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Santa Clara UniverSity
DF i n d Y o u r s e l F H e r e
Experience a Jesuit Education Competence, Conscience, Compassion 4
Lead Positive Change A Values-Based Education 6
Work for a Sustainable Future Justice and Sustainability 8
Build a Better World Community-Based Learning 10
Venture Across the Globe Taking a Global View and Studying Abroad 12
Integrate Your Studies Our Core Curriculum and Other Multidisciplinary Programs 14
Connect with a Residential Learning Community Sharing Common Interests 16
Find Your Passion Schools/Colleges, Majors and Minors 18
Gain Real-World Experience Undergraduate Research and Internships 20
Take the Path to Success Our Graduates Inspire Others to Succeed 22
Realize Silicon Valley Benefits Opportunities of Our Location 24
Discover the Neighborhood Close-to-Campus Highlights 26
Explore Northern California Regional Attractions 28
Join an Active Community Community Engagement 30
Eat Well, Live Well Residence Halls and Dining 32
Catch the Bronco Spirit Clubs and Organizations on Campus 34
Leap into Action Athletics and Recreation 36
Tap into World-Class Resources Educational Facilities and Support Services 38
Get the Facts Statistics, Rankings, and Recognition 40
Apply to SCU Applications, Deadlines, and Financial Aid 42
Visit SCU Traveling to Campus and Tours 44
o you know where you want to be in 10 years? Whether it’s improving health treatments through biotech innovations, teaching at a university on the other side of the globe, building a better robot that can map the seas, or practicing law with social justice in mind, Santa Clara University will help get you there.
Our Jesuit, Catholic identity and focus on educating leaders of competence, conscience, and compassion will enrich your learning experience here at SCU. We are committed to helping you develop as a whole person—intellectually and professionally, ethically and spiritually.
At Santa Clara, you will find yourself in a welcoming atmosphere and ideal location that attracts students from virtually every religious, cultural, and ethnic background.
Santa Clara graduates enter their personal and professional lives prepared not only with knowledge but also with a commitment to making ethical decisions and serving the needs of humankind. With an education based on Jesuit heritage, you will be well prepared to lead, shape, and transform the world.
Having more than 50 majors—with most areas offering minors—2,000 courses, over 5,000 undergraduates, and nearly 460 full-time faculty members, Santa Clara provides countless opportunities for you to find your path and choose your future.
Discover where Santa Clara can take you.
In the heart of Santa Clara University sits Mission Santa Clara de Asís—the eighth of the original 21 California missions and the only mission found on a college campus.
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A s you consider Santa Clara University, you may be wondering:
What does a jesuit education mean to me?
The Jesuits are members of the Society of Jesus, an international
religious community that was founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola in
the 16th century. Today, Jesuits continue to foster an environment
that enriches the University through their work as scholars, research-
ers, administrators, chaplains, and counselors. As you experience
the openness of the Jesuit way of teaching, you will realize that
learning is not a one-way street. Rather, you’ll be asked to share your
own perspective, to engage in the big questions, and to hone your
critical-thinking skills.
What does educating the whole person mean?
For more than 450 years, Jesuits have been delivering education
that takes the whole person into account. Your experience here will
be intellectually rigorous, spiritually rich, and physically engaging.
Take, for example, the
experience of students in
David Popalisky’s theatre
and dance classes. They
performed “Barred from
Life,” a play that explored the
tragedy of those convicted of
crimes they did not commit. The performance included video art
and dance movement, and the production involved a synergy of the
head, the heart, and the body.
What if i’m not catholic?
At Santa Clara, we foster the spiritual development of students of
all faith traditions—supported both in and outside the classroom.
About half of our students are Catholic, and the others represent
nearly every faith. You will find a welcoming and religiously diverse
community of students, staff, and faculty—all ready to help you find
your place in the world.
Seven religious/spiritual groups can be found on campus, including
the Core Christian Fellowship, the Hindu Student Council, the Jewish
Student Union, and the Muslim Student Association.
How do the 3 C’s—competence, conscience, and compassion—impact my education?
With a Jesuit education, you’ll learn to think critically, reflect on your actions and on the world, and act for the good of society. You’ll be challenged to experience life beyond the classroom. Getting involved in your neighborhood, volunteering with a local or national organization, and doing work in other countries will help you become a contributing member of the global community. SCU will inspire and challenge you in ways that go beyond what you would find in most universities.
