Santa Clara University 2011 Viewbook by Russ Morris

S a n ta C l a r a U n i v e rs i t y

Find Yourself

o you 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 that can map the seas, 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. We are committed to helping you develop as a whole person— intellectually and professionally, ethically and spiritually.

At Santa Clara, you will find yourself in a welcoming atmosphere and ideal location that attracts students from virtually every religious, cultural, and ethnic background. Santa Clara graduates enter their personal and professional lives prepared not only with knowledge but also with a commitment to making ethical decisions and serving the needs of humankind. With an education based on Jesuit heritage, you will be well prepared to lead, shape, and transform the world. Having more than 50 majors—with most areas offering minors—2,000 courses, over 5,000 undergraduates, and nearly 460 full-time faculty members, Santa Clara provides countless opportunities for you to find your path and choose your future. Discover where Santa Clara can take you. Experience a Jesuit Education Competence, Conscience, Compassion Lead Positive Change A Values-Based Education Work for a Sustainable Future Justice and Sustainability Build a Better World Community-Based Learning Venture Across the Globe Taking a Global View and Studying Abroad Integrate Your Studies Our Core Curriculum and Other Multidisciplinary Programs Connect with a Residential Learning Community

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Sharing Common Interests

Schools/Colleges, Majors and Minors

Undergraduate Research and Internships

Take the Path to Success Our Graduates Inspire Others to Succeed

Find Your Passion Gain Real-World Experience

Realize Silicon Valley Benefits Opportunities of Our Location Discover the Neighborhood Close-to-Campus Highlights Explore Northern California

Regional Attractions

Join an Active Community Community Engagement Eat Well, Live Well

Residence Halls and Dining

Catch the Bronco Spirit Clubs and Organizations on Campus Leap into Action Athletics and Recreation Tap into World-Class Resources Get the Facts

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Educational Facilities and Support Services

Statistics, Rankings, and Recognition

Apply to SCU Applications, Deadlines, and Financial Aid Visit SCU Traveling to Campus and Tours

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Here

In the heart of Santa Clara University sits Mission Santa Clara de AsĂsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the eighth of the original 21 California missions and the only mission found on a college campus.

F i n d B e a u t y i n E v e r y D ay

experience a jesuit

s you consider Santa Clara University, you may be wondering:

What does a Jesuit education mean to me? The Jesuits are members of the Society of Jesus, an international religious community that was founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola in the 16th century. Today, Jesuits continue to foster an environment that enriches the University through their work as scholars, researchers, administrators, chaplains, and counselors. As you experience the openness of the Jesuit way of teaching, you will realize that learning is not a one-way street. Rather, you’ll be asked to share your own perspective, to engage in the big questions, and to hone your

With a Jesuit education, you’ll learn to think critically, reflect on your actions and on the world, and act for the good of society. You’ll be challenged to experience life beyond the classroom. Getting involved in your 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. COMPETENCE

critical-thinking skills. What does educating the whole person mean? For more than 450 years, Jesuits have been delivering education that takes the whole person into account. Your experience here will be intellectually rigorous, spiritually rich, and physically engaging. Take, for example, the experience of students in David Popalisky’s theatre and dance classes. They performed “Barred from Life,” a play that explored the tragedy of those convicted of crimes they did not commit. The performance included video art

In the broader concept, competence in Jesuit education stands for academic excellence. Our students are taught in small classes by “teaching scholars” who bring their own real-life research into the classroom. Competence also includes skills that are developed outside the classroom that will help you be effective in your career, your community, and your personal life. Associate Professor of Engineering Chris Kitts demonstrates this when he encourages students to participate in the design and testing of robots in the Engineering Research Lab. CONSCIENCE A Jesuit education will help you understand the perspectives of others and the consequences of decision making so that you can then make ethical decisions.

What if I’m not Catholic?

For example, students in Associate Professor of Religious Studies Boo Riley’s Religions in Silicon Valley class interact with people of other faiths and often acquire a newfound appreciation of religious beliefs different than their own.

At Santa Clara, we foster the spiritual development of students of

C O M PA S S I O N

all faith traditions—supported both in and outside the classroom.

A Jesuit education will inspire your compassion to help those who are in need.

and dance movement, and the production involved a synergy of the head, the heart, and the body.

About half of our students are Catholic, and the others represent nearly every faith. You will find a welcoming and religiously diverse community of students, staff, and faculty—all ready to help you find your place in the world. Seven religious/spiritual groups can be found on campus, including the Core Christian Fellowship, the Hindu Student Council, the Jewish Student Union, and the Muslim Student Association.

How do the 3 C’s—competence, conscience, and compassion—impact my education?

At Santa Clara, we educate leaders who will have the knowledge, integrity, and desire to go out and do some good in the world. Consider the School of Engineering’s mission to send student members of Engineers Without Borders to Tanzania, where they trained locals on the use of solar power and photovoltaic systems. Santa Clara University’s Jesuit education will prepare you and move you to make the world a better place.

