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Santa Clara University welcomes you to its vibrant community of friends and scholars. During this exciting

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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 Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; 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. Once again, I extend my welcome to you with the highest of hopes that Santa Clara University will become your home, where you will enjoy the spirit of shared inquiry and a focus on the importance of building a better world. Sincerely,

Michael Sexton Vice President for Enrollment Management

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An SCU Education

Your acceptance to Santa Clara University is an

open door to an exciting education and future.

Make Santa Clara University Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve chosen you to join our dynamic student body and be among the brightest students at SCU. On the following pages we outline everything you need to do to reserve your spot for September.

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your new home. 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, awardwinning residential learning communities, and world-class career opportunities, Santa Claraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s values-based education provides the ideal framework for 21st-century social and global responsibility.

Elements of a Jesuit Education Jesuit education is designed to help you learn to think critically, reflect on your actions and on the world, and act for the good of society. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be challenged to experience college 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. At Santa Clara, we educate leaders who will have the knowledge, integrity, and desire to go out and do some good in the world. For example, the School of Engineering sends student members of Engineers Without Borders to Tanzania, where they train locals on uses of solar power and photovoltaic systems. And here on campus, students are encouraged to post blogs on ethical issues, with the best entries winning prizes. Santa Clara Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jesuit education will prepare you and move you to make the world a better place.

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New Student Checklist

Your What I Need To Do Confirm your enrollment by completing the following steps:

(nonrefundable)

JAN. 7 (Early Decision) MAY 1 (Freshmen) JUNE 15 (Transfers)

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A ccept Financial Aid package, see page 22

JAN. 7 (Early Decision) MAY 1 (Freshmen) JUNE 15 (Transfers)

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S ubmit the Supplemental Pre-enrollment Information Form (SPIF), see page 6

MAY 1 (Freshmen)

❏ Pay the $400 enrollment fee

We know you have many important deadlines to meet. To help you stay on track, this checklist will guide your steps toward becoming a Bronco. For additional information, visit www.scu.edu/admitted. To confirm your enrollment, complete the following tasks on eCampus: www.scu.edu/ecampus.

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Register for Orientation, see pages 19–21 NOTE: Reserve one of the seven freshman sessions. Or, register for Transfer Student Orientation.

We were impressed with your application and are eagerly awaiting your arrival on campus. Remember, your senior year or current academic term matters. Admission to Santa Clara’s freshman or transfer class is contingent on a continued high level of academic performance during the remainder of your 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.

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S elect your top Residential Learning Community (RLC) preferences, see page 9

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S ubmit the $250 housing deposit, housing contract, and RLC/Housing Preference form, see page 14

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MAY 1 (Freshmen) JUNE 15 (Transfers)

NOTE: You will not be able to request housing until you have submitted your enrollment deposit. If you are planning to LIVE OFF CAMPUS

MAY 1 (Freshmen) JUNE 15 (Transfers)

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S ubmit the Commuter RLC Preference form, see page 9

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F or international students needing a visa, submit completed I-20 request form, see page 20

May 1 (Freshmen) June 15 (Transfers)

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R egister with Disabilities Resources, if appropriate

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NOTE: Go to www.edu/disabilities to register.

MAY 1 (Freshmen) JUNE 15 (Transfers)

NOTE: International students are also required to attend the ISS International Student Orientation; see page 20 If you are planning to LIVE ON CAMPUS

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next steps Confirm your enrollment by completing the following steps in eCampus:

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JULY 1

What I Need To Do

ubmit official final high school transcripts S and AP/IB credits, or submit final college transcripts

NOTE (for Freshmen): Send your final transcripts showing senior grades and date of graduation to the Office of Undergraduate Admission

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ake the calculus readiness exam if your T major will require calculus

JULY 1

Note: Go to www.scu.edu/ecampus to take the calculus readiness exam.

