Casey Kute ’08, B.S. mechanical engineering, was one of 54 engineering students in the nation to receive the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. From Louisville, Ky., she is currently earning a doctoral degree in engineering at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, where she also works in CMU’s NanoRobotics Lab.
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The chance to build cool stuff in Santa Clara University’s robotics lab is what drew Casey Kute to the campus. “I love hands-on work,” she says. “Actually building something helps learning so much.” In Santa Clara’s lab, students have built robots for underwater research and in-space satellite experiments. Kute built a modular search-and-rescue robot with a team of fellow engineers for her senior design project.
“I was inspired after 9/11,” says Kute. The robot can climb stairs, carry supplies, and find a victim at a disaster site. It’s adaptable to many different situations, with cameras and rescue equipment that can be added or removed depending on need.
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anta Clara University was founded in 1851 on the
Santa Clara Mission site, making it the oldest operating
Distinction further the expression of our Jesuit values.
institution of higher education in California.
The Center for Science, Technology, and Society; the
Our tradition goes back to Ignatius of Loyola in the 16th century. The Jesuit, Catholic educational philosophy takes a humanistic approach, integrating moral, intellectual, spiritual, and aesthetic values and promoting justice for all.
Campus Ministry encourages students to learn, reflect, and grow in faith during their time at Santa Clara University. All students are invited to participate in programs on religious traditions, scriptural study, Ignatian spirituality, prayer, and theological reflection throughout the year. While we embrace the University’s Catholic identity, we hold a deep respect for other religious and philosophical traditions. “We are proudly Catholic, and yet we’re not parochial,” says J ac k Treacy, S.J. , director of Campus Ministry. “We want all students, whatever their particular faith tradition, to feel honored, affirmed, and welcomed on campus.” Campus Ministry provides you with opportunities to deepen and ground yourself spiritually through worship, retreat opportunities, involvement in social justice programs, and other activities.
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Santa Clara’s three interdisciplinary Centers of
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Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education; and the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics encourage excellence with consideration for the good of humanity. Each offers classes, fellowships, or immersion trips to enrich your educational experience.
“SCU offers a rigorous undergraduate education, with plenty of outside class work. However, you should be warned that SCU won’t only challenge your academic side. I was deeply influenced by the Jesuit way of thinking, shifting to view the world from a ‘we’ perspective rather than a ‘me’ perspective. Our decisions need to always take into account our community.” Elico Teix eira ’07,
B.S. engineering physics, B.A. business finance, from Pleasanton, Calif.; currently studying for his master’s in mechanical engineering at Stanford University. In fall 2010, he will be attending law school.
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Charlott e Shannon ’10, B.S. political science and environmental studies, from Seattle, Wash., is the recipient of a 2010 Hackworth Grant from the Markkula Center for her research on a project called “The Ethical Imperative of Environmental Justice.” With this grant, Shannon is building upon her previous analysis, which revealed strong correlations between minority and lower-income populations and cancer risk, as a result of environmental exposure.
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“It’s really nice to walk around SCU and see all the green initiatives that are taking place. In the Sustainability Decathlon, all the coaches are SCU students enrolled in a one-unit class called Sustainability Outreach. We come from all walks of life and all grades and majors, but we all have one thing in common—we want to educate high school students about sustainability and other related issues. Every week, we go out there and visit our respective high schools and help them understand these issues better so they can create a culture of sustainability on their campus—it’s contagious!” Michelle Tang ’13,
liberal studies and environmental science major, from San José, Calif.; member of the GREEN Club and the Vietnamese Student Association, and a coach for the Sustainability Decathlon 2010.
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Santa Clara education will touch both your mind and your heart. That’s what we mean by educating the
whole person. We don’t teach ethics in a vacuum. You’ll be asked to examine the ethical implications of your course work whether you’re studying engineering, business, philosophy, art, or another of our more than 50 majors.
S ustainability
In the dining hall we’ve added compost containers,
You can major in environmental science here, but the
and on campus you can drink free-trade coffee and
notion of sustainability will inform many of your classes
eat organic, locally grown food with a low-carbon
and activities no matter what your major may be. Here
footprint. Our staff members drive electric-powered
at Santa Clara, we see living a sustainable life as an
and hybrid vehicles, and Zipcar, the world’s largest car-
integral part of our commitment to social justice, and
sharing program was introduced on campus this year
we’re educating students to help change the world.
to encourage faculty, staff, and students to leave their cars at home to help reduce carbon emissions.