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LEAD P OSITIVE C H AN G E

anta Clara University was founded in 1851 on the

A Santa Clara education will touch both your mind

Mission Santa Clara site, making it the oldest operating

and your heart. That’s what we mean by educating the

institution of higher education in California.

whole person. We don’t teach in a vacuum. You’ll be

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,

asked to examine the social and ethical implications of your course work, whether you’re studying engineering, business, philosophy, art, or another of our more than 50 majors.

while promoting justice for all.

Ch a r lotte S hannon ’ 1 0 , B.S. political science and environmental studies, from Seattle, Wash.; received a 2010 Hackworth Grant from the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics to continue her research efforts on “The Ethical Imperative of Environmental Justice.” With this grant, Shannon built upon her previous analysis, which revealed strong correlations between minority and lower-income populations and cancer risk, as a result of environmental exposure.

“SCU’s Jesuit philosophy of education has taught me that one person can definitely make a difference. For instance, I’ve learned that Campus Ministry ingrains a sense of stewardship and sustainability into its retreats and daily operations. Retreats have been a vital component of my growth and development throughout the years. I feel called to give back to the community that has done so much for me and consider it my vocation to inspire, give faith, share hope, and bring smiles to people’s faces.” Kyle Fitzsimmons ’11,

economics, from Seattle, Wash.; retreat intern with Search, a biannual spiritual retreat hosted by Campus Ministry; participant in “The Challenge” a weekly spirituality series on campus

“We are proudly Catholic, and yet we’re not parochial,” says J ack 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 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 diverse 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 all religious and philosophical traditions. Campus Ministry provides you with opportunities to deepen and ground yourself spiritually through worship, retreat opportunities, and involvement in social justice programs, reflection groups, and other activities.

“It’s really nice to walk around SCU and see all the green initiatives that are taking place. In the Sustainability Decathlon, all the team members 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 and visit our respective high schools and help the students understand these issues better so that they can create a culture of sustainability on their campuses—it’s contagious!” Michelle Tang ’13,

liberal studies and environmental science, from San José, Calif.; president of the GREEN Club and member of the Vietnamese Student Association; co-coordinator of the after-school program, Alma Verde, in which students work with and mentor kids at a local community center

work for a s u s ta i n a b l e f u t u r e

ou can major in environmental science or

We believe that sustainability is not the property of

environmental studies at SCU, but the notion of

one department or one major, but is instead owned by

sustainability will inform many of your classes and

everyone. You will learn about being greener and be

activities no matter what your major may be. Here

encouraged to join programs such as RecycleMania,

at Santa Clara, we see living a sustainable life as an

the Save Rave, or the Residence Energy Challenge.

integral part of our commitment to social justice, and we’re educating students to help change the world.

In the dining hall we’ve added compost containers, and on campus you can drink free-trade coffee and eat organic, locally grown food with a low-carbon footprint. Our staff members drive electric-powered and hybrid vehicles, and to help reduce carbon emissions, faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to leave their cars at home and use Zipcar, the world’s largest car-sharing program.

In early 2011, Santa Clara University was one of 242 higher-education institutions to receive a silver rating in the nation’s first comprehensive sustainability rating system for colleges and universities. The program, called STARS—which stands for Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System—is a voluntary, self-assessment tool to gauge progress toward sustainability on college and university campuses. See www.scu.edu/stars.

Civil engineering student Maria Campbell spent summer 2010 researching how to bring Santa Clara’s existing buildings up to U.S. Green Building Council standards for LEED EB (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Existing Buildings), and, in effect, reduce each building’s ecological footprint.

SCU’s Green Club and Office of Sustainability hosted their annual Eco-Fashion Show, illustrating how fashion can be both in vogue and sustainable. Students designed the garments using everyday household items such as newspapers, pillow cases, and staples.

build a better world

e 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.

COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING Our community-based learning programs reach beyond the classroom, because problems aren’t solved when we work in isolation: Santa Clara students work with and learn from marginalized groups in the region and in locations farther afield. Through our Arrupe Partnerships for Community-Based Learning, you might choose to tutor elementary-school students in San José or assist at an immigration law clinic. Through these partnerships, students work at more than 50 sites in and around Silicon Valley—in schools, clinics, health-care centers, church parishes, and homeless shelters. Here they learn with and from community partners and engage in research and collaboration around social justice.

In February 2011, Santa Clara photography students took portraits of families living in a local transitional housing center, then presented them with professional portraits they could not otherwise afford. Instructor Renee Billingslea’s own experiences in the Peace Corps encouraged her to add this experience to her class, Exploring Society through Photography.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;By spending time with and getting to know the individuals who are living in transitional housing, the students gain a new perspective and learn something new about their own lives. It seems that, as individuals, we often feel helpless when it comes to our population experiencing homelessness. What can we do? Because of the community-based component of this course, we break down stereotypes, find commonalities, and often learn that the main difference between the folks living in shelters and ourselves is circumstance. The relationships that the students establish as visitors with families and individuals not only bring home the realities and complexities of the issue of homelessness, but also engender a spirit of trust and openness that is clearly visible in the photographs. We can work to empower each other through listening and talking.â&#x20AC;?