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omplete all loan and/or verification C documents, see page 22

JULY/AUGUST

NOTE: Make sure all forms and necessary signatures have been submitted to secure your grants, scholarships, and/or loans. The Financial Aid Office may contact you during this time to complete these documents.

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ubmit proof of health insurance, S see page 23

August 21

NOTE: Enroll in SCU-sponsored health insurance plan, or submit the online waiver form if you have your own insurance.

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ayment deadline for fall tuition, housing, P 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.

Calculus Readiness Exam Some majors require one of the calculus courses, Math 11 or Math 30. Business majors, with a few exceptions, take Math 30 (Calculus for Business I), while majors in the physical sciences and engineering take Math 11 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry I). Both courses are traditional calculus courses and require that students have a solid background in high-school mathematics. The purpose of the Calculus Readiness Exam is to let you know if you have the mathematical knowledge that is a prerequisite for studying calculus at SCU. For more information, visit www.scu.edu/orientation/calctest.

Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Credit Santa Clara participates in the Advanced Placement (AP) Program and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program to recognize college-level academic achievement prior to matriculation and to encourage students to pursue advanced studies in their areas of interest. Credit or placement is determined by the appropriate department based on review of the student’s test scores, sometimes in the context of supplemental departmental examinations. Students will be notified of credit upon matriculation at the University. For more information, refer to pages 407–09 in the Undergraduate Bulletin: www.scu.edu/ugbulletin.

Your eCampus Account AUGUST 21 (Freshmen) OCTOBER 21 (International & Transfers)

Your eCampus account was created when you applied to SCU. You can find your eCampus user ID in the lower, right-hand corner of your admission letter. If you have forgotten your eCampus password, enter your ID, select “forgot my password” on the eCampus homepage, and a new password will be sent to the email account on record. For eCampus assistance, contact the SCU Information Technology Service Center at ecampus@scu.edu or 408-554-5700.

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Transition to College

Pre-Enrollment in Core Courses

We select Core Curriculum Foundation sequences (Critical Thinking and Writing and/or Cultures and Ideas) for you before you attend New Student Orientation. This minimizes scheduling conflicts, ensures progress toward graduation, and allows you to focus on available choices when you register for your remaining fall-quarter courses during Orientation. To help us identify courses that best match your interests, you complete the online Supplemental Pre-enrollment Information Form (SPIF).

We are delighted to welcome you to Santa Clara University and to the challenges, opportunities, and pleasures 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 sequences built around themes such as community and society, social justice, and sustainability and the environment. In one sequence, students look at various philosophical conceptions of the self throughout history and across different cultures and then relate them to their own sense of self and community. In another sequence, students improve their writing through research and other activities related to their complex relationships to food.

Living and Learning Together You’ll be a member of one of our Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) whether you live on campus or commute. Students in RLCs take core classes, study, and engage in many co-curricular activities together. For example, as part of a Religious Studies course linked to their RLC, a group of students recently took a tour of the murals painted on buildings in San Francisco’s Mission District, with a focus on the connections between religious and ethnic diversity. Another RLC group organized a trip to the Tech Museum in San Jose to visit the Star Trek exhibit—along with their physics professor—and learned about the physics of warp drive, anti-matter, and transporter beams. Santa Clara’s RLCs provide a holistic educational experience by bringing together the academic, residential, and social components of campus life. When people share interests, knowledge, and experiences, everything that happens in the community is more enjoyable and enriching.

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Residential Learning Communities

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RLCs Students find that being part of a Residential Learning Community (RLC) connects them immediately to the campus community and enhances the SCU experience. All students begin their Santa Clara careers as members of an RLC. Each community has a theme, which is broad and not linked to any particular major. Students quickly discover that there is more about the RLCs that makes them similar than makes them different. Wherever you end up, you will find lots of new friends and a supportive community. As a member of an RLC you will take one or more Core Curriculum courses with other community members and be invited to participate in RLC activities. Whether you are a freshman or transfer student, and whether or not you will live on campus, you must submit RLC preferences through eCampus. All commuter students should complete the Commuter RLC Preference form in eCampus. Students accepted to the University Honors Program should indicate preferences among the Alpha, da Vinci, Modern Perspectives, and Unity RLCs. For LEAD Scholars, the RLC choices are Communitas, CyPhi, Unity, and Xavier.

