Key Contact Numbers
408-554-4000
SCU Information Desk
408-551-7037
International Student Services
408-554-4439
University Honors Program
408-554-4439
LEAD Scholars Program
408-551-1995
New Student Programs (Orientation)
408-554-4318
Drahmann Advising and Learning Resources Center
408-554-4111
Disabilities Resources
408-554-4900
Offices of Housing and Residence Life
408-554-4505
Financial Aid Office
408-554-4412
Bursar’s Office
408-554-4700
Undergraduate Admission
Key Events Preview Days
April 14 and 15, 2012 (Freshmen & Transfer Students)
Transfer Admit Day Transfer Orientation Welcome Weekend First Day of Classes
June 1, 2012 July 30, 2012 Sept. 15–16, 2012 Sept. 17, 2012
Thanksgiving Recess Nov. 19–23, 2012 (Residence halls remain open during Thanksgiving recess.) Fall Quarter Exams Residence Halls Closed Classes Resume
Dec. 3–7, 2012 Dec. 7, 2012 (9 p.m.)–Jan. 5, 2013 (11 a.m.) Jan. 7, 2013
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Become a Bronco: The Next Steps
ACCEP T E D
Y O U ’ V E B E E N Class of 2016 & Transfers
s a n ta c l a r a u n i v e r s i t y
C o n g r at u l at i o n s on your admission Santa Clara University welcomes you to its vibrant community of friends and scholars. During this exciting and rewarding time of your life, we invite you to learn what a Santa Clara education can offer you and what it means to be a Bronco. We stand proud and committed to upholding our national reputation for academic excellence. With the guidance of our stellar faculty and staff, we are dedicated to fostering your intellectual and personal growth in preparation for your lifelong, meaningful engagement with the world. Our Jesuit, Catholic identity, focused on educating leaders of competence, conscience, and compassion, will deepen your understanding of our great global society. Our commitment to social justice and care for our environment takes place in many settings and activities on our campus. For example, our Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) will regularly introduce you to important topics of our time through discourse with the faculty and classmates you will live with, while our curriculum and academic research connect you to internship and professional opportunities that abound in Silicon Valley—the capital of technology and innovation that surrounds our campus. And of course, the plentiful opportunities for civic engagement, entertainment, and recreation through the many student clubs and organizations will enliven your curiosity and fuel your quest for further discovery. Santa Clara University is indeed an exciting campus. This booklet is designed to guide freshmen and transfer students through the next steps toward becoming a Bronco and help you fully transition into your first year at SCU. We encourage you to attend one of our admitted student events, where you can take a closer look at our programs, speak with our faculty, and learn about the many opportunities that await you. For more information about these events, see page 16. We also ask that all students register for their appropriate orientation sessions that are held during the summer. Orientation offers you an opportunity to make new friends, register for classes, and get excited as you begin this new chapter in your life. Let no question about SCU go unanswered. For additional information, you can access our Admitted Students website at www.scu.edu/admitted or call the Office of Admission at 408-554-4700 and the Office of Financial Aid at 408-554-4505. We are here to help. Once again, I extend my welcome to you with the highest of hopes that Santa Clara University will become your home where you will enjoy the spirit of shared inquiry and a focus on the importance of building a better world. Sincerely,
Michael Sexton Vice President for Enrollment Management
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Congratulations! We hope you will make Santa Clara University your home.
Enrolling At S C U
Y
our acceptance to Santa Clara University is
K EEP U P T H E G OO D W OR K
an open door to a new and exciting education
We were impressed with your application and are
and future. We’ve chosen you to join our dynamic
eagerly awaiting your arrival on campus. Remember,
and diverse student body and be among the
your senior year or current academic term matters.
brightest students at SCU. Here we outline
Admission to Santa Clara’s freshman or transfer
everything you need to do to reserve your spot
class is contingent on a continued high level of
for September 2012.
academic performance during the remainder of your
Y o u r e C a m p us Acc o u n t All steps to completing your enrollment—making deposits, accepting or declining financial aid, completing The Supplemental Pre-enrollment Information Form (SPIF), registering for orientation, and applying for housing—are done online in
senior year or current program. Your final transcript will be evaluated by the Admission Committee. If there is a significant deterioration in your academic work during your final months of high school or during the remainder of your current program, please be advised that your offer of admission may be rescinded.
eCampus www.scu.edu/ecampus. Your eCampus account was created when you applied to SCU. You can find your eCampus user ID in the lower, right-hand corner of your admission letter. If you have forgotten your eCampus password, enter your ID, select “forgot my password” on the eCampus homepage, and a new password will be sent to the email account on record. For eCampus assistance, contact the SCU Information Technology Service Center at ecampus@scu.edu or 408-554-5700.
A Commitment to Excellence Santa Clara University is one of the leading universities in the nation, supported by a 450-year-old Jesuit tradition of educating the whole person. Renowned for small class sizes, award-winning residential learning communities, and world-class career opportunities, Santa Clara’s values-based education provides the ideal framework for 21st-century social and global responsibility.
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e know you’ve got many important deadlines to meet.
To help you stay on track, this checklist will guide your steps toward becoming a Bronco.
What I Need To Do Confirm your enrollment by completing the following steps in eCampus:
Complete These Important Tasks By
Find More Details Here
Sucessfully Completed On This Date (you fill these)
❏ Pay the $400 enrollment fee (nonrefundable)
MAY 1 (Freshmen) JUNE 15 (Transfers)
page 3
❏
ubmit the Supplemental Pre-enrollment Information S Form (SPIF)
MAY 1 (Freshmen) JUNE 15 (Transfers)
page 3
❏
Accept Financial Aid package
MAY 1 (Freshmen) JUNE 15 (Transfers)
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Register for Orientation
MAY 1 (Freshmen) JUNE 15 (Transfers)
page 18 www.scu.edu/orientation
MAY 1 (Freshmen) JUNE 15 (Transfers)
pages 8, 14 www.scu.edu/rlc www.scu.edu/housing
NOTE: Reserve one of the six freshman sessions. Or, register for Transfer Student Orientation.
