5th Edition: July 3, 2026 - Orientation, Course Enrollment, and Upcoming Deadlines

🎆 July will be dazzling, as you take the next step in your Bronco journey - it’s finally time to start thinking about fall classes.

In this fifth edition of our Bronco Prep Guide, you’ll find tips to prepare for course enrollment, information on how to set up your ACCESS Credential, and reminders for important upcoming deadlines. Missed a previous edition of our Bronco Prep Guides? Catch up on our website!

📝 It’s time to Get Enrolled!

When do I enroll in classes?

Students will enroll in Fall Quarter classes during their scheduled Orientation session.

When will I get more information about my on-campus Orientation session?

As your Orientation session approaches, you'll receive two emails - one 10 days before your arrival and another the night before. We want you to feel fully prepared, so please be sure to read each email in its entirety.

What should I bring with me to my Orientation session?

Here is a link to the packing list. It will also be included in the email you receive 10 days before your scheduled session.

Pro Tips:

Complete the following:

All technology onboarding steps (required for course enrollment)
Calculus Readiness Exam (if the major you were accepted into requires calculus)
Language Placement Intake Process

Be open to new experiences! To earn a degree from SCU, all students must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements. These courses span a range of topics and offer a valuable opportunity to explore and engage with concepts in new and meaningful ways.
If you require accommodations for a documented disability, we encourage you to start the registration process with the Office of Accessible Education (OAE) as soon as possible to avoid delays during the review period at the start of the Fall Quarter.

👥Connect with Orientation Leaders and other Incoming Students

BroncoExchange is the online platform where incoming Broncos can connect with our Orientation Leaders (OLs) and other students for virtual events that are fun, engaging, and informational! Look for events throughout the summer.

Join the fun! Learn more about Bronco Exchange
Events can be found under the Connect dropdown in the horizontal navigation menu.
Coming soon on BroncoExchange:
- All about the Schools & Colleges | July 22, 2026
- Adding Majors and Minors | August 4, 2026
- All about Clubs | August 11, 2026
- Navigating My SCU Portal & Workday | August 18, 2026
- Move-In Reminders and Tips | August 27, 2026

🪪 Set up your ACCESS Credential by July 4, 2026

The ACCESS mobile credential is Santa Clara University's official campus ID. It is used to access your residence hall and room, laundry, the Pat Malley Fitness and Recreation Center, and so much more. The credential also stores your meal plan, keeping everything you need conveniently in one place.

Check your SCU email account for a message from access@scu.edu with the subject line “Welcome to SCU.” This email, sent on June 18, includes the steps you need to upload your photo and request your account setup.
Next, check your SCU email account (including your spam folder) for an email from “Salutations from Online Photo.” This message includes your personalized link to upload your photo. Please note that your photo can only be submitted through the personalized link in the email referenced above.
After your photo is approved, you will need to have DUO two-factor authentication set up and your SCU student ID number available to complete your digital ACCESS Credential setup.
If you have questions, please contact the ACCESS Office at access@scu.edu.

👀 Looking Ahead: Key Deadlines

By July 4: Set up your ACCESS Credential.

By July 7: Complete all Workday onboarding tasks.

By July 11: Submit your final high school transcript to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. You can confirm whether SCU has received your transcript through your application status portal.

By July 24: Accept financial aid/student loans and complete any outstanding financial action items in Workday.

By July 24: If a parent or family member will be paying your bill, students must set them up as an authorized payer in Workday.

By August 1: Immunization records due.

August 1: Fall tuition bill available in Workday and the Authorized Payer portal.

By August 15: Recommended deadline to submit a health insurance waiver. The waiver becomes available five days after enrolling in 6+ units.

Students attending Orientation in September will not have access to the waiver until five days after enrolling in 6+ units for the Fall Quarter. The deadline for this group of students to complete the waiver is September 25.

By August 21: Fall payment due.

🧳 Reminder: Immersions & Adventure Trips

Are you interested in getting to know other incoming students before classes begin? Do you enjoy getting involved in your local community or exploring the great outdoors? If you’re interested, you can learn more about these trips on our webpage.

The deadline to apply for the Immersion Trip is July 20, 2026.
The online sign-up lottery form for Adventure Trips opens on July 6.

Jesuit Values - Faith that does Justice

Jesuit education utilizes the tools of Ignatian Spirituality to help orient each person to live a life committed to justice and the common good. The Jesuit value of a faith that does justice is why students at Santa Clara engage with communities locally and globally, combining their own values with Jesuit values to build a more humane, just, and sustainable world.

Santa Clara’s Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education provides a number of programs for students to deepen their understanding of social justice issues through community-engaged student learning.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact the Orientation staff in the Center for Student Involvement at orientation@scu.edu

You can keep up with all things onboarding and orientation on our website: www.scu.edu/orientation

Missed an edition of the Bronco Prep Guide? Visit our Orientation website to catch up.