Santa Clara University

How to Apply

Applications may be downloaded or requested from Santa Clara:

• Click here to download the Casa de la Solidaridad Application (pdf format) OR
• E-mail Vidalino Raatior (vraatior@scu.edu) to request a hard copy to be mailed to you. SCU students may pick up hard copies from the Study Abroad Office at the Cesar Chavez Commons. 

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 school 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: Health Insurance Waiver (Attach a copy of your own health insurance card if you waive the mandatory SCU Student Health Insurance Coverage)

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

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

MAILING ADDRESS: Send completed application to: Casa Application Coordinator, International Programs, 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!