Congratulations on your acceptance to Santa Clara University!
Preview Day and Virtual Preview Week will provide many opportunities for you to meet our current students, staff, and faculty. We will kick off Preview Day with a warm Welcome from the University President, academic sessions, housings tours, lightning talks, campus tours, and so much more!
Registration is now Live! We hope to see you there, Go Broncos!
Preview Week 2023 Schedule
Preview Week is a virtual experience for our admitted class to get a glimpse of life as a Santa Clara University student even from the comfort of their home, a coffee shop, a library, and more! The first day is focused on your academic school, while the next three days will bring together how the SCU's mission and vision of our 3 C's align to your experience as a Bronco. Use this website as a way to get more details on the virtual sessions and what offices/departments will be participating.
Monday April 3: Virtual Preview Week - Academics
The virtual schedule below may be subject to change. Please register for the event through the Bronco Exchange link.
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Choosing Your Path: College of Arts and Sciences Discover the power of your major, opportunities outside of the classroom, and how your experience in the College of Arts and Sciences can support your path and purpose. |
4:00pm-5:00pm PDT |
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Day in the Life of a Business Student Leavey School of Business (LSB) student ambassadors are passionate about sharing their experiences with prospective students. Meet some of the ambassadors, get a glimpse into the daily lives of LSB students, and learn more through a Q&A session at the end. |
4:00pm-5:00pm PDT |
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School of Engineering Overview The School of Engineering will showcase the variety of experiences and opportunities available to Bronco engineers supporting their academic and professional endeavors. Join our faculty and students as they share their Santa Clara experiences, answer participant questions, and discuss how we are "Engineering with a Mission". |
4:00pm-5:00pm PDT |
Tuesday April 4: Virtual Preview Week - Competence
The virtual schedule below may be subject to change. These sessions are mirrored, so please just attend one! Please register for the event through the Bronco Exchange link.
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SCU 3 C's: Competence Session 1 Looking at your academic and personal success in and outside of the classroom as a Santa Clara Bronco. Join our panel of leadership and current students as we highlight the many ways our community supports and encourages students to flourish. |
3:00pm-3:45pm PDT |
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SCU 3 C's: Competence Session 2 Looking at your academic and personal success in and outside of the classroom as a Santa Clara Bronco. Join our panel of leadership and current students as we highlight the many ways our community supports and encourages students to flourish. |
4:00pm-4:45pm PDT |
Wednesday April 5: Virtual Preview Week - Conscience
The virtual schedule below may be subject to change. These sessions are mirrored, so please just attend one! Please register for the event through the Bronco Exchange link.
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SCU 3 C's: Conscience Session 1 The Bronco way is to leverage your education to address ethical dilemmas in and outside of your community. Join the conversation with our leadership and current students as we discuss what this means in real-world situations. |
3:00pm-3:45pm PDT |
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SCU 3 C's: Conscience Session 2 The Bronco way is to leverage your education to address ethical dilemmas in and outside of your community. Join the conversation with our leadership and current students as we discuss what this means in real-world situations. |
4:00pm-4:45pm PDT |
Thursday April 6: Virtual Preview Week - Compassion
The virtual schedule below may be subject to change. These sessions are mirrored, so please just attend one! Please register for the event through the Bronco Exchange link.
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SCU 3 C's: Compassion Session 1 We strive to support our Broncos to show compassion to themselves, their local communities, and global communities. Hear from some of our leadership and current students as they share how they experience our culture of service at SCU and beyond. |
3:00pm-3:45pm PDT |
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SCU 3 C's: Compassion Session 2 We strive to support our Broncos to show compassion to themselves, their local communities, and global communities. Hear from some of our leadership and current students as they share how they experience our culture of service at SCU and beyond. |
4:00pm-4:45pm PDT |
Preview Day 2023 Schedule
Preview Day is an in-person experience for our admitted class to get a glimpse of life as a Santa Clara University student. Emails have been sent out to register for this event that will take place on Saturday, April 15, 2023. When you fill out your registration, please note that you are essentially building your agenda for the day. Use this website as a way to get more details on the opportunities and don't forget to check out the video on how to register!