SCU civil engineering students, members of Engineers Without Borders, and volunteers show youngsters how to build and float their boats at Third Street Community Center in San JosĂŠ.

Renee Billingslea,

instructor, art and art history

Study abroad students walk in the footsteps of the ancients among the ruins in Greece or Rome, and absorb the rich architectural, artistic, and religious history.

During winter break, civil engineering students ventured to northern Ghana to help build a sustainable storage facility and library using brick, compressed soil, and sturdy concrete blocks.

venture across the globe “I had never been away from home or my family for more than two weeks, so studying abroad in London and being away for almost four months was a giant step for me personally. Intellectually, I learned so much about not only England and its people, but about the U.S. and how we as Americans are viewed by the rest of the world. London is a great hub to use to travel to other countries in Europe. And interning for a film PR company in London was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The experience and knowledge I gained, and the contacts I made, helped me obtain internships and jobs once I returned home.” Sara h A llbritten ’11,

marketing major, communication minor, from Pleasanton, Calif.; international ambassador and peer advisor

tudying abroad is a wonderful opportunity that will

allow you to explore your horizons and make countless

friends from SCU and other universities as well. Not only will you experience a different culture, but you’ll gain a new sense of independence and confidence. We encourage our students to explore our world and to absorb and exercise 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 to Copenhagen to gain new perspectives on public health issues or to Burkina Faso in West Africa to work in a village community library helping children to read. Learn more

On average, nearly half of SCU juniors and seniors typically choose to study abroad or participate in immersion or internship programs. More than 100 programs are offered in over 50 countries, including:

Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Botswana Brazil Burkina Faso 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

at www.scu.edu/abroad.

INTEGRATE Y OUR

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. In one writing class, for example, students take social justice issues as inspiration for fictional work; in another core class, Personal Identity and Community, students look at various philosophical conceptions of the self throughout history and across different cultures, and then relate it to their own sense of self and community. At SCU, from your introductory classes to your senior capstone project, you’ll sharpen your critical-thinking skills and learn to see the broader picture, far beyond the classroom.

“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.S. psychology, from Minnetonka, Minn.; works as a research associate at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn.

SCU biology students raised some of the most pressing issues in biotech ethics and shared the findings of their research during the culminating project for an interdisciplinary class taught by Biology Professor Leilani Miller and Markkula Center Bioethics Director Margaret R. McLean.

STU D IES

Students in a crossdisciplinary biology and nature-writing class kayak with their teachers in the Sea of Cortez off the Baja coast of Mexico.

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.

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Santa Claraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eight Residential Learning Communities and their corresponding themes.

ALPHA RLC

COMMUNITAS RLC

CYPHI RLC

DA VINCI RLC

LOYOLA RLC

Understanding the modern world through the lens of Western culture Individualism, community, and social responsibility Sustainability, the environment, and the arts Science and celebrating Italian heritage and culture Faith, social justice, and the exploration of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s place in the world

MODERN PERSPECTIVES RLC

Student-directed toward leadership, vision, and action

UNITY RLC

Social and civic engagement; understanding and appreciating diversity

XAVIER RLC

International issues and global solidarity

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. A number of years ago, 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. The lecture was a big hit and gave Kesten the opportunity to create an environment in which students don’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.” Learn more at www.scu.edu/rlc.

with a residential l e a r n i n g c o m m u n i t y Housing the Loyola RLC, Sobrato residence hall offers suite-style living for 270 freshmen through seniors who are particularly interested in promoting faith and social justice on campus and beyond.

find

Art Professor Kelly Detweiler believes creativity is an essential part of a well-developed intellect—no matter the discipline.

F ind Y our I nterests

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 guide you as you gain experience and insight.

visual and performing arts. It also offers most of the University’s

L oo k A h ead : F or F uture L a w yers , D octors , D entists , and T eac h ers

Core Curriculum courses. Leavey School of Business Santa Clara’s nationally acclaimed

business school teaches a global perspective in business along

Santa Clara offers specialized advising for postgraduate programs

with practical skills. The undergraduate program integrates theory

in law, medicine and health sciences, dentistry, and teaching.

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 approach. School of Engineering Rigorous courses and small class size

typify the engineering program, with professors offering expertise from their own real-world experience. New majors in Web design and engineering, and bioengineering join established programs in civil, computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering, applied mathematics, and engineering management.