We believe that sustainability is not the property of
by everyone. SCU is committed to becoming a
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climate-neutral campus. We are making our buildings
Our community-based learning programs reach beyond
more efficient, buying green power, and generating
the classroom because problems aren’t solved when
one department or one major, but is instead owned
renewable energy on campus. Our
we work in isolation: Santa Clara students work with
new photovoltaic array can
and learn from marginalized groups in the region and in
provide up to 20 percent of our
locations farther afield.
energy needs. We are educating students about being greener and encouraging involvement in programs such as RecycleMania, the Save Rave, or the Residence Energy Challenge.
Through our Arrupe partnerships, you might choose to tutor elementary school students in San José or assist at an immigration law clinic. Students work at more than 50 sites in and around Silicon Valley, in schools, clinics, health care centers, church parishes, and homeless shelters. We know that intent without action is of limited value. Our professors apply their teachings to real-world situations alongside their students. Lectures and textbooks are only the starting points of your education.
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Students are caught green-handed during RecycleMania, a friendly, nationwide competition between colleges and universities to promote recycling awareness and reduce campus waste.
In Lucia Varona’s Spanish III classroom, students analyze and reflect upon challenges faced by the Latino population. They then head out to the community to apply what they’ve learned, such as helping adults prepare for their citizenship tests or inspiring high school students to continue on to college.
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Travelling to study in the southern hemisphere appealed to senior Danny Fant, where he was fully immersed in Spanish while staying with a host family in Buenos Aires, Argentina— and even learned to tango.
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In SCUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reading West Africa Program, students work in village libraries in Burkina Faso and engage with the challenges of the impoverished community; they then create and publish a book about village life and their experience.
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“I’ve been on two immersion trips, both to Mexico. We built houses in urban slums. I took part in every step of the process— from sifting dirt to sawing wood to tarring a roof. The family that I served on my second trip called home an old, cramped trailer on the edge of a dirt plot. The last day, we presented the new house to the family, along with gifts for the five children. The oldest daughter cried as she watched her little siblings celebrate their good fortune. When our buses pulled away, she patted her heart over and over again, silently voicing her gratefulness and solidarity. I’ll never forget her, and she inspired me to serve the poor.” Alicia Gonzales ’09,
B.A. English, from Fair Oaks, Calif.; now works as a Web content writer/editor for the Discovery Museum Science & Space Center in Sacramento, Calif.
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e know the greatest skill you can gain in
college is the ability to think for yourself—while considering our whole community. At Santa
Clara, we nurture a global perspective. We encourage our students to explore our world and to take with them, wherever they go, a commitment to fostering social justice, sustainability, and compassion. SCU offers study abroad and immersion programs in more than 50 countries. You might learn about finance in Beijing or Renaissance painting in Florence. SCU students can travel
About 60 percent of Santa Clara juniors typically study abroad. SCU study abroad and immersion programs are offered in
Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Botswana Brazil Cambodia Canada Chile China Costa Rica Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador England
France Germany Ghana Greece Hong Kong Hungary India Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jordan Kenya Korea Mexico Morocco Netherlands New Zealand
Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Russia Scotland Senegal South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Tanzania Thailand Turkey Turks & Caicos Vietnam
to El Salvador to help struggling communities end social injustices or to Copenhagen to gain new perspectives on public health issues.
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ur academic programs encourage viewing issues from many
perspectives. The Core Curriculum links classes across disciplines by theme, such as Global Health, Islamic Studies, Human Rights, Beauty, or Justice and the Arts. For one class, for example, English
and biology students travel to the Sea of Cortez to study nature writing and Mexican ecology. In another, writing students take social justice issues as inspiration for fictional work. At SCU, from your introductory classes to your senior capstone project, you’ll sharpen critical thinking skills and develop depth of knowledge—while integrating a global view to better grasp the complexities of the 21st century.
“What I gained from the Baja trip was far more than fulfilling some core units and practicing my Spanish skills. For seven long and laborious days, we kayaked a jaw-dropping forty-four miles; we hauled our tents and sleeping bags; we carried utensils; washing basins, fresh food, and cans … we cooked, we talked, we laughed. We made connections for a lifetime.” Abby Pira ’10,
B.A. psychology, double minor in biology and Spanish, from Minnetonka, Minn.; attended the spring break immersion program in Baja California, Mexico
The half-acre education and community Forge Garden is part of BUG (Bronco Urban Gardens), a new partnership between SCU’s Environmental Studies Institute and the Silicon Valley HealthCorps that aims to increase community food security, sustainability, and environmental literacy in Santa Clara County.
