Undergraduate

Residents approved to arrive early as part of a training or orientation group will receive an additional email notification with early arrival instructions and their early arrival contract. Limited services will be available on campus prior to Friday, September 20th. 

Please read the following for important information regarding your move-in process: 

MOBILE CREDENTIAL REMINDER

Students must complete the Online Photo Submission and steps to set up a digital ACCESS credential before arriving on campus, or they will not be able to enter their assigned space. Please direct any questions to the ACCESS Office  or visit www.scu.edu/access/.

ARRIVAL TIMES:

Arrival times are assigned based on last name, to assist with traffic flow and building congestion. 

LAST NAMES A-G: Students whose last name begins with A - G must arrive at their assigned campus checkpoint at 8:30 AM

LAST NAMES H-O: Students whose last name begins with H - O must arrive at their assigned campus checkpoint at 10:00 AM

LAST NAMES P-Z: Students whose last name begins with P - Z must arrive at their assigned campus checkpoint at 11:30 AM

Students should NOT plan to arrive on campus (or drop off belongings) any earlier than their assigned arrival time. The City of Santa Clara will not allow cars to line up on city streets outside of campus checkpoints. Those who arrive at the campus prior to their arrival time will need to leave the vicinity of campus so that others with earlier arrival times can complete the move-in process.

OTHER ARRIVAL OPTIONS:

Students who are unable to arrange travel to campus during their assigned check-in time on Friday, September 20, 2024, may check in at their residence hall service desk during the following dates and times. These dates may not include the assistance of student, staff, or faculty volunteers.

• Saturday, September 21, 2024, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Sunday, September 22, 2024, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Students are strongly encouraged to arrive by Friday, to take advantage of all the Welcome Weekend events and required Sunday events. Students must check in before 8:00 AM on the first day of classes or provide prior written notice to the Housing Office if plans have changed.

ENTRY CHECKPOINTS:

Campus entry checkpoints are based on building assignments and have been created for all residence halls.  Once you have successfully entered your assigned campus checkpoint, vehicles will be directed to an unloading zone adjacent to your residence hall by Campus Safety staff and campus volunteers. Vehicles must get a loading zone hangtag at their assigned entry checkpoint in order to proceed to their residence hall.

Approach Santa Clara University via I-880. Take Exit 2 for CA-82/The Alameda. The Alameda becomes El Camino Real.

• CHECK-POINT # 1: Finn/Sobrato Garage (Left onto the Alameda at El Camino Real)
  Students living in Finn Hall & Sobrato Hall
  
  
• CHECK-POINT # 2: Loyola Hall Lot – North Entrance (Right at 425 El Camino Real)
  Students living in Dunne Hall,  Graham Hall, and Swig Hall
  
  
• CHECK-POINT # 3: University Villas (1260 Campbell Avenue)
  Students living at the University Villas - Juniors & Seniors Only
  
  
• CHECK-POINT # 4:  Guadalupe Hall Lot (Right at 455 El Camino Real)
  Students living in Campisi Hall, Sanfilippo Hall, & Casa Italiana
  
  
• CHECK-POINT # 5: Varsi Lot – North Entrance (Left at Lafayette St. and Lexington Street) - Follow El Camino Real past the main University entrance. Turn Left on Benton Street. Turn Left on Lafayette Street. 
  Students living in McLaughlin-Walsh Hall & Nobili Hall
  
  

CHECK-IN PROCEDURES:

Students should bring documentation of their room assignment at the time of check-in to verify their check-in checkpoint and check-in time (below). After being directed to their unloading zone, the resident student should proceed to the main entrance of their assigned residence hall to receive building access & paperwork. Once the student is checked in, residents should then begin to move belongings to the assigned residence hall room. Students and those individuals assisting them with move-in will want to get all belongings completely moved into their residence hall rooms in a timely manner in order to participate in Welcome Weekend activities.

At least one person must remain with the vehicle at all times. Vehicles will have 15 minutes to unload personal items with the assistance of student, staff, and faculty volunteers. Once the vehicle has been unloaded, it must immediately be moved to a permanent parking spot, as directed by staff and signage. Unattended vehicles risk being ticketed and towed.

All boxes and property must be labeled before arrival, using tape and permanent marker, with the student’s name and housing assignment clearly visible. Any fragile, irreplaceable or expensive items must be moved by the student or family members. SCU does not accept responsibility for any damages or any other loss to any personal property. Due to the number of students moving into the residence halls, the use of elevators will be reserved for campus volunteers moving items between floors. Students, and anyone assisting, are to use stairways to move from floor to floor on the move-in day rather than rely on the elevators.

PARKING:

Parking will be free of charge during the Move-In period. Residents who intend to park vehicles on site long term must purchase a parking permit through Parking & Transportation Services.

CHECK-IN PROCEDURES:

Students should bring documentation of their room assignment at the time of check-in to verify their check-in checkpoint and check-in time (below). After being directed to their unloading zone, the resident student should proceed to the main entrance of their assigned residence hall to receive building access & paperwork, and update their ACCESS credential at the main entrance card reader.

At least one person must remain with the vehicle at all times. Vehicles will have 15 minutes to unload personal items. Moving carts will be available to check out from the service desk. Once the vehicle has been unloaded, it must immediately be moved to a permanent parking spot, as directed by staff and signage. Unattended vehicles risk being ticketed and towed.

All boxes and property must be labeled, using tape and permanent marker before arrival, with the student’s name and housing assignment clearly visible. Any fragile, irreplaceable, or expensive items must be moved by the student or family members. SCU does not accept responsibility for any damages or loss to any personal property. Due to the number of students moving into the residence halls, the use of elevators will be reserved for campus volunteers moving items between floors. Students, and anyone assisting, are to use stairways to move from floor to floor on the move-in day rather than rely on the elevators.

PARKING:

Parking will be free of charge during the Move-In period. Residents who intend to park vehicles on site long term must purchase a parking permit through Parking & Transportation Services.

Please read the following for important information regarding your move-in process: 

ARRIVAL TIMES:

Neighborhood Unit residents move in the beginning on Saturday, September 21, 2024, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Please plan to park at your individual Neighborhood Unit, and then walk to the Housing Office located at Benson Memorial Center - 212 to check in. 

Returning students must bring their ACCESS credentials to check in at the Housing Office. Students with inactive credentials will be provided a temporary card to gain access to their space, and will then visit the ACCESS Office located on the 1st floor of Benson Memorial Center to arrange for a permanent credential. 

OTHER ARRIVAL OPTIONS:

Neighborhood Unit students who are unable to arrange travel to campus during their assigned check-in time on Saturday, September 21, 2024, may check in at the Housing Office on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

Students must check in before 8:00 AM on the first day of classes or provide prior written notice to the Housing Office.

PARKING

Parking at Neighborhood Units is available per space availability without a parking permit. Street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood. Pay attention to signage for parking limitations. 

To accommodate new and returning student move-in, Market Street and The Alameda will be closed to through traffic on Friday, September 15th, and Saturday, September 16th. Expect a great deal of activity and delays in the area surrounding Santa Clara University.