Note: Details are subject to change.

Breakfast in the Dining Hall
7:00 am - 10:00 am
@ Benson Memorial Center, Marketplace
Open to students, parents, and families

The main dining hall for students is at Benson Memorial Center which includes Marketplace and Mission Bakery. Students may use their SCU dining plan to pay for their meals. For non-students (families), the various dining areas on campus will charge for whatever individuals purchase for food and drink.

Welcome Weekend Help Desk
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
@ Benson Memorial Center, Fountain Plaza
Open to students, parents, and families

Stop by the help desk to get any of your questions answered by our Orientation staff!

Residence Hall Move-In
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
@ Residence Halls
Open to students, parents, and families

During the move-in process, please pay attention to all road signs and personnel directing traffic especially since some streets may be closed or have limited access. Please move in during your assigned time only (see email confirmation from the SCU Housing Office for full instructions).

Open House: One Stop Enrollment Services Center
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
@ Schott Admission & Enrollment Services Building
Open to students, parents, and families

Stop by the SCU One Stop anytime during our Open House to get all of your financial aid and billing questions answered. Families can make payments and submit private scholarship checks in our office. Students: follow us on IG @scu_onestop to stay in-the-know about all critical dates, deadlines and reminders.

Open House: Career Center
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
@ Locatelli Center, 2nd Floor
Open to students, parents, and families

The Career Center warmly invites you to join us for a casual meet-and-greet with the members of our team. Discover the array of services we have in store for you and get a sneak peek into the exciting events we've planned for the upcoming year.

Resource Fair
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
@ Santa Clara Mall
Open to students, parents, and families

The Resource Fair brings together on- and off-campus vendors including stores, hotels, restaurants, and services available to students and families. Many university offices and programs will also be available at the fair to answer questions and provide resources. Stop by anytime while taking advantage of other sessions held this day. Santa Clara Mall is the lawn between Benson Memorial Center and Kenna Hall.

Open House: University Library
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
@ Learning Commons, 1st Floor
Open to students, parents, and families

Join us on the First Floor of the Learning Commons to learn about how the Library can support you during your time here at Santa Clara University. Hear about our services to help you get acquainted with being a scholar! See some examples of the collections housed in our Library! Chat with a Library staff member to learn more about what we do and how we can help. Tours will be available on the hour, so you can explore our beautiful building. We can't wait to welcome you to this space - cheers!

Lunch in the Dining Hall
11:00 am - 2:30 pm
@ Benson Memorial Center, Marketplace
Open to students, parents, and families

The main dining hall for students is at Benson Memorial Center which includes Marketplace and Mission Bakery. Students may use their SCU dining plan to pay for their meals. For non-students (families), the various dining areas on campus will charge for whatever individuals purchase for food and drink.

Daily Noon Mass
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
@ Mission Church
Open to students, parents, and families

Participate in the noon mass each weekday at the Mission Church.

Open House: Markkula Center for Applied Ethics
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
@ Vari Hall, 1st Floor
Open to students, parents, and families

Meet members of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics staff and learn about our resources, programs, fellowships, internships, and events.

Open House: Miler Center for Global Impact
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
@ Sobrato Campus for Discovery & Innovation (SCDI) Room 4008
Open to students, parents, and families

Meet members of the Miller Center for Global Impact staff and learn about our resources, programs, fellowships, internships, and events.

Open House: Leavey School of Business
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
@ Lucas Hall, Lobby & Room 115
Open to students, parents, and families

Stop by Lucas Hall, the home of the Leavey School of Business, for a self guided tour/trivia walk of the building, get your questions answered by Peer Advisors, meet representatives from various Leavey programs and centers. Stop by the Undergraduate Business Programs Office in Lucas Hall 115 to say hello to the staff.

Open House: Ciocca Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
@ Lucas Hall, Room 109
Open to students, parents, and families

Meet members of the Ciocca Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship staff and learn about our resources, programs, fellowships, internships, and events.

Sutter Health Information Session: Student Health Services
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
@ Benson Memorial Center, California Mission Room
Open to students, parents, and families

Learn more about the new Bronco Student Health Clinic, a partnership between Santa Clara University and Sutter Health.

Open House: Cowell Center
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
@ Cowell Center (located between the pool and tennis courts)
Open to students, parents, and families

You will be able to meet staff members from Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and the Wellness Center.

