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
408-554-4109
Disabilities Resources
408-554-4900
Offices of Housing and Residence Life
408-551-1000
Financial Aid Office
408-551-1000
Enrollment Services Center
408-554-1000
Bursar’s Office
408-554-4700
Undergraduate Admission
Key events Preview Day
April 13 and 14, 2013 (freshman and transfer students)
Transfer Admit Day Transfer Orientation Welcome Weekend First Day of Classes Thanksgiving Recess
May 31, 2013 Sept. 20, 2013 Sept. 21–22, 2013 Sept. 23, 2013 Nov. 28–29, 2013
(Residence halls remain open during Thanksgiving recess.) Fall Quarter Exams Residence Halls Closed
Dec. 9–13, 2013 Dec. 13, 2013 (9 p.m.)–Jan. 4, 2014 (11 a.m.)
Classes Resume
Jan. 6, 2014
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Become a Bronco: The nexT STepS
accepTeD
YOU’VE BEEN
Class of 2017 & 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 integrity to create a more just, humane, and sustainable world, 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 internships 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 Enrollment Services Center (“OneStop”) at 408-551-1000 for questions concerning financial aid and billing. Orientation questions should be directed to 408-551-1995. 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
Congratulations! We hope you will make Santa Clara University your home.
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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
Keep Up tHe GooD WorK
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.
academic performance during the remainder of your
YoUr eCampUS aCCoUnt all steps to completing your enrollment—making deposits, accepting or declining financial aid, completing the Supplemental pre-enrollment Information Form (SpIF), registering for orientation, viewing your transfer Credit report (transfer
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.
students only), and applying for housing—are done online in eCampus, www.scu.edu/ecampus. International students may begin the I-20 Visa process on 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
A Commitment to Excellence Santa Clara University is one of the leading universities in the nation, supported by the 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.
ecampus@scu.edu or 408-554-5700.
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nEw Student ChECkliSt
W
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. all this information can also be found at www.scu.edu/admiitted.
What I Need To Do Confirm your enrollment by completing the following steps:
Complete These Important Tasks By
Find More Details Here
Sucessfully Completed On This Date (you fill in these)
❏ Pay the $400 enrollment fee (nonrefundable)*
Jan. 7 (Early Decision) maY 1 (Freshmen) JUne 15 (Transfers)
page 3
❏
Accept Financial Aid package*
Jan. 7 (Early Decision) maY 1 (Freshmen) JUne 15 (Transfers)
page 22 www.scu.edu/financialaid
❏
Submit the Supplemental Pre-enrollment information Form (SPiF)*
maY 1 (Freshmen) JUne 15 (Transfers)
page 6
❏
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 seven freshman sessions. Or, register for Transfer Student Orientation.
If you are planning to LIVe on CampUS*
❏
Select your top residential learning Community (rlC) preferences
❏
Submit the $250 housing deposit, housing contract, and 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*
❏
Submit the Commuter rlC Preference form
* These steps to be completed in eCampus.
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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 in these)
❏
Submit official final high school transcripts and AP/iB credits, or submit final college transcripts
JULY 1
www.scu.edu/ugrad/ applying.cfm
JUne 24
www.scu.edu/disabilities
JULY 1
page 15 www.scu.edu/pkgexccp
JULY 1
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 (for Freshmen): Send your final transcripts showing senior grades and date of graduation to the Office of Undergraduate Admission
❏
register with Disabilities resources, if appropriate
NOTE: Go to www.edu/disabilities to register.
❏
Submit parking appeals
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
NOTE: Go to www.scu.edu/orientation/exams to register.
❏
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.
❏
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.
❏
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
you register for your remaining fall-
eLementS oF a J e S U I t e D U C at I o n
challenges, opportunities, and pleasures
quarter courses.
Jesuit education is designed to help
e are delighted to welcome you
of undergraduate education. Santa Clara offers many resources to support your transition into the intellectual, social, and cultural spheres of our campus.
