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Office of Undergraduate Admission

The Undergraduate Admission Office is responsible for attracting, evaluating, and enrolling an academically strong, diverse, and socially conscious undergraduate student population in alignment with Santa Clara University’s mission, values, and enrollment goals.

Santa Clara University is a selective admission university that admits new students based on past performance, potential for future academic success, and contribution to the campus community consistent with the mission and Jesuit tradition of the University. Applicants are admitted as full-time, degree-seeking students. Santa Clara does not have a part-time undergraduate program option and does not enroll non-degree students except international non-degree students participating in an approved international partnership.

 

Building: Patricia A. & Stephen C. Schott Admission and Enrollment Services
Front Desk: 408-554-4700
Fax: 408-554-5255
Email: admission@scu.edu

 

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