Saturday April 15: Preview Day - Schedule
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Check-In - In-front of Schott Admission and Enrollment Services Building |
8:00am-8:45am PDT |
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Welcome and Opening Remarks - Sobrato Campus for Discovery and Innovation Courtyard Welcome message from our University President, Julie Sullivan, and Senior Campus Ambassador. |
9:00am-10:00am PDT |
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Academics: Overviews (25 minutes) College of Arts and Sciences - SCDI Room 1302/1308 Leavey School of Business - Forbes Room in Lucas Hall School of Engineering - St. Clare Room (3rd Floor in Library) Hear from your school’s Dean, learn about some of the program offerings, talk to esteemed faculty and current students. Pre-Registration Required |
10:00am-12:00pm PDT |
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Academics: Breakout Sessions (25 minutes) - Locations vary Dive deeper into the academic opportunities both in and outside of the classroom for your major. If you do not see your major listed, faculty will be available in the academic resource fair/tabling to meet with you to answer any questions. Pre-Registration Required |
10:00am-1:00pm PDT |
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Academics: Tours - Locations vary College of Arts and Sciences - Art and Art History, Communication, Physics, Sociology, Theatre and Dance Leavey School of Business - School of Business Tour led by Leavey Student Ambassadors School of Engineering - Computer Science and Engineering/Electrical & Computer Engineering Lab Tour, Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Lab Tour, and Bioengineering Lab Tour Starting locations and times will be displayed on given brochure. |
10:00am-1:00pm PDT |
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Academics: Resource Fair/Tabling College of Arts and Sciences - In-front of SCDI and Heafey Hall Leavey School of Business - Lucas Hall Lawn School of Engineering - Outside SCDI North Lobby Faculty and current students of all majors/minors invite you to stop by and ask any questions you have about your major and classes you will be taking. |
10:00am-3:00pm PDT |
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Housing Tour Drop-In (every 15 minutes) - Check-in at Sobrato Fountain Come get a glimpse of your future home. Residence hall tours will be offered consecutively every 15 minutes. Please allow yourself ample time to walk from your academics session(s) to Sobrato Fountain and back. Please note that masks are required for housing tours. |
10:00am-1:00pm PDT |
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General Campus Tours - meet at info booth near main fountain across from Mission Church Our tours, which are led by our ambassadors, feature some of our notable buildings, resources, and landmarks of campus. These are similar tours to our admission campus visit tours. |
1:00pm-3:00pm PDT |
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Lightning Talks - Sobrato Campus for Discovery and Innovation Courtyard Welcome to Your Future: Our Career Center is in our Broncos’ corner as students consider internships and job opportunities during their time as students and graduates. Explore, Experience & Pursue: SCU nurtures and supports the whole student by providing them with opportunities to explore new interests and nurture those that they bring with them to Santa Clara. Drop in and listen in as we discuss life as a Bronco with short & dynamic discussions on career opportunities, student life and support programs. |
1:00pm-3:00pm PDT |
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Student Organization & Campus Resource Fair - Campus wide Take a stroll and learn more about campus resources and student organizations that you will have access to as a student here at SCU as well as ways for you to get involved and build community. |
1:00pm-3:00pm PDT |
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Financial Aid Office Drop-in - Schott Admission and Enrollment Services Building Meet with a financial aid counselor to discuss any questions you may have! |
1:00pm-3:00pm PDT |
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Visit the Bronco Corner Bookstore & get your Bronco drip! - Adjacent to Benson Memorial Center Make sure you bag your cozy midterm SCU hoodie, finals sweats and game day zip-ups. |
9:00am-5:00pm PDT |
3 School Overviews
Check out these sites for our three undergraduate schools and explore more of your potential majors, minors, academic programs, and opportunities beyond the classroom! You will meet faculty, staff, and current students during virtual Preview Week and Preview Day 2023!
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 and mechanical engineering.
Undergraduate Majors
Santa Clara University offers 60 Undergraduate Majors and over 25 Minors for students to take advantage of. Click the button below to see the full list of department websites.
ExploreStudent Spotlights
Hometown: Menlo Park, CA
Majors: Public Health Sciences and Psychology
Hi guys! My name is Lottie and I am currently a Junior studying Public Health and Psychology. Santa Clara has been one of the best decisions I've ever made and I can’t wait for you to experience a little taste. Some of my favorite moments so far have been going to Tahoe for weekend trips with the ski club, playing in the intramural basketball team with my friends, and late night Benson after study sessions in the library. I am so pumped to see everyone at Preview Day!
Hometown: Santa Fe, CA
Major: Management
One of the main reasons I chose SCU was location. Not only does being in Silicon Valley provides tons of networking and internship opportunities, but it also has allowed me to go on really fun day trips to SF and Santa Cruz with ease! I hope to see you at Preview Day! Go Broncos!!
Hometown: Cupertino, CA
Major: Marketing
Minor: Business Analytics
Finding a tight-knit community of people I could learn from and grow with was the most important factor in choosing the right college for me. I attended numerous virtual panels hosted by SCU and learned all about the organizations and clubs on campus that foster building meaningful relationships, and was instantly excited about the school. Although I didn’t get to attend my own Preview Day, being a part of it as a current student last year helped me learn so much more about what Santa Clara has to offer, and I’m so excited to meet so many new faces again this year. Preview Day is an incredible opportunity to get a holistic overview of our school, and I can’t wait to see you all there. Go Broncos!
Housing
All students begin the first two years of their Santa Clara experience as members of an Residential Learning Communities (RLC). Each community has a theme, which is broad and not linked to any particular major. RLCs offer a wealth of resources to support your studies and your personal life, such as a leadership team that includes faculty, staff, and fellow students. Wherever you end up, you will find lots of new friends and a supportive community.
Questions?
Contact us at admission@scu.edu
Please note that some of these Preview Week and Preview Day sessions will be recorded. By attending, you grant Santa Clara University permission to copyright, use, reuse, and publish any photograph and/or video and/or voice recording taken of you by the University in connection with the event.
Additionally, in compliance with ADA/504, please notify us for special accommodations at least 72 hours in advance at (408) 554-4700 or admission@scu.edu.