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Students in crossdisciplinary biology and nature-writing class set off to kayak with their teachers in the Sea of Cortez off the Baja coast of Mexico.
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In a unique exercise that combines academics and fun, da Vinci RLC students sweep across the ice during a broomball game to learn firsthand the physicsbased concepts of friction and inertia.
“The Communitas environment is unique in that this residential learning community comprises two residence halls, Campisi and Bellarmine. Campisi is a four-year RLC and is extremely lively. At the opening meeting of the year in the Campisi quad there’s usually some sort of skit and dance put on by the community facilitators and the resident director, which is a great way to see a different side of the staff here on campus. The RLC allows us to really come to know each other as the year progresses.” JoAnna Gistand ’10
B.A. liberal studies, from Castro Valley, Calif.; student assistant for Housing and Residence Life
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tudents in Residential Learning Communities
(RLCs) live together, have many common interests, and share some of the same classes. You can select an RLC based on your interest in topics such as natural history, diversity, sustainability, or social justice.
The RLCs provide a holistic educational experience by bringing together the academic, residential, and social components of campus life. Back in 2003, some RLC students came across the idea of broomball—a sport that combines ice hockey, indoor soccer, and brooms. They invited Physics Professor Phil Kesten, then da Vinci RLC faculty director, to give a lecture that tied in with the game. “I decided to talk about sliding, friction, momentum, and it occurred to me that since I’ve studied ice— albeit ice on some of the moons in our solar system—that I would throw that in as well,” says Kesten.
L i f e l o ng C o n n e c t i o n s The lecture was a big hit and gave Kesten the opportunity to create an environment in which students didn’t have to feel that academics and fun are two separate things. Current RLC students are still enjoying broomball and Kesten’s lectures on the physics of ice. “I almost feel like one of those kids who hates fractions but accidentally learns them by baking cookies,” says Genevieve Kromm ’13. “It’s a fun way to approach concepts like friction and inertia.”
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Ta k e t h e Pat h “I knew that for my career in advertising, I would need to start in New York City. I was already an independent person, but SCU instilled in me the confidence that I can accomplish anything. One of the things I love about advertising is that you have to jump right in. You have to immerse yourself to learn the craft and create a process for yourself and your team that works. This was a huge lesson that SCU taught me, a lesson I use every day.” Denise Malone ’06,
B.A. marketing, from La Canada, Calif.; account supervisor with New York City–based Draftfcb, one of the largest global advertising agency networks.
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• 88 percent of employed graduates said
shows that six months after their
that SCU provided them with good to
graduation, alumni reported:
excellent preparation for their careers.
• 73 percent were employed full
• 90 percent of those who applied to
time, attending graduate school, or
graduate school were accepted to at least
participating in a service program.
one program.
A FEW FELLOW BRONCOS Reza Aslan ’95 Author of No god but God, national commentator on Islamic issues for CNN and CBS Brandi Chastain ’91 Two-time Olympic gold medalist, World Cup winner, and Women’s Professional Soccer player John Fry ’78 President and cofounder, Fry’s Electronics
After graduating from Santa Clara with a degree in mechanical engineering and leading SCU’s inaugural Solar Decathlon team to a third-place finish in the international competition, J a mes Bi ckford ’08 cofounded Valence Energy, a company that develops energy efficiency software. He is now marketing manager for Tigo Energy, Campbell, Calif. Originally from Tacoma, Wash., James Bickford would not have guessed he’d be called an entrepreneur before he even graduated. But his participation in the 2007 Solar Decathlon took him down a surprising path: One month after receiving his diploma, he was reporting to work—at a start-up renewable energy business that he cofounded. After launching Valence Energy and introducing the company’s first-generation product, Bickford moved on to Tigo Energy, another innovative startup, to pursue his passion in solar energy. Tigo Energy is developing a technology that significantly boosts the amount of energy harvested from any solar panel. “Sustainability is not a compromise between different factions; it is a partnership, and it has the potential to drastically improve collaboration on a worldwide scale,” says Bickford. “Santa Clara’s mission of sustainability, and its location in an area full of intelligent, competitive people, lends itself to lots of opportunities in the green industry.”