Beginning in the first year, our academic programs encourage viewing issues from many perspectives. Central to the first-year experience are two-course
you learn to think critically, reflect on 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
pre-enroLLment In Core CoUrSeS
sequences built around themes such
as an admitted student, you complete
Interaction, and personal Identity and
the online Supplemental pre-enrollment
Choices. In one sequence, students look
Information Form (SpIF) that we use
at various philosophical conceptions of
to pre-enroll new students in Santa
the self throughout history and across
Clara’s Core Curriculum Foundation
different cultures and then relate them to
sequences (Critical thinking and Writing
their own sense of self and community.
and Cultures and Ideas). the SpIF helps
In another sequence, students improve
at Santa Clara, we educate leaders
us place you in courses that best match
their writing through research and
who will have the knowledge, integrity,
your interests. In doing so we also
other activities related to their complex
and desire to go out and do some good
minimize scheduling conflicts, ensure
relationships to food.
in the world. Consider the School of
progress toward graduation, and allow
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you to focus on available choices when
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as Civilization and Its Histories, Cultural
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.
engineering’s mission to send student
members of engineers Without Borders
Students in rLCs take core classes,
Santa Clara’s rLCs provide a holistic
to tanzania, where they trained locals
study, and engage in many co-curricular
educational experience by bringing
on the use of solar power and
activities together. For example, as part
together the academic, residential,
photovoltaic systems. Here on campus,
of a religious Studies course linked to
and social components of campus life.
students are encouraged to post blogs
their rLC, a group of students recently
Because all of our rLCs are multiyear
on ethical issues, with the best entries
took a tour of the murals painted on
communities, each has developed its
winning prizes.
buildings in San Francisco’s mission
own history, traditions, and distinct
District, with a focus on the connections
character over the course of many years.
between religious and ethnic diversity.
nevertheless, the rLC experience—
another rLC group organized a trip to
getting to know the staff and faculty
the tech museum in San Jose to visit
associated with your rLC as well as
LIVInG anD LearnInG toGetHer
the Star Trek exhibit—along with their
other students—is the same for all of
physics professor—and learned about
them. When people share interests,
to help you get off to a great start, you’ll
the physics of warp drive, anti-matter,
knowledge, and experiences, everything
be a member of one of our residential
and transporter beams.
that happens in the community is more
Santa Clara University’s Jesuit education will prepare you and move you to make the world a better place.
Learning Communities (rLCs) whether
enjoyable and more enriching.
you live on campus or commute.
COLLeGe EXPEriEnCE
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ABOut oUr ReSIdentIAL LeARnInG
A
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 linked 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 SUpport SYStem
community, participate in rLC activities,
rLCs offer a wealth of resources to
and take courses with other community
support your studies and your personal life,
members. these courses fulfill Core
such as a leadership team that includes
Curriculum requirements that all Santa
faculty, staff, and fellow students. each
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. 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.
What’s so great about being in an rLC? Having a wonderful community of friends close by and taking classes together 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 you will live on campus. Students accepted to the University Honors
HoUSInG DepoSItS
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, the 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 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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CoMMUnitiES
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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anta Clara’s residential Learning
Communities (rLCs) enable students to
thrive in a living-learning environment. there are eight rLCs housed in nine 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, cable tV, and
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
have 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
LeARnInG COmmunItIeS
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.
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.
Campisi Hall
Swig Hall
traditional residence hall with double rooms off hallway
traditional residence hall with double rooms off hallway
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Freshmen & sophomores
Freshmen & sophomores
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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SCU rESiDEntiAl LeARnInG COmmunItIeS
RESIDENTIAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES
da Vinci
Loyola
Modern Perspectives
themes
an interest in science and a celebration of 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
Leadership, vision, and action, and 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)/ 2-bath 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
4
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/4-bedroom/ 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
(see map for location)
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B
DALY SCIENCE CENTER
MAYER THEATRE
Main Entrance
LUCAS HALL
B
ARTS AND SCIENCES
MISSION CHURCH ADMISSION & ENROLLMENT
BUCK SHAW STADIUM
Understanding and appreciating diversity; social and civic engagement
Xavier International issues and global solidarity; integration of faith and justice
KENNA HALL
8
Wash Hall
6
Dunne Hall
7
McLaughlin Hall
3
BENSON CENTER
ENGINEERING
Unity
BERGIN HALL
BANNAN HALL
LOCATELLI STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER
STANTON SOCCER FIELD
LEARNING COMMONS, TECH. CENTER, AND LIBRARY
MALLEY FITNESS
LEAVEY CENTER
Swig Hall
2
YLT WCAO ATIC OL
Campisi Hall
1
FACC
9
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.