If you are planning to LIVE ON CAMPUS
❏
elect your top Residential Learning Community (RLC) S preferences
❏
ubmit the $250 housing deposit, housing contract, and S RLC/Housing Preference form
NOTE: You will not be able to request housing until you have submitted your enrollment deposit. More and varied housing options are available the earlier you apply and deposit.
If you are planning to LIVE OFF CAMPUS
❏
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Submit the Commuter RLC Preference form
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MAY 1 (Freshmen) JUNE 15 (Transfers)
What I Need To Do Confirm your enrollment by completing the following steps in eCampus:
Complete These Important Tasks By
Find More Details Here
Sucessfully Completed On This Date (you fill these)
❏
ubmit official final high school transcripts and AP/IB S credits, or submit college transcripts
JULY 2
www.scu.edu/ugrad/ applying.cfm
JULY 2
www.scu.edu/studentlife/ disabilities
NOTE (for Freshmen): Send your final transcripts showing senior grades and date of graduation to the Office of Undergraduate Admission
❏
Submit Disabilities Resource documentation
NOTE: If you have a disability and will be requiring assistance as a Santa Clara student, please send in the necessary documentation to the Office of Disabilities Resources.
❏
Submit freshman parking appeals
JULY 2
NOTE: If you have a medical condition that requires you to have a vehicle on campus, please submit an appeal to Campus Safety.
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Take the language placement exam if you plan to continue study of a language; take the calculus readiness exam if your major will require calculus
JULY 2
www.scu.edu/orientation/ exams
JULY/AUGUST
page 22 www.scu.edu/financialaid
August 21
www.scu.edu/cshc/ insurance.cfm
AUGUST 21 (Freshmen)
www.scu.edu/bursar
NOTE: Go to www.scu.edu/orientation/exams to register.
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Complete all loan and/or verification documents
NOTE: Make sure all forms and necessary signatures have been submitted to secure your grants, scholarships, and/or loans. The Financial Aid Office may contact you during this time to complete these documents.
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Submit proof of health insurance
NOTE: Enroll in SCU-sponsored health insurance plan, or submit the online waiver form if you have your own insurance.
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Payment deadline for fall tuition, housing, and fees
NOTE (for Freshmen): Statements will be available online in eCampus on August 1. Billing/Payment information will be discussed at Orientation and is available online. NOTE (for International and Transfers): International and transfer students have deferred billing for their first term at SCU only. Statements will be available online via eCampus on October 1. Billing/Payment information will be discussed at Orientation and is available online.
OCTOBER 21 (International & Transfers)
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to Santa Clara University and to the
allow you to focus on choices available
El e m e n t s o f a J e sui t Educ at i o n
challenges, opportunities, and pleasures
when you register for your remaining
Jesuit education is designed to help
of undergraduate education. Santa Clara
fall-quarter courses.
you learn to think critically, reflect on
e are delighted to welcome you
offers many resources to support your transition into the intellectual, social, and cultural spheres of our campus.
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progress toward graduation, and
Beginning in the first year, our academic programs encourage viewing issues from many perspectives. Central to the
your actions and on the world, and to act for the good of society. You’ll be challenged to experience life beyond the classroom. Getting involved in your
P r e - E n r o ll m e n t i n Core Courses
first-year experience are two-course
As an admitted student you were asked
as Civilization and its Histories, Cultural
to complete an online Supplemental
Interaction, and Personal Identity and
Pre-enrollment Information Form (SPIF),
Choices. In one sequence, students look
which we use to pre-enroll new students
at various philosophical conceptions of
in Santa Clara’s Core Curriculum
the self throughout history and across
Foundation sequences: Critical Thinking
different cultures and then relate them to
and Writing and Cultures and Ideas.
their own sense of self and community.
At Santa Clara, we educate leaders
The SPIF allows us to place you in the
In another sequence, students improve
who will have the knowledge, integrity,
courses that best meet your graduation
their writing through research and
and desire to go out and do some good
requirements and match your interests.
other activities related to their complex
in the world. Consider the School of
We minimize scheduling conflicts, ensure
relationships to food.
Engineering’s mission to send student
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sequences built around themes such
neighborhood, volunteering with a local or national organization, and doing work in other countries will help you become a contributing member of the global community. SCU will inspire and challenge you in ways that go beyond what you would find in most universities.
members of Engineers Without Borders
study together, and engage in many co-
Santa Clara’s RLCs provide a holistic
to Tanzania, where they trained locals
curricular activities together. For example,
educational experience by bringing
on the use of solar power and
as part of a Religious Studies course
together the academic, residential,
photovoltaic systems. Here on campus,
linked to their RLC, a group of students
and social components of campus life.
students are encouraged to post blogs
recently took a tour of the murals painted
Because all of our RLCs are multiyear
on ethical issues, with the best entries
on buildings in San Francisco’s Mission
communities, each has developed its
winning prizes.