The RLC Support System RLCs offer a wealth of resources to support your studies and your personal life, such as a leadership team that includes faculty, staff, and fellow students. Each team is headed by a faculty director (FD) 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 student-led community council.

Housing Deposits

The housing deposit is refundable until May 1. Cancellation after this date will result in the loss of your deposit, and you will be charged a cancellation fee that escalates as the summer progresses. For further information about the registration process and cancellation fee schedule, visit www.scu.edu/admitted.

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Residential Learning Communities

Santa Clara’s Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) enable students to thrive in a livinglearning 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 have laundry and vending facilities in the building. All buildings are coed, with all in-room accommodations assigned single-gender. (Two RLCs offer single-gender floors as noted in the chart.) All RLC assignments are determined only by students’ preferences and available space.

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

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Living Space

2 double rooms sharing adjoining bath

Floors

3, north side; 4, south side

Community Makeup

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

RLCs 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. Three special opportunities within CyPhi are SLURP, the Sustainable Living Undergraduate Research Project; SPARC, the Swig Performing Arts Residential Community; and the Into the Wild floor. SLURPers engage in applied research designed to promote a culture of sustainability throughout the University. SPARClers are musicians, artists, actors, photographers, dancers, and poets with a special take on CyPhi’s theme. Wild students are members of “Into The Wild,” a Santa Clara club that engages in hiking, backpacking, and whitewater rafting.

Campisi Hall

Swig Hall

Traditional residence hall with double rooms off hallway

Freshmen & sophomores

First floor single-gender wings with upper floors coed; air conditioned; double rooms with vanity and sink; floor lounges and restrooms; surrounded by large barbeque lawn courtyard

Double rooms with vanity and sink; 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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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. Within da Vinci is the Ciao da Vinci! community, home to students who have a special interest in Italian culture and cuisine. 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

3, north side; 4, south side

Community Makeup

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

Double rooms with sink, builtin vanity, dresser, and closet; tile floors; floor lounges and restrooms; 1st floor single-gender wings; basement common TV, kitchen, and study areas (Opening fall 2014, upon completion of summer renovation.)

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RLCs

PARKING STRUCTURE

LUCAS HALL DALY SCIENCE

MAYER THEATRE

ARTS & SCIENCES

MISSION CHURCH ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

BUCK SHAW STADIUM

Understanding and appreciating diversity; social and civic engagement

Xavier International issues and global solidarity; integration of faith and justice

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BANNAN ENGINEERING

Unity

BERGIN HALL

BANNAN HALL

LEARNING COMMONS, TECH CENTER, AND LIBRARY

STANTON SOCCER FIELD

MALLEY FITNESS & RECREATION CENTER

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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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.)

LOCATELLI ACTIVITY CENTER

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Residence Hall Locations 1 Alpha RLC (Graham Hall) 2 Communitas RLC (Campisi Hall) 3 CyPhi RLC (Swig Hall)

McLaughlin Hall

Walsh Hall

Sanfilippo Hall

4 da Vinci RLC (Casa Italiana) 5 Loyola RLC (Sobrato Hall) 6 Modern Perspectives RLC (Dunne Hall)

Traditional residence hall with double rooms off hallway

Freshmen & sophomores

Double rooms with sink, built-in vanity, dresser, and closet; tile floors; floor lounges and restrooms; common TV and study areas (Opening fall 2014, upon completion of summer renovation.)

Double rooms with vanity, sink, and closet; hall restroom, TV lounges and laundry on each floor; surrounded by large barbeque lawn courtyard

7 Unity RLC (McLaughlin Hall) 8 Unity RLC (Walsh Hall) 9 Xavier RLC (Sanfilippo Hall)

For more information about RLCs and housing, visit www.scu.edu/rlc and www.scu.edu/housing.