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Sobrato Hall
4
Casa Italiana
BELLOMY FIELD
E MIN LAR BEL HALL
Residence Hall Locations 1 Graham Hall 2 Campisi Hall 3 Swig Hall
McLaughlin Hall
Walsh Hall
Sanfilippo Hall
4 Casa Italiana 5 Sobrato Hall 6 Dunne Hall
traditional residence hall with double rooms off hallway
traditional residence hall with double rooms off hallway
traditional residence hall with double rooms off hallway
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
7 mcLaughlin Hall 8 Walsh Hall 9 Sanfilippo Hall
For more information about RLCs and housing, visit www.scu.edu/rlc and www.scu.edu/housing.
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living And
What will you do at SCU? We’ll help you settle in quickly so you can get started.
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Dining On CAmpuS r o o m m at e S
DInInG pLanS
custom dishes for those with special dietary
Who will your roommate be? Santa
on the rLC/Housing preference form,
needs or preferences. please contact
Clara’s roommate-matching process is
you will choose between two dining plan
the Dining Services general manager at
effective—based on your preferences,
options—preferred or Basic. With each
dining@scu.edu if you have questions
we do our best to get it right.
plan, you have the flexibility of dining
regarding special dietary accommodations.
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.
when and how you like, or purchasing groceries on campus to cook your own meal. the dining plan is a quarterly allocation of purchasing points, with the preferred plan offering slightly more points than the Basic plan, with no predetermined number of meals per week. Find more information about dining options on the Dining Services website,
If you have a specific roommate request,
www.scu.edu/diningservices. as you
we will do our best to accommodate
enter into your junior year, you will have
you. In this case, it is important that both
the option of selecting additional plans.
students do the following:
Juniors and seniors can select from three
• Mutually request each other as a roommate choice on the rLC/Housing preference form. (Please note that you must request your roommate choice and confirm the request that they send to you.) • Indicate the same RLC preferences, in the same order.
FreSHman CampUS reSIDentS anD pa r K I n G Freshman resident students are not permitted to bring cars to campus. Instead, SCU has developed a number of alternative transportation programs that will allow you to take advantage of the many opportunities off campus and throughout the Bay area. If you have an extraordinary need for a vehicle, such as a medical condition, you can request an exception.
plans: preferred, Basic, or Junior/Senior.
Hardship request forms are available at
Juniors and seniors living in an apartment-
www.scu.edu/pkgexcep.
style accommodation also have a fourth option to select the apartment plan.
2012–13 TUITION
DInInG For a H e a Lt H Y B o D Y, S at I S F I e D S o U L , a n D VIBrant CommUnItY
$40,572 / year
2012–13 ROOM & BOARD Dining Plan Options Room Assignment
Preferred Plan
Basic Plan
convenience, and flexibility. We recognize
Standard Double
$12,945
$12,276
than may 1 (freshmen) or June 15
the importance of providing healthy food
Suite Double*
$13,134
$12,475
(transfer students). If one roommate’s
while demonstrating sustainable practices
Suite Single**
$15,309
$14,640
submission is late, you will likely not
and ecological awareness. our menus are
*da Vinci and Loyola RLCs only
be assigned as roommates.
created based on seasonal, regional, fresh
**Loyola RLC only
ingredients purchased from local farming
The rates above are for the academic year
communities and served in six distinct
2012–13 and are presented for general
venues that offer continuous dining
reference only. For other options available
service throughout the day and night.
to upperclassmen and final room and board
among our wide selections you will find
rates for 2013–14, please visit the Housing
fair trade coffees, antibiotic-free chicken,
Office website, www.scu.edu/housing, in January. Final tuition rates will be available in March at www.scu.edu/bursar/tuition.
SCU Dining offers great food, good value, • Submit your requests no later
• Make sure to submit your enrollment fee, housing application, the Supplemental pre-enrollment Information Form (SpIF), and register for orientation in order to be placed in an rLC. If any of these items are not submitted or completed, you run the risk of not being placed in the same rLC as your requested roommate.
and in-house baked breads. Vegetarian and vegan options are available at every meal. our chefs are also able to create
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OppORtunItIeS tO viSit
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presentations, and bilingual financial aid
trAnSFEr ADMit DAY
events, allowing you and your family the
and housing overviews. Some program
May 31
opportunity to further explore SCU and
sessions will also overlap with SaDIe,
For admitted transfer students
answer any questions you may have.
giving you yet another opportunity to
e have several on- and off-campus
on-CampUS eXperIenCeS PrEviEw DAY April 13–14 For admitted freshman and transfer students We are celebrating your admission to Santa Clara at our biggest event of the
make lasting relationships with other future Broncos.