District, with a focus on the connections
own history, traditions, and distinct
between religious diversity and ethnic
character over the course of many years.
diversity. Another RLC group organized
Nevertheless, the RLC experience—
a trip to the Tech Museum in San Jose to
getting to know the staff and faculty
visit the Star Trek exhibit—along with their
associated with your RLC as well as
L ivi n g a n d L e a r n i n g Together
physics professor—and learned about the
other students—is the same for all of
physics of warp drive, anti-matter, and
them. When people share interests,
To help you get off to a great start, you’ll
transporter beams. Some RLCs feature
knowledge, and experiences, everything
be a member of one of our Residential
immersion trips such as travel to New
that happens in the community is more
Learning Communities (RLCs) whether
Orleans during spring break to contribute
enjoyable and more enriching.
you live on campus or commute. Students
to reconstruction efforts still ongoing after
in RLCs take core classes together,
Hurricane Katrina.
Santa Clara University’s Jesuit education will prepare you and move you to make the world a better place.
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A B O UT O U R R E S I DENT I A L L E A R N I N G
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ll students, including those who commute, begin their Santa Clara careers as
members of a Residential Learning Community (RLC). Upperclassmen who live on campus are also members, and students who move off campus continue their RLC connection. Each community has a theme, which is broad and not connected to any particular major. Students find that being part of an RLC connects them immediately to the campus community and enhances the SCU experience.
to the residence hall that houses your
THE RLC S U PPORT S Y S TEM
community, participate in RLC activities,
RLCs offer a wealth of resources to
and may take courses with other
support your studies and your personal life,
community members. These courses
such as a leadership team that includes
fulfill Core Curriculum requirements that
faculty, staff, and fellow students. Each
all Santa Clara students need to satisfy.
team is headed by a faculty director (FD)
As a member of an RLC you have access
Learn More Find more information about each RLC at www.scu.edu/rlc.
What’s so great about being in an RLC?
All eight of our RLCs are multiyear. Two RLCs are full, four-year communities. The members of the other six are mostly freshmen and sophomores.
close by and taking classes together
Having a wonderful community of friends allows students to have fun and help each other with schoolwork. Living in an RLC helps you make a smooth transition to Bronco life right away.
and a resident director (RD), and includes resident ministers (RMs), and an RLC academic advisor. All RDs and RMs, and most FDs, live in the residence halls. The members of this leadership team can help you with both personal and academic concerns. Each RLC has a staff of student Community Facilitators (CFs) as well as a
All new and transfer students must
student-led community council, so you can
submit RLC preferences, whether or
also help run your RLC.
not they will live on campus. Students accepted to the University Honors
H O U S I N G D EPO S I T S
Program should indicate preferences
The housing deposit is refundable until
among the Alpha, da Vinci, Modern
May 1. Cancellation after this date will
Perspectives, and Unity RLCs. For
result in the loss of your deposit and you
LEAD Scholars, RLC choices include
will be charged a cancellation fee that
Communitas, CyPhi, Unity, and Xavier.
escalates as the summer progresses.
If you plan to commute, the RLCs are also for you and a great way to stay connected. All commuter students are to complete the Commuter RLC Preference form in eCampus.
For further information about the registration process and cancellation fee schedule, contact the Housing Office at 408-554-4900, visit the Housing website at www.scu.edu/housing, or email questions to housing@scu.edu.
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C O M M U NITI E S
Santa Clara’s Residential Learning Communities combine academics, social activities, and service within several broad themes.
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 physics-based concepts of friction and inertia.
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S
anta Clara’s Residential Learning
Communities (RLCs) enable students to thrive in a living-learning environment. There are eight RLCs housed in 10 residence halls throughout the campus. The chart and map on the following pages provide an overview of the RLCs, their themes, and the residence hall locations and amenities. All accommodations are fully furnished, include wired and wireless Internet access and cable TV, and have
RESIDENTIAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES
Alpha
Themes
Understanding the modern world through the lens of Western culture
Description
Alpha is committed to understanding the benefits and challenges of Western culture, and to investigating the modern world through visual and practicing arts, literature, philosophy, history, and writing. Alpha students seek to develop community and meet the needs of each individual by focusing on the ideals of compassion, excellence, wisdom, and honor.
Residence Hall
Graham Hall
laundry and vending facilities in the building. All buildings are coed, with all in-room accommodations assigned single-gender.
(see map for location)
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Living Space
2 double rooms sharing adjoining bath
Floors
3, north side; 4, south side
Community Make-up
Freshmen & sophomores
Additional Features
Lounge, kitchen, and laundry in each “neighborhood” of 30 students; air conditioned; large courtyard green space; classrooms, study areas, and multipurpose meeting rooms in public areas
L e ar n i n g C o m m u n i t i e s
Communitas
CyPhi
Individualism, community, and social responsibility; a commitment to local action with compassion
The environment, sustainability, and the arts—characterized by caring, creating, and conserving
Communitas is Latin for “community” and signifies the sense of fellowship that students enjoy in this RLC. Communitas explores the role of the individual as a member of a group and the tension between an individual’s rights and his or her responsibilities to the group’s goals. Communitas provides many opportunities for community-based learning, civic engagement, and for exploring local ways to make a difference. (This RLC is housed in two residence halls.)
CyPhi, with the mission “Sustainability and the Arts: making the world a better place,” concentrates on building tight communities on each floor throughout the hall. Two special opportunities within CyPhi are SLURP, the Sustainable Living Undergraduate Research Project, and SPARC, the Swig Performing Arts Residential Community. SLURPers engage in applied research designed to promote a culture of sustainability throughout the University, and receive academic credit for their work. SPARClers are musicians, artists, actors, photographers, dancers, and poets with a special take on CyPhi’s theme.