Get Your Class T-Shirt & Line Up for University Welcome
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
@ Leavey Center
Open to students only

Get your SCU class t-shirt then start lining up for the annual New Student Welcome Ceremony and President's Welcome that begins at 3:30pm! Students need to pick up their class t-shirts then line up for the procession into the Leavey Center. Parents and families may enter the Leavey Center to find seats for the New Student Welcome Ceremony and President's Welcome that begins at 3:30pm.

Entry for University Welcome
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
@ Leavey Center
Open to parents and families

Parents and families may enter the Leavey Center to find seats for the New Student Welcome Ceremony and President's Welcome that begins at 3:30pm. Students need to pick up their class t-shirts then line up for the procession into the Leavey Center.

New Student Welcome Ceremony & President's Welcome
Followed by the Red+White Rally & Class Picture
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
@ Leavey Center
Open to students, parents, and families

Participate in the official welcome ceremony for new students and take your class picture!

3:30 pm - 4:15 pm | New Student Welcome Ceremony & President's Welcome

4:15 pm - 4:30pm | Red+White Rally

4:30pm - 5:00pm | Class Picture for Class of 2030 & New Transfer Students

Dinner in the Dining Hall
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
@ Benson Memorial Center, Marketplace
Open to students, parents, and families

The main dining hall for students is at Benson Memorial Center which includes Marketplace and Mission Bakery. Students may use their SCU dining plan to pay for their meals. For non-students (families), the various dining areas on campus will charge for whatever individuals purchase for food and drink.

(Required Session for New Students)
RLC Community Meeting for Students
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
@ Residence Halls
Open to students only

All new students living in the residence halls are required to attend this meeting at their respective RLCs.

Broncos After Dark
9:30 pm - 12:00 am
@ Locatelli Center, 1st Floor
Open to students only

Relax and have fun after your first day on campus! Broncos After Dark features live music featuring DJs, games, photobooth, and other activities. Refreshments will be served.

Note: Details are subject to change.

Breakfast in the Dining Hall
7:00 am - 10:00 am
@ Benson Memorial Center, Marketplace
Open to students, parents, and families

The main dining hall for students is at Benson Memorial Center which includes Marketplace and Mission Bakery. Students may use their SCU dining plan to pay for their meals. For non-students (families), the various dining areas on campus will charge for whatever individuals purchase for food and drink.

Welcome Weekend Help Desk
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
@ Benson Memorial Center, Fountain Plaza
Open to students, parents, and families

Stop by the help desk to get any of your questions answered by our Orientation staff!

Open House: John B. Drahmann Academic Advising & Learning Resources Center
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
@ Kenna Hall, Room 101
Open to students, parents, and families

Stop by the Drahmann Center during our Open House to get all of your academic questions answered.

Brunch in the Dining Hall
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
@ Benson Memorial Center, Marketplace
Open to students, parents, and families

The main dining hall for students is at Benson Memorial Center which includes Marketplace and Mission Bakery. Students may use their SCU dining plan to pay for their meals. For non-students (families), the various dining areas on campus will charge for whatever individuals purchase for food and drink.

Design Your Bronco Home Activity
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
@ Benson Memorial Center, Williman Room
Open to students, parents, and families

Engage in a low-key crafting activity with stations to decorate your new Bronco home at SCU! Sponsored by the Activities Programming Board (APB).

Transfer Student Welcome & Tour
10:00 am - 11:00 am
@ Benson Memorial Center, Parlors B/C
Open to students, parents, and families

Meet and mingle with transfer students and tour the new commuter and transfer student lounge. Sponsored by the Transfer Student Union.

[TENTATIVE] Open House: de Saisset Museum
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
@ de Saisset Museum
Open to students, parents, and families

The de Saisset Museum will be open for a sneak peak of our Fall 2026 exhibitions. Please join us to learn more about the museum, meet the staff, and see our installation in progress!

"Find Your Classes" Tours
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
@ Kenna Hall, Trellis
Open to students, parents, and families

Meet in front of the Mission Church where Orientation Leaders will guide you around campus to point out where your classes will be this fall quarter so you know where to go on Monday!

School of Engineering: Meet the Dean
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
@ Sobrato Campus for Discovery & Innovation (SCDI) Courtyard
Open to students, parents, and families

Come meet Dean Kendra Sharp and members of the faculty and staff within the School of Engineering. Get to know us while we get to know you! Refreshments will be served.