SADiE (StUDEntS oF AFriCAn DESCEnt invitAtionAl EXPEriEnCE)
Join us! the goal of this event is to help you explore what SCU has to offer. You will also be able to learn more about transfer credit and our Core Curriculum. For more information, please visit: www.scu.edu/admitted/events.
April 11–12 For admitted freshman students of African descent
ShADow SCU: ClASS AnD ovErnight viSitS Come be a student for a few hours or
Come join the fun! meet faculty, staff,
overnight. our Shadow SCU program is
alumni, and current students who will
available most weekdays from February
all share their experiences with you and
through may. please rSVp at least 10
your parents. this overnight program will
days in advance for best availability.
give you a feel for the broad academic,
to register online, go to
the event is free to the more than
extracurricular, and cultural facets of
www.scu.edu/shadowscu.
2,000 guests attending. please note
the campus community. Some program
that housing is not provided. register
sessions will overlap with noche Latina
toUrS & inFo SESSionS
online for preview Day at www.scu.edu/
for the opportunity to make
Get a comprehensive look at Santa Clara
previewday. For a listing of local hotels
more friends.
through an information session, student
year: preview Day. at preview Day you will get an in-depth look at what SCU is all about and what it’s like to be a Bronco.
and accommodations please visit www.scu.edu/hotels.
noChE lAtinA April 11–12 For admitted freshman students of Latino heritage 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 includes student panels, faculty
panel, and student-led campus tour.
APEX (ASiAn/PACiFiC iSlAnDEr EXPEriEnCE)
these tours are offered daily, monday
April 11–12
until may. register online at
For admitted freshman students of Asian
www.scu.edu/ugrad/visit.
and Pacific Islander decent
through Friday, and on most Saturdays
Come join the fun! meet faculty, staff,
oFF-CampUS reCeptIonS
alumni, and current students who will
In the spring, Santa Clara representatives
all share their experiences with you and
travel all over the country to meet with
your parents. this overnight program will
admitted students and their families.
give you a feel for the broad academic, extracurricular, and cultural facets of the campus community.
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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Come to Preview Day 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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NEW STUDENT O R I E N TAT I O N Freshmen– CLAss OF 2017
Student Fees
After confirming your enrollment, reserve an
program fee. the fee covers all meals, lodging,
orientation session in eCampus before may 1.
materials, publications, activities, and administrative
reservations will be accommodated in the
costs for both Orientation and Welcome Weekend.
All first-year students are charged a one-time $290
order received.
i n t e r n At i O n A L s t U d e n t s O r i e n tAt i O n
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
all students are required to attend one of the seven
to obtain the i-20 or the ds-2019 from sCU,
sessions offered.
please contact the international student Office
Although we encourage all students to attend a July session, a limited number of spaces are available in the september orientation session
at iss@scu.edu, or visit our websites: for the i-20 www.scu.edu/iss-i20; for the ds-2019 www.scu.edu/iss-ds2019.
(september 18–19) for students with special cir-
International Student Orientation
cumstances. requests to attend this session must
incoming freshman international students who
be sent to orientation@scu.edu before may 15.
are unable to attend an orientation session in
the Office of new student Programs will begin reviewing requests in mid-April. All requests will be reviewed in the order received. Because space in this final session is limited and not all requests
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santa Clara University (sCU) currently hosts
new student Orientation is your first chance to
July should plan to attend the september 18–19 orientation session. this fall orientation session will be similar to those held in summer (see the entire orientation schedule on page 20).
will be granted, students are asked to sign up for
in addition to orientation, international students
one of the six July sessions as well. if your request
are required to attend the special informational
is granted, we will move you to the september
session on september 17, which addresses the
orientation session and send a new confirmation.
specific needs of international students and also
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
informs them of important visa rules and
Transfer Student Orientation
regulations for maintaining their non-
all transfer students are required to
Session 1: Monday, July 8 and Tuesday, July 9
immigrant status in the U.S.
attend Transfer Student Orientation.
Session 2: Thursday, July 11 and Friday, July 12* Session 3: Monday, July 15 and Tuesday, July 16* Session 4: Thursday, July 18 and Friday, July 19 Session 5: Monday, July 22 and Tuesday, July 23† Session 6: Thursday, July 25 and Friday, July 26† Session 7: Wednesday, September 18 and Thursday, September 19
It is especially important for all international students on the F-1 or J-1 visas to attend both the informational session on September 17 and the orientation session during September 18–19. New international students planning to
at orientation, you will register for fall quarter classes, learn about our academic and campus programs, meet fellow students, and find out how you can get involved in the Santa Clara community.
