Applications for the Neighborhood Units for the 2026-2027 academic year are now closed. Check in with SCU's Housing Office for information on SCU Housing options for the 2026-2027 academic year.
For information on off-campus housing options, check out the Off-Campus Living Office's Housing Orientation - OCHO
Welcome to OCL's Off Campus Housing Orientation (OCHO) page!
In order to be eligible to live in an SCU Neighborhood Unit you need to have completed a Neighborhood Unit application by January 14th, 2026 and to have completed all OCHO requirements by February 28, 2025.
The OCHO program was designed with the following outcomes in mind:
- Describe Santa Clara University’s expectations for off-campus students; including local laws, ordinances and the Student Code of Conduct.
- Articulate neighbor expectations that contribute to a safe and welcoming off campus community.
- Summarize tenant rights and responsibilities.
- Develop competencies in bystander intervention, alcohol & drug education and multicultural awareness.
Below you will find information on how to complete the OCHO requirements:
NU occupants must complete the following requirements before they are allowed to move into their space for the next academic year.
- NU occupants must attend one of the in-person OCHO sessions. All sessions will be at 6:30pm in Graham Commons:
- Monday, February, 9th
- Tuesday, February 10th
- Wednesday, February 11th
- Wednesday, February 25th
- Thursday, February 26th
- Friday, February 27th
- NU occupants must complete the asynchronous components of OCHO which includes the OCHO post-presentation survey and the OCHO content quiz. Both provided after attendance of an OCHO session
To prepare for OCHO sessions, students should review the following materials:
Asynchronous OCHO Materials
OCHO Quiz
OCHO Post Survey