College of Arts & Sciences: Welcome - Put Down Your SCU Roots
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
@ Vari Hall, South Entrance
Open to students, parents, and families

Start your SCU journey with the College of Arts and Sciences! Grab a snack, meet Dean Daniel Press and the Student Engagement Team, and connect with the people who are here to support your student every step of the way. Meet our CAS Ambassadors, Peer Advisors, faculty, and staff, ask questions, and get to know your new CAS community. Create your own mini succulent at our potting station to take home (while supplies last), and stop by the photo booth to capture a fun Welcome Weekend memory with your family! Plus, enter our raffle for fun prizes—you must be present to win!

Leavey School of Business: Welcome Weekend Reception
(For students with last names A-M)
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
@ Lucas Hall, Courtyard
Open to students, parents, and families

The Leavey School of Business invites the Leavey Class of 2030 students and families to the Welcome Reception at Lucas Hall Courtyard. Leavey students and their families will have the opportunity to meet their BUSN 70 professors and connect with other Leavey faculty, students, and staff. Our Peer Advisors will be on hand to chat about student life, and you'll get to see a demonstration of MikesBikes, one of the business simulations you’ll tackle while at Leavey. This is your chance to get all your questions answered and start building your Leavey network!

Leavey School of Business: Welcome Weekend Reception
(For students with last names N-Z)
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
@ Lucas Hall, Courtyard
Open to students, parents, and families

The Leavey School of Business invites the Leavey Class of 2030 students and families to the Welcome Reception at Lucas Hall Courtyard. Leavey students and their families will have the opportunity to meet their BUSN 70 professors and connect with other Leavey faculty, students, and staff. Our Peer Advisors will be on hand to chat about student life, and you'll get to see a demonstration of MikesBikes, one of the business simulations you’ll tackle while at Leavey. This is your chance to get all your questions answered and start building your Leavey network!

Commuter Student Welcome & Tour
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
@ Benson Memorial Center, Parlors B/C
Open to students, parents, and families

Meet and mingle with commuter students and tour the new commuter and transfer student lounge. Sponsored by the Commuter Student Union.

Welcome Liturgy
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
@ Leavey Center
Open to students, parents, and families

Participate in the Welcome Liturgy mass at the Leavey Center. During the academic year, mass is every Sunday at 10am, 5pm, and 8pm at the Mission Church.

Dinner in the Dining Hall
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
@ Benson Memorial Center, Marketplace
Open to students, parents, and families

The main dining hall for students is at Benson Memorial Center which includes Marketplace and Mission Bakery. Students may use their SCU dining plan to pay for their meals. For non-students (families), the various dining areas on campus will charge for whatever individuals purchase for food and drink.

Asian Pacific Islander & South Asian (APISA) Welcome Social
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
@ Sobrato Campus for Discovery & Innovation (SCDI) East Wing Lobby
Open to students, parents, and families

All welcome socials are open to all students and families. Refreshments will be served. The East Wing Lobby is the lobby behind the Fresh Bytes cafe. 

Black & Pan-African Welcome Social
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
@ Sobrato Campus for Discovery & Innovation (SCDI) North Wing Lobby
Open to students, parents, and families

All welcome socials are open to all students and families. Refreshments will be served. The North Wing Lobby is the lobby nearest to the Schott Admission & Enrollment Services Building.

Latine Welcome Social
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
@ Sobrato Campus for Discovery & Innovation (SCDI) Courtyard
Open to students, parents, and families

All welcome socials are open to all students and families. Refreshments will be served. The Courtyard is at the main front entrance of the building.

Middle Eastern & North African (MENA) Welcome Social
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
@ Sobrato Campus for Discovery & Innovation (SCDI) South Wing Lobby
Open to students, parents, and families

All welcome socials are open to all students and families. Refreshments will be served. The South Wing Lobby is the lobby nearest to the University Library.

LGBTQ+ Welcome Social
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
@ Benson Memorial Center, California Mission Room
Open to students, parents, and families

All welcome socials are open to all students and families. Refreshments will be served.

A Night Through the Theater
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
@ Fess Parker Theatre, Mayer Theatre & Recital Hall
Open to students, parents, and families

Experience a live tour of the facilities that showcase SCU's theatre, dance, and music programs.