Bellarmine Hall
Campisi Hall
Swig Hall
Single and double studios with bath and kitchenette
Traditional residence hall with double rooms off hallway
Traditional residence hall with double rooms off hallway
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3
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Sophomores, juniors & seniors
Freshmen & sophomores
Freshmen & sophomores
Underground gated parking, air conditioned, 1st floor TV and lounge and laundry facility, study lounge, central ground floor secured entrance with service desk, conference room, interior corridors, and elevator
First floor single-gender wings with upper floors coed; air conditioned; rooms recently renovated, including sink with granite vanity; floor lounges and restrooms; surrounded by large barbeque lawn courtyard
Building fully renovated in 2010, large vanity with sink in rooms; floor lounges and restrooms; 11th floor Sky Lounge and common-area kitchens; music/dance practice rooms, conference rooms, and movie-viewing rooms on lower level with laundry
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S C U Res i de n t i a l L e ar n i n g C o m m u n i t i e s
RESIDENTIAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES
da Vinci
Loyola
Modern Perspectives
Themes
A focus on science and celebrating Italian heritage and culture—inspired by the broad interests of Leonardo da Vinci
Faith, social justice, and the exploration of your place in the world
Student-directed toward leadership, vision, and action, engaging the 21st century in the Ignatian tradition
Description
Students in da Vinci are connected by a common thread of interest in the natural world, as well as all things Italian. Da Vinci students are encouraged to stay together throughout their four years at Santa Clara.
True to the Jesuit principle of educating the whole person—heart, mind, and spirit—Loyola offers an innovative program integrating courses, community-based learning, and the role of religion and spirituality in modern life. Loyola students have a wide range of opportunities to explore their role in our world as well as the place of faith and justice.
Modern Perspectives brings together students of diverse backgrounds who want to join a community marked by a range of exciting intellectual and recreational activities. Their interest in social issues and world events focuses them on the possibilities for leadership locally and globally, now and in the future.
Residence Hall
Casa Italiana
Sobrato Hall
Dunne Hall
Living Space
4-bedroom (doubles)/2bath suites; designed single rooms with hall bath and kitchen apartments with single bedrooms (upperclassmen only)
5-bedroom (single and double)/ 2-bath suites and 4 single-bedroom/ 2-bath kitchen apartments
Traditional residence hall with double rooms off hallway
Floors
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3, north side; 4, south side
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Community Make-up
Freshmen, sophomores, juniors & seniors
Freshmen, sophomores, juniors & seniors
Freshmen & sophomores
Additional Features
8-person/4-bedroom/2-bath suites for freshmen and sophomores; junior and senior singles in 4-bedroom kitchen apartments; units are carpeted and air-conditioned. Designed single rooms with hall lounge and restroom for sophomores, juniors, and seniors in separate wing; classrooms in building, courtyard garden and bocce ball
6-person/5-bedroom/2-bath suites for freshmen and sophomores; junior and senior 4-person/4bedroom/2-bath apartments with kitchens; carpeted units with air conditioning; building features classrooms, multipurpose meeting rooms, courtyard garden, and parking under building
Large double rooms with sinks, built-in vanity, dresser, and closet; tile floors; floor lounges and restrooms; 1st floor single-gender wings; basement common TV, kitchen, and study areas
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B
DALY SCIENCE CENTER
MAYER THEATRE
Main Entrance
LUCAS HALL
B
ARTS AND SCIENCES
MISSION CHURCH BUCK SHAW STADIUM
Xavier
KENNA HALL
9
Wash Hall
Understanding and appreciating diversity; social and civic engagement
International issues and global solidarity; integration of faith and justice
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Dunne Hall
8
McLaughlin Hall
4
BENSON CENTER
ENGINEERING
Unity
BERGIN HALL
BANNAN HALL
Admissions & Financial Aid
LOCATELLI STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER
STANTON SOCCER FIELD
LEARNING COMMONS, TECH. CENTER, AND LIBRARY
MALLEY FITNESS
LEAVEY CENTER
Swig Hall
3
YLT WCAO ATIC OL
Campisi Hall
1
FACC
10 6
Sanfilippo Hall
Unity’s theme is grounded in one of the University’s fundamental values, to cherish our diverse community and the roots that sustain it. Students with different backgrounds and academic interests join to understand the role diversity plays as a catalyst for social change and engagement, as well as to appreciate its historical importance. (This RLC is housed in two adjacent residence halls.)
Xavier students recognize the global reality of today’s world and see their community as a place where students interested in global issues come together to better understand that world. Xavier is an RLC for those who want to make a difference and who want to participate in the Jesuit tradition of the integration of faith and justice.
Sobrato Hall
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Casa Italiana
BELLOMY FIELD
2
E MIN LAR BEL HALL
Residence Hall Locations 1 Graham Hall 2 Bellarmine Hall
McLaughlin Hall
Walsh Hall
Sanfilippo Hall
3 Campisi Hall 4 Swig Hall 5 Casa Italiana
Traditional residence hall with double rooms off hallway
Traditional residence hall with double rooms off hallway
Traditional residence hall with double rooms off hallway
6 Sobrato Hall 7 Dunne Hall 8 McLaughlin Hall 9 Walsh Hall 10 Sanfilippo Hall
3
3
3
Freshmen & sophomores
Freshmen & sophomores
Freshmen & sophomores
Large double rooms with sinks, built-in vanity, dresser, and closet; tile floors; floor lounges and restrooms; common TV, and study areas
Large double rooms with sinks, built-in vanity, dresser, and closet; tile floors; floor lounges and restrooms; common TV, and study areas
Double rooms, new vanities with sink, and large closets; hall restroom, TV lounges and laundry on each floor; surrounded by large barbeque lawn courtyard
For more information about RLCs and housing, visit www.scu.edu/rlc and www.scu.edu/housing.
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L i v i n g A ND
What will you do at SCU? We’ll help you settle in quickly so you can get started.