Khaled Hosseini ’88 Author of the no.1 best-seller The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns Yasemin Kimyacioglu ’08 Cofounder of the Botswana Association for Positive Living, assisting youth with HIV/AIDS Charles Leone ’05 Lockheed designer of spacecraft mechanisms that support satellite launches and their missions Zoe Lofgren ’75 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, California’s 16th district (San José) Noelle Lopez ’09 SCU’s first female Rhodes Scholar Dee Dee Myers ’83 Author of Why Women Should Rule the World, press secretary for former President Bill Clinton Janet Napolitano ’79 U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, former governor of Arizona Steve Nash ’96 Basketball player for the Phoenix Suns, two-time winner of the NBA MVP award Gavin Newsom ’89 Mayor of San Francisco Leon Panetta ’60, J.D. ’63 Director of the CIA, U.S. Congressman 1977–93, chief of staff for former President Bill Clinton
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“Santa Clara provided me with a rigorous and well-rounded education. The opportunity to participate in undergraduate research in the lab was invaluable for my success in a biological sciences graduate program. I came very well prepared indeed.” Corey Morri s -Singer ’03,
B.S. biology, from Salem, Oregon; currently a Ph.D. candidate in biological and biomedical sciences at Harvard Medical School
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Art Professor Kelly Detweiler believes creativity is an essential part of a well-developed intellect—no matter the discipline.
FIND YOUR INTERESTS
Three schools at Santa Clara offer undergraduate degrees:
At SCU, you don’t have to declare a major right away. Whatever
College of Arts and Sciences The college offers bachelor’s
interests you—maybe science, or business, or languages—your
degrees in the humanities, the natural and social sciences, and
faculty advisor can help you narrow it down as you gain experience
visual and performing arts. It also offers most of the University’s
and insight.
Core Curriculum courses.
In addition, Santa Clara offers specialized advising for postgraduate
Leavey School of Business Santa Clara’s nationally acclaimed
programs in law, medicine and health sciences, dentistry, and
business school teaches practical skills along with a global
teaching.
perspective. The undergraduate program strives for a mix of theory and practice and emphasizes the development of both the leadership skills and the technical skills necessary for success in business with a broad ethical, global, and humanistic perspective. School of Engineering Rigorous courses and small class size
typify the engineering program, with professors offering expertise from their own real-world experience. New initiatives in Web design and engineering join established programs in civil, computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering, applied mathematics, and engineering management.
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M aj o r and M in o r
M aj o r o nly
M in o r Only
Ancient Studies
Accounting
Anthropology
Accounting and Information Systems
Arabic, Islamic, and Middle Eastern Studies
Art History Biology Chemistry Classical Studies Communication Computer Engineering Computer Science (Math) Computer Science and Engineering
Asian Studies
Biochemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Bioengineering
Biotechnology
Civil Engineering
Catholic Studies
Engineering Physics
Community Studies
Environmental Science
Creative Writing
Finance
Dance
General Engineering
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Individual Studies
Economics
Latin and Greek
Environmental Studies for Engineers
Electrical Engineering
Liberal Studies (Education)
General Business
English
Management
International Business
Environmental Studies*
Marketing
International Studies
Ethnic Studies*
Operations and Management Information Systems
Japanese Studies
French and Francophone Studies
Psychology
German Studies
Public Health Science
Greek Language and Literature
Religious Studies
History
Theatre Arts (emphasis in Theatre or Dance)
Italian Studies Latin Language and Literature
Web Design and Engineering
Latin American Studies Management Information Systems Medieval and Renaissance Studies Musical Theatre Public Health
Mathematics
Retail Studies
Mechanical Engineering
Science, Technology, and Society
Music Philosophy Physics
Theatre Urban Education
Political Science Sociology
In addition to the wide range of departmental and school minors,
Spanish Studies
emphases in majors and concentrations in degree programs are
Studio Art
available to enhance the major field of study for students. Consistent
Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Gender Studies*
with the commitment to an integrated educational experience,
*Companion or second major only
several interdisciplinary minors are also offered.
