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New site features SCU's diverse communityTuesday, Dec. 4, 2007 at 1:50 PM
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Southern Calif. wildfires
Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007 at 4:51 PM
The Santa Clara University community is united in our thoughts and prayers for those families whose homes, lives, and communities have been affected by the wildfires in Southern California.
Our Enrollment Management staff is particularly aware that Early Action applicants might be experiencing additional anxiety in light of the upcoming Nov. 1 deadline. If your family or school is in an area directly affected by the fires, submit your admission and financial aid application materials as soon as you are able and the admission and financial aid staff will be as flexible as possible in allowing deadline extensions. If you need additional assistance, please contact our office at 408-554-4700.
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Solar Decathlon
Friday, Oct. 19, 2007 at 4:00 PM
SCU's Solar Decathlon team placed third in the international competition. When the final results were announced Friday, Oct. 19, SCU had outscored all of the American colleges except one, including MIT, Cornell, and two-time decathlon
- Visit the SCU Solar Decathlon team's Web site for details on their technology, design, and sponsors.
- See complete scores for all 20 teams, plus more photos, on the Department of Energy Web site.
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New Fall 2008 application deadline
Wednesday, Jun. 13, 2007 at 2:06 PM
Counselors and applicants, please note! The regular action deadline for freshman applications for the 2008-09 academic year is now Jan. 7, 2008. The early action deadline of Nov. 1, 2007 has not changed.Posted by Undergraduate Admission | Permalink -
Final transcripts for entering freshmen
Wednesday, Jun. 13, 2007 at 2:06 PM
Final transcripts for entering freshmen are due July 1, 2007. If your school or institution cannot provide these documents by the deadline, please request that they be sent as soon as possible.
You may follow up with Undergraduate Admission to ensure receipt of these documents two weeks after having them sent. Most schools have a summer registrar who can handle transcript requests after the end of the academic year.Posted by Undergraduate Admission | Permalink -
Reminder: May 1
Tuesday, May. 1, 2007 at 9:05 AM
Admitted students: Today is the last day to confirm that you are coming to Santa Clara University in the fall, register for housing and Summer Orientation, and accept your financial aid awards. Go to the Next Steps page to see what's left to do and log in to eCampus.
See you soon!
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You've Applied, now what?
Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007 at 7:02 PM
We are looking forward to having you become a member of the SCU community. Here is some helpful information to consider once you've applied:
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Inclement weather in the Pacific Northwest
Friday, Jan. 12, 2007 at 5:55 PM
Regular decision applicants from the Pacific Northwest whose documents cannot be postmarked by the Jan. 16, 2007 deadline (Jan. 15 is a holiday), please read on...
- Online applications, Santa Clara supplement included, must be submitted by the Jan. 15 deadline regardless of inclement weather.
- Paper applications and/or supporting materials (transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.) that will not be postmarked by the Jan. 16 deadline must be accompanied by a brief explanation, or otherwise coordinated through high school counseling offices. Please mail these materials as soon as possible.
- This exception applies only to applicants affected by inclement weather in the Pacific Northwest area.
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Apply Now
Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007 at 9:01 PM
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Upcoming Events for Admitted Students
Friday, Dec. 15, 2006 at 3:12 PM
There are many opportunities on the horizon for admitted students to visit us. Check out the Undergraduate Admission Events page to learn more.
In the coming months, we invite admitted students to join us for the Santa Clara A.D. Invitational, Be Our Guest, and Preview Days.
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Read the December issue of the Bronco Blast
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006 at 3:12 PM
Picturing yourself at Santa Clara University?
Get a dose of campus news, techTalk, important date reminders, and a look at historical Nobili Hall.Read the latest issue of The Bronco Blast.
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Wondering about your SAT or ACT scores and applying Regular Decision to SCU?
Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006 at 11:12 AM
The latest possible scores that SCU will accept for personal profiles will be exams taken during the month of December. Please ensure that official scores to exams are submitted to SCU no later than one week past the January 15 deadline for adequate processing. Please also ensure that you note your most recent test date on the Common Application.
