Congratulations Class of 2029!

Welcome to the Bronco Family!

Use this website as a resource for next steps and to learn more about the Santa Clara University community. Join us for admitted student events to get to see your future as a Bronco!

Next Steps!

Are you Bronco Bound?

Save the Date for the Upcoming Admitted Student Events!
Registration will be rolling out soon, but make sure you are mark your calendars.

Virtual Celebration Kit

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Deadlines for Next Steps

You will need to confirm enrollment, register for an advising session, submit final transcripts, and complete a handful of other items. Pay close attention to the items below, and you’ll be a Bronco in no time.

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 within two weeks after receiving your admission decision
Sign up for Orientation!_{Please refer to the "Requirements" section of the Orientation website for information pertaining to all academic requirements prior to enrolling.}		June 23
Submit your $500 housing prepayment deposit, the housing contract, and your Residential Learning (RLC)/Housing preferences via the link in your SCU application portal. _{You will not be able to request housing until you have submitted your enrollment fee.}		May 3
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 _{https://www.scu.edu/cowell/shs/immunizations/}		June 16 - August 1

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 within two weeks after receiving your admission decision
Sign up for Orientation! _{Please refer to the "Requirements" section of the Orientation website for information pertaining to all academic requirements prior to enrolling.}		June 23
Submit your $500 housing prepayment deposit, the housing contract, and your Residential Learning (RLC)/Housing preferences via the link in your SCU application portal. _{You will not be able to request housing until you have submitted your enrollment fee. Housing application link will become available by January 15, 2024}		May 3
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
Submit Immunization Records _{https://www.scu.edu/cowell/shs/immunizations/}		June 16 -August 1

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
Sign-up for Orientation at orientation@scu.edu or call (408) 551-1995	November 30
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. _{Go to: https://www.scu.edu/orientation/requirements/language/ for more information about placement and proficiency testing.}	Prior to your Academic Advising & Registration Session
Review your Transfer Credit Report. More Info Here.	Prior to your Academic Advising & Registration 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 & Registration Session
Submit final high school/college transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admission.	December 5
The Drahmann Center will send out an email regarding various opportunities as well as the mandatory advising and enrollment session.	December 5
Learning about the Curriculum Webinars	December 10 & 11
Online Advising and Enrollment	December 12
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 _{https://www.scu.edu/cowell/shs/immunizations/}	January 10
Payment deadline for tuition, housing, and fees.	January 21

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International Students

Students from all over the world find a home at SCU

Housing

The perfect living and learning environment awaits you

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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.

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Admission & Enrollment Policies

Learn more about policies surrounding rescission of admission and applying for a gap year.

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Preview Day

Find out what it means to be a student at SCU! Meet faculty, staff, and current students through a day full of tours, presentations, conversations, and a behind-the-scenes look at what awaits you as a future Bronco.

Save the Date: Saturday, April 12

Unity Night

Join us for Unity Night, a program designed for our multicultural and first-generation admitted students to both celebrate your admission and your identity, while giving you space to explore how your various multicultural and social identities intersect and thrive on our campus

Save the Date: Friday, April 11

Discover SCU

DiscoverSCU is an opportunity for admitted students to connect with current students, sit in on a mock class, and take a campus tour.

Dates will be announced!