6th Edition: July 17, 2026 - Missing Steps, Immunizations, and Upcoming Deadlines

It was great meeting many of you earlier this month, and we're looking forward to welcoming the rest of you in the upcoming sessions. Our Orientation team, staff, and faculty are ready to help you get to know campus and get enrolled in classes.

In this sixth edition of the Bronco Prep Guide, you'll find insights on common missing steps, tips for effective money planning, and reminders for important upcoming deadlines.

Missed a previous edition of our Bronco Prep Guides? Catch up on our website!

💻 Do this before Orientation: Workday onboarding required

Many students have not yet completed their Workday onboarding steps, which has resulted in holds being placed on their accounts. All onboarding steps must be completed to enroll in Fall Quarter classes.

Please take care of this as soon as possible - or double-check that everything has been completed by logging into Workday and clicking the inbox icon in the top right corner. If these steps aren't finished before your Orientation session, you won't be able to register for classes and will need to wait until September.

Note: If you have not yet turned 18, a parent or guardian signature is required for the Annual Online Agreement, which is one of the action items needed to release the registration hold.

Need help? Take a look at these Onboarding Steps Instructions.

💵 Student Money Matters

There are a number of financial matters to be aware of as you begin your college journey. Here are a few campus-specific things to help you get started:

Financial Responsibility - Students are responsible for all charges billed to their account and for knowing payment deadlines, regardless of who pays the bill. Information on deadlines and policies is available online, and the One Stop is available to answer any questions you have (follow them on Instagram: @scu_onestop). You can also refer to the letter mailed to your home address in early July.
- If you are attending a September Orientation session, your billing statement will show estimated tuition charges since you will not be enrolled in classes at the time of billing.

The Fall bill is available August 3, with a payment deadline of August 21. If your parents, legal guardian, or other supporter will be paying the bill on your behalf, here are instructions to set up an authorized payer in Workday.
Be sure to accept your financial aid in Workday by July 24 so it is properly reflected on your August 1 billing statement.

📝 Student Immunization Records Due August 1

As part of Santa Clara's commitment to caring for the whole person, we offer a variety of campus resources for student health, counseling, and well-being. One important onboarding step is submitting your immunization records.

New students are required to submit their immunization information through the My Student Health Portal, accessible via the MySCU Portal.
Please review all of the immunization requirements for incoming students.
If you have received the first dose of the Meningococcal B vaccine, you may request an extension for the second dose by emailing cowellcenter@scu.edu.
The deadline for submitting immunization records is August 1. Failure to meet this deadline will result in a hold being placed on your registration, which will prevent you from making changes to your class schedule.

👉 ICYMI: Immersions and Excursions

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 and closes on July 27.

👉 ICYMI: Second Language Intake Assessment

Students in the College of Arts & Sciences and the Leavey School of Business must demonstrate proficiency in a second language as part of our core curriculum. Learn more about the proficiency requirement for your intended major, the nine languages available at SCU, and the language placement process. Instructions on how to satisfy the requirement can be found in the middle section of the page

👉 ICYMI: Set up your ACCESS Credential ASAP

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 “Welcome to SCU” for directions on how to set up your credential.
If you cannot find this message, email access@scu.edu for support.

Jesuit Values - Finding God in All Things

Jesuit education provides opportunities for students to find purpose and connections as an integral part of learning and campus life. The Jesuit value of finding God in all things encourages us to find the sacred in everyday moments and to find goodness in each other.

Understanding our interconnectedness helps us work together to build a more compassionate world. While at Santa Clara, you’ll have many opportunities to explore our shared Ignatian values and understand how they integrate with your own values, spirituality, and faith.

👀 Looking Ahead: Key Dates and Deadlines

There are lots of important deadlines coming up - we recommend you start working on them now!

ASAP: Set up your ACCESS Credential.
ASAP: Complete all Workday onboarding tasks.
ASAP: 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, you must set them up as an authorized payer in Workday. You're welcome to complete this at a later date, but please keep in mind that your parent, family member, or supporter will not be able to pay your bill without it.
By August 1: Immunization records due.
August 3: 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.

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.