Records and Student Services UpdatesWelcome to Week 7! As we dive into the later half of the quarter and prepare for Winter 2027 registration next week, it's time to balance finishing Fall strong while also planning your next steps. As always, if you have any questions or need additional assistance, feel free to reach out to us at gradengineer@scu.edu, or come by our offices in Heafey 240-243.
Upcoming Dates and Deadlines:
- Mon., Nov. 9 (by 5:00 p.m.) - Last day to drop courses with a W (no tuition refund)
- Mon.-Fri., Nov. 9-13 - Winter 2027 Registration Period
- Mon.-Fri., Nov. 23-27 - Academic Holiday Break. Happy Thanksgiving!
All academic dates for Fall 2026 can be found on our Academic Calendar.
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Winter 2027 Course Registration Info:
The winter quarter course schedule and your registration appointment is live on Workday. All student registration appointments will take place between Monday, November 9 - Friday, November 13. In preparation for your registration appointment, please resolve any holds and discuss possible courses with your academic advisor. All registration instructions were sent this week and are available here. |
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Student Feedback:
Do you have any comments, concerns or suggestions about your graduate engineering experience at Santa Clara University? We want to hear them! Feel free to leave feedback anytime. The submissions can take as little as a minute to complete and are anonymous! You can always find the feedback submission area at the bottom of every newsletter and on our Graduate Student Resources website. |
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Program of Studies Reminder:
All new MS students entering this fall must submit their Program of Studies (POS) form by November 20. We encourage you to meet with you advisor soon and submit your POS form early to ensure you are prepared to plan for your Winter 2027 courses. MS Fall 2026 graduates must submit a final POS form by November 13. Please see our website for more information. |
Career Center Connections 
ENGR. 288 Class: Strategizing your Internship and Job Search Process:
This course provides practical tools and strategies to help you succeed in your internship and job search. You’ll assess your strengths, leverage essential job search resources and develop a personalized academic and career plan. Guest panelists will share valuable insights and networking opportunities. Register on Workday! | 
Career Advice Support Hour (CASH) - Networking, Not Just Asking for a Job!
You probably hear "network, network, network" all the time! How do you actually connect with people without it feeling like you're just asking them for an internship or job? Let's chat more about the nuances of building professional relationships! All career-related questions welcomed! |
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Bronco Ventures Idea Lab:
Explore entrepreneurship at Bronco Ventures Idea Lab! Join us on Saturday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in SCDI 2302 for a hands-on design thinking workshop. Work with fellow participants to explore customer needs, develop a business idea, and create and present a prototype, with guidance from experienced mentors and successful entrepreneurs. Whether you have an idea or are just getting started, you are welcome to join! Idea Lab is free and open to the SCU community, and lunch will be provided. Please register HERE.
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Ph.D. Fellows Research Award Program:
If you are in, or are currently applying to, an SCU Engr. Ph.D. program, please feel free to apply to this funding opportunity if you qualify. The call for applications and application form is attached. Note that this opportunity is for full-time Ph.D. students, and preference will be given to students who have successfully completed the Ph.D. Preliminary Examination. Applications are due by 5:00 pm on Monday, January 11, 2027, using this Google Form.
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Upcoming Student Events
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Intandesh Diwali Celebration
6:00-9:00 p.m., SCDI Courtyard
Food, music, and Big/Little Reveal! Hit the link in our LINKTREE to grab your ticket before they run out! |
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AWS X A10 Hackathon
Heafey Hall
SCU's premier AI Hackathon! ACM is working with Amazon and A10 to bring you a one-of-a-kind experience to create something cool with AI! There will be free food, chances to meet and learn from industry mentors, and prize money! |
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"Will Reading and Writing be Transformed in the Age of AI?"
7:00-8:30 p.m., Locatelli Center
Join us for a dynamic discussion with author, scholar, and advocate Maryanne Wolf. We'll look at how technology and AI are impacting our brain's ability for complex and critical thinking. Dr. Wolf directs the Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners, and Social Justice at UCLA. Her research looks at the reading brain and how it's impacted by our use of AI to synthesize, summarize, and write for us! |
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Bronco Ventures Idea Lab
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., SCDI 2302
Explore entrepreneurship at Bronco Ventures Idea Lab! Join us for a hands-on design thinking workshop. Work with fellow participants to explore customer needs, develop a business idea, and create and present a prototype, with guidance from experienced mentors and successful entrepreneurs. Whether you have an idea or are just getting started, you are welcome to join! Idea Lab is free and open to the SCU community, and lunch will be provided. |
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SCU Night w/ Golden State Warriors
8:00 p.m., Chase Center
Our 4th Annual SCU Night with the Golden State Warriors will be on Tuesday, December 1, 2026 vs the Utah Jazz. This is open to all students, faculty, staff, alumni, community members, families and supporters of SCU. |
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