Y OUR pa s s i o n M a j ors , M inors , S p ecial Programs C o llege o f A rts & S ciences

L eavey S c h o o l o f B usiness

Ancient Studies

History

Accounting

Anthropology

Individual Studies

Economics

Art History

International Studies*

Finance

Arabic Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies*

Italian Studies

General Business*

Asian Studies*

Japanese Studies*

International Business*

Biochemistry

Latin American Studies*

Management

Biology

Latin and Greek

Management Information Systems*

Biotechnology*

Liberal Studies

Marketing

Catholic Studies*

Mathematics

Chemistry

Medieval & Renaissance Studies*

Operations Management and Information Systems

Classical Languages and Literatures

Music

Classical Studies

Musical Theatre*

Communication

Philosophy

Computer Science (Mathematics)

Physics

Creative Writing*

Political Science

Dance*

Psychology

Economics

Public Health Science

Engineering Physics

Religious Studies

English

Science, Technology & Society*

Environmental Science

Sociology

Environmental Studies

Spanish Studies

Environmental Studies for Engineers*

Studio Art

Ethnic Studies**

Theatre Arts (emphasis in Theatre)

French and Francophone Studies

Theatre Arts (emphasis in Dance)

German Studies

Urban Education*

Retail Studies*

S c h o o l o f E ngineering

Bioengineering Civil Engineering Computer Science and Engineering Electrical Engineering General Engineering Mechanical Engineering Web Design and Engineering

*Programs offered as minors only **Companion or second major only

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Gender Studies*

For a complete list of minors and special programs, see SCUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Academic Bulletin at www.scu.edu/ugbulletin

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 produce a professional musical, you’ll gain new skills through real-world applications in your field. There’s no better place to prepare for a career in entrepreneurship than “the Jesuit University in Silicon Valley.” For example, at The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in SCU’s Leavey School of Business you’ll find networking, educational, and advisory services from leaders across all industries.

G AIN REAL - W ORL D “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 me with beneficial, concrete experience, which has directly contributed to my current position in a marketing support role.” Molly Ganey ’10,

B.A. English, from Lafayette, Calif.; interned for the California Legacy Project, a partnership between SCU and Heyday Books, which brings alive California’s diverse and lively literary and historical heritage; currently works as marketing coordinator for a global recruiting company

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.

EXPERIE n CE

The chance to build cool stuff in Santa Clara’s robotics lab is what drew Casey Kute to 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 NASA 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.

Ta k e t h e Pat h

herever you find yourself after graduation, you’ll be able to apply your education

and skills to build a career and improve your workplace and your communities. With the impressive roster of highly respected, innovative thinkers and doers among SCU’s more than 70,000 alumni—and a career center that will guide you solidly along the way—you begin to get the picture of where your education here can take you. Santa Clara gives you the tools, opens the doors, and inspires you to aim high—you do the rest.

Upon 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 co-founded Valence Energy, a company that develops energy efficiency software. Bickford is now the director of business development of Tigo Energy, a Silicon Valley start-up focusing on solar innovations. 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 co-founded. After launching Valence Energy and introducing the company’s first-generation product, Bickford moved on to Tigo Energy, another innovative Silicon Valley start-up, to pursue his passion in solar energy. Tigo Energy has developed a technology that significantly boosts the amount of energy harvested from any solar panel. Early this year, Bickford headed off to China to open an office there with Tigo’s strategic partners to begin embedding their devices into solar panels at the time of manufacturing. “This will revolutionize the way that solar power works,” he says. “Sustainability is not a compromise between different factions; it is a partnership, and it has the potential to drastically improve collaboration on a world-wide scale,” Bickford adds. “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.”

A FEW FELLOW BRONCOS Andy Ackerman ’78 TV director/producer whose credits include Cheers, Seinfeld, Frasier, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Two and a Half Men Reza Aslan ’95 Author of How to Win a Cosmic War: God, Globalization, and the End of the War on Terror and No god but God: The Origins and Evolution of Islam, national commentator on Islamic issues for CNN and CBS Brandi Chastain ’91 Two-time Olympic gold medalist, World Cup winner, Women’s Professional Soccer player John Fry ’78 President and co-founder, Fry’s Electronics Khaled Hosseini ’88 Author of the no.1 bestsellers The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns Jorum “Jerry” Kaukonen ’64 Lead guitarist for legendary ’60s band Jefferson Airplane Yasemin Kimyacioglu ’08 Co-founder 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, completing master’s degree in philosophy at Oxford University 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

“I knew that to jump-start my career in advertising, I would need to begin 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 Melo ne ’06,

B.A. marketing, from La Cañada Flintridge, Calif.; global account supervisor at Ogilvy Healthworld in New York City; assigned to the global team in Berlin, Germany, in summer 2010; returned to New York as manager of global accounts for Bayer Schering Pharmaceuticals

Steve Nash ’96 Basketball player for the Phoenix Suns, two-time winner of the NBA MVP award Gavin Newsom ’89 Lieutenant Governor of California, former mayor of San Francisco Leon Panetta ’60, J.D. ’63 Currently director of the CIA and Secretary of Defense nominee, U.S. chief of staff for former President Bill Clinton, Congressman 1977–93 A.J. Reibli ’91 Animation director at Pixar, whose credits include Ratatouille, Finding Nemo, and Toy Story 2

to Success

“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.” C orey M orris -S in ge r ’03,

B.S. biology, from Salem, Ore.; currently completing his Ph.D. in the Department of Cell Biology at Harvard Medical School; founder and president of the Harvard GSAS Science Policy Group, which engages scientists in the public policy issues that are a result of, and directly affect, scientific advancement

“At Sadra, because of the start-up nature, you wear multiple hats, so we’re actually working on something that’s more R&D. 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.”

