Information and guidance to ensure the safety of our community.
Alert icon Health Advisory Alert: Santa Clara University will require graduate and undergraduate students to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 for fall 2021. Learn more at Vaccine FAQs.
Latest Campus Messages
Update on Class of 2020 Commencement, May4
Spring 2021 Week 5 Update, April 30
COVID-19 Vaccine Policy Update for Students, April 27
Spring 2021 Week 4 Update, April 23
Spring 2021 Week 3 Update, April 16
Update on Testing and Campus Indoor Activities, April 14
Santa Clara County Health Orders
With the start of spring 2021, we continue to monitor major public health orders from the state and county which impact our ability to re-open campus.
Blueprint for a Safer Economy
Santa Clara County has moved to the Orange tier in California’s system for COVID-19 openings, which continues to limit the types of in-person instruction that can occur. Students are allowed to move into reduced-capacity on-campus housing, following safety and social-distancing protocols.
Travel Advisory
Although the Health Officer’s Mandatory Directive on Travel has been lifted with Santa Clara County's move to the Orange Tier, quarantining for 10 days after travel is still strongly recommended. Read California's Travel Advisory.
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Student Experience
Discover our rich array of virtual or socially-distanced programming for students. Stay involved with our Get Connected hub and find comprehensive information in our Guide for Students.
Health and Safety
Ensure your health and wellness by social distancing, using face coverings effectively, monitoring your health, and working remotely when possible.
Teaching and Learning
Our faculty and academic support staff continue to offer rich, virtual classroom experiences that take advantage of the latest technology and best online teaching practices.
How We Work
Our phased return to campus strives to protect all members of our community. To the extent possible, we continue to work remotely. Learn what to expect and what guides our decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
SCU is committed to keeping our campus community well-informed. Find answers to your frequently asked questions about COVID-19, vaccines, and more.
“Amid the pandemic’s impact and the changes in our daily lives, our mission as a Jesuit university endures. Central to this tradition is cura personalis, the care for each person, in mind, body, and spirit.”
Community of Care
Broncos, we are all in this together. We all will be asked to commit to do our part to keep our community safe and healthy, including:
Follow social distancing guidelines
Wear face coverings inside and outside
Wash hands regularly
Sanitize and wipe down surfaces
CRRSAA Fund
SCU’s Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund program is intended to meet the needs of students who have experienced financial hardships due to health or economic impacts of the pandemic.
We're Here to Help
We know these are uncertain times, here are some ways you can get in touch. Stay safe and well.
Students, faculty, and staff: Report positive COVID-19 results at 408-554-5100.
For general questions email covid19@scu.edu.
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