Santa Clara University

Thank you for your choosing Santa Clara University. We know that transferring schools can be a difficult adjustment and we want to make the process as smooth as possible. This site will help you navigate the application process.

How to apply

1. The Common Application for Transfer Admission
2. The SCU supplement to the Common Application
   
3. Official and sealed transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
4. A $55 application fee
5. Letter of Recommendation
   
6. Applicants must transfer with 87.5 quarter units or 58.3 semester units.

 

Important dates

January 7	Engineering Transfer Express deadline
May 1	Regular transfer deadline

 

Tips

In order to assist with the processing of of your application, your transcript(s), recommendation(s), and any additional items mail together to:

Undergraduate Admissions
Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053

 

Application Supplement Make sure you complete and send the Common Application Supplement Form when submitting your application. If you do not submit the Supplement Form, we will not receive your application.

 

Personal Statement/Essay

Applicants may choose one of the many personal statements topics offered on the Common Applications. Personal statements can be one to three pages (double-spaced) in length. Make sure that when you’re writing your essay, you talk about yourself. This is your opportunity to showcase what you are passionate about.

 

Additional Materials

Items such as CDs, slides, and videos cannot be reviewed by the admission committee.

 

Transfer Articulation Agreement Program

Transfer students interested in the guaranteed admission program should see a counselor at their community college. Normally, students submit the TAA contract when their fall final grades are available in January. After the TAA is approved, the student is still required to submit an official Undergraduate application by the appropriate deadline. The TAA program is not offered for Engineering Transfer Express applicants.