Santa Clara University

How to Apply

 

• Check with the Study Abroad Office at your home university for their specific advising and application requirements.
  
• Download the Casa de la Solidaridad Application (updated August 21, 2008)
  
• Before sending your application, please use the Application Checklist below.
  

Application Deadlines

Completed applications must be received by the following deadlines:

• For Fall Program - March 31st
• Spring Program - September 30th - (Application deadline for Spring 2010 has been extended to the end of October 2009)
  
• Summer Program - March 15th
  

Decisions are usually made 1-2 weeks after the deadlines. You will receive an email notification from Vidalino Raatior (vraatior@scu.edu) soon after. Students will have 10 days to send a $500 non-refundable deposit to confirm their place on the roster.

Application Checklist

The Casa application includes these forms. All forms must be completed and sent to Santa Clara University (see address below) by the published deadlines (see below): 

_____ Form A: Student Information (Include a photo and a typed essay)

_____ Form B: Proficiency Disclosure

_____ Form C: Advisor Recommendation (Must be signed by the study abroad advisor or appropriate person at your home university who approves study abroad participation)

_____ Form D: Spanish Language Reference (NOT required for the Summer Program applicants)

_____ Form E: Character Reference (Must be completed by a faculty, staff, or supervisor)

_____ Form F: Participant Agreement (F1 & F2)

_____ Form G: Course Approval (Your school may not require this – check with your Study Abroad Office)

_____ Form H: Transcript Request (Include an official transcript from your university with your application packet)

_____ Form I: Application Release (Make sure you make a copy of your completed application packet)

Mailing Address

Send completed application to:

Casa Application Coordinator
International Programs Office
Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053-0639

 

Once you have decided to apply for the Casa, we recommend that you send an email to Trena Yonkers-Talz, Casa Co-Director, to let her know of your intention to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!