Santa Clara University Undergraduate Admission 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95053-0513 www.scu.edu/ugrad
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The Jesuit University in Silicon Valley
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Paper Choice—Environmental Benefits Statement Using post-consumer waste fiber
Pounds of Trees saved: Energy saved: paper used:
Wastewater reduced:
Solid waste reduced:
Greenhouse gases reduced:
13,900 lbs.
20,585 gallons
1,305 lbs.
14,317 lbs. of CO2
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18.3 million BTUs
Photography by Charles Barry
Calculations based on research by Environmental Paper Network and U.S. EPA’s Power Profiler. In addition, the paper has been Green Power certified by the manufacturer with 10 percent certified renewable energy.
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Sustainability is a top priority as Santa Clara University strives for carbon neutrality by the end of 2015. Learn more about SCU efforts at www.scu.edu/sustainability.
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SCU offers an unparalleled college experience. With an education based on Jesuit heritage, you will be well prepared to lead, shape, and change the world.
At Santa Clara, you will discover who you want to be in an environment that
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Our campus will impress you. Our mission will inspire you. Santa Clara’s mission—to cultivate knowledge and faith to build a more humane, just, and sustainable world—empowers you to search for truth, goodness, and beauty. Your journey here will advance your understanding of the most significant complexities of our time and prepare you to shape the world that humanity deserves.
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Neighborhood & Region
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So Close
Some of the world’s most beautiful sights and extraordinary experiences can be found within a short distance from campus.
Surf in Santa Cruz or just watch the pros (30 minutes) Shop and dine in San Francisco (1 hour) Hike past towering redwood trees in Muir Woods (90 minutes) Climb Half Dome in Yosemite National Park (3 1/2 hours) Snowboard and ski at Lake Tahoe (4 hours)
Silicon Valley
Riddle:
What happens when a 162-year-old Jesuit university has grown up in and helped shape the same valley as Apple, Intel, Netflix, eBay, Google, and hundreds of other companies, from Fortune 500s to tiny start-ups?
Answer: Synergy.
Silicon Valley with values and heart. The Jesuit tradition of engagement with the world meets the Silicon Valley flurry of innovation, entrepreneurship, venture capitalism, creativity, and just plain buzz.
Another answer: Opportunity.
Unlimited internship and career opportunities in one of the most desirable locations on the planet. For instance, Red Seraphim is a video game start-up, co-founded by SCU alums from the classes of 2010 and 2011. Up-and-coming serial entrepreneur Diane Keng, a computer engineering junior, had two start-ups under her belt at the age of 19 and launched a third venture called MyWeboo— a website that aggregates and updates social media and Web content.
Silicon Valley
Lauren Mitcheom ’10, communication; senior account executive at Twitter
Lorena Camarena ’12, political science, international business minor; executive communications associate at Google
Michelle McDonald ’09, communication; technical sourcer at Facebook
synergy
Ruben Dario Villa ’10, sociology/studio art double major; iWork production designer/imaging specialist at Apple, Inc.
Jesuit Education
Tanya Schmidt Ideal example of the “whole person.” She was captain of the volleyball team, president of the English honor society, finalist for the 2012 Rhodes Scholarship, liturgical organizer for Campus Ministry, and member of the Gospel Choir—to name a few of her activities at SCU. And she did it all with a GPA just shy of 4.0.
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Ultimate Match:
Is there a Jesuit philosophy of education? Absolutely. You will be challenged intellectually, spiritually, and physically. This is what the Jesuits call â&#x20AC;&#x153;the education of the whole person.â&#x20AC;? In this holistic environment, you will gain the knowledge required to succeed and develop a sense of global responsibility.
Mind, Body, and Spirit But, what if you are not Catholic? Half the Santa Clara student body is not. The Jesuits take pride in supporting all faith traditions.
Community-Based Learning
The world is your classroom. You will learn by doing, applying what is discussed in class, and providing a helping hand to a community organization. What follows in the classroom is an in-depth reflection and analysis of your experience, deepening your understanding of our societal realities. You will discover that this is more than service or volunteerism. Yes, the other person has been helped, but you are the one who is transformed.
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In Renee Billingslea’s “Exploring Society through Photography” class, students were assigned to take group portraits of families living in a local transitional housing center. SCU photography students then presented the families with beautiful portraits they could not otherwise have afforded.
Study Abroad
Taking on the At Santa Clara, study abroad opens up many possibilities to experience the world. You will be immersed in other cultures, languages, and perspectives. You will see the world with new eyes and come to understand yourself in a greater context.
