Campus Life

Office of Student Life

Student Success is the central focus of the Office of Student Life (OSL). This focus is accomplished by advocating for students and fostering their holistic development.  OSL’s approach to student life reflects the Ignatian Values of SCU: respecting our students as individuals and working with them to maximize their personal development and academic pursuits. Additionally, OSL responds to our students' welfare needs and conduct issues.  OSL is a multifunctional department that provides services to students through various offices, including Off-Campus Living and the Wellness Center.

Campus Security and Crime Statistics Act

The U.S. Department of Education requires universities that receive Title IV funding to disclose certain information, including institutional graduation rates, athlete graduation rates, financial assistance awarded, and crime statistics. Information presented in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is made available to assist current and potential students and employees in making informed decisions regarding their attendance at or employment with Santa Clara University. To view the Santa Clara University reports, visit the Campus Safety Services website.

A paper copy of the annual crime statistics report may be obtained by writing to Campus Safety Services, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053.

Office of Accessible Education (OAE)

The Office of Accessible Education supports students with a disability to participate fully in campus life, its programs, and activities. They emphasize growth and individual achievement through the provision of academic accommodations, support services, and auxiliary aids.

For accommodation, students should reach out to OAE at 408-554-5109 or OAE@scu.edu for additional information.

Multicultural Center

The Multicultural Center (MCC) is the multicultural programming body and racial/ethnic advocacy voice for the campus community. The MCC also supports 14 culturally registered student organizations. The Center for Student Involvement is invested in accompanying students to find their place by providing a space to cultivate personal values, opinions, and beliefs. They inspire the development of courage, character, and understanding of others.

Rainbow Center

As a part of the Office for Multicultural Learning, the Rainbow Resource Center (RRC) educates, empowers, and celebrates the experiences and identities of the LGBTQ+ community at Santa Clara University. The RRC maintains an affirming, inclusive, and welcoming environment for people of all identities. In addition, we advocate for those who self-identify within the broad spectrum of sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions and educate the whole person within the context of Jesuit values.

Library Resources

The Library is an educational partner that actively guides and supports students in their academic journey as they engage with scholarship, increase their capacity for information literacy, develop critical thinking skills, and excel in their field of study. In addition, they engage the campus community and the community at large in an ongoing learning process — generating, applying, and sharing knowledge for the betterment of society.

The Library staff of subject librarians are dedicated to supporting specific academic areas, including business.  The library provides a Guide for Graduate Business Students among its many resources.

Performing Arts

SCU•Presents fosters opportunities on the Santa Clara University campus to teach students, engage audiences, and promote understanding through the performing arts. Created to facilitate artistic exchange between dance, music, and theater artists, SCU•Presents encompasses programming from the Department of Theatre and Dance, the Department of Music, and Arts for Social Justice Initiative, and select Visiting Artists Series programming. In addition to presenting the works of these university programs, SCU•Presents serves a vital role within the local community by offering affordable venues to Bay Area arts organizations and educators.

Athletics

Malley Campus Recreation Center

The 45,000-square-foot Pat Malley Fitness and Recreation Center (Malley Center) opened in the Fall of 1999 and offers the university community an opportunity to participate in various fitness, leisure, educational, and recreational activities. It is designed to be a gathering place for campus community members interested in physical activity. Regardless of ability level, all individuals are encouraged to utilize this campus resource to improve personal health and well-being. The building layout and facility amenities are intended to create a welcoming, user-friendly environment.  Graduate Business Students have access to the following facilities and services:

• Gym equipment and locker room facilities
• Group exercise classes
• Intramural and club sports teams
• Rental sports equipment
• and more…

Varsity Sports

Santa Clara University supports 17 men’s and women’s varsity sports teams.  All Santa Clara University students can enter all home athletics events by showing their valid access ID card (physical or mobile credential). Admission into the venues is subject to capacity on a first-come, first-serve basis.  For team and game information, visit the Santa Clara Broncos sports webpage.

Campus Ministry

Fostering the University’s mission to develop the whole person, Campus Ministry offers a variety of programs and opportunities where faith may be explored, discovered, and developed. The Campus Ministry team is committed to supporting all students' spiritual and personal growth, regardless of faith tradition, if any, and to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

The team comprises full-time members, resident ministers residing in residence halls, and student interns. In addition, Campus Ministry offers the University community a variety of programs: liturgies, other sacramental celebrations, retreats, discussion groups, Christian Life Communities (CLCs), Bible study, ecumenical and interfaith gatherings, social justice events, counseling, and spiritual direction. Campus Ministry also supports religiously-affiliated student clubs, including those for Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, and Orthodox students.

Please visit our website or stop by our office in Benson Center.

Student Media

KSCU

KSCU 103.3 FM IS THE STUDENT-RUN RADIO STATION AT SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY.

KSCU 103.3 FM continues a long tradition of radio broadcasting at Santa Clara University dating back to 1948 when Fr. Ferdinand J. Spieler, S.J., created KVSC, “The Kampus Voice of Santa Clara.” Reflecting the mission and goals of Santa Clara University, the station has a proud history as a forum for the debate of issues, ideas, and concerns on campus and in the surrounding community, and it offers an eclectic selection of non-commercial music, sports, and public affairs programming. The staff of KSCU operates all aspects of an FM radio station in accordance with SCU’s mission and goals and Federal Communications Commission regulations.

The Redwood

SCU’s yearbook strives to maintain proper journalistic guidelines while producing an accurate and quality book for the University community. Entirely student-run, with the aid of a faculty advisor, The Redwood offers paid and volunteer positions in writing, design, and photography. Students at-large are encouraged to participate by contributing to the yearbook.

Santa Clara Review

A 150-year-old student-edited literary magazine that publishes poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and art, the Santa Clara Review is published biannually, drawing on submissions from SCU students, faculty, staff, and writers outside of SCU. The Santa Clara Review is committed to developing student literary talent in both editorial knowledge and creative writing skills. Students may get involved with the magazine in several staff positions and with opportunities to volunteer in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, art, and management.

Santa Clara Magazine

Santa Clara University’s monthly magazine is the Santa Clara, an informative and entertaining student-run campus publication. In addition, students may get involved in a staff position or as volunteer writers, photographers, or business staff members.