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“During my years at SCU, I was lucky enough to cover some of the best stories for the paper. I covered concerts. I got to sit court-, pool-, rink-, and fieldside at many a basketball, waterpolo, hockey, and soccer game, as well as going to cover the WCC Basketball Tournament twice. I covered breaking news. One of my personal favorites was meeting and following Jane Goodall around campus for the afternoon. And I participated in many clubs, played intramurals in three sports, served on the executive board of both the Sociology Student Association and Management Student Association, went on nearly every retreat, and I even started my own club focused on microloans. I feel like everyone can find something they’ll enjoy at SCU.” S o p h ie A sm ar ’09,
B.S. sociology and management, above, holding camera; from Pleasant Hill, Calif.; former managing editor, public relations director, and photographer for the student newspaper, The Santa Clara; recently served as alumni chaperone for the Ghana agricultural immersion trip
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anta Clara has 10 residence halls, most with
traditional double rooms and large common bathrooms,
others with suite arrangements conducive to more informal living. Residences are all close to classrooms and the student center. You’re never more than a short walk away from the library or that 9 a.m. class. During your first year, we recommend that you live on campus— almost all freshmen do. You’ll have many food choices here. On campus, you can select from three different cafés for coffee, pastries, and quick meals or dine in the central marketplace for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. There are regular sushi lunches and a latenight grill and pizza place. With these choices and an on-campus convenience store, you can always find something great to eat from 7 a.m. to midnight.
The Bronco pub is the University’s only late-night venue where you can find student-focused programs and food and beverages. During the day you can use the casual space to watch TV, play pool or ping-pong, use the Internet stations, work in groups, or just plain relax. In the evening you can enjoy activities such as karaoke, dances, talent shows, Band Night, movies, sporting
“The dining hall offers a bunch of options. I’m a big fan of the salad and sandwich stations. The Bronco is a really popular late-night choice. It’s great after study sessions or a night out. As a transfer student, I can say Santa Clara’s food definitely beats my old school’s any day.” Chris Stamas ’11,
political science major, from Northbrook, Ill.
events, Improv groups, Love Jones Café, class nights, Monday Night Football, Oktoberfest, Roommate Game, just to name a few. The Bronco features pizza, smoothies, favorite pub snacks, and for those of age—beer and wine. The Bronco is open whenever Benson Memorial Center is open—from early morning to late night.
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anta Clara has more than 100 student
Just a few of the many groups you might
•M ulticultural Center
organizations. You’ll never lack for
join at Santa Clara:
• I gwebuike African-American community
something to do.
• ASGSCU, student government
•H ermanas Unidas, women in leadership
Outside of class, you’ll find interesting
• KSCU FM, student radio
• I talian Club
lectures, plays, art exhibits, and volunteer
•T he Santa Clara newspaper
• I ntandesh South Asian community
positions. You also will discover various
• CORE Christian Fellowship
•S alsa Clara, salsa dance group
• Improv comedy
•T au Beta Pi Engineer Honor Society
• MEChA–El Frente, Chicano/Latino
•G REEN Club, sustainability club
opportunities to share your views with fellow students via the student newspaper, yearbook, literary magazine, and radio station.
community • Ballet Folklorico • Jewish Student Union • Alpha Kappa Psi, coed business
•C hinese Student Association •C inema Club, international cinema and culture • Into the Wild, camping club
fraternity • Ruff Riders, sports fans
History of the SCU mascot “Bronco” Bucky the Bronco has been bucking around for a long time—since November 5, 1923, in fact. The idea of the bronco as Santa Clara’s mascot came from Philosophy Professor Hubert Flynn, S.J. After attending a rodeo, Flynn noted the unrelenting strength of the bronco, its speed and determination, its explosive energy, and its unbending audacity—all attributes that are embodied in SCU’s students. Coupled with its close association to the historical herding practices of the Padres’ Mission days at Santa Clara, the bronco mascot was the perfect symbol of SCU’s long-standing past and of the attributes looked for in SCU students of the future.
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“This is a friendly place. I feel welcomed by every group. I’m in the International Club. I’ve been introduced to a lot of typical American experiences through the club—we went to play mini golf. And I joined the Ceramics Club, just for fun. And if there was something you wanted to do and there wasn’t a club here, you could just start your own. The school is very supportive of that.” Francis Jang ’10,
B.A. computer engineering, from Dangriga, Belize; community facilitator for Unity Residential Learning Community
Spirit
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Santa Clara routinely posts student-athlete graduation rates that are among the highest in NCAA Division I.
i n t o Ac t i o n “I transferred to SCU in my sophomore year because I was looking for a smaller school where I could feel more connected to a community. I received much support from Santa Clara. My experience in cross country has given me a lot of selfconfidence and leadership experience, and I am very grateful for my teammates, coaches, my professors, my friends, and many others who have made my time here an incredible experience.” Stephanie Wilson ’11
English major, from San José, Calif.; the first Bronco and only female All-American Cross Country runner; co-captain of the Women’s Cross Country and Track team; Campus Ministry volunteer
Santa Clara Broncos NCAA Division I, West Coast Conference
D ivisi o n I sp o rts at S anta C lara Men’s
Women’s
Baseball Basketball Crew Cross Country Golf Soccer Tennis Track and Field Water Polo
Basketball Crew Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field Volleyball Water Polo
club sp o rts
Sullivan Aquatic Center opened last fall. The Olympicsized pool hosts lap and recreational swimming as well as water polo competitions. The adjacent Malley Center has cardio machines, free weights, yoga and pilates classes, and basketball courts. It’s a good place for taking a break from studying.