C O M P E T E N C E
In the broader concept, competence in Jesuit education stands for academic excellence. Our students are taught in small classes by
“teaching scholars” who bring their own real-life research into the classroom. Competence also includes skills that are developed outside the classroom that will help you be effective in your career, your community, and your personal life. Associate Professor of Engineering Chris Kitts demonstrates this when he encourages students to participate in the design and testing of robots in the Engineering Research Lab.
C O N S C I E N C E
A Jesuit education will help you understand the perspectives of others and the consequences of decision making so that you can then make ethical decisions.
For example, students in Associate Professor of Religious Studies Boo Riley’s Religions in Silicon Valley class interact with people of other faiths and often acquire a newfound appreciation of religious beliefs different than their own.
C O M PA S S I O N
A Jesuit education will inspire your compassion to help those who are in need.
At Santa Clara, we educate leaders who will have the knowledge, integrity, and desire to go out and do some good in the world. Consider the School of Engineering’s mission to send student members of Engineers Without Borders to Tanzania, where they trained locals on the use of solar power and photovoltaic systems.
Santa Clara University’s Jesuit education will prepare you and move you to make the world a better place.
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“SCU’s Jesuit philosophy of education has taught me that one person can definitely make a difference. For instance, I’ve learned that Campus Ministry ingrains a sense
of stewardship and sustainability into its retreats and daily operations. Retreats have been a vital component of my growth and development throughout the years. I feel called to
give back to the community that has done so much for me and consider it my vocation to inspire, give faith, share hope, and bring smiles to people’s faces.”
KYLE FITzSImmoNS ’11,economics, from Seattle, Wash.; retreat intern with Search, a biannual spiritual retreat hosted by Campus Ministry; participant in “The Challenge” a weekly spirituality series on campus
S anta Clara University was founded in 1851 on the
Mission Santa Clara site, making it the oldest operating
institution of higher education in California.
Our tradition goes back to Ignatius of Loyola in the
16th century. The Jesuit, Catholic educational
philosophy takes a humanistic approach, integrating
moral, intellectual, spiritual, and aesthetic values,
while promoting justice for all.
A Santa Clara education will touch both your mind
and your heart. That’s what we mean by educating the
whole person. We don’t teach in a vacuum. You’ll be
asked to examine the social and ethical implications of
your course work, whether you’re studying engineering,
business, philosophy, art, or another of our more than
50 majors.
ChArlOTTE ShANNON ’10, B.S. political science and environmental
studies, from Seattle, Wash.; received a 2010 Hackworth Grant from the Markkula
Center for Applied Ethics to continue her research efforts on “The Ethical Imperative
of Environmental Justice.” With this grant, Shannon built upon her previous analysis,
which revealed strong correlations between minority and lower-income populations
and cancer risk, as a result
of environmental exposure.
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“We are proudly Catholic, and yet we’re not parochial,” says JACk TrEACy, S.J. , director of Campus Ministry. “We want all students, whatever their particular faith tradition, to feel honored, affirmed, and welcomed on campus.”
Campus Ministry encourages students to learn, reflect, and grow in faith during their time at Santa Clara University. All students are invited to participate in programs on diverse religious traditions, scriptural study, Ignatian spirituality, prayer, and theological reflection throughout the year. While we embrace the University’s Catholic identity, we hold a deep respect for all religious and philosophical traditions.
Campus Ministry provides you with opportunities to deepen and ground yourself spiritually through worship, retreat opportunities, and involvement in social justice programs, reflection groups, and other activities.
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ou can major in environmental science or
environmental studies at SCU, but the notion of
sustainability will inform many of your classes and
activities no matter what your major may be. Here
at Santa Clara, we see living a sustainable life as an
integral part of our commitment to social justice, and
we’re educating students to help change the world.
We believe that sustainability is not the property of
one department or one major, but is instead owned by
everyone. You will learn about being greener and be
encouraged to join programs such as RecycleMania,
the Save Rave, or the Residence Energy Challenge.
In the dining hall we’ve added compost containers, and
on campus you can drink free-trade coffee and eat
organic, locally grown food with a low-carbon footprint.
Our staff members drive electric-powered and hybrid
vehicles, and to help reduce carbon emissions, faculty,
staff, and students are encouraged to leave their cars
at home and use Zipcar, the world’s largest car-sharing
program.
