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Next Steps

There’s a place for you in our Santa Clara University community.

Why SCU?

Why should you come to Santa Clara University? What makes us unique?

Learn More

Find information and links that will help guide you in next steps.

Are you Bronco Bound?

Come to campus or join us virtually for various admitted student events! Save the Date for the following events - you will be emailed with registration links!

It's a Great Day to be a Bronco!

Your application impressed us. We can’t wait for you to join our vibrant community of students, teachers, and mentors headquartered in the most innovative place on earth: Silicon Valley. You’ve worked hard to get here, and now you’re just steps away from calling this place home. 

 

By the Numbers

93%

OF SCU STUDENTS IN THEIR FIRST YEAR RETURNED

10:1

STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO

72°F

AVERAGE ANNUAL HIGH TEMPERATURE

Deadlines

You will need to confirm enrollment, register for an advising session, submit final transcripts, and complete a handful of other items. Pay close attention to the items below, and you’ll be a Bronco in no time.
What you need to do   Deadline

Pay the $500 enrollment fee via your SCU application portal (nonrefundable).

  January 7

View your Financial Aid offer via your SCU application portal.

  Available within two weeks after receiving your admission decision

Sign up for an advising and enrollment session.
Further information for session sign-ups will be available in the Spring '24

  June 23

Submit your $500 housing prepayment deposit, the housing contract, and your Residential Learning (RLC)/Housing preferences via the link in your SCU application portal.

You will not be able to request housing until you have submitted your enrollment fee. Housing application link will become available by January 15, 2024

  May 3

Submit official ACT/SAT scores to the Office of Undergraduate Admission
This includes those who chose not to submit scores in the application process if scores are available. We use these scores for institutional research purposes.

  As soon as possible but no later than May 1

Submit final transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
We expect incoming students to maintain grades comparable to their academic record. If there is a significant deterioration in your academic work, we may rescind your offer of admission.

  As soon as possible but no later than July 11

Submit proof of Health Insurance online through the MySCU Portal by clicking the Gallagher tile. 
Enroll in the SCU-sponsored health insurance plan or submit the online waiver form at scu.edu/cowell/insurance if you have your own insurance.

 

Priority: July 26

Final: September 23

Upload your Immunization Records
https://www.scu.edu/cowell/shs/immunizations/

  August 1

Payment Deadline for Fall Tuition, Housing and Fees
Statement available August 1

  August 21
What you need to do   Deadline

Pay the $500 enrollment fee via your SCU application portal (nonrefundable).

  May 1

View your Financial Aid offer via your SCU application portal.

  Available within one week after receiving your admission decision

Sign up for an advising and enrollment session.
Further information for session sign-ups will be available in the Spring '24

  June 23

Submit your $500 housing prepayment deposit, the housing contract, and your Residential Learning (RLC)/Housing preferences via the link in your SCU application portal.

You will not be able to request housing until you have submitted your enrollment fee. Housing application link will become available by January 15, 2024

  May 3

Submit official ACT/SAT scores to the Office of Undergraduate Admission
This includes those who chose not to submit scores in the application process if scores are available. We use these scores for institutional research purposes.

  As soon as possible but no later than May 1

Submit final transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
We expect incoming students to maintain grades comparable to their academic record. If there is a significant deterioration in your academic work, we may rescind your offer of admission.

  As soon as possible but no later than July 11

Submit proof of Health Insurance online through the MySCU Portal by clicking the Gallagher tile. 
Enroll in the SCU-sponsored health insurance plan or submit the online waiver form at scu.edu/cowell/insurance if you have your own insurance.

 

Priority: July 26

Final: September 23

Submit Immunization Records
https://www.scu.edu/cowell/shs/immunizations/

  August 1

Payment Deadline for Fall Tuition, Housing and Fees
Statement available August 1

 
August 21
What you need to do Deadline

Pay the $500 enrollment fee via your SCU application portal (nonrefundable).

June 15

View your Financial Aid offer via your SCU application portal.

Available within one week after receiving your admission decision

Register for Academic Advising & Enrollment

https://www.scu.edu/drahmann/newly-admitted-/ 

June 23

If you're interested in living on-campus, submit the $500 housing prepayment deposit, the housing contract, and the Residential Learning Community/Housing Preference Form.

Note: You will not be able to request housing until you have submitted your enrollment fee. 

https://www.scu.edu/living/faqs/apply-for-housing/transfer-student-application/

June 30 

Register with the Office of Accessible Education, if appropriate.
Go to scu.edu/oae to register.

June 15

Take the Second-Language Placement Test Survey at least 2 weeks prior to your advising appointment. This placement should be taken if you plan to take a language (other than English) course during your first year at SCU, e.g. to satisfy your Core Second Language Requirement or to continue previous language studies.  
Go to: scu.edu/modernlanguages for more information about placement and proficiency testing.
Prior to your Academic Advising & Course Registration Session
Review your Transfer Credit Report. More Info Here. March - June
For international students who do not hold a US passport, submit a completed I-20 Request via International Students & Scholars.
scu.edu/i20
July 1

Submit AP/IB/A-levels exam results for credit to the Office of Undergraduate Admission.

Prior to your Academic Advising & Enrollment Session
Submit final college transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. July 11
Submit Immunization Records
https://www.scu.edu/cowell/shs/immunizations/
August 1
Payment deadline for fall tuition, housing, and fees.
Statement available August 1.
August 21
Submit proof of health insurance online through the MySCU portal by clicking the Gallagher tile.
Enroll in the SCU-sponsored health insurance plan or submit the online waiver form at scu.edu/cowell/insurance if you have your own insurance.
Priority deadline - July 26; Final deadline - September 23
What you need to do Deadline

For international students who do not hold a US passport, submit a completed I-20 Request via International Students & Scholars, as soon as possible (scu.edu/I20)

Nov 1
Pay the $500 enrollment fee via your SCU application portal (nonrefundable). Please contact admission@scu.edu if you need an extension of the deadline. Nov 30

Contact the Housing Office at housing@scu.edu for instructions on how to submit your Winter/Spring 2024 housing application.