Boxing (coed) Cycling (coed) Equestrian (coed) Field Hockey (women’s) Ice Hockey (men’s) Lacrosse (men’s and women’s) Paintball (coed) Rugby (men’s and women’s) Sailing (coed) Shotokan Karate (coed) Swimming (coed) Triathlon (coed) Ultimate (men’s and women’s) Volleyball (men’s and women’s)
I ntramural sp o rts Badminton Basketball Flag Football
Soccer Softball Table Tennis
Tennis Volleyball
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< Home to the Leavey School of Business, the 86,000 square-foot Lucas Hall features the latest educational technological advancements and dozens of energy-efficiency measures, with 16 student team project rooms, wireless Internet access, and videoconferencing-ready classrooms.
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hroughout the campus, students will find
cutting-edge educational facilities and services that encourage collaboration and
enhance the learning process. Reflecting
SEEK K N O W LE D G E AND I N S
Santa Claraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to green and sustainable building, the facilities are environmentally friendly in many ways, some meeting standards even higher than the national and California standards for sustainability. The new, 194,000 square-foot, four-level Learning Commons, Technology Center, and Library has 25 collaborative spaces for students, three terraces, three video viewing and taping rooms, and 1,100 reader seatsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; each with a wired network connection. An automated retrieval system houses more than 550,000 volumes of printed material,
clubs and organizations and be a flexible
shafts will run through the second floor to
in addition to the 250,000 volumes on open
place for students to schedule events such
the ground floor, increasing natural sunlight
shelves.
as catered dinners, dances, rock shows,
penetration to the center of the building on
movies, and career day. This building will
both floors. Recycled water will be used for
be green, with an energy performance 25
landscape irrigation.
Scheduled to open in 2010, the Locatelli Student Activities Center is a two-level facility that will feature space for student
percent more efficient than Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Title 24 building standard code. Central skylight
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PIRAT IO N
Support Services on Campus Sometimes you need a hand, or just someone to listen. We can help, with tutors, health care, job placement, study abroad guides, or tips on things to do over the weekend.
On campus you have access to:
• Writing Hub
• Academic advising
•H ealth services
• Learning resources counseling
•R ecreation program and wellness center
• Open computer labs
•C ounseling center
• RLC study groups
• P hysical and learning disabilities
• Career Center offering résumé and internship advising
accommodations • International student center
www.scu.edu/studentctr
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S C U AT A G L A N C E UNDERGRADUAT ES, FALL 2009 Total undergraduate enrollment
5,200
College of Arts and Sciences
2,760
Leavey School of Business
1,749
School of Engineering
691
Freshmen to sophomore retention rate 93% Undergraduate graduation rate
85%
Live in residence halls Freshmen 95% All undergraduates 48% Average class size
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Student to faculty ratio
13:1
FRESHMEN, CLASS OF 2013 A P P L I C AT I O N S U M M A RY Applied
10,226
Accepted
6,057
Enrolled
1,085
ENROLLED PROFILE Middle 50% scores GPA (4.0 unweighted scale) 3.4–3.8 SAT Critical Reading 550–650 SAT Math 570–680 ACT Composite 25–30 Men
47%
Women 53%
Noe l l e L o p e z ’ 0 9 , B.A. philosophy, was named Santa Clara’s first female Rhodes Scholar in 2008. She’s currently studying philosophy in a graduate program at Oxford University, England.
Ethnicity African-American 5.0% Asian 15.0% Caucasian 38.0% Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander 0.5% Hispanic / Latino 15.0% Multiethnic 9.0% Native American 0.3% Other / Unknown 17.2%
Noelle Lopez specializes in asking the big questions: What does it mean to lead a good life? What makes a person good?
