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What can I expect to learn during class?
EDGE is an on-campus housing program for interns, built around four modules that help students grow their careers while living in community:
Together, these sessions give residents practical skills and direct access to professionals, helping them gain an edge in their careers.
Are the classes in person or online?
Classes are in person on the following dates: July 6, 13, 20 and 27th.
How long are the classes?
There are a total of 4 classes. One day of the week will be designated, and classes will be between 1 hour and 1 hour and 1/2.
Is it required to attend?
Yes, you are required to attend all 4 classes.
What other program activities should participants look forward to?
Dinner will be provided for thein-person classes, and a closing reception and certificate ceremony.
Can I apply for housing if I don’t have an internship?
Internship Housing is only available to currently enrolled college students holding an approved internship in Silicon Valley.
Do I need to participate in the classes?
Yes, it is required to participate to live in housing.
When is my housing application due?
Intern Housing assignments are on a first come first serve basis. Agreements and documents will be reviewed by the Conference Services Staff, and you will receive an email once housing is confirmed.
What are the requirements?
Is renter's insurance needed?
Strongly encouraged. The University will not be liable for loss or damage to a Summer Intern’s property or the property of a Summer Intern’s guest. Such loss or damage includes, but is not limited to, loss or damage due to fire, flood, accidents, burglary, theft, vandalism, or loss or interruption of heat or electricity. It is strongly encouraged that the Summer Intern secure renter’s insurance providing liability coverage of at least $100,000 for the Term of this Agreement and name Santa Clara University as an additional insured on the policy. Student Intern shall provide proof of coverage prior to check-in. Renter’s insurance covering the summer intern’s personal property is encouraged.
Is there a deposit?
A $500 non-refundable deposit is due upon acceptance. The $500 deposit is credited towards your final payment.
When is payment due?
Full payment is required upon check-in.
What if I leave earlier?
If you are checking out before the end date of your contract, you will be billed for the full duration of your contract even if you check out on an earlier date.
Address: 1260 Campbell Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126. There will be an opening welcome reception on the first night.
Begins Sunday, June 21st, between the hours of 9am - 6pm. A short tour will be provided to your space.
Upon check-in, you will receive a VIP ACCESS Card that is non-transferable. It is imperative that you keep your card with you at all times; this card signals that you are authorized to be on our campus.
The VIP ACCESS Card will allow you to access the front building lobby, parking, side gates, the entrance to your housing assignment, and your room.
Complete a room inventory of your space.
All Intern Housing accommodations include complimentary access to the Internet using SCUGuest. Note that you will need to approve the credential daily.
Intern Housing Assistants receive packages Monday - Friday and will notify the individual for pickup at the Hospitality Desk.
ATTN: (Intern Name)
Intern Housing
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053
Students are required to successfully complete a room inventory inspection upon arrival. Prior to check-out, schedule a meeting with the Intern Housing Coordinator to complete the check-out and room inventory inspection.
Linens are to be removed, bagged, and brought to the front desk or neatly stored in their room. Kitchen supplies must be cleaned and placed neatly on the dining table. Trash is to be removed from the rooms, kitchen, and bathroom. Items left behind will be discarded.
Return to the desk: ACCESS key card, gate clickers (for those who purchased parking passes), and bagged dirty linens.
Dangerous Weapons
Possession or use of items that could be used to harm or threaten another individual is prohibited. Those items include, but are not limited to, pepper spray or mace, switchblades, knives, fake guns, tasers, BB guns, fireworks, ammunition, nunchaku (karate sticks), explosive devices, or firearms.
Guest Policy Check-In
Guests must be signed in at the Hospitality Desk of University Villas in person by you each time they wish to enter an SCU Intern Housing residence hall. While visiting, each guest must be escorted throughout their residence hall at all times by the SCU Intern Housing resident they’re visiting. Each time they are signed in, all guests must present a valid, government-issued photo ID. All guests must be at least 18 years of age. Each apartment in SCU Intern Housing is allowed a maximum of five guests at any one time, while each SCU Intern Housing participant is allowed a maximum of three guests at any one time.
Guests cannot stay overnight and must depart by 11 pm.
Noise
Courtesy hours are in effect 24 hours a day. Stereos, radios, televisions, musical instruments, and all conversations must be kept to levels that will not interfere with other participants’ ability to function or sleep. Participants who encounter a noise problem may contact the Hospitality Desk, and a staff member will assist in addressing the situation.
Safety and Security
Safety and security are top priorities for Intern Housing participants. Campus Safety is available 24/7.
Trash
Trash should be removed from individual rooms and kitchens frequently. Each residence hall has trash disposal locations. Please consult the signage in the lobby or hallways to find the disposal location nearest to you.
Maintaining secure housing depends on cooperation from the entire community. Follow these guidelines and use common sense for a safe and rewarding stay at Santa Clara University:
Fire Safety Reminders:
In the event of an Emergency
In case of emergency or crisis situations that require immediate notification, interns may subscribe to the SCU Alert System, which sends text messages to subscribed participants. The alert system is intended to communicate pertinent information and, when appropriate, provide directions to those in the affected area(s). Summer conference participants may subscribe to: SCUEVENTS or 226787
Non Emergency: 408-554-4441
Emergency (medical, fire): 408-554-4444
ADA COMPLIANCE
Conference Services is committed to providing appropriate accommodations and resources to persons with disabilities, nursing mothers as well as individuals requiring certain medically-necessary provisions. Arrangements can be made with the Director of Conference Services.
COVID-19 Policies
If you live on campus housing during the summer, you will be required to adhere to public health policies, Santa Clara County Public Health Department COVID-19 Guidelines
SERVICE ANIMAL POLICY
Santa Clara University is committed to ensuring that students with disabilities are afforded equal access to the University's educational programs and activities. In furtherance of this commitment, this Policy on Service Animals in University housing sets forth the guidelines for the use of Service Animals by students in University-operated housing.
1. Definitions
Service Animal: A Service Animal is any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. In some cases, a miniature horse may be permitted as a Service Animal. Other animals, whether wild or domestic, trained or untrained, are not Service Animals. Examples of such work or tasks performed by a Service Animal may include assisting individuals who are blind or have low vision with navigation and other tasks, alerting individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing to the presence of people or sounds, pulling a wheelchair, assisting an individual during a seizure, helping persons with psychiatric and neurological disabilities by preventing or interrupting impulsive or disruptive behavior. Service Animals are working animals, not pets. The work or task a Service Animal has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as Service Animals.