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San Francisco

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C FI CI PA N EA OC 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.

Microsoft

Facebook

Redwood City

Shutterfly

Redwood Shores

Electronic Arts

Intuit

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Oracle

SILICON VALLEY EDGE

Google

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South San Francisco

Oakland

Hewlett-Packard Menlo Park

NASA Ames

Agilent Technologies

Symantec

Applied Materials

Synopsys

Intel

YouTube

McAfee

Tesla Motors

SanDisk

Palo Alto

National Semiconductor Milpitas

Mountain View

Advanced Micro Devices

NVIDIA

Santa Clara University

Sunnyvale Santa Clara

Yahoo! Apple

Cupertino

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San José

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Adobe Systems Cisco Systems eBay IBM

Netflix

Los Gatos

SunPower

10 Miles

SILICON VALLE Y BENEFITS

ilicon Valley is more than a place, it’s a mindset—home to more than 2 million residents

and 6,600 science- and technology-related companies. And that doesn’t include San Francisco. Santa Clara has the unique advantage of being located in a region recognized for its history of extraordinary visionaries who have designed and created some of the most significant scientific and 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. During their senior year, mechanical engineering students Michael Calomeni and Jeremy Boyette both held internships with Sadra Medical, a small 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. Upon graduation, the rigorous internships resulted in full-time jobs at Sadra for both students.

“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 Bufo rd B arr, whose course Business-toBusiness Marketing challenges students far beyond their expectations. 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 world leader 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 realworld 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.”

“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.”

The HP Pavilion (aka “the Shark Tank”), home to the San José Sharks professional hockey team

Sharif Christop her Matar ’11,

communications major, from Honolulu, Hawaii; internship with McAfee, working on internal marketing strategy videos

D i s c o v e r Th e N e i ghb o r h o o d

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. You will also discover excellent restaurants from fancy to inexpensive, miles of hiking and biking trails, and near-perfect weather, with close to 300 days of sunshine every year. The recreational opportunities are endless. Home to one of the most diverse populations in the country, Silicon Valley offers a cultural mix and wide range of events celebrating important ethnic traditions. Nearby, you can join the Bon Odori dance at the Obon Festival in Japantown, take in the San José Cinco de Mayo Parade, sample the amazing baklava at the local Greek Festival, or attend any number of entertaining ethnic and cultural activities.

I n O ur B ac k yard • San Francisco Giants, 2010 World Champions • Earthquakes professional soccer matches played on campus • San José Museum of Art, California Theatre, and San José Center for Performing Arts • HP Pavilion, home of the NHL San José Sharks and the arena for SabreCats football • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library, largest public library west of the Mississippi • The Tech Museum of Innovation in downtown San José • Santana Row neighborhood, center for theatre, shopping, and dining • Los Gatos Creek Trail for miles of biking or running • Villa Montalvo Arts Center and Mountain Winery concert venue • Paramount’s Great America amusement park • Lick Observatory, some 4,200 feet at the top of Mt. Hamilton

California’s Great America, one of the Bay Area’s largest theme and water parks

SJMA, distinguished contemporary museum and lively center of arts activity in Silicon Valley

Shop, dine, catch a movie, and relax at Santana Row, a Euroinspired entertainment quarter

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 partake in the following with minimal to moderate travel time.

• Surf in Santa Cruz, or just watch the pros (30 minutes) • Tackle some serious mountain biking in the Santa Cruz mountains (30 minutes) • Shop and dine in San Francisco (one hour) • Tour the infamous Alcatraz Island rich with history (one hour) • View the magnificent panorama, from 3,864 feet atop Mount Diablo (one hour) • Hike past towering redwood trees in Muir Woods (90 minutes) • Camp at Mount Tamalpais or climb its 2,571-foot peak (90 minutes)

Explore Northern California

• Explore the sea animals of the Monterey Bay Aquarium (90 minutes) • Observe the wildlife at Pinnacles National Monument (two hours) • Climb Half Dome in Yosemite National Park (three and a half hours) • Snowboard at a resort along Lake Tahoe (four hours)

Join an Active Community

“When I first stepped foot on the Santa Clara campus, I had no idea the incredible journey I had begun. In only three years, I have been blessed with some of the most amazing opportunities. As the University newspaper photo editor, I’ve met and photographed distinguished campus visitors, such as CIA Director Leon Panetta and Nobel Prize winner Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn. Being photo editor has allowed me to get a behind-the-scenes perspective of this incredible University—from meeting the artists at concerts to sitting courtside next to the amazing sports teams we have. As a community facilitator in Xavier RLC, I’ve shared an environment where you’re encouraged to become your best self and really live the college experience, and where I’ve created friendships for life. Through the business school I was awarded a fellowship to work with a company in Indonesia applying what I learn here to real life and creating a positive social benefit for our global society. I was able to represent the University at the first national Social Entrepreneurship conference at Duke University, where I saw how my generation is changing the world.” Mich ae l E r k e l ens ’ 1 2 ,

marketing major, studio art minor, from Guatemala; residential learning community facilitator; Global Fellow, summer program in Indonesia; photo editor for student newspaper, literary magazine, and yearbook