From public high schools
47%
From Jesuit high schools
11%
From Catholic, non-Jesuit high schools
21%
Road to Rhodes
Originally from Tucson, the former cross country and track team captain is now studying virtue ethics, and tackling life’s grand queries, at Oxford University. In 2008, Lopez was one of 32 students from across the U.S. awarded the prestigious Rhodes scholarship. She says she ultimately sees herself pursuing teaching. Juggling stellar grades, track meets, her tutoring job, peer education, and ethics research was a challenge. Lopez says her training gave her the discipline, and that Santa Clara supported her range of interests. “That’s something that really drew me to Santa Clara: I felt like the team was balanced,” she says. “Student athletes aren’t just athletes here. And the team offers such a sense of community.”
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From other private high schools
8%
Religious background: Catholic
47%
From California
59%
From other states and countries Number of states Number of foreign countries
41% 40 16
TRANSFER STUDENTS, Fall 2009 Applied
689
Accepted
483
Enrolled From 4-year colleges From 2-year colleges
242 34% 66%
G e t t h e Fa c t s
The Santa Clara Solar Decathlon team placed third of 20 teams in both 2007 and 2009 in the international competition to design the best energyefficient house, held in Washington, D.C.
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N AT I O N A L r ecognition While many college rankings change from year to year, SCU has been consistently recognized as one of the top colleges in the nation. In addition to considering these annual rankings, you are encouraged to gather all the information you can from online sources, books, other people, and— most important—firsthand impressions to help you decide which college is the best fit. According to U.S. News and World Report, Santa Clara University currently: • Ranks second among comprehensive universities in the western U.S. • Has the highest freshman retention rate (93 percent) in the western U.S. among
In 2009:
Environmental Protection Agency’s Top 20
master’s universities.
•B usinessWeek ranked Santa Clara’s
College and University List of green power
• Holds the second-highest undergraduate graduation rate (85 percent graduate in six years) among all U.S. master’s universities. • Ranks 21st among undergraduate engineering programs in the country.
undergraduate business program 39th in the country. •K aplan College Guide called Santa Clara
purchasers. • Santa Clara surpassed the national averages in the five main benchmarks
one of the 25 most environmentally
of The National Survey of Student
responsible colleges in the nation.
Engagement (NSSE), the most
•K iplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine listed Santa Clara 43rd in the nation for best values among private universities. • Santa Clara was named to the U.S. President’s Higher Education Community
comprehensive assessment of effective practice in higher education. The NSSE includes data from nearly 370,000 randomly selected freshmen and senior students at 640 four-year colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada.
Service Honor Roll for community service programs and student involvement. • Santa Clara was recognized as one of the top universities to reduce its carbon footprint, coming in at number 16 on the
www.scu.edu/facts
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A p p ly t o SCU ADMISSION At Santa Clara we select our admitted class from among many
We may consider other factors as well, such as special talents, an
qualified candidates. While we pay close attention to the rigor of
alumni relationship with the University, and a desire for a diverse
the classes you’ve taken, the grades you’ve earned, and the work
and engaged student body.
you’ve accomplished, we review applications in a holistic way, and no single grade, factor, or score will automatically gain or deny you admission to SCU.
Santa Clara University exclusively uses the online Common Application (www.commonapp.org) with a required supplement form. All materials must be submitted before the deadlines.
Just as we are interested in seeing that you’ve challenged yourself throughout your high school years, we’re equally interested in
A P P LY I N G
students who will enhance our campus community while taking
Freshman candidates may apply either to SCU’s early action
advantage of all the University has to offer.
(nonbinding) program or the regular decision program during their
You should be independent, self-motivated, socially engaged, and someone who embodies the Ignatian ideals of respect, truth,
senior year in high school. SCU accepts transfer applications for the fall and winter quarters.
justice, and service. In essence, Santa Clara students harbor a deep curiosity for learning about the world and are committed to
APPLICAT ION DEADLINES AND NOTIFICATION OF ADMIS S ION
improving life for those around them.
FRESHMAN CANDIDATES
Apply by
Notification
Early Action (nonbinding)
November 1
end of December
Regular Decision
January 7
end of March
In addition to considering your personal attributes, SCU’s admission staff will evaluate your application on several other factors: • Overall quality of your high school courses, especially in grades 11 and 12 • Cumulative GPA from your first three years of high school for Early Action; we also require first-semester senior year grades for
For more information, visit www.scu.edu/ugrad/apply/freshman. TRANSFER STUDENTS
Apply by
Notification
Engineering Transfer Express
January 7
end of March
Regular Transfer
April 15
early June
For more information, visit www.scu.edu/ugrad/apply/transfer.