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Imagine taking engineering classes in Madrid.
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Or researching biodiversity in a Costa Rican rain forest.
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Or maybe it is more your style to teach children how to read in West Africa.
Argentina
Japan
Australia
Jordan
Austria
Kenya
Belgium
Korea
Botswana
Mexico
Brazil
Morocco
Burkina Faso
Netherlands
China
New Zealand
Costa Rica
Peru
Czech Republic
Philippines
Denmark
Poland
Dominican Republic
Portugal
Ecuador El Salvador England France Germany Ghana Greece Hungary India Ireland Israel Italy
Russia Scotland Senegal South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Tanzania Thailand Turkey
Majors & Minors
Innovator. Boardroom guru. Community leader. Broadway performer.
No dreams are too Follow your passions. Whatever your goals, SCU will provide you with the knowledge and insights to help you reach them. You will become a confident, critical thinker with a global perspective and a deep sense of purpose. But, guess what? You are allowedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;even encouragedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to explore new directions and adjust your course along the way.
Majors, Minors, Special Programs College of Arts and Sciences
Ancient Studies Anthropology Arabic, Islamic, and Middle Eastern Studies* Art History
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Asian Studies* Biochemistry Biology Biotechnology* Catholic Studies* Chemistry Classical Languages and Literatures Classical Studies Communication Computer Science (Mathematics) Creative Writing* Dance* Economics Engineering Physics
Italian Studies
Economics
Japanese Studies*
Entrepreneurship*
Latin American Studies*
Finance
Latin and Greek
International Business*
Liberal Studies
Management
Mathematics
Management Information Systems
Medieval and Renaissance Studies* Music Musical Theatre* Philosophy Physics Political Science
Marketing Retail Studies* School of Engineering
Bioengineering Civil Engineering
Psychology
Computer Science and Engineering
Public Health Science
Electrical Engineering
Religious Studies
General Engineering
Science, Technology, and Society*
Mechanical Engineering
Sociology Spanish Studies Studio Art Theatre Arts (emphasis in Dance)
Web Design and Engineering For Future Lawyers, Doctors, Dentists, and Teachers
Environmental Science
Theatre Arts (emphasis in Theatre)
Environmental Studies
Urban Education*
Santa Clara offers specialized advising for postgraduate programs in law, medicine and health sciences, dentistry, and teaching.
Ethnic Studies**
Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Gender Studies**
*Programs offered as minors only **Companion or second major only
English
French and Francophone Studies German Studies
Leavey School of Business
History
Accounting
Individual Studies
Accounting and Information Systems
International Studies*
For a complete list of interdisciplinary minors and special programs, see SCUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Academic Bulletin at www.scu.edu/ugbulletin.
Faculty
The interactions you will have with your professors will be among your most important experiences at SCU. We take this student-faculty relationship seriously and strongly support the “teaching-scholar” model of education. We believe students learn best when their professors’ love of teaching is informed by their active research.
What does this mean for you? It means that SCU’s faculty are respected scholars in their fields, but they are first and foremost here to help you explore, question, learn, and achieve.
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Associate Professor Chris Kitts, head of SCU’s Robotics Systems Laboratory, mentors mechanical engineering student Erin Hicks ’13. The summer before Erin’s sophomore year, she was part of a student team working with remotely operated underwater robots. Kitts gave her a chance that most students would not get until graduate school.
Challenged Associate Professor Chris Kitts, head of SCU’s Robotics Systems Laboratory, mentors mechanical engineering student Erin Hicks ’13. The summer before Erin ‘s sophomore year, she was part of a student team working with remotely operated underwater robots. Kitts gave her a chance that most students wouldn’t get until graduate school.
Outcomes
If you need to be reminded of the heights some of our alumni have reached, look no further than the lobby of our Admission & Enrollment Services Building. On the circular graphic above, you will find SCU notables Janet Napolitano (’79, B.S. political science— U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, former governor of Arizona); and Steve Nash (’96, B.S. sociology —basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers and two-time winner of the NBA MVP award).
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A Santa Clara degree is not something that will only land you your first job or earn you a coveted spot in a top grad school.
Your entire experience at Santa Clara will help you connect your passion to what matters most, to where you can make the biggest difference in the world.
Don’t take our word for it. See how we measure success by the lives our alumni lead. Consider these two alums:
Leon Panetta ’60, B.S. political science, ’63 J.D. Former U.S. Secretary of Defense; former director of the CIA
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Khaled Hosseini ’88, B.S. biology Author of the No. 1 bestsellers The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns
Residential Learning Communities
Sustainability fair @ the solar house! Where r u?
Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meet @ 8 to work on econ presentation
Jazz after chem lab, bring ur sax
PHIL study sesh library room 208...bring snacks plz
Your new home Hey, Santa Cruz this weekend?
Sushi in Benson 2nite, wanna meet up? Sailing trip on the SF bay Saturday, u in??
Can u make ur famous lasagna for Italian club on Tues?
Sweet home From day one, you will feel right at home here. You will become an important part of a thriving campus and neighborhood community. Living in one of our eight Residential Learning Communities (RLCs), you will share common interests with your new roommates. You will be living and learning togetherâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; both in and outside the classroom. We are a whole Bronco network that stays intact long after graduation.
Recreation & Extracurriculars
Buried in books, loaded with projects, cramming for examsâ&#x20AC;Ś
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But you will find tons of ways to unwind and have fun. You will encounter numerous avenues for growth and building leadership skills. Clubs, experimental theatre, an awesome fitness facility, campus eventsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the list is endless. At SCU, you will find plenty to balance your days and nights.
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Student-Athletes
We Broncos field 19 Division I athletic teams. Our Ruff Riders and beloved mascot Bucky the Bronco will surely fire you up with their enthusiastic cheers. Santa Clara studentathletes earn a national reputation for excellence on and off the field, like Noelle Lopez â&#x20AC;&#x2122;09, Rhodes Scholar.
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Visit Our Campus
SCU is less than 10 minutes from the Mineta San Jose International Airport. You can take a free shuttle bus from the airport to the Santa Clara Caltrain station, which is located directly across from the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main entrance. San Francisco and Oakland International airports are each about an hourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drive from campus. Santa Clara Caltrain commuter trains run daily from Santa Clara to San Francisco. Local buses also connect the campus to San Jose, Palo Alto, and other Bay Area cities.
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SCU is located about three miles away from downtown San Jose, the 10th largest city in the U.S. You can reach us from three major California highways: U.S. 101, Interstate 280, and Interstate 880. Driving directions are available online at www.scu.edu/map.
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Tour our gorgeous, palm-treelined campus, talk with current students, and learn about the academic opportunities. We think you will like what you see. Ask questions; be surprised; be impressed. Visit www.scu.edu/visit to schedule a tour.
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We have shared with you only a glimpse of what SCU is about. We invite you to discover more: Visit our website, tour our campus, attend one of our admission events, talk to current students. Then submit your application. Santa Clara looks forward to hearing from you!
Applicants Application Deadlines and Notification of Admission For more information, visit www.scu.edu/ugrad. FRESHMAN CANDIDATES
Apply by
Notification
Early Decision (binding)
November 1
end of December
Early Action (nonbinding)
November 1
end of December
Regular Decision
January 7
end of March
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Apply by
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Winter
October 1
end of November
Fall
Rolling between January 7 and April 15
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Transfer Applicants
International Applicants
Financial Aid
Transfer admissions to Santa Clara is competitive and limited by space availability. Priority consideration will be given to those students who have successfully completed the recommended courses for the academic division to which they are applying. For our transfer credit policy, please visit our website at www.scu.edu/transfer.
For international applicants applying as either a freshman or transfer, please visit our International website at www.scu.edu/ugrad/international.
We are committed to helping students and their families find ways to make Santa Clara University affordable, and we want to help make your financial aid experience as smooth and worry-free as possible. For additional details and important deadlines, please visit the Financial Aid website at www.scu.edu/financialaid.
Santa Clara University exclusively uses the online Common Applicationâ&#x201E;˘ (www.commonapp.org).
Santa Clara University Undergraduate Admission 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95053-0513 www.scu.edu/ugrad
Nonprofit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 22 Santa Clara, CA
The Jesuit University in Silicon Valley Paper Choiceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Environmental Benefits Statement Using post-consumer waste fiber
Pounds of Trees saved: Energy saved: paper used:
Wastewater reduced:
Solid waste reduced:
Greenhouse gases reduced:
13,900 lbs.
20,585 gallons
1,305 lbs.
14,317 lbs. of CO2
45
18.3 million BTUs
Photography by Charles Barry
Calculations based on research by Environmental Paper Network and U.S. EPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Power Profiler. In addition, the paper has been Green Power certified by the manufacturer with 10 percent certified renewable energy.
Sustainability is a top priority as Santa Clara University strives for carbon neutrality by the end of 2015. Learn more about SCU efforts at www.scu.edu/sustainability.
SCU OMC-7287K 6/2013 35,200