Student Improv Comedy Show
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm (time is subject to change)
@ Benson Memorial Center, Parlors B/C
Open to students, parents, and families

Laugh it up at the student improv comedy show featuring our Speak Easy Improv Student Club!

Movie Bingo featuring "Pitch Perfect" or
Movie Trivia featuring "High School Musical"
9:30 pm - 11:00 pm (time is subject to change)
@ Benson Memorial Center, Atrium
Open to students, parents, and families

Participate in either Movie Bingo featuring "Pitch Perfect" or Movie Trivia featuring "High School Musical" (it will be one or the other, not both). A great way to meet new classmates while watching a classic movie in an interactive way!

Note: Details are subject to change.

Breakfast in the Dining Hall
7:00 am - 10:00 am
@ Benson Memorial Center, Marketplace
Open to students, parents, and families

The main dining hall for students is at Benson Memorial Center which includes Marketplace and Mission Bakery. Students may use their SCU dining plan to pay for their meals. For non-students (families), the various dining areas on campus will charge for whatever individuals purchase for food and drink.

Brunch in the Dining Hall
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
@ Benson Memorial Center, Marketplace
Open to students, parents, and families

The main dining hall for students is at Benson Memorial Center which includes Marketplace and Mission Bakery. Students may use their SCU dining plan to pay for their meals. For non-students (families), the various dining areas on campus will charge for whatever individuals purchase for food and drink.

(Required Session for New Students)
Bronco Welcome
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
@ Various Locations (see list of locations below)
Open to students only

All new students are required to attend this session to learn more about contributing to make SCU a safe and supportive community that prioritizes wellness and well-being.

• Alpha RLC @ Benson Memorial Center, California Mission Room
• Cura RLC @ Locatelli Student Activity Center, 1st Floor
• CyPhi RLC @ Mayer Theatre
• da Vinci RLC @ Daly Science Center, Room 206
• Loyola RLC @ Sobrato Hall, Commons
• Magis RLC @ Graham Hall, Commons
• Modern Perspectives RLC @ Mayer Theatre
• Unity RLC @ Sobrato Campus for Discovery & Innovation (SCDI) Rooms 1302/1308
  
• Transfer Students @ Daly Science Center, Room 207 -- regardless of whether living on or off campus

RLC Community Meeting
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
@ Respective Residence Halls
Open to students only

All new students are required to attend this meeting at their respective RLCs.

RLC Community Social
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
@ Respective Residence Halls
Open to students only

Participate in social activities to meet your fellow RLC residents and RLC leadership teams. For new students as well as returning students.

Dinner in the Dining Hall
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
@ Benson Memorial Center, Marketplace
Open to students, parents, and families

The main dining hall for students is at Benson Memorial Center which includes Marketplace and Mission Bakery. Students may use their SCU dining plan to pay for their meals. For non-students (families), the various dining areas on campus will charge for whatever individuals purchase for food and drink.

Ice Cream Social
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
@ Santa Clara Mall
Open to students, parents, and families

Meet and mingle over ice cream and other goodies! Santa Clara Mall is the lawn between Benson Memorial Center and Kenna Hall. Sponsored by the Associated Student Government (ASG).

Men's Soccer vs San Diego State University
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
@ Stevens Stadium
Open to students, parents, and families

Cheer on the Men's Soccer team against San Diego State. Buy tickets!

Note: Details are subject to change.

Monday, September 21 - Friday, September 25

Campus Poster Sale
9:00 am - 5:00 pm each day
@ Santa Clara Mall
Sponsored by the Black Business Alliance

Need wall decorations for your living space at SCU? Check out the annual poster sale! Posters provided by Poster Invasion.

Thursday, September 24

Fall Involvement Fair
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
@ Alameda Mall + Sobrato Campus for Discovery & Innovation (SCDI) Courtyard
Sponsored by the Center for Student Involvement

The Fall Involvement Fair is one of the best opportunities for new and returning students to explore the many different ways to get involved in campus life at SCU! Alameda Mall is the lawn between the University Library and Benson Memorial Center.

Club Sports

• Learn more about Club Sports (fall informational meetings and club contacts).

Intramural Sports

• Learn more about Intramural Sports (fall leagues, tournaments, and registration).

Fitness Classes

• Learn more about fitness classes (fall classes and schedule).