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Deadlines for Next Steps

Pay close attention to the items and deadlines below, and you’ll be a Bronco in no time!

Early Decision II

What you need to do	Deadline
Pay the $500 enrollment fee via your SCU application portal (nonrefundable).	March 1
View your Financial Aid offer via your SCU application portal.	Available two weeks after receiving your admission decision
Sign up for an Orientation session._{Learn about our Jesuit and community values, get to know your new classmates, and connect with our student Orientation Leaders, faculty, and staff who will support you during your transition to SCU. Orientation registration will be available in Spring 2025.}	May 1
Submit your $500 housing pre-payment deposit, the housing contract, and your Residential Learning Community (RLC)/Housing preferences via the link in your SCU application portal. Learn more through the housing website. _{You will not be able to request housing until you have submitted your enrollment fee. As a first-year student, complete your application by May 7, 2025 at 5:00PM and you'll receive priority consideration for your RLC preferences! As a reminder, there is a two-year residency requirement. Planning to commute? Make sure to submit your Residency Exception form via the link in your SCU application portal no later than May 31. Please note you must be approved for a residency exception in order to not be required to live on campus.}	May 7
Submit official ACT/SAT scores to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. _{This includes those who chose not to submit scores in the application process if scores are available. We use these scores for institutional research purposes.}	As soon as possible but no later than May 1
Submit final transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. _{We expect incoming students to maintain grades comparable to their academic record. If there is a significant deterioration in your academic work, we may rescind your offer of admission.}	As soon as possible but no later than July 11
Upload your Immunization Records. Go to scu.edu/immunizations for further information.	June 16 - August 1
Submit your ACCESS Credential Photo.	July 1
Review the Student Health Insurance Plan or submit a waiver to opt out. Go to scu.edu/bewell/insurance/ for further information.	September 26

Early Decision I

What you need to do	Deadline
Pay the $500 enrollment fee via your SCU application portal (nonrefundable).	January 7
View your Financial Aid offer via your SCU application portal.	Available two weeks after receiving your admission decision
Sign up for an Orientation session._{Learn about our Jesuit and community values, get to know your new classmates, and connect with our student Orientation Leaders, faculty, and staff who will support you during your transition to SCU. Orientation registration will be available in Spring 2025.}	May 1
Submit your $500 housing pre-payment deposit, the housing contract, and your Residential Learning Community (RLC)/Housing preferences via the link in your SCU application portal. Learn more through the housing website. _{You will not be able to request housing until you have submitted your enrollment fee. As a first-year student, complete your application by May 7, 2025 at 5:00PM and you'll receive priority consideration for your RLC preferences! As a reminder, there is a two-year residency requirement. Planning to commute? Make sure to submit your Residency Exception form via the link in your SCU application portal no later than May 31. Please note you must be approved for a residency exception in order to not be required to live on campus.}	May 7
Submit official ACT/SAT scores to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. _{This includes those who chose not to submit scores in the application process if scores are available. We use these scores for institutional research purposes.}	As soon as possible but no later than May 1
Submit final transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. _{We expect incoming students to maintain grades comparable to their academic record. If there is a significant deterioration in your academic work, we may rescind your offer of admission.}	As soon as possible but no later than July 11
Upload your Immunization Records. Go to scu.edu/immunizations for further information.	June 16 - August 1
Submit your ACCESS Credential Photo.	July 1
Review the Student Health Insurance Plan or submit a waiver to opt out. Go to scu.edu/bewell/insurance/ for further information.	September 26

Early Action

What you need to do	Deadline
Pay the $500 enrollment fee via your SCU application portal (nonrefundable).	May 1
View your Financial Aid offer via your SCU application portal.	Available two weeks after receiving your admission decision
Sign up for an Orientation session._{Learn about our Jesuit and community values, get to know your new classmates, and connect with our student Orientation Leaders, faculty, and staff who will support you during your transition to SCU. Orientation registration will be available in Spring 2025.}	May 1
Submit your $500 housing pre-payment deposit, the housing contract, and your Residential Learning Community (RLC)/Housing preferences via the link in your SCU application portal. Learn more through the housing website. _{You will not be able to request housing until you have submitted your enrollment fee. As a first-year student, complete your application by May 7, 2025 at 5:00PM and you'll receive priority consideration for your RLC preferences! As a reminder, there is a two-year residency requirement. Planning to commute? Make sure to submit your Residency Exception form via the link in your SCU application portal no later than May 31. Please note you must be approved for a residency exception in order to not be required to live on campus.}	May 7
Submit official ACT/SAT scores to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. _{This includes those who chose not to submit scores in the application process if scores are available. We use these scores for institutional research purposes.}	As soon as possible but no later than May 1
Submit final transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. _{We expect incoming students to maintain grades comparable to their academic record. If there is a significant deterioration in your academic work, we may rescind your offer of admission.}	As soon as possible but no later than July 11
Upload your Immunization Records. Go to scu.edu/immunizations for further information.	June 16 - August 1
Submit your ACCESS Credential Photo.	July 1
Review the Student Health Insurance Plan or submit a waiver to opt out. Go to scu.edu/bewell/insurance/ for further information.	September 26