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D INING o n C a m p u s ROOMMATE S
meal. The dining plan is a quarterly
Who will your roommate be? Santa
allocation of purchasing points, with
Clara’s roommate-matching process is
the Preferred plan offering slightly more
F RE S H MAN C AMP U S RE S I D ENT S AN D PAR K I N G
effective—based on your preferences, we
points than the Basic plan, with no
Freshman resident students are not
do our best to get it right.
predetermined number of meals per
permitted to bring cars to campus. Instead,
week. Find more information about dining
SCU has developed a number of alternative
options on the Dining Services website,
transportation programs that will allow you
www.scu.edu/diningservices. As you
to take advantage of the many opportunities
enter into your junior year, you will have
off campus and throughout the Bay Area.
the option of selecting additional plans.
If you have an extraordinary need for a
Juniors and seniors can select from three
vehicle, such as a medical condition, you
plans: Preferred, Basic, or Junior/Senior.
can request an exception.
The online RLC/Housing Preference form is the key to selecting a compatible living-learning environment and roommate. You will answer questions regarding personality, personal habits, and general interests. Complete this form honestly and openly so we can find the best possible match for you. If you have a specific roommate request, we will do our best to accommodate you. In this case, it is important that both students do the following: • M utually request each other as a
Juniors and seniors living in an apartmentstyle accommodation also have a fourth option to select the Apartment plan.
D I N I N G F OR A H EA LT H Y B O D Y, S AT I S F I E D S O U L , AN D V I B RANT C OMM U N I T Y
Hardship request forms are available at www.scu.edu/pkgexcep.
2011–12 TUITION $39,048 / year
roommate choice on the RLC/Housing
SCU Dining offers great food, good value,
Preference form (Please note that you
convenience, and flexibility. We recognize
2011–12 ROOM & BOARD
must request your roommate choice
the importance of providing healthy food
Dining Plan Options
and confirm the request that they send
while demonstrating sustainable practices
Room Assignment Preferred Plan Basic Plan
to you.)
and ecological awareness. Our menus are
Standard Double
$12,645
$11,997
created based on seasonal, regional fresh
Suite Double*
$13,326
$12,678
ingredients purchased from local farming
Suite Single**
$14,961
$14,313
communities and served in six distinct
*da Vinci and Loyola RLCs only
venues that offer continuous dining
**Loyola RLC only
May 1 (freshmen). If one roommate’s
service throughout the day and night.
submission is late, you will likely not be
Among our wide selections you will find
assigned as roommates.
fair trade coffees, antibiotic-free chicken,
The rates above are for the academic year 2011–12 and are presented for general reference only. For other options available to upperclassmen and final room and board rates for 2012–13, please visit the Housing Office website, www.scu.edu/housing, in January. Final tuition rates will be available in March at www.scu.edu/bursar/tuition.
• I ndicate the same RLC preferences, in the same order. • Submit your requests no later than
and in-house baked breads. Vegetarian
D I N I N G P L ANs On the RLC/Housing Preference form, you will choose between two dining plan options—Preferred or Basic. With each plan, you have the flexibility of dining when and how you like, or purchasing groceries on campus to cook your own
and vegan options are available at every meal. Our chefs are also able to create custom dishes for those with special dietary needs or preferences. Please contact the Dining Services general manager at dining@scu.edu if you have questions regarding special dietary accommodations.
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O p p or t u n i t i e s t o V i s i t
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allowing you and your family the opportunity to
SADIE (Students of African Descent Invitational Experience)
further explore SCU and answer any questions
April 12 –13, 2012
you may have.
For admitted freshman students of African descent
ON - C AMP U S E X PER I EN C E S
Come join the fun! Meet faculty, staff, alumni, and
e have several on- and off-campus events,
current students who will all share their experiences
PREVIEW DAYS
with you and your parents. This overnight program
(Freshman & Transfer Students)
will give you a feel for the broad academic,
April 14 –15, 2012
extracurricular, and cultural facets of the campus
We are celebrating your admission to Santa Clara at our biggest event of the year, Preview Days. At Preview Days you will get an in-depth look at what SCU is all about and what it’s like to be a Bronco. The event is free to the over 2,000 guests attending. Please note that housing is not provided. Register online for Preview Days at www.scu.edu/previewdays. For a listing of local hotels and accommodations please visit www.scu.edu/hotels.
community. Some program sessions will overlap with Noche Latina for the opportunity to make more friends.
Shadow SCU: CLASS AND OVERNIGHT VISITS Come be a student for a few hours or overnight. Our Shadow SCU program is available most weekdays from February through May. Please RSVP at least 10 days in advance for best availability. To register online, go to www.scu.edu/shadowscu.
NOCHE LATINA
TOURS & INFO SESSIONS
April 12 –13, 2012
Get a comprehensive look at Santa Clara through an
For admitted freshman students of Latino heritage
information session, student panel, and student-led
This program will introduce you to the vibrant Latino community at SCU. In addition to a festive dinner for parents and students, this overnight program
campus tour. These tours are offered daily, Monday through Friday, and on most Saturdays until May. Register online at www.scu.edu/ugrad/visit.
includes student panels, faculty presentations, and
O F F - C AMP U S RE C EPT I ON S
bilingual financial aid and housing overviews. Some
In the spring, Santa Clara representatives travel all
program sessions will also overlap with SADIE,
over the country to meet with admitted students
giving you yet another opportunity to make lasting
and their families.
relationships with other future Broncos. Check this spring’s schedule of receptions to see when we will be near your hometown: www.scu.edu/admitted/events.
