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!
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.
Deadlines for Next Steps
| What you need to do | Deadline |
|---|---|
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Pay the $500 enrollment fee via your SCU application portal (nonrefundable). |
March 1 |
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View your Financial Aid offer via your SCU application portal. |
Available two weeks after receiving your admission decision |
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Sign up for an Orientation session. |
May 1 |
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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 |
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Submit official ACT/SAT scores to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. |
As soon as possible but no later than May 1 |
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Submit final transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. |
As soon as possible but no later than July 11 |
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Upload your Immunization Records. |
June 16 - August 1 |
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Submit your ACCESS Credential Photo. |
July 1 |
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Review the Student Health Insurance Plan or submit a waiver to opt out. |
September 26 |
| 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. |
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 |
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Submit official ACT/SAT scores to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. |
As soon as possible but no later than May 1 |
|
Submit final transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. |
As soon as possible but no later than July 11 |
|
Upload your Immunization Records. |
June 16 - August 1 |
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Submit your ACCESS Credential Photo. |
July 1 |
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Review the Student Health Insurance Plan or submit a waiver to opt out. |
September 26 |
| 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. |
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. |
As soon as possible but no later than May 1 |
|
Submit final transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. |
As soon as possible but no later than July 11 |
|
Upload your Immunization Records. |
June 16 - August 1 |
|
Submit your ACCESS Credential Photo. |
July 1 |
|
Review the Student Health Insurance Plan or submit a waiver to opt out. |
September 26 |
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.
Registration is Out! Saturday, April 12
Join us for Unity Night, a program designed to both celebrate your admission and inspire you to recognize all of your identities as you make your enrollment decision. Explore how your various multicultural and social identities intersect and thrive on our campus.
Registration is Out! Friday, April 11
DiscoverSCU programming features a mock class, parent programming, a college-specific tour, and an opportunity to meet other admitted students! Registration for Leavey School of Business and College of Arts and Sciences are out; check your email for registration links.
- Leavey School of Business - January 24, 2025 and March 7, 2025
- College of Arts and Sciences - January 31, 2025 and April 4, 2025
- School of Engineering - February 21, 2025
We are coming to you! Learn more about Santa Clara University as you hear from our SCU community. You'll also get to mingle with other admitted students in your area!
Registration is out:
Sunday, March 23 - Tri-State, CT
Thursday, March 27 - Honolulu, HI
Saturday, March 29 - Seattle, WA; Boston, MA
Saturday, April 5 - San Diego, CA; Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sunday, April 6 - Los Angeles, CA; Portland, OR
Sunday, April 13 - Denver, CO
Tuesday, April 15 - Dallax, TX
Future Bronco! Come celebrate your admission and learn more about Santa Clara University through our Virtual Preview Week and Virtual Unity Week events!
You can register for Virtual Unity Week here!
Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 [4:00PM-5:00PM PT]
Event: Expectation vs Reality
Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 [4:00PM-5:00PM PT]
Event: Resource Panel
Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025 [4:00PM-5:00PM PT]
Event: Weekends at SCU
You can register for Virtual Preview Week here!
Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025 [7:00PM-7:45PM PT]
Event: International Student Panel
Date: Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 [4:00PM-4:45PM PT]
Event: At the Heart of SCU: College of Arts and Sciences
Date: Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 [4:00PM-4:45PM PT]
Event: Day in the Life of a Business Student and the Leavey School of Business Overview
Date: Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 [5:00PM-5:45PM PT]
Event: Engineering Admitted Student Panel
Get exclusive updates on admitted student events and campus life by following us on our socials. Follow, like, and engage with us to make the most of your #BroncoBound journey!
Instagram: @SCUAdmission
Hear from our Current SCU Broncos!
If you have any questions about student life or want to hear genuine student experiences, reach out to our student ambassadors at ambassadors@scu.edu!
Welcome to the Santa Clara family! We’re thrilled to have you join our vibrant and supportive community. Your journey at SCU will be filled with incredible opportunities, meaningful connections, and unforgettable experiences.
All of your hard work and patience has finally paid off and we can’t wait to see you break onto campus in the Fall to begin the newest chapter of your life. Welcome to the Bronco family!
Welcome, Class of 2029, to the home of innovation, community, and lifelong Bronco pride—Santa Clara University! Your journey starts here - we can't wait to see all that you accomplish!
Congrats Future Broncos! We’re so excited to have you on campus, you’re gonna love it!
Huge Congratulations to the broncos in the class of '29 joining the Santa Clara family, welcome & we’re happy to have you!
Additional Resources and Contacts
International Students
Students from all over the world find a home at SCU
Housing
The perfect living and learning environment awaits you
Orientation
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.
Admission & Enrollment Policies
Learn more about policies surrounding rescission of admission and applying for a gap year.
Contact Us
Send us an email, we’d love to hear from you
| 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. |
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. |
As soon as possible but no later than May 1 |
|
Submit final transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. |
As soon as possible but no later than July 11 |
|
Upload your Immunization Records. |
June 16 - August 1 |
|
Submit your ACCESS Credential Photo. |
July 1 |
|
Review the Student Health Insurance Plan or submit a waiver to opt out. |
September 26 |