* University Honors Program students are required to attend the second or third sessions.
live on campus are able to move into
Student Fees
their housing assignment as early as
all transfer students are charged a
† University LEAD Scholars are required to attend the fifth or sixth sessions.
Sunday, September 15.
one-time $130 program fee. This fee
internatiOnal student OrientatiOn registratiOn Begins: march 1 Orientation: Wednesday, September 18 and Thursday, September 19
covers all meals, materials, publications,
TraNSFer STUdeNTS
activities, and administrative costs for
Once you have submitted your enrollment
Welcome Weekend.
confirmation and fee, you will be prepared to make your reservation for Transfer Student Orientation in eCampus.
transFer student OrientatiOn registratiOn Begins: may 1 Orientation: Friday, September 20 For more details, please see the enclosed Transfer Students insert.
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You should complete these action items no later than June 15.
both Transfer Student Orientation and
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 events beginning Saturday, September
that may be relevant. all requests will be
21, which include a resource fair, the
reviewed by the Financial aid office and,
pa r e n t F e e S
president’s Welcome, rLC activities,
if approved, an adjustment will be made
the Welcome mass, a vendor fair, and
to the student’s financial aid award.
parents or guests of first-year students
informative campus workshops. the
are charged a one-time $120 program fee
parent program ends at noon on Sunday,
per person. parents or guests of transfer
September 22. more information will be
students are charged a one-time $50
provided over the summer and will also
program fee per person. this fee covers
be available online at www.scu.edu/
all meals, materials, and administrative
welcomeweekend.
presented separately.
costs for both parent orientation and Welcome Weekend. please note that lodging for parents is not provided.
For parents and guests who attend only Welcome Weekend, the cost of the programs is $20 per person.
WeLCome WeeKenD In addition to orientation, students
F e e Wa I V e r S
and parents are also encouraged to
Students who are Federal pell Grant
attend Welcome Weekend. Welcome
eligible may request a fee waiver for
Weekend is significantly different from
orientation. the fee waiver request
orientation. the official start of the
must be made at the same time as the
academic year begins with move-in
orientation reservation request. an email
on Saturday, September 21, although
should be sent to the office of new
please remember that international and
Student programs, orientation@scu.edu,
September orientation attendees will
stating the reasons for the waiver request,
move-in earlier. Students and parents
including any supporting documentation
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.
participate in Welcome Weekend
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 Decision: Late December • 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, our experienced staff can assist you in
FormS For FInanCIaL a I D C o n S I D e r at I o n
the process of applying and receiving
If you have not applied for financial aid,
aid, as well as provide you with
complete the Free application for Federal
Student loan Borrowers
information to help you make thoughtful
Student aid (FaFSa) and the CSS/Financial
First-time recipients of the Federal Direct
decisions.
aid proFILe® as soon as possible.
Loan program must complete both Loan
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.
CSS/proFILe Code: 4851
Visit the Federal Direct Loan website at
state, University, and private sources.
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 2013–14 academic year may be paid from a variety of resources. these resources could include any combination of contributions from you, your parents, governmentsponsored grants, University-sponsored grants, or scholarships, student employment, student loans, parental loans, private educational loans, 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
https://studentloans.gov to complete
Steps to view Your Award Completing the steps below will ensure timely processing of financial aid for the upcoming academic year. 1. Go 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. Select the “View” link to access your award; you can print your award letter by selecting the pDF icon under “print”
these 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 N D PAY M E N T P R O C E S S Electronic Billing
In Person: Payment by check or cash is
weeks of school. This plan is extremely
Students will receive monthly billing
accepted at the Enrollment Service Center,
reasonable and significantly extends
statements via electronic format only,
located in the Admission and Enrollment
SCU’s published Tuition Refund Policy.
which are available to view and print
Services building, during normal
Families may receive 100 percent of out-
through their SCU eCampus. As a
business hours.
of-pocket cost paid for tuition for students
courtesy, an e-bill notification will be sent
Please note: Credit Cards and Debit/
withdrawing due to personal illness or
to their assigned SCU email address when
ATM cards are not accepted for tuition
accident, even when our own refund policy
a new statement is available to view.
or fee payment through any of the above
has expired. The unexpected happens,
Billing is processed on actual enrollment
payment methods.
so please consider this option carefully.