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www.scu.edu/admitted
Come to Preview Days or take a tour of our beautiful campus to see what life is like in the scenic, vibrant Silicon Valley. After your visit, enjoy shopping in nearby San Jose or take a trip to San Francisco, just 45 miles north.
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N E W S TUDENT O R I ENT A T I O N F r e sh m e n – CLASS OF 2016
Student Fees
After confirming your enrollment, reserve an
program fee. The fee covers all meals, lodging,
orientation session in eCampus before May 1, 2012.
materials, publications, activities, and administrative
Reservations will be accommodated in the order
costs for both Orientation and Welcome Weekend.
All first-year students are charged a one-time $290
received.
I n t e r n at i o n a l S t ud e n t s O r i e n tat i o n
Santa Clara University (SCU) currently hosts
New Student Orientation is your first chance to
approximately 650 active international students
experience Santa Clara University as a student. At
on the F-1 and J-1 visas in addition to other
orientation, you will meet fellow students, discover
non-immigrant and immigrant visa types. We
your Residential Learning Community assignment,
are excited to welcome you to join our diverse
learn about our academic and campus resources,
community in an effort to enrich the diversity of the
register for fall quarter classes, and stay overnight
campus community and to promote international
in one of our residence halls.
understanding and global awareness.
Orientation is an exciting time for new students and
To apply for the F-1/J-1 student visa or to maintain
necessary to prepare for your first quarter at Santa
your F-1/J-1 status, you must receive a SEVIS I-20
Clara. Because it is so important to your success,
or DS-2019. For additional information on how to
all students are required to attend one of the six
obtain the I-20 or the DS-2019 from SCU, please
sessions offered.
contact the International Student Office at
Although we strongly encourage all students to attend a July session, a limited number of spaces are available in the September orientation session
www.scu.edu/iss-i20; for the DS-2019 www.scu.edu/iss-ds2019.
(September 12–13, 2012) for students with
International Student Orientation
special circumstances. Requests to attend this
Incoming freshman international students who are
session must be sent to orientation@scu.edu
unable to attend an orientation session in July,
before May 15.
should plan to attend the September 12–13, 2012
The Office of New Student Programs will begin reviewing requests in mid-April. All requests will be reviewed in the order received. Because space
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iss@scu.edu, or visit our websites: for the I-20
orientation session. This fall orientation session will be similar to those held in summer (see the entire orientation schedule on page 20).
in this final session is limited and not all requests
In addition to orientation, international students are
will be granted, students are asked to sign up for
required to attend the special informational session
one of the six July sessions as well. If your request
on September 11, 2012, which addresses the
is granted, we will move you to the September
specific needs of international students and also
orientation session and send a new confirmation.
informs them of important visa rules and regulations
www.scu.edu/admitted
At Orientation, you’ll spend a lot of time with other members of your RLC, including faculty and student leaders. So you’re sure to see familiar faces when you return in the fall.
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Freshman Summer Orientation Registration Begins: March 1, 2012 Orientation 1
July 9 and 10
Orientation 2
July 12 and 13†
Orientation 3
July 16 and 17†
Orientation 4
July 19 and 20
Orientation 5
July 23 and 24*
Orientation 6
July 26 and 27*
† University LEAD Scholars are required to attend the second or third sessions. * University Honors Program students are required to attend the fifth or sixth sessions.
International Student Orientation Registration Begins: March 1, 2012 Orientation 7
September 12 and 13
Transfer Student Orientation Registration Begins: May 1, 2012 Orientation July 30 For more details, please see the enclosed Transfer Students insert.
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for maintaining their non-immigrant
website, www.scu.edu/orientation,
status in the U.S.
on June 11.
It is especially important for all
Transfer Student Orientation
international students on the F-1 or J-1
All transfer students are required to
visas to attend both the informational
attend Transfer Student Orientation.
session on September 11 and the
At orientation, you will register for
orientation session during September
fall quarter classes, learn about our
12–13. New international students
academic and campus programs, meet
planning to live on campus are able to
fellow students, and find out how you
move into their housing assignment as
can get involved in the Santa Clara
early as Sunday, September 9.
community. Parents are encouraged, but not required, to attend Transfer
T r a n sf e r S t ud e n t s Once you have submitted your enrollment confirmation and fee, you will be prepared to make your reservation for
Student Orientation. More information will be provided over the summer and also be available online at www.scu.edu/orientation.
Transfer Student Orientation in eCampus.
Student Fees
You should complete these action items
All transfer students are charged a
no later than June 15.
one-time $130 program fee. This fee covers all meals, materials, publications,
More information regarding dates and times can be found in the Transfer Students insert at the back of this brochure, and will be available on the
activities, and administrative costs for both Transfer Student Orientation and Welcome Weekend.
Pa r e n t O r i e n tat i o n Parents of entering students are strongly encouraged, but not required, to attend orientation with their children. Parent Orientation introduces parents to the values, goals, and practices of Santa Clara University. Parents will meet and interact with administrators, faculty, staff, and student leaders. In addition, valuable and pertinent information about the financial aid billing and payment process will be discussed with parents. Although students and parents attend orientation together, programs for each group are presented separately.
All requests will be reviewed by the Financial Aid Office and, if approved, an
Pa r e n t F e e s
adjustment will be made to the student’s
Parents or guests of first-year students
financial aid award.
are charged a one-time $120 program fee per person. Parents or guests of transfer
W e lc o m e W e e k e n d
students are charged a one-time $50
In addition to Orientation, students
program fee per person. This fee covers
and parents are also encouraged to
all meals, materials, and administrative
attend Welcome Weekend. Welcome
costs (lodging is not included for parents)
Weekend is significantly different from
for both Parent Orientation and Welcome
Orientation. The official start of the
Weekend.
academic year begins with move-in
For parents and guests who attend only Welcome Weekend, the cost of the programs is $20 per person.