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Residence Life

Living Roommates Who will your roommate be? Santa Clara’s roommate-matching process is effective—based on your preferences, we do our best to get it right.

2013–14 TUITION

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.

$42,156/year

2013–14 ROOM & BOARD Dining Plan Options Room Assignment Preferred Plan Basic Plan Standard Double

$13,230

$12,546

Suite Double*

$13,422

$12,738

Suite Single**

$15,642

$14,958

*da Vinci and Loyola RLCs only **Loyola RLC only The rates above are for the academic year 2013–14 and are presented for general reference only. For other options available to upperclassmen and final room and board rates for 2014–15, please visit www.scu.edu/admitted in January. Final tuition rates will be available in March.

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If you have a specific roommate request, we will do our best to accommodate you. In this case, it is important that both students do the following: > M utually request each other as a 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. > Submit your requests no later than May 1 (freshmen) or June 15 (transfer students). If one roommate’s submission is late, you will likely not be assigned as roommates. > M ake 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 dining on campus Dining Plans On the RLC/Housing Preference form, you will choose between two dining plan options—Preferred or Basic. With each plan, you have the flexibility of dining when and how you like, or purchasing groceries on campus to cook your own 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, www.scu.edu/diningservices. As you enter into your junior year, you will have the option of selecting additional plans. Juniors and seniors can select from three plans: Preferred, Basic, or Junior/Senior. Juniors and seniors living in an apartment-style accommodation also have a fourth option to select the Apartment plan.

Dining for a Healthy Body, Satisfied Soul, and Vibrant Community

those with special dietary needs or preferences. Please contact the Dining Services general manager at dining@scu.edu if you have questions regarding special dietary accommodations.

Freshman Campus Residents and Parking 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. Hardship request forms are available at www.scu.edu/cs. Select the “Transportation Services” link.

SCU Dining offers great food, good value, convenience, and flexibility. We recognize the importance of providing healthy food while demonstrating sustainable practices and ecological awareness. Our menus are created based on seasonal, regional, fresh ingredients purchased from local farming communities and served in six distinct venues that offer continuous dining service throughout the day and night. Among our wide selections you will find fair trade coffees, antibiotic-free chicken, and in-house baked breads. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available at every meal. Our chefs are also able to create custom dishes for

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Opportunities to Visit

Explore SCU

On-Campus Experiences We have several on- and off-campus events, allowing you and your family the opportunity to further explore SCU and answer any questions you may have. For more details and to register online for events, visit www.scu.edu/admitted.

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Preview Day April 5–6 For admitted freshmen and transfer students We are celebrating your admission to Santa Clara at our biggest event of the 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. The event is free to the more than 2,000 guests attending. Please note that housing is not provided. For a listing of local hotels and accommodations, please visit www.scu.edu/hotels.

Noche Latina April 3–4 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 presentations, and bilingual financial aid and housing overviews. Some program sessions will also overlap with SADIE and APEX, giving you yet another opportunity to make lasting relationships with other future Broncos.

SADIE (Students Of African Descent Invitational Experience) April 3–4 For admitted freshman students of African descent Come join the fun! Meet faculty, staff, alumni, and current students who will all share their experiences with you and your parents. This overnight program will give you a feel for the broad academic, extracurricular, and cultural facets of the campus community. Some program sessions will overlap with Noche Latina and APEX for the opportunity to make more friends.

APEX (Asian/Pacific Islander Experience) April 3–4 For admitted freshman students of Asian and Pacific Islander decent Come join the fun! Meet faculty, staff, alumni, and current students who will all share their experiences with you and your parents. This overnight program will give you a feel for the broad academic, extracurricular, and cultural facets of the campus community. This program will share some overlap with SADIE and Noche Latina.