Regular Decision applicants • Results of standardized tests—SAT I or ACT (We review your highest composite results but ask that all test results be sent.) • Overall quality of your application essays • A secondary school report from a counselor and one teacher evaluation • Your involvement with your school and/or community
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For more information, contact the Undergraduate Admission Office at 408-554-4700 or www.scu.edu/ugrad.
T uition Tuition for the 2010–11 academic year is $37,368, with average room and board costing $11,742.
F inancial A id A Santa Clara education is an investment in your future. Paying for your education involves a partnership among you, your parent(s), various government agencies, lending organizations, and SCU. We are committed to helping students and their families find ways to
A pplying fo r F inancial A id
make Santa Clara University affordable, and we want to help make
University, federal, and Cal Grant aid programs require that you
your financial aid experience as smooth and worry-free as possible.
and your parents complete the Free Application for Federal
More than 80 percent of Santa Clara undergraduates and their
Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE.
families receive some kind of financial aid. Aid can take several
Forms are available at the SCU Financial Aid Office website,
forms:
www.scu.edu/financialaid. It is important to note that financial aid
• Merit- and need-based scholarships
packages are distributed after the student is admitted and before
• Grants from SCU, state, federal, and other sources
the deposit deadline.
• Work study, in which a student may earn up to $3,500 by working 10 to 20 hours per week throughout the academic year • Educational loans Santa Clara staff members are available to answer your financial aid questions, help with your application, and process your awards. For all issues related to financing your SCU education, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 408-554-4505 or visit the website at www.scu.edu/financialaid.
Merit- and Need-Based Scholarships SCU participates in a wide variety of federal and state programs to bring a Santa Clara education within reach of your family. In addition, Santa Clara offers a variety of merit- and need-based scholarship awards. Unless otherwise noted, all admission applicants will be considered for these awards. Here are just a
I MPORTANT DAT ES FOR APPLICANT S FRESHMAN CANDIDATES Early Action
Regular Decision
November 1 Admission Application Deadline
January 7 Admission Application Deadline
November 15 CSS/PROFILE Deadline
January 16 Scholarship Auditions: Music, Theatre, and Dance
January 16 Scholarship Auditions: Music, Theatre, & Dance
February 1 CSS/PROFILE Deadline
February 1 FAFSA Deadline
February 1 FAFSA Deadline
March 2 Cal Grant Deadline (Calif. residents only)
March 2 Cal Grant Deadline (Calif. residents only)
TRANSFER CANDIDATES Engineering Transfer Express
Regular Transfer
January 7 Admission Application Deadline
March 2 Cal Grant Deadline (Calif. residents only)
March 2 Cal Grant Deadline (Calif. residents only)
April 15 Admission Application Deadline CSS/PROFILE and FAFSA Deadline
April 15 CSS/PROFILE and FAFSA Deadline
few examples of the awards offered to our incoming students: • P residential Scholarship: A full-tuition award • P rovost Scholarship: A half-tuition award •D ean’s Scholarship • J esuit Ignatian Scholarship • Alumni Scholarship •M usic, Theatre, and Dance Scholarships • Athletic Scholarships
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Join us on a campus tour and information
downtown San José, the Santa Clara
friendly faces and find answers to all your
session led by admission officers and
campus can be reached from three major
questions.
undergraduate ambassadors who can
California highways: U.S. 101, Interstate
Visit www.scu.edu/ugrad/visit to schedule
answer your questions about Santa Clara
280, and Interstate 880. Driving directions
a tour online with the Undergraduate
University and the surrounding area.
are available online at www.scu.edu/map.
Admission Office, then check out our online
Tours and information sessions are offered
SCU is less than 10 minutes from San
events calendar to find out what exciting
daily Monday through Friday and on select
José International Airport. There’s even a
things will be happening during your visit.
Saturday mornings during the school year.
free shuttle from the airport that takes you
he best way to gain a sense of what Santa
Please register at least two weeks in advance, either online at www.scu.edu/ugrad or by calling 408-554-4700.
Located about three miles away from
right to the University’s main entrance. San Francisco and Oakland airports are about an hour’s drive from campus. The Santa Clara Caltrain station is across from the University’s main entrance. Commuter trains run daily from Santa Clara to San Francisco. Local buses also connect the campus to San José, Palo Alto, and other Bay Area cities.
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