Open House Schedule
Below is the Virtual and In-Person Schedule for Open House 2022
We will be offering the following sessions for you to learn more about Santa Clara University and the wonderful academic, co-curricular, network, and opportunities for you all! Please note those that are required pre-registration and those that do not. As a reminder for indoor spaces- we strongly recommend wearing masks regardless of vaccination status.
Our virtual sessions will be held on Bronco Exchange in the Events section! More Virtual Options will be posted in the following week.
Wednesday, October 12: Virtual Open House
Event and Description | Time |
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Leavey School of Business Overview Learn why the Leavey School of Business was named Top 25 in the nation for undergraduate business. Hear from current students, faculty and staff about the academic curriculum and exciting opportunities available at the business school. |
3:00pm-4:00pm PT |
Ignatian Center's Immersion and Fellowship Programs Learn about opportunities to accompany communities near and far through the Ignatian Center's Immersion and Fellowship programs. Deepen your understanding of solidarity and social justice and what it means to be people for and with others through our community-engaged learning programs. |
3:00pm-3:30pm PT |
College of Arts and Sciences Overview The College of Arts and Sciences will highlight the departments, initiatives, and programs that exemplify its role as the “Heart of Santa Clara University.” Associate Dean Kathy Aoki and student representatives in the College will share their insights. Q&A to follow. |
4:00pm-5:00pm PT |
Join us for an introduction to Study Abroad at SCU! Come hear about how study abroad works at SCU, program opportunities, and how to prepare to apply. |
4:30pm-5:00pm PT |
Come ask any questions you have about Santa Clara University, student life, getting involved on/off campus, finding internships/research, and more to our current student ambassadors! |
5:00pm-5:30pm PT |
Thursday, October 13: Virtual Open House
Event and Description | Time |
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School of Engineering Overview The School of Engineering will showcase the variety of undergraduate programs, services and opportunities available to Bronco engineers supporting their academic and professional endeavors. Join our faculty and students as they share their Santa Clara experiences and answer participant questions throughout this session demonstrating how we are "Engineering with a Mission." |
3:00pm-4:00pm PT |
Common Application Review with an SCU Admission Counselor Join Zucel Aguilar, Associate Director of Admission, as she goes over what SCU Admission Counselors look for and review in an application to Santa Clara University. This is a great opportunity especially for students applying Early Action and Early Decision I. Q/A about admission and application tips to follow. |
4:00pm-5:00pm PT |
Come ask any questions you have about Santa Clara University, student life, getting involved on/off campus, finding internships/research, and more to our current student ambassadors! |
5:00pm-5:30pm PT |
Come learn about the importance and value of justice, diversity, equity and inclusion within the SCU community. Opportunity to engage with the leadership from the Inclusive Excellence area, hear testimonials from current SCU students and get responses to your questions. |
5:30pm-6:30pm PT |
Saturday, October 15: In-Person Open House
Event and Description | Time |
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Check-In - Schott Admission and Enrollment Services Building Registration to be completed online. |
8:00am-12:00pm PDT |
Welcome and Opening Remarks - Sobrato Campus for Discovery and Innovation Courtyard Welcome message from our Keynote speaker, Dr. Alison Benders, VP of Mission and Ministry |
9:00am-9:30am PDT |
Campus Resources and Student Organization Fair Come learn about various campus resources, offices, and organizations that will be there to support your time at SCU. Student organizations will be there to talk about student life and the various ways to get involved at SCU and build community. |
9:30am-2:00pm PDT |
Academic Department Tabling and Tours! Check out various buildings around campus that showcase the academic experiences, resources, laboratories, exhibits, classrooms, and more! Meet faculty, staff, and students representing over 50+ majors across the three schools. |
9:30am-2:00pm PDT |
Admission Office Drop-in Visits Meet with an admission counselor to discuss any questions you may have regarding SCU and the application process. |
9:30am-2:00pm PDT |
General Campus Tours (50 mins) Tour some of the notable buildings, resources, and landmarks of campus. Led by our student ambassadors. |
10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm PDT |
Housing Tours Check-out the various residential living spaces for our students and learn about the Residential Learning Communities. Housing tours will offered consecutively every 15 minutes. Masks are required for housing tours. |
10:00am-1:00pm PDT |
Bronco Corner Bookstore Come drop by our bookstore and shop and get some SCU gear! |
9:00am-2:00pm PDT |
College of Arts and Sciences Academic Overview (45 mins) The College of Arts and Sciences will highlight the departments, initiatives, and programs that exemplify its role as the "Heart of Santa Clara University." Associate Dean Kathy Aoki and student representatives in the College will share their insights. Q&A to follow. Pre-Registration required. |
10:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm PDT |
Leavey School of Business Academic Overview (45 mins) Join the Dean of the Leavey School of Business to learn about the academic curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, and strategic initiatives for undergraduate students. Hear from current students about their experiences within the business school and why they love studying at the Leavey School of Business. Pre-Registration required. |
10:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm PDT |
School of Engineering Academic Overview (45 mins) The School of Engineering will showcase the variety of undergraduate programs, services and opportunities available to Bronco engineers supporting their academic and professional endeavors. Join our faculty and students as they share their Santa Clara experiences and answer participant questions throughout this session demonstrating how we are "Engineering with a Mission." Pre-Registration required. |
10:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm PDT |
Student Experience Panel (25 mins) Meet, ask questions, and hear from current student ambassadors, and student leaders about their experiences at Santa Clara University! Pre-Registration required. |
10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 1:00pm PDT |
Financial Aid Presentation (25 mins) Planning for college expenses is one of the biggest financial investments that a family can undertake. This session offers an overview of the financial aid process, discusses types of aid, and focuses on the appropriate financial aid applications. Pre-Registration required. |
10:00am, 10:30am PDT |
Transfer Admission Presentation (25 mins) Come learn more about the transfer process at Santa Clara University. We will cover topics such as recommended coursework, transferable credit, application deadlines, etc. Join us to learn everything you need to know about transferring to SCU. Pre-Registration required. |
10:00am, 10:30am PDT |
SCU Admission Presentation in Spanish (25 mins) Acompáñenos para una presentación sobre los requisitos de admisión y la oportunidad de hacer cualquier pregunta que tengan sobre el proceso educativo. Los esperamos con mucho gusto y con las historias de oportunidades que hemos tenido. Pre-Registration required. |
11:00am PDT |
Your Ethnic Diversity in STEM (25 mins) This session will discuss why ethnic diversity matters in the field of STEM and how you can be an advocate of change no matter where you go. What resources should you be looking for? What clubs? What internships, etc.? Join us to hear from an admission counselor and current students navigating this process at SCU. Pre-Registration required. |
11:30am PDT |
Mock Application & Tips to Stand Out (45 mins) Have you ever wondered how admission counselors review an application? Join us as we review fictitious applications and get a deeper understanding of what admission counselors look for, what are common mistakes, and how to best organize your application. We will go over the different elements of the college application and talk about what you can do to make your applications stronger and help you stand out. Pre-Registration required. |
11:00am, 1:00pm PDT |
Campus Ministry & The College Experience (25 mins) SCU Campus Ministry fosters the spiritual lives of students, acknowledging that engagement with faith is integral to developing whole persons inspired to build a more just, humane and sustainable world. Come learn how religion and the Jesuit values can play a part of your college experience at SCU. Pre-Registration required. |
12:00pm, 12:30pm PDT |
Career Center & the Silicon Valley (25 mins) In this presentation, you will learn about the many resources, events and services available to Santa Clara University students to support their career and professional development. Additionally, you'll learn how you can engage with Silicon Valley employers through our career fairs, company visits, and networking opportunities. Session led by executive director Dylan Houle. Pre-Registration required. |
12:00pm, 12:30pm PDT |
3 School Overviews
We recommend you check out the websites below of Santa Clara University's three colleges/schools. Learn more about each program before attending Open House or applying to SCU!
College of Arts and Sciences
Most popular majors include biology, communication, psychology, and political science.
Leavey School of Business
Most popular majors include finance, economics, marketing, and accounting.
School of Engineering
Most popular majors include computer science and engineering, civil engineering, and mechanical engineering.
Undergraduate Majors
Santa Clara University offers 60 Undergraduate Majors and over 15 Minors. Watch videos from each academic department that students and faculty created just for you! Click the button below to search what each department has to offer.
ExploreBy the Numbers
94%
OF SCU STUDENTS IN THEIR FIRST YEAR RETURNED
10:1
STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO
72°F
AVERAGE ANNUAL HIGH TEMPERATURE
91%
EMPLOYED WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF GRADUATION
85%
4 YEAR GRADUATION RATE
23
STUDENT AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
100K
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