EAT WELL , LIVE W ELL

anta Clara has 10 on-campus residence halls, most with traditional

double rooms and large common bathrooms, others with suite arrangements conducive to more informal living. Across from the main campus, juniors and seniors can apply for townhouse-style living in

the 138-unit, newly built Campbell Complex. All residences are close to classrooms and the student center, and 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—it’s not required, but almost all freshmen do. You’ll have many dining and food options here. On campus, you can choose from three different cafés for coffee, pastries, and quick meals, or dine in the newly renovated central Marketplace for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The new dining hall resembles an upscale food court with numerous stations, including The Bistro, La Parrilla, California Deli, Saute, and more. Enjoy a customized stir-fry, a build-your-own sushi lunch, or a late-night burger or pizza. 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 is the University’s 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 foosball, work in groups, or just plain relax. In the evening you can enjoy activities such as karaoke, dances, talent shows, Band Night, movies, sporting events, Improv groups, Love Jones Café, class nights, Monday Night Football, Oktoberfest, and Roommate Game, just to name a few. The Bronco—also open for lunch— features wood-fired pizza, pasta, burgers, salads, smoothies, gelato, and favorite pub snacks. The Bronco community space is open whenever Benson Memorial Center is open—from early morning to late night.

Love Jones Café event in The Bronco

“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,

B.A. political science, from Northbrook, Ill.; study abroad blogger, Greece; press intern, Ill. Sen. Dick Durbin’s Chicago office

Students in Campisi Residence Hall typically share a double room.

Our new community dining venue, the Marketplace, takes campus cuisine to a whole new level with an endless salad bar, soups made from scratch, exhibitionstyle sautĂŠ stations, made-to-order omelets, vegan selections, global entrees, and more.

C at c h t h e B r o n c o

anta Clara has more than 100 student

Just a few of the many groups you might

• Inoperable Humor, improv comedy

clubs and organizations. You’ll never lack

join at Santa Clara:

• Intandesh, South Asian community

for something to do. Outside of class,

• Alpha Kappa Psi, coed business fraternity

• Into the Wild, camping club

• ASGCU, student government

• Iron Broncos, student workout group

• Ballet Folklorico, Mexican traditional

• Italian Club

you’ll find interesting lectures, plays, art exhibits, and volunteer positions. You also will discover various opportunities to share your views with fellow students via

dance group

the student newspaper, yearbook, literary

• Barakada, Philipino cultural club

magazine, and radio station.

• Chinese Student Association • Cinema Club, international cinema and culture • CORE Christian Fellowship • Engineers Without Borders • GREEN Club, sustainability club • Hermanas Unidas, women in leadership

• Jewish Student Union • KSCU FM, student radio • Multicultural Center • MEChA–El Frente, Chicano/Latino community • Pre-Health Club • Ruff Riders, sports fans • Salsa Clara, salsa dance group • The Santa Clara newspaper • Tau Beta Pi Engineer Honor Society

• Igwebuike, African-American community

History of the SCU mascot “Bucky the 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.

“SCU is a beautiful and welcoming community. Coming here was an excellent decision. I was a part of the International Club. I’ve been introduced to a lot of typical American experiences through the club—we played miniature golf and visited Santa Cruz Beach and The Mystery Spot. I joined the Ceramics Club just for fun. If there was something you wanted to do and there wasn’t a club for it, you could just start your own. The school is very supportive of that and it has a lot to offer its students. So take advantage of that!” Francis Jang ’10,

B.S. computer engineering, ’11 M.S. computer engineering, from Dangriga Town, Belize; community facilitator for Unity Residential Learning Community 2008–10

Sp i r i t

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Santa Clara routinely posts student-athlete graduation rates that are among the highest in NCAA Division I.

into Action “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 so much support from Santa Clara. Running cross country has given me a lot of self-confidence and leadership experience, and I really appreciate the Jesuit approach to education—one centered in reflection and discernment. I am very grateful for my teammates, coaches, professors, friends, and many others who have made my time here an incredible experience. I’m proud to be a Bronco!” Stephanie Wilson ’11,

B.A. English, from San José, Calif.; the first Bronco and only female All-American Cross Country Champion; co-captain of the Women’s Cross Country and Track team; Campus Ministry volunteer; Canterbury Scholar; member of the English Honors Society and Jesuit Honors Society

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’s Olympic-sized pool hosts lap and recreational swimming as well as varsity 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.

Follow SCU athletics at www.santaclarabroncos.com.