Transfer Admit Day May 30

Shadow SCU: Class and Overnight Visits Come be a student for a few hours or overnight. Our Shadow SCU program is available most weekdays from February through May. Please RSVP at least 10 days in advance for best availability.

Tours & Info Sessions Get a comprehensive look at Santa Clara through an information session, student panel, and student-led campus tour. These tours are offered daily, Monday through Friday, and on most Saturdays until May.

Off-Campus Receptions In the spring, Santa Clara representatives travel all over the country to meet with admitted students and their families. Check this spring’s schedule of receptions to see when we will be near your hometown: www.scu.edu/admitted.

Online Virtual Tour If you have not visited our campus and would like to take a tour online, please visit www.scu.edu/virtualtour.

For admitted transfer students Join us! The goal of this event is to help you explore what SCU has to offer. You will also learn more about transfer credit and our Core Curriculum.

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Orientation

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Orientation Freshmen—Class of 2018 After confirming your enrollment, reserve an orientation session in eCampus before May 1. Reservations will be accommodated in the order received.

Freshman Summer Orientation New student orientation is your first chance to experience Santa Clara University as a student. At Orientation, you will meet fellow students, discover your Residential Learning Community assignment, learn about our academic and campus resources, register for fall quarter classes, and stay overnight in one of our residence halls. Orientation is an exciting time for new students and necessary to prepare for your first quarter at Santa Clara. Because it is so important to your success, all new students are required to attend one of the seven sessions offered. Although we encourage all freshmen to attend a July session, a limited number of spaces are available in the September orientation session (September 17–18) for students with special circumstances. Requests to attend this session must be made using the online registration system before May 15. The Office of New Student Programs will begin reviewing requests for session 7 in mid-April. Because space in this final session is limited and not all requests will be granted, students are asked to identify one of the six July sessions they can attend as well. If your request is granted, we will move you to the September orientation session and send a new confirmation.

Freshman Summer Orientation Registration Begins: March 3 Session 1: Monday, July 7 and Tuesday, July 8 Session 2: Thursday, July 10 and Friday, July 11* Session 3: Monday, July 14 and Tuesday, July 15* Session 4: Thursday, July 17 and Friday, July 18† Session 5: Monday, July 21 and Tuesday, July 22† Session 6: Thursday, July 24 and Friday, July 25 Session 7: Wednesday, September 17 and Thursday, September 18 * U niversity Honors Program students are required to attend the second or third sessions. † University LEAD Scholars are required to attend the fourth or fifth sessions. Note: Freshman international students are required to attend one of the above Freshman Summer Orientation sessions, in addition to the required ISS International Student Orientation on September 16 (see page 20).

Student Fees All first-year students are charged a one-time $290 program fee. The fee covers all meals, lodging, materials, publications, activities, and administrative costs for both Orientation and Welcome Weekend.

Fee Waivers Students who are Federal Pell Grant eligible may request a fee waiver for Orientation. The fee waiver request must be made at the same time as the Orientation reservation request. An email should be sent to the Office of New Student Programs, orientation@scu.edu, stating the reasons for the waiver request, including any supporting documentation that may be relevant. All requests will be reviewed by the Financial Aid Office and, if approved, an adjustment will be made to the student’s financial aid award.

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Orientation

Parent Orientation

International Students

Parents of entering students (both freshmen and transfers) are strongly encouraged, but not required, to attend Orientation with their students. 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 financial aid and the billing and payment process will be discussed with parents. Although students and parents attend Orientation together, programs for each group are presented separately.

Santa Clara University (SCU) currently hosts approximately 650 active international students on the F-1 and J-1 visas in addition to other non-immigrant and immigrant visa types. We are excited to welcome you to join our diverse community in an effort to enrich the campus community and to promote international understanding and global awareness.

Parent Fees Parents or guests of first-year students are charged a one-time $120 program fee per person. Parents or guests of transfer students are charged a one-time $50 program fee per person. This fee covers all meals, materials, and administrative costs for both Parent Orientation and Welcome Weekend. Please note that lodging for parents is not provided.