Note: You will not be able to request housing until you have submitted your enrollment fee.

Nov 30

Register with the Office of Accessible Education, if appropriate.
Go to scu.edu/oae to register.

Dec 3

Activate and start regularly checking your SCU email account.

Dec 8

Begin the Language Placement Process if you plan to take a language course (other than English) during your first year at SCU, e.g. to satisfy your Core Second Language Requirement or to continue previous language studies. 
Go to: scu.edu/modernlanguages for more information about placement and proficiency testing.

Dec 8
Take the Calculus Readiness Exam (CRE) if your major will require calculus and you do not have transfer or AP credit for calculus. Dec 8

Submit final high school transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admission.

Note: For First Year students who did not submit a final high school transcript with their application.

Dec 8

Submit final college transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admission.

Note: Credit cannot be evaluated for most recent coursework completed until all official updated transcripts are submitted.

Dec 8

Submit AP/IB/A-levels exam results for credit to the Office of Undergraduate Admission.

Dec 8

Start Technology for Academic Success Series mandatory course.

Note: Details will be sent by email in early December.

Dec 8 

Submit all loan and/or verification documents to the Financial Aid Office.

Priority Deadline Dec 8                        

Winter 2024 Enrollment for First-Years and Transfer Students

More details to come about the Camino Course and Advising Webinar that will be completed the week before.

Dec 12

Full-time Undergraduates are enrolled in the Dewar Tuition Refund Insurance Plan. For additional information, go to: https://www.scu.edu/bursar/tuitionprotection/. To waive the Tuition Refund insurance by the deadline, go to: https://www.tuitionprotection.com/scu.

Jan 8

First day of winter quarter classes begin.

Jan 8

International students are required to attend the live International Student Welcome event and complete the ISW Camino class(scu.edu/isw).

Note: An invitation to join your ISW Camino class will be sent by email in early December

Jan 4
Enroll in the SCU-sponsored health insurance plan or submit the online waiver form on the MySCU Portal by clicking the Gallagher tile, if you have your own insurance.  Jan 13
Payment deadline for winter tuition, housing, and fees.
Statements will be available online.
Jan 21
Upload your immunization records through the MySCU Portal by clicking the Cowell Center | My Student Health tile. For more information visit the Cowell Health Center website Jan 21

Invent the Life You Want to Lead

Find information and links that will help guide you in next steps, including resources specially for admitted students.
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International Students

Students from all over the world find a home at SCU

Housing

The perfect living and learning environment awaits you

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Orientation

Engage with fellow students, register for classes, and learn about the programs and opportunities to getting involved in the SCU community

 

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One Stop

Our friendly staff at the One Stop are available to answer questions and provide guidance to our newly admitted students/families regarding Financial Aid, Bursar, and Registrar questions.

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Admission & Enrollment Policies

Learn more about policies surrounding rescission of admission and applying for a gap year.

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Contact Us

Send us an email, we’d love to hear from you

Virtual Celebration Kit

Show off your admittance to your friends with Zoom backgrounds, animated backgrounds, gifs, and print signs!

#BroncoBound

Follow Us on Social Media! Tag us in any photos and use the Hashtag #BroncoBound & #SCU2028

Preview Day 2024
Navigate here to Preview Day

Find out what it means to be a student at SCU! Meet faculty, staff, and current students through a day full of tours, presentations, conversations, and a behind-the-scenes look at what awaits you as a future Bronco.

Save the Date: Saturday, April 13

Website - Unity
Navigate here to Unity Night

Join us for Unity Night, a program designed for our multicultural and first-generation admitted students to both celebrate your admission and your identity, while giving you space to explore how your various multicultural and social identities intersect and thrive on our campus

Save the Date: Friday, April 12

Discover SCU
Navigate here to Discover SCU

DiscoverSCU is an opportunity for admitted students to connect with current students, sit in on a mock class, and take a campus tour.

Save the Date: April 5 (College of Arts and Sciences), April 19 (School of Engineering), April 26 (Leavey School of Business). 

Future Bronco Meet Up
Navigate here to Bronco Meet Up

We are coming to you! Learn more about SCU as you hear from local alumni, current students, and admission staff. You'll also get to mingle with other prospective Broncos in your area.

Registration is out:
Saturday, March 23 - Dallas,TX; Sacramento, CA; Seattle, WA
Saturday, April 6 - Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; Portland, OR; Orange County, CA 
Sunday, April 7 - Denver, CO; San Diego, CA
Friday, April 12 - Honolulu, HI
Saturday, April 20 - Tri-State, CT
Sunday, April 21 - Boston, MA

Diversity Unites
Navigate here to Diversity Unites

A Virtual event, Diversity Unites will highlight how we seek to create a sense of belonging and identity affirmation at SCU through an overview of Santa Clara resources, student groups, and departments, along with anecdotes of BIPOC/LGBTQ+ experiences from our campus.

Registration is Out: Thursday, April 4 from 4:00PM-5:00PM

Academic
Navigate here to Academic Admitted Student Virtual Events

Get to know more of the College of Arts and Sciences, Leavey School of Business, and School of Engineering through a series of virtual admitted student events! Learn about the academic opportunities and hear from current students.

Save the Date: April 9 (College of Arts and Sciences), April 10 (Leavey School of Business),  April 11 (School of Engineering)