Regular Decision

What you need to do	Deadline
Pay the $500 enrollment fee via your SCU application portal (nonrefundable).	May 1
View your Financial Aid offer via your SCU application portal.	Available two weeks after receiving your admission decision
Sign up for an Orientation session._{Learn about our Jesuit and community values, get to know your new classmates, and connect with our student Orientation Leaders, faculty, and staff who will support you during your transition to SCU. Orientation registration will be available in Spring 2025.}	May 1
Submit your $500 housing pre-payment deposit, the housing contract, and your Residential Learning Community (RLC)/Housing preferences via the link in your SCU application portal. Learn more through the housing website. _{You will not be able to request housing until you have submitted your enrollment fee. As a first-year student, complete your application by May 7, 2025 at 5:00PM and you'll receive priority consideration for your RLC preferences! As a reminder, there is a two-year residency requirement. Planning to commute? Make sure to submit your Residency Exception form via the link in your SCU application portal no later than May 31. Please note you must be approved for a residency exception in order to not be required to live on campus.}	May 7
Submit official ACT/SAT scores to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. _{This includes those who chose not to submit scores in the application process if scores are available. We use these scores for institutional research purposes.}	As soon as possible but no later than May 1
Submit final transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. _{We expect incoming students to maintain grades comparable to their academic record. If there is a significant deterioration in your academic work, we may rescind your offer of admission.}	As soon as possible but no later than July 11
Upload your Immunization Records. Go to scu.edu/immunizations for further information.	June 16 - August 1
Submit your ACCESS Credential Photo.	July 1
Review the Student Health Insurance Plan or submit a waiver to opt out. Go to scu.edu/bewell/insurance/ for further information.	September 26

Winter Start

What you need to do	Deadline
Pay the $500 enrollment fee via your SCU application portal (nonrefundable).	November 30
View your Financial Aid offer via your SCU application portal.	Available within one week after receiving your admission decision
Interested in living on-campus? We have various options available. Make sure to complete the housing application as soon as possible. You can find the housing application in your housing portal, 24 hours after you have made your enrollment deposit. No housing deposit will be required.	November 30
Register with the Office of Accessible Education, if appropriate	November 30
Take the Second-Language Placement Test Survey at least 2 weeks prior to your advising appointment. This placement should be taken if you plan to take a language (other than English) course during your first year at SCU, e.g. to satisfy your Core Second Language Requirement or to continue previous language studies. *Please note that Engineering students do not need* to complete the second language requirement. _{Go to: Language Requirement Website for more information about placement and proficiency testing.}	Prior to your Academic Advising & Enrollment Session
Calculus and the Calculus Readiness Exam: All students who need to take Calculus 1 (MATH 11, 30, or 35) or precalculus (MATH 9, 9S, 9A/B) must take the Calculus Readiness Exam. You can also view the Mathematics and Computer Science website for more information. Not all majors need calculus, check if you need to take a Calculus course here _{What is the Calculus Readiness Exam?} _{Taking the CRE: From the ALEKS tile on your MySCU portal After Your ALEKS Session}	Prior to your Academic Advising & Enrollment Session
Review your Transfer Credit Report.	Prior to your Academic Advising & Enrollment Session
For international students who do not hold a US passport, submit a completed I-20 Request via International Students & Scholars	November 30
Submit AP/IB/A-levels exam results for credit to the Office of Undergraduate Admission.	Prior to your Academic Advising & Enrollment Session
Submit final high school/college transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admission.	December 5
The Drahmann Center will send out an email regarding the mandatory online advising and enrollment session	December 4
Online Advising and Enrollment	December 11
Submit proof of health insurance online through the MySCU portal by clicking the Gallagher tile. _{Enroll in the SCU-sponsored health insurance plan or submit the online waiver form at scu.edu/cowell/insurance if you have your own insurance.}	January 10
Submit Immunization Records. _{Immunization Website for more information}	January 10
Payment deadline for tuition, housing, and fees.	January 21

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Additional Resources and Contacts

International Students

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Housing

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Orientation

Engage with fellow students, register for classes, and learn about the programs and opportunities to getting involved in the SCU community

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One Stop

Our friendly staff at the One Stop are available to answer questions and provide guidance to our newly admitted students/families regarding Financial Aid, Bursar, and Registrar questions.