SCU is nationally recognized as a top comprehensive university, with a challenging academic environment and student-centered curricula. Undergraduates have the chance to work alongside outstanding professors who are active scholars and engaging teachers; this foundation for success allows Santa Clara graduates to go on to great jobs and top graduate programs.
Olga Kuskova '04 went from SCU to Stanford Law School. Taking advantage of SCU's flexible programs and balancing different kinds of work -- from peer advising to children's theatre and translations of "Hamlet" -- were invaluable in preparing for law school. Continue reading.
Centers of Distinction
These centers of academic engagement were created as an expression of Santa Clara's Jesuit values, to encourage excellence in every way with consideration for the greater good of all humanity.
Schools and Colleges
Santa Clara's five schools and colleges demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate and graduate learning that encompass the values of competence, conscience, and compassion.
SCU Earns High Marks from U.S. News
In 2007, for the 18th consecutive year, Santa Clara University was ranked second overall among 127 master's universities in the West by U.S. News & World Report. Visit the site »
Majors & Programs
Santa Clara offers more than 45 undergraduate majors in arts, sciences, business, and engineering, plus interdisciplinary majors, minors, and special programs. Visit the site »
Honors Program
Collaborating in the Catholic, Jesuit educational tradition, the University Honors Program fosters intellectual excellence, an appreciation of ethical context, and an awareness of the spiritual and religious dimensions of human existence. Visit the site »
Learning Commons & Library
The new Learning Commons, Technology Center, and Library is at the physical and intellectual center of campus, a 21st-century work space that meets the needs of both private study/research and group collaboration. Visit the site »
Study Abroad
About one-third of Santa Clara students choose to study abroad in one of more than 50 countries. Visit the site »
Future Directions: The Mission of Santa Clara
Mark Ravizza, S.J., places SCU in a sobering global context to explore the mission of Santa Clara University as a Catholic Jesuit university in a globalizing world. Visit the site »
SCU Vision Statement
The principles that guide us to become the university we aspire to be and close gaps between this goal and our present achievements. Visit the site »
Guiding Principles
These nine goals, based on the University's Statement of Purpose, are intended to focus the efforts of the entire University community toward achieving distinction and distinctiveness. Visit the site »
Resources for Excellence
To ensure ongoing improvement in what we do, the University constantly evaluates programs and concentrates our resources to advance our vision, mission, and values. Visit the site »
Future Directions: The Teaching Scholar
An examination of Santa Clara's distinct teaching scholar model for faculty, and the mandate to provide excellent teaching, encourage deep learning, and engage in serious and socially conscious scholarship. Visit the site »
Faculty Collaboration Leads to Pioneering Research
Professors Meir Statman and Hersh Shefrin wrote the first article in a finance journal on behavioral finance more than 20 years ago; Santa Clara brought them together and supported their interdisciplinary work. Visit the site »
Prestigious and Prolific Engineering Scholar
Dragoslav Siljak has studied complex systems and taught at Santa Clara for more than 40 years. What he likes about SCU's School of Engineering: "You can take your time and develop answers to the fundamental questions." Visit the site »
