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Information as of May 24, 2023
Orientation 2023
All new students (first year students and transfer students) are required to participate in all parts of Orientation which also includes academic advising and course enrollment. Orientation entails engaging with fellow students, registering for classes, learning about our academic and co-curricular programs, and obtaining information about how you can get involved with the Santa Clara community.
Parents and other family members are encouraged (not required) to participate in Orientation through sessions designed specifically for them. We will introduce parents and other family members to the values, goals, and practices of Santa Clara as well as share resources about our academic programs and student services.
Click here to view a full overview of the Orientation experience.
Additional sections of the Orientation website:
- Registration
- Requirements
- Resources
- Webinars
- Travel & Accommodations
- Bronco Prep Guides
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Staff
New Student Move-In & Welcome Weekend
Full details about New Student Move-In & Welcome Weekend will be shared throughout the spring and summer.
- New Student Move-In & Welcome Weekend is when all new students and families will arrive on campus to move into the residence halls and participate in welcome events.
- Welcome Weekend is still required for any new students living off campus; they just won't have a move-in time assigned to them.
- New students living on campus will move into their residence halls on September 15.
- The dates of Welcome Weekend are September 16-17.
- Fall classes begin on September 18.
Family Weekend
Family Weekend will be February 23-24, 2024.
- More details will be provided on our Family Weekend website and sent via email to students and parents starting in November.
- Online registration will open by mid-December.
BroncoExchange
Are you looking to engage with the Bronco community? Join us online at BroncoExchange!
Virtual Visit Videos
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Orientation Resources
Bronco Prep Guides
Click here to view more information about our Bronco Prep Guides which is an email newsletter series sent to all new students, parents, and families with welcome messages, information, deadlines, and online resources.
Travel & Accommodations
Click here for resources on travel and accommodations including campus maps, parking information, car rental discount, and hotel room blocks.
Prepared SCU
Click here to view the University's comprehensive health and safety plan for the entire SCU community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Click here to stay up to date on student health and safety news and information related to COVID-19, vaccines, housing, dining, and more.