Planning Ahead More information about Orientation is available at www.scu.edu/orientation, including a sample schedule, information on local travel and accommodations, plus other helpful information for students and parents. If you have any questions, contact the Office of New Student Programs at 408-551-1995 or orientation@scu.edu.
on Saturday, September 15, although please remember that international and September Orientation attendees will move-in earlier. Students and
F e e Wa iv e r s Students who are Federal Pell Grant eligible may request a fee waiver for Orientation. The fee waiver request must be made at the same time as the Orientation reservation request. An email should be sent to the Office of New Student Programs, orientation@scu.edu, stating the reasons for the waiver request,
parents participate in Welcome Weekend events beginning Saturday, September 15, which include a resource fair, President’s Welcome, RLC activities, and the Welcome Mass. The parent program ends at 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 16. More information will be provided over the summer and will also be available online at www.scu.edu/welcomeweekend.
including any supporting documentation that may be relevant.
www.scu.edu/admitted
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Financial Aid Students receiving financial aid from Santa Clara University have been or will be notified via email by the Financial Aid Office at the following times: • Early Action: Late December • Regular Decision: Late March • Transfers: Rolling, based on admission Reminder: Be sure to keep your eCampus ID and password in a secure location, so that you will be able to access the award via eCampus. Santa Clara University’s Financial Aid Office is committed to helping students and their families meet the costs of education. We administer a variety of financial aid programs, from federal, state, University, and private sources. the process of applying and receiving
F o r m s f o r F i n a n ci a l Aid C o n sid e r at i o n
aid, as well as provide you with
If you have not applied for financial aid,
information to help you make thoughtful
complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Loan Borrowers
decisions.
Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CSS/Financial
First-time recipients of the Federal Direct
Aid PROFILE® as soon as possible.
Loan program must complete both Loan
Our experienced staff can assist you in
Once you have received notification of your financial aid award, review the information via eCampus. As you examine your award, note that your expenses for the 2012–13 academic year may be paid from a variety of resources. These resources could include any combination of contributions from you, your parents, governmentsponsored grants, Universitysponsored grants, or scholarships, student employment, student loans, parental loans, private educational, and scholarship assistance from private agencies. Your award reflects your family’s particular circumstances, the eligibility requirements of different financial aid programs, and the availability of funds.
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www.scu.edu/admitted
5. Be sure to Accept or Decline your Financial Aid by May 1
www.fafsa.ed.gov Entrance Counseling and the Direct Loan Federal School Code: 001326
Master Promissory Note (MPN) before
www.collegeboard.com
they can receive their federal loans. Visit
CSS/PROFILE Code: 4851
the StudentLoans.gov website at https:// studentloans.gov to complete these
Steps to View Your Award Completing the steps below will ensure timely processing of financial aid for the upcoming academic year. 1. G o to www.scu.edu/ecampus 2. Type your eCampus ID number and your password in the eCampus login box 3. Under “Finances” select “View/Print Award Letter” 4. S elect the “View” link to access your award; you can print your award letter by selecting the PDF icon under “Print”
requirements.
Keeping Informed about Financial Aid Santa Clara University’s Financial Aid Office will be sending you important information and updates. It is important that you monitor your email. Avoid jeopardizing your financial aid just because an email from the Financial Aid Office went unnoticed.
B I L L I N G A ND P A Y MENT P R O C E S S Electronic Billing
Payment Plan: Santa Clara does offer
withdrawal, it is limited to the first three
• Students will receive monthly billing
term payment plans to assist with
weeks of school. This plan is extremely
statements via electronic format only,
budgeting needs. We are currently
reasonable and significantly extends
which are available to view and print
enhancing this product and more
SCU’s published Tuition Refund Policy.
through their SCU eCampus. As a
information will be available in January
Families may receive 100 percent of out-
courtesy, an e-bill notification will be sent
2012 at www.scu.edu/bursar.
of-pocket cost paid for tuition for students
to their assigned SCU GroupWise email
Please note: Credit Cards and Debit/
withdrawing due to personal illness or
address when a new statement is available
ATM cards are not accepted for tuition
accident, even when our own refund policy
to view. Billing is processed on actual
or fee payment through any of the above
has expired. The unexpected happens,
enrollment so it is imperative that students
payment methods.
so please consider this option carefully.
review their billing monthly, and/or forward the information to the responsible party paying the bill (parent, guardian, employer, etc.). They also have the option to add a secondary/preferred email address or set up an authorized payer to receive an email notice and pay bills on their behalf. Please note that the SCU GroupWise email is the official email communication method of Santa Clara, so students are strongly encouraged to review pertinent information to stay informed on important deadlines.
Bursar’s Office Assistance Helpful financial information is located on the Bursar’s website at www.scu.edu/bursar. Please take a moment to become familiar with our processes. All this and more will also be discussed during summer orientation.
PAY MENT D EA D L I NE S Payment is due on the 21st of every month for all billed charges. Any financial aid that has been approved and accepted by the
Paying a Student’s Bill
student will appear on the billing statement
Online: Students and authorized payers
to decrease the balance owed. If you
can make payments quickly and securely
believe the aid showing on your statement
online via eCampus with an electronic
is inaccurate, you may wish to contact the
check, free of charge. Payments made
Financial Aid Office at 408-554-4505 for
online are reflected on the student’s
verification. Remember: The approximate
account immediately so there are no
completion time for external loans and the
delays. Students must be enrolled in
Federal PLUS Loan is three to four weeks,
courses before this link is activated. For
so please make sure your application and
more information, visit the “How do I”
required documents are submitted well in
section on the Bursar’s website,
advance of payment deadlines.
www.scu.edu/bursar. By Mail: SCU utilizes a lockbox service for processing payments by mail, therefore it is extremely important to include the
T U I T I ON I N S U RAN C E PROTE C T I ON
Detailed information about the plan is located at www.collegerefund.com.