Welcome Weekend In addition to Orientation, students and parents are also encouraged to attend Welcome Weekend. Welcome Weekend is significantly different from Orientation. The official start of the academic year begins with move-in on Saturday, September 20. Students and parents participate in Welcome Weekend events beginning Saturday, September 20, which include a vendor fair, the Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Welcome, RLC activities, the Welcome Mass, and informative campus workshops. The parent program ends at noon on Sunday, September 21. More information will be provided over the summer and will also be available online at www.scu.edu/ welcomeweekend. For parents and guests who attend only Welcome Weekend, the cost of the programs is $20 per person.

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To apply for the F-1/J-1 student visa or to maintain your F-1/J-1 status, you must receive a SEVIS I-20 or DS-2019. For additional information on how to obtain the I-20 or the DS-2019 from SCU, please contact the International Student Office 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.

International Student Orientation All international students (both freshmen and transfers) are required to attend the ISS International Student Orientation on Tuesday, September 16, which addresses the specific needs of international students and also informs them of important visa rules and regulations for maintaining their non-immigrant status in the U.S. It is mandatory for all international students on the F-1 or J-1 visas to attend this ISS orientation session. In addition to the ISS orientation session, incoming freshman international students are required to attend one of the Freshman Summer Orientation sessions during the month of July (see page 19). Those who are unable to attend an orientation session in July should plan to attend Session 7 Orientation, September 17â&#x20AC;&#x201C;18. This fall orientation session will be similar to those held in summer. Incoming international transfer students are required to attend Transfer Student Orientation on September 19 (see page 21). ISS International Student Orientation: Tuesday, September 16 New international students planning to live on campus can move into their housing assignments as early as Sunday, September 14.

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.

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Review Your Transfer Credit Report You can access your Transfer Credit Report online through eCampus at www.scu.edu/ecampus. Please refer to the Transfer Credit box located on this page. Things to remember when reviewing your evaluation: > We evaluate eligible courses that have been completed and have received grades of C or higher. However, students are only allowed to transfer in a maximum of 87.5 quarter units (slightly more if you are in the School of Engineering). This includes credit transferred from another college/university, and Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate test credits.

Transfer Students Once you have submitted your enrollment confirmation and fee, you will be prepared to make your reservation for Transfer Student Orientation in eCampus. You should complete these action items no later than June 15.

Transfer Student Orientation All transfer students, including international students, are required to attend Transfer Student Orientation on Friday, September 19. At this orientation session, 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. Transfer Student Orientation will begin at 7:30 a.m. and end by 5 p.m. Please make your reservation for Transfer Student Orientation by Sunday, June 15, by logging on to eCampus at www.scu.edu/ecampus with your username and password provided by the Office of Undergraduate Admission. A confirmation email and additional information about Transfer Student Orientation will be sent to you upon receipt of your reservation. If you need to make changes to your orientation, simply log in to your eCampus account and click on the orientation reservation link. For more information, visit www.scu.edu/orientation. Transfer Student Orientation Registration Begins: May 1 Transfer Student Orientation: Friday, September 19 Note: International transfer students are required to attend the Transfer Student Orientation on September 19, in addition to the required ISS International Student Orientation on September 16 (see page 20).

Student Fees All transfer students are charged a one-time $130 program fee. This fee covers all meals, materials, publications, activities, and administrative costs for both Transfer Student Orientation and Welcome Weekend.

> S anta Clara University is on the quarter system. A semester unit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter units. If you have attended a semester school, your units have been converted to reflect the quarter system. > I f in-progress courses are listed on your report, please submit your final transcript to the Undergraduate Admission office as soon as possible so we will have the necessary information to accurately post your transfer credit to your SCU student record. > P ay close attention to the course credit you have been awarded so (a) you can inquire if you believe an adjustment of credit/unit assignment is needed; and (b) you do not enroll in classes that meet course requirements you have already fulfilled. For more information, please refer to the “Understanding my Transfer Credit” link in eCampus. > T ransfer Credit Reports are a work in progress. While your credit can be changed at any time prior to your graduation, we recommend handling all of your course petitions at the start of your academic career at SCU. We look forward to working with you to make your transfer of credit as smooth as possible.

