Welcome to Santa Clara University!
The Technology for Academic Success Series is intended to get you up and running on the technologies that will be used during your academic career at Santa Clara University.
Phase I: MySCU Portal-Manage SCU Account
Learn how to claim your SCU Username.
SCU's central location for Single Sign-on applications.
Secure your account from remote attackers with this extra layer of protection.
An integrated workspace including: Gmail, Calendar, Meet, Docs, and Chat.
Phase II: Workday-Onboarding (available December 3)
Complete the following onboarding tasks* in Workday:
- Annual Online Agreement
- Review My Personal Information
- My Home Contact Information
- Review My Friends and Family
- FERPA Release
- Review/Acknowledge Bulletin
- Make My Federal Student Aid Authorizations
- Consent to Receive Form 1098 Electronically
*Note: This must be complete prior to your advising and registration appointment.
Access Workday through MySCU Portal (this will require DUO 2-Factor Authentication). During the onboarding process you can access tasks in the Awaiting Your Action preview box or the Inbox icon on the home screen. Use the New Student Onboarding Training Guide for assistance.
In Workday Academics you will find the tools for registration activity, viewing your academic record, and academic advising.
In Workday Personal Information you can view and change addresses, phone numbers, emails, and emergency contact information.
In Workday Finances you can view your account activity, make a payment, and view/accept/decline your financial aid.
Phase III: MySCU Portal-Course Management System
Camino - Course Management System
SCUs Learning Management System is Camino. Faculty and students use Camino to manage course materials, easily communicate, post course materials, submit assignments, view grades, etc. You now have access to the Technology for Academic Success Course in Camino. This course is intended to help you navigate our software systems.
Do you need to take calculus or a second language at SCU?
ALEKS - Calculus Readiness Exam
To access ALEKS® click on the tile in MySCU Portal.
Language Placement Process/Exam
This process is intended for students who want/need to take a language course at SCU. All students must complete the Language Placement Process prior to taking their first language course at SCU. This process will identify the course(s) for you to take as your first course here at SCU.
Before arriving on campus
SCU has a mobile app available:
Santa Clara University Mobile - Use SCU Mobile year-round. Popular items include class schedules, room reservations, visitor guide (which has on-campus dining), library hours, laundry app, and more.