so it is imperative that students 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 email is the official email communication method of Santa Clara, so students are strongly encouraged to review pertinent information to stay
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 M E N T D E A D L I N E 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
informed on important deadlines.
student will appear on the billing statement
Paying a Student’s Bill
believe the aid showing on your statement
Online: Students and authorized payers
is inaccurate, you may wish to contact the
can make payments quickly and securely
Financial Aid Office at 408-554-4505 for
online via eCampus with an electronic
verification. Remember: The approximate
check, free of charge. Payments made
completion time for external loans and the
online are reflected on the student’s
Federal PLUS Loan is three to four weeks,
account immediately so there are no
so please make sure your application and
delays. Students must be enrolled in
required documents are submitted well in
courses before this link is activated. For
advance of payment deadlines.
to decrease the balance owed. If you
more information, visit the “How Do I” section on the Bursar’s website,
Detailed information about the plan is located at www.collegerefund.com.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 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
www.scu.edu/bursar.
TUITION INSURANCE PROTECTION
By Mail: SCU utilizes a lockbox service for
We have partnered with A.W.G. Dewar,
charged to their student account, and
processing payments by mail, therefore
Inc., to offer an optional Tuition Refund
we want to ensure they understand the
it is extremely important to include the
Plan. This plan is designed to protect your
responsibilities and deadlines associated
remittance portion when sending payment
educational investment by reimbursing
with enrollment. Documents have to
by mail to ensure proper credit to your
tuition costs should students find it
be completed, procedures followed,
account. The mailing address is on all bills
necessary to leave the University, for
enrollment and payment deadlines
and found by clicking the PDF icon under
medical reasons, after the term begins.
met, and loans have to be repaid or
the “View Accounts” link.
Although the University provides refunds
consequences can be severe. Knowledge
for students taking a leave of absence or
is key to preventing unnecessary actions.
bill on their behalf. Students become the “borrower” for all educational debt
withdrawal, it is limited to the first three
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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
408-554-4109
Disabilities Resources
408-554-4900
Offices of Housing and Residence Life
408-551-1000
Financial Aid Office
408-551-1000
Enrollment Services Center
408-554-1000
Bursar’s Office
408-554-4700
Undergraduate Admission
Key events Preview Day
April 13 and 14, 2013 (freshman and transfer students)
Transfer Admit Day Transfer Orientation Welcome Weekend First Day of Classes Thanksgiving Recess
May 31, 2013 Sept. 20, 2013 Sept. 21–22, 2013 Sept. 23, 2013 Nov. 28–29, 2013
(Residence halls remain open during Thanksgiving recess.) Fall Quarter Exams Residence Halls Closed
Dec. 9–13, 2013 Dec. 13, 2013 (9 p.m.)–Jan. 4, 2014 (11 a.m.)
Classes Resume
Jan. 6, 2014
www.scu.edu/admitted Photography by: Charles Barry, FJ Gaylor 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
Greenhouse gases reduced
4,184
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5.7 million BTUs
6,400 gal.
4,392 lbs.
Using post-consumer waste fiber
Paper Choice – environmental benefits statement
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YOU’VE BEEN
Class of 2017 & Transfers
s a n ta c l a r a u n i v e r s i t y
Key Contact Numbers
Key Events
Undergraduate Admission
408-554-4700
Preview Day
April 13 and 14, 2013 (freshman and transfer students)
Bursar’s Office
408-554-1000
Transfer Admit Day
May 31, 2013
Enrollment Services Center
408-551-1000
Transfer Orientation
Sept. 20, 2013
Financial Aid Office
408-551-1000
Welcome Weekend
Sept. 21–22, 2013
Offices of Housing and Residence Life
408-554-4900
First Day of Classes
Sept. 23, 2013
Disabilities Resources
408-554-4109
Thanksgiving Recess
Drahmann Advising and Learning Resources Center
408-554-4318
(Residence halls remain open during Thanksgiving recess.)
New Student Programs (Orientation)
408-551-1995
Fall Quarter Exams
LEAD Scholars Program
408-554-4439
Residence Halls Closed Dec. 13, 2013 (9 p.m.)–Jan. 4, 2014 (11 a.m.)
University Honors Program
408-554-4439
Classes Resume
International Student Services
408-551-7037
SCU Information Desk
408-554-4000
Nov. 28–29, 2013 Dec. 9–13, 2013 Jan. 6, 2014
www.scu.edu/admitted Photography by: Charles Barry, FJ Gaylor Photography, Scott LeyVa, John Medina, Russell Morris