Pre-Orientation Advising Workshops To help you learn about Santa Clara’s curriculum, the Drahmann Center offers pre-orientation workshops. During these 90-minute sessions, University advisors will introduce you to the curriculum, highlight the relationship between the core curriculum and major requirements, and discuss preliminary schedule planning. Workshops will take place on: Wednesday, July 23, from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, from noon to 1:30 p.m. You will be contacted during the month of June to schedule a pre-orientation workshop. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with Santa Clara’s core curriculum requirements at www.scu.edu/core.

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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 date 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.

Financing Santa Clara University’s Financial Aid Office is committed to helping students and their families meet the costs of education. We administer a variety of financial aid programs, from federal, state, University, and private sources. Our experienced staff can assist you in the process of applying and receiving aid, as well as provide you with information to help you make thoughtful decisions. 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 2014–15 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.

your education Forms for Financial Aid Consideration If you have not applied for financial aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE® as soon as possible. www.fafsa.ed.org Federal School Code: 001326 www.collegeboard.com CSS/PROFILE Code: 4851

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” 5. Be sure to Accept or Decline your Financial Aid by May 1 (freshmen) and June 15 (transfers)

Student Loan Borrowers First-time recipients of the Federal Direct Loan Program must complete both Loan Entrance Counseling and the Direct Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN) before they can receive their federal loans. Visit the Federal Direct Loan website at https://studentloans.gov to complete 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.

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Billing and Payment Process Electronic Billing

Health Insurance Requirement

Students will receive monthly billing statements via electronic format only, which are available to view and print through their SCU eCampus. As a courtesy, an e-bill notification will be sent to their assigned SCU email address when a new statement is available to view. Billing is processed on actual enrollment 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 informed on important deadlines.

All full-time undergraduate (new and continuing) students are required to have health insurance, and you must either enroll in the University-sponsored health insurance plan or show proof of your own health insurance plan by completing the online waiver form by the deadline date. The waiver will be accepted if your insurance is comparable to the University-sponsored plan. If you do not submit an acceptable waiver, you will be automatically enrolled in the University-sponsored plan, and your student account will be charged.

Paying a Student’s Bill Online: Students and authorized payers can make payments quickly and securely online via eCampus with an electronic check, free of charge. Payments made online are reflected on the student’s account immediately so there are no delays. Students must be enrolled in courses before this link is activated. For more information, visit the “How Do I” section on the Bursar’s website, www.scu.edu/bursar. By Mail: SCU utilizes a lockbox service for processing payments by mail, therefore it is extremely important to include the remittance portion when sending payment by mail to ensure proper credit to your account. The mailing address is on all bills and found by clicking the PDF icon under the “View Accounts” link. In Person: Payment by check or cash is accepted at the Enrollment Service Center, located in the Admission and Enrollment Services building, during normal business hours. Please note: Credit Cards and Debit/ATM cards are not accepted for tuition or fee payment through any of the above payment methods. 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.

Payment Deadlines Payment is due on the 21st of every month for all billed charges. Any financial aid that has been approved and accepted by the student will appear on the billing statement to decrease the balance owed. If you believe the aid showing on your statement is inaccurate, you may wish to contact the Financial Aid Office at 408-554-4505 for verification. Remember: The approximate completion time for external loans and the Federal PLUS Loan is three to four weeks, so please make sure your application and required documents are submitted well in advance of payment deadlines.