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 ntra m ural sp o rts Badminton Basketball Flag Football

Soccer Softball Table Tennis

Tennis Volleyball

ta p i n t o Student clubs find a spacious new home to host events in the environmentally friendly Locatelli Center, named after the late Paul L. Locatelli, S.J., president of SCU from 1988â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2008.

hroughout the campus, students will find

cutting-edge educational facilities and services that encourage collaboration and enhance the learning process. Reflecting 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. Home to the Leavey School of Business since 2008, Lucas Hall offers the latest educational technological advancements paired with a curriculum that emphasizes global responsibility, ethics, and social justice. The 86,000-square-foot, three-story building houses videoconferencing-ready classrooms, wireless Internet access, and

16 team project rooms.

place for students to schedule events such

shafts run through the second floor to the

as catered dinners, dances, rock shows,

ground floor, increasing natural sunlight

Opened in 2010, the Paul L. Locatelli

movies, and career day. This building is

penetration to the center of the building

Student Activity Center is a two-level

green, with an energy performance 25

on both floors. Recycled water is used for

facility that features space for student clubs

percent more efficient than Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Title

landscape irrigation.

and organizations, and is a flexible

24 building standard code. Central skylight

The 194,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, four-level Joanne E. Harrington Learning Commons, Sobrato Family Technology Center, and Orradre Library has 25 study rooms, three terraces, three video viewing and taping rooms, and 1,100 reader seats—each with a wired network connection. An automated retrieval system houses more than 550,000 volumes of printed material, in addition to the 250,000 volumes on open shelves.

world-class resources

Support Services 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:

• HUB Writing Center

• Academic advising

• Health services

• Learning resources counseling

• Recreation program and wellness center

• Open computer labs

• Counseling center

• RLC study groups

• Physical and learning disabilities

• Career Center, offering résumé and internship advising

accommodations • International student center

S C U AT A G L A N C E UNDERGRADUATES, FALL 2010 Total undergraduate enrollment

5,107

College of Arts and Sciences

2,786

Leavey School of Business

1,491

School of Engineering

830

Freshmen to sophomore retention rate 93% Undergraduate graduation rate

85%

Live in residence halls Freshmen 94% All undergraduates 48% Average class size

Student to faculty ratio

13:1

Religious background Catholic 50% Non-Catholic 25% Unspecified 25%

FR ESHMEN, fall 2011

( as of june 1, 2011)

A P P L I C AT I O N S U M M A RY Applied

13,338

Accepted

7,251

Enrolled

1,300 (est.)

ENROLLED PROFILE Middle 50% scores GPA (4.0 unweighted scale) 3.4–3.8 SAT critical reading 560–660 SAT math 590–690 ACT composite 26–30 Men / Women

Road to Rhodes 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 completing her B.Phil master’s degree in philosophy at Oxford University, England, and serves as vice-captain of Oxford’s women’s cross-country club.

Ethnicity African-American 3% Asian 11% Caucasian 53% Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander 0.3% Hispanic / Latino 9% Multiethnic 15% Native American 0.1% Not Reported 9% From public high schools

48%

Noelle Lopez specializes in asking the big questions: What does it mean to lead a good life? What makes a person good?

From Jesuit high schools

12%

From Catholic, non-Jesuit high schools

24%

Originally from Tucson, Ariz., 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 United States awarded the prestigious Rhodes scholarship. She says she ultimately sees herself pursuing teaching.

From other private high schools

16%

From California

60%

From other states and countries Number of states Number of foreign countries

40% 39 17

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.”

49% / 51%

TRANSFERs, fall 2011

(as of june 1, 2011)

Applied

882

Accepted

410

Enrolled From 4-year colleges From 2-year colleges Other

200 (est.) 30% 67% 3%

Mean academic GPA (admitted)

3.56 (est.)

G e t t h e Fa c t s

N ational R an k ings and R ecognitions

Competing in the biennial Solar Decathlon is just one component of SCU’s long-term commitment to sustainability studies. The SCU 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.

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 master’s universities.

In 2010: •K aplan College Guide called Santa Clara

• Holds the second-highest undergraduate graduation rate (85 percent graduate in six

of the National Survey of Student

responsible colleges in the nation.

Engagement (NSSE), the most

•K iplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine In 2011:

listed Santa Clara 43rd in the nation for

• BusinessWeek ranked Santa Clara’s

best values among private universities.

undergraduate business program 35th in • Santa Clara was named to the U.S. President’s Higher Education Community • Santa Clara was listed as one of the nation’s best institutions for

averages in the five main benchmarks

one of the 25 most environmentally

years) among all U.S. master’s universities.

the country.

• Santa Clara surpassed the national

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.

undergraduate education in the 2011 annual guidebook The Best 373 Colleges.

• Santa Clara was recognized as one of the top universities to reduce its carbon footprint, coming in at number 16 on the Environmental Protection Agency’s Top 20 College and University List of green power purchasers.