F I NAN C I A L RE S PON S I B I L I T Y • All students are required to accept the financial terms and conditions outlined by the University in order to begin or continue their enrollment at SCU. Students will be prompted to accept the terms and conditions, on an annual basis, upon their login to eCampus. Students will not have any access to their Student Center until they have read and agreed to the information contained on the page(s) prompted. Students are basically agreeing to pay for services rendered by the University and to abide by all policies and procedures as published.
Why do students have to do this? • Students assume full financial responsibility once they cross over to college life, regardless of who pays the bill on their behalf. Students become the “borrower” for all educational debt charged to their student account and we want to
We have partnered with A.W.G. Dewar,
remittance portion when sending payment
ensure they understand the responsibilities
Inc., to offer an optional Tuition Refund
by mail to ensure proper credit to your
and deadlines associated with enrollment.
Plan. This plan is designed to protect your
account. The mailing address is on all bills
Documents have to be completed,
educational investment by reimbursing
and found by clicking the PDF icon under
procedures followed, enrollment and
tuition costs should students find it
the “View Accounts” link.
payment deadlines met, and loans have
necessary to leave the University, for
In Person: Payment by check or cash is
to be repaid or consequences can be
medical reasons, after the term begins.
accepted at the Bursar’s Office counter,
severe. Knowledge is key to preventing
Although the University provides refunds
located in the Walsh Administration
unnecessary actions.
for students taking a leave of absence or
building, during normal business hours.
www.scu.edu/admitted
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B or n t o b e a B r o n c o !
Key Contact Numbers
408-554-4000
SCU Information Desk
408-551-7037
International Student Services
408-554-4439
University Honors Program
408-554-4439
LEAD Scholars Program
408-551-1995
New Student Programs (Orientation)
408-554-4318
Drahmann Advising and Learning Resources Center
408-554-4111
Disabilities Resources
408-554-4900
Offices of Housing and Residence Life
408-554-4505
Financial Aid Office
408-554-4412
Bursar’s Office
408-554-4700
Undergraduate Admission
Key Events Preview Days
April 14 and 15, 2012 (Freshmen & Transfer Students)
Transfer Admit Day Transfer Orientation Welcome Weekend First Day of Classes
June 1, 2012 July 30, 2012 Sept. 15–16, 2012 Sept. 17, 2012
Thanksgiving Recess Nov. 19–23, 2012 (Residence halls remain open during Thanksgiving recess.) Fall Quarter Exams Residence Halls Closed Classes Resume
Dec. 3–7, 2012 Dec. 7, 2012 (9 p.m.)–Jan. 5, 2013 (11 a.m.) Jan. 7, 2013
www.scu.edu/admitted Photography by: Charles Barry, FJ Gailor Photography, Scott LeyVa, John Medina, Russell Morris
Calculations based on research by Environmental Defense and other members of the Paper Task Force. Pounds of paper
Trees saved
Energy saved
Waste water reduced
Solid waste reduced
Greenhouse gases reduced
4,475
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9.1 million BTUs
4,819 gal.
797 lbs.
1,470 lbs.
Using post-consumer waste fiber
Paper Choice – Environmental Benefits Statement
www.scu.edu/admitted The Jesuit University in Silicon Valley Undergraduate Admission 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95053-0513 408-554-4700 SCU OMC-7282L 11/2011 9,000
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s a n ta c l a r a u n i v e r s i t y
Key Events
Key Contact Numbers Undergraduate Admission
408-554-4700
Preview Days
April 14 and 15, 2012 (Freshmen & Transfer Students)
Bursar’s Office
408-554-4412
Transfer Admit Day
June 1, 2012
Financial Aid Office
408-554-4505
Transfer Orientation
July 30, 2012
Offices of Housing and Residence Life
408-554-4900
Welcome Weekend
Sept. 15–16, 2012
Disabilities Resources
408-554-4111
First Day of Classes
Sept. 17, 2012
Drahmann Advising and Learning Resources Center
408-554-4318
New Student Programs (Orientation)
408-551-1995
Thanksgiving Recess Nov. 19–23, 2012 (Residence halls remain open during Thanksgiving recess.)
LEAD Scholars Program
408-554-4439
Fall Quarter Exams
University Honors Program
408-554-4439
Residence Halls Closed
International Student Services
408-551-7037
Classes Resume
SCU Information Desk
408-554-4000
Dec. 3–7, 2012 Dec. 7, 2012 (9 p.m.)–Jan. 5, 2013 (11 a.m.) Jan. 7, 2013
www.scu.edu/admitted Photography by: Charles Barry, FJ Gailor Photography, Scott LeyVa, John Medina, Russell Morris
Calculations based on research by Environmental Defense and other members of the Paper Task Force. 13
4,475
Trees saved
Pounds of paper
9.1 million BTUs Energy saved
797 lbs.
4,819 gal.
Solid waste reduced
Waste water reduced
1,470 lbs. Greenhouse gases reduced
Using post-consumer waste fiber
Paper Choice – Environmental Benefits Statement
www.scu.edu/admitted The Jesuit University in Silicon Valley Undergraduate Admission 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95053-0513 408-554-4700 SCU OMC-7282L 11/2011 9,000
Become a Bronco: The Next Steps
ACCEP T E D
Y O U ’ V E B E E N Class of 2016 & Transfers
s a n ta c l a r a u n i v e r s i t y