Tuition Insurance Protection We have partnered with A.W.G. Dewar, Inc., to offer an optional Tuition Refund Plan. This plan is designed to protect your educational investment by reimbursing tuition costs should students find it necessary to leave the University, for medical reasons, after the term begins. Although the University provides partial refunds for students taking a leave of absence or withdrawal, it is limited to the first three weeks of school. This plan is extremely reasonable and significantly extends SCU’s published Tuition Refund Policy. Families may receive 100 percent of out-of-pocket cost paid for tuition for students withdrawing due to personal illness or accident, even when our own refund policy has expired. The unexpected happens, so please consider this option carefully. 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 bill on their behalf. Students become the “borrower” for all educational debt charged to their student account, and we want to ensure they understand the responsibilities and deadlines associated with enrollment. Documents have to be completed, procedures followed, enrollment and payment deadlines met, and loans have to be repaid or consequences can be severe. Knowledge is key to preventing unnecessary actions.

More information about the billing process, payment deadlines, and payment options will be sent in hardcopy format to the student’s permanent address on file, prior to Summer Orientation.

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Key Contact Numbers

408-554-4000

SCU Information Desk

408-551-3019

International Student Services

408-554-4434

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

408-551-1000

Bursar’s Office

408-554-4700

Undergraduate Admission

Key Events Preview Day Transfer Admit Day Transfer Orientation Welcome Weekend First Day of Classes

April 5 or 6, 2014 (freshmen and transfer students)* May 30, 2014 Sept. 19, 2014 Sept. 20–21, 2014 Sept. 22, 2014

Thanksgiving Recess

Nov. 24–28, 2014

(Residence halls remain open during Thanksgiving recess.) Fall Quarter Exams

Dec. 8–12, 2014

Residence Halls Closed

Dec. 12, 2014 (9 p.m.)–Jan. 4, 2015 (11 a.m.)

Classes Resume

Jan. 5, 2015

*Program is the same for both days.

www.scu.edu/admitted

Photography by: Charles Barry, FJ Gaylor Photography, Ryan Selewicz

SCU OMC-7282N 11/2013 9,500

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

4,600

6.26 million BTUs

6,971 gal.

4,784 lbs.

Using post-consumer waste fiber

Paper Choice – Environmental Benefits Statement

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www.scu.edu/admitted head for the SCU Undergraduate Admitted Student website— the go-to spot for important details and breaking news.

To learn more about the Next Steps to becoming a Bronco,

Key Contact Numbers

Key Events

Undergraduate Admission

408-554-4700

Preview Day

Bursar’s Office

408-551-1000

Transfer Admit Day

April 5 or 6, 2014 (freshmen and transfer students)* May 30, 2014

Enrollment Services Center

408-551-1000

Transfer Orientation

Sept. 19, 2014

Financial Aid Office

408-551-1000

Welcome Weekend

Sept. 20–21, 2014

Offices of Housing and Residence Life

408-554-4900

First Day of Classes

Sept. 22, 2014

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

University Honors Program

408-554-4434

Classes Resume

International Student Services

408-551-3019

*Program is the same for both days.

SCU Information Desk

408-554-4000

Nov. 24–28, 2014 Dec. 8–12, 2014 Dec. 12, 2014 (9 p.m.)–Jan. 4, 2015 (11 a.m.) Jan. 5, 2015

www.scu.edu/admitted

Photography by: Charles Barry, FJ Gaylor Photography, Ryan Selewicz

SCU OMC-7282N 11/2013 9,500

Calculations based on research by Environmental Defense and other members of the Paper Task Force.

4,600

Trees saved

Pounds of paper

6.26 million BTUs Energy saved

4,784 lbs.

6,971 gal.

Greenhouse gases reduced

Waste water reduced

Using post-consumer waste fiber

Paper Choice – Environmental Benefits Statement

The Jesuit University in Silicon Valley Santa Clara University Undergraduate Admission 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95053-0513

www.scu.edu/admitted

head for the SCU Undergraduate Admitted Student website— the go-to spot for important details and breaking news.

To learn more about the Next Steps to becoming a Bronco,