App ly t o SCU ADMISSION At Santa Clara we select our admitted class from among many qualified candidates. While we pay close attention to the rigor of the classes you’ve taken, the grades you’ve earned, and the work 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. Just as we are interested in seeing that you’ve challenged yourself throughout your high school years, we’re equally interested in students who will enhance our campus community while taking

• A secondary school report from a counselor and one teacher evaluation • Your involvement with your school and/or community We may consider other factors as well, such as special talents, an alumni relationship with the University, a desire for a diverse and engaged student body, and demonstrated interest in the University. 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.

advantage of all the University has to offer. You should be independent, self-motivated, socially engaged, and

A PP LY I N G

embody the Ignatian ideals of respect, truth, justice, and service. In

Freshman candidates may apply either to SCU’s Early Action

essence, Santa Clara students harbor a deep curiosity for learning

(nonbinding) program or the Regular Decision program during their

about the world and are committed to improving life for those

senior year in high school. SCU only accepts transfer applications

around them.

for the fall and winter quarters.

In addition to considering your personal attributes, SCU’s admission

A P PL I C AT I O N DE A DLI N E S A ND N OT IF I C AT I O N OF ADM I S S I O N

staff will evaluate your application on several other factors:

FRESHMAN CANDIDATES

• 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 Regular Decision applicants • Results of standardized tests—SAT Reasoning Test or ACT (We review your highest composite results but ask that all test results be submitted.)

Apply by

Notification

Early Action (nonbinding)

November 1

end of December

Regular Decision

January 7

end of March

For more information, visit www.scu.edu/ugrad/apply/freshman. TRANSFER STUDENTS

Apply by

Notification

Winter

October 1

end of November

Regular Transfer

Rolling between January 7 and April 15

Rolling

For more information, visit www.scu.edu/ugrad/apply/transfer.

• Overall quality of your application, essays, and short answers For more information, contact the Undergraduate Admission Office at 408-554-4700 or www.scu.edu/ugrad.

T uition Tuition for the 2011–12 academic year is $39,048, with average room and board costing $11,997.

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 make Santa Clara University affordable, and we want to help make your financial aid experience as smooth and worry-free as possible.

A p p lying for F inancial A id Federal, state, and University aid programs require that you and your parents complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

More than 80 percent of Santa Clara undergraduates and their

(FAFSA) and the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE. Visit our website for

families receive some kind of financial aid. Aid can take several

more information (www.scu.edu/financialaid). It is important to

forms:

note that financial aid awards are distributed after the student is

• Merit and need-based scholarships

admitted and before the deposit deadline.

• Grants from SCU, state, federal, and other sources • Work study, in which a student may earn up to $3,000 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.

I M P ORTA N T DAT E S FO R FI N A N C I AL A ID A P PL I C A N T S FRESHMAN CANDIDATES Early Action

Regular Decision

November 1 Admission Application Deadline

January 7 Admission Application Deadline

November 15 CSS/PROFILE Deadline

February 1 CSS/PROFILE Deadline

February 1 FAFSA Deadline

March 2 March 2 Cal Grant Deadline (Calif. residents only) Cal Grant Deadline (Calif. residents only) April 14 & 15 (same program both days) April 14 & 15 (same program both days) SCU Preview Day SCU Preview Day

TRANSFER STUDENTS

Need- and Merit-Based Scholarships SCU participates in a wide variety of federal and state programs to bring a Santa Clara education within

March 2 Cal Grant Deadline (Calif. residents only) April 15 Regular Transfer Deadline FAFSA Deadline

reach of your family. In addition, Santa Clara offers a variety of need- and merit-based scholarship awards. Unless otherwise noted, all admission applicants will be considered for these awards. Here are just a few examples of the awards offered to our incoming students: • P residential Scholarship: 10 full-tuition awards • P rovost Scholarship: 15 half-tuition awards •D ean’s Scholarship • J esuit Ignatian Scholarship • Alumni Scholarship •M usic, Theatre, & Dance Scholarships • Athletic Scholarships •R OTC (Army) Merit Scholarship

San Francisco Bay Area S A N S C O N C I F R A

San Francisco

visit Scu

Berkeley

San Francisco International Airport

Oakland Oakland International Airport

B A Y

Palo Alto

200 Miles

Northern California Napa

100 Miles

San Francisco Palo Alto

Lake Tahoe

Santa Clara San José Monterey

100 Miles

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Yosemite

San José International Airport

San José

20 Miles

Southern California C O

200 Miles

Los Angeles

300 Miles

he best way to gain a sense of what

Santa Clara University is all about is to visit

us. You’ll see the beautiful campus and the

T ours & I nformation S essions

L ocation Located about three miles away from

Join us on a campus tour and information

downtown San José, the Santa Clara

session led by admission officers and

campus can be reached from three major

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 Undergraduate Admission,

University and the surrounding area.

are available online at www.scu.edu/map.

Tours and information sessions are offered

SCU is less than 10 minutes from San José

twice daily Monday through Friday year

International Airport. You can take a free

round and on Saturday mornings during the

shuttle bus from the airport to the Santa

school year.

Clara Caltrain station, which is located

friendly faces and get answers to all your questions.

then check out our online event calendar to find out what exciting things will be happening during your visit.

Please register online at www.scu.edu/ugrad or by calling

directly across from the University’s main campus.

408-554-4700 at least two weeks in

San Francisco and Oakland airports are

advance.

about an hour’s drive from campus. Santa Clara Caltrain commuter trains run

Find us at:

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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