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Watch the Santa Clara video
Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006 at 10:10 AM
Learn more about Santa Clara life and see real students in action. This video presentation, especially for prospective students, gives you an inside look at SCU's classrooms and student life, our beautiful campus, and all the things that make Santa Clara a great place to call home. Watch the video now (QuickTime). -
SCU gets high marks in US News & World Report rankings
Friday, Aug. 18, 2006 at 5:08 PM
For the 17th year in a row, Santa Clara University was ranked second overall among 123 master's universities in the West by U.S. News & World Report. Read the full story, or see the "Best Colleges" rankings on the U.S. News Web site, www.usnews.com.
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Winter & Spring admission for 2006-07
Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006 at 9:08 AM
Santa Clara University cannot accept transfer applications or enroll any undergraduate students for entry in the winter and spring quarters of the 2006-07 academic year.
The next transfer filing deadline is May 1, 2007, for entry in the fall 2007 quarter.Applicants intending to begin their freshman year in fall 2007 must still meet the Jan. 15 deadline (Nov. 1 for early action).
For application information, please see the Apply section of our site.
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New York Times names SCU among top 20 schools worth visiting
Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006 at 11:08 AM
Randal C. Archibold of the Times calls Santa Clara "the Georgetown of the West Coast."
Could Mayor Gavin Newsom of San Francisco, Gov. Janet Napolitano of Arizona and Jerry Brown, mayor of Oakland and former governor, all be wrong? They are some of the notable alumni.
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Write for blogSCU
Tuesday, Jul. 18, 2006 at 4:07 PM
Our 2005-06 bloggers made it through their freshman year and are off for the summer. Starting this fall, an all new group of freshmen will take over BlogSCU and share their first year at college with the world. If you're an incoming freshman in the class of 2010 and are interested in being one of our 2006-07 bloggers, talk to your Orientation leader this summer for more information about how to apply, or email blogscu@scu.edu. Have a great summer!
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Don't forget to send your final transcripts!
Monday, Jun. 5, 2006 at 11:06 AM
In order to complete your record and prepare you for orientation, matriculation, and enrollment, an official copy of your final high school transcript (with a graduation date) must be submitted to our office by Friday, June 30, 2006. Upon receipt, the transcript will be reviewed in order to confirm satisfactory completion of senior year coursework. Please note that unsatisfactory completion (e.g., D and F grades) or failure to submit your transcript by the specified deadline may result in rescission of your admission to Santa Clara University.
Please mail your transcript to:
Santa Clara University
Undergraduate Admission
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053-0513Thank you for your attention to this very important detail.
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Coming to SCU in the Fall and bringing a computer?
Tuesday, May. 9, 2006 at 3:05 PM
Because SCU is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, computer and telecommunications technology are an integral part of life and learning here. All residence hall rooms are equipped with network connections that provide access to e-mail, the Internet, and the laser printer located at each hall's service desk.
If you're thinking about purchasing a computer to bring with you, visit the Student Technology Services Web site for some recommended brands and configurations.
Discounts on new computers from Dell and Apple are available to enrolled Santa Clara students. After you attend Orientation this summer, log in to ecampus and follow the links under the heading "Personal Computer Discounts" for more information. (Note: Students will not see this link in ecampus until they attend Orientation.)
Also be sure to visit the Housing Office Web site for a description of the technology ammenities in the residence halls and a list of what to bring when you move to Santa Clara.
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Important Information for Deferred Admitted Students
Thursday, Apr. 27, 2006 at 9:26 AM
This information is specifically for students who were deferred last winter.
If you applied for financial aid, the SCU Financial Aid Office will be sending financial award letters in mid June. If you have any questions, please call at 408-554-4505.
If you are currently enrolled in college courses, be sure to have your transcript mailed to our office after you have completed your final term.
It is important that you make an appointment with an academic advisor before registering for classes. To make an appointment, please contact the Drahmann Academic Advising Center at 408-554-4318 no later than September 1.
Please note that the Student Accounting Services Office will bill you directly and will provide instructions regarding payments and dealines of University fees. Please call 408-554-4412 if you do not receive this important information prior to orientation in Summer 2006.
Orientation is going to be held on Monday, September 11, 2006, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you have any questions, please call 408-554-4318.
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