“It’s really nice to walk around SCU and see all the green initiatives that are taking place. In the Sustainability Decathlon, all the team members are SCU students enrolled in a one-unit class called Sustainability Outreach. We come from all walks of life and all grades and majors, but we all have one thing in common—we want to educate high school students about sustainability and other related issues. Every week, we go out and visit our respective high schools and help the students understand these issues better so that they can create a culture of sustainability on their campuses—it’s contagious!”
mIChELLE TANG ’13, liberal studies and environmental science, from San José, Calif.; president of the GREEN Club and member of the Vietnamese Student Association; co-coordinator of the after-school program, Alma Verde, in which students work with and mentor kids at a local community center
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In early 2011, Santa Clara University was one of 242 higher-education institutions to receive a silver rating in the nation’s first comprehensive sustainability rating system for colleges and universities. The program, called STARS—which stands for Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System—is a voluntary, self-assessment tool to gauge progress toward sustainability on college and university campuses. See www.scu.edu/stars.
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Civil engineering student Maria Campbell spent summer 2010 researching how to bring Santa Clara’s existing buildings up to U.S. Green Building Council standards for LEED EB (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Existing Buildings), and, in effect, reduce each building’s ecological footprint.
SCU’s Green Club and Office of Sustainability hosted their annual Eco-Fashion Show, illustrating how fashion can be both in vogue and sustainable. Students designed the garments using everyday household items such as newspapers, pillow cases, and staples.
W e know that intent without action is of limited value. Our professors apply their
teachings to real-world situations alongside their students. Lectures and textbooks are
only the starting points of your education.
COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING
Our community-based learning programs reach beyond the classroom, because problems
aren’t solved when we work in isolation: Santa Clara students work with and learn from
marginalized groups in the region and in locations farther afield.
Through our Arrupe Partnerships for Community-Based Learning, you might choose
to tutor elementary-school students in San José or assist at an immigration law
clinic. Through these partnerships, students work at more than 50 sites in and around
Silicon Valley—in schools, clinics, health-care centers, church parishes, and homeless
shelters. Here they learn with and from community partners and engage in research and
collaboration around social justice.
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In February 2011, Santa Clara photography students took portraits of families living in a local transitional housing center, then presented them with professional portraits they could not otherwise afford. Instructor Renee Billingslea’s own experiences in the Peace Corps encouraged her to add this experience to her class, Exploring Society through Photography.
“By spending time with and getting to know the individuals who are living in transitional housing, the students gain a new perspective and learn something new about their own lives. It seems that, as individuals, we often feel helpless when it comes to our population experiencing homelessness. What can we do? Because of the community-based component of this course, we break down stereotypes, find commonalities, and often learn that the main difference between the folks living in shelters and ourselves is circumstance. The relationships that the students establish as visitors with families and individuals not only bring home the realities and complexities of the issue of homelessness, but also engender a spirit of trust and openness that is clearly visible in the photographs. We can work to empower each other through listening and talking.”
RENEE BILLINGSLEA, instructor, art and art history
SCU civil engineering students, members of Engineers Without Borders, and volunteers show youngsters how to build and float their boats at Third Street Community Center in San José.
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Study abroad students walk in the footsteps of the ancients among the ruins in Greece or Rome, and absorb the rich architectural, artistic, and religious history.
During winter break, civil engineering students ventured to northern Ghana to help build a sustainable storage facility and library using brick, compressed soil, and sturdy concrete blocks.
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tudying abroad is a wonderful opportunity that will
allow you to explore your horizons and make countless
friends from SCU and other universities as well. Not
only will you experience a different culture, but you’ll
gain a new sense of independence and confidence. We
encourage our students to explore our world and to
absorb and exercise a commitment to fostering social
justice, sustainability, and compassion.
SCU offers study abroad and immersion programs
in more than 50 countries. You might learn about
finance in Beijing or Renaissance painting in Florence.
SCU students can travel to Copenhagen to gain new
perspectives on public health issues or to Burkina Faso
in West Africa to work in a village community library
helping children to read. Learn more
at www.scu.edu/abroad.
“I had never been away from home or my family for more than two weeks, so studying abroad in London and being away for almost four months was a giant step for me personally. Intellectually, I learned so much about not only England and its people, but about the U.S. and how we as Americans are viewed by the rest of the world. London is a great hub to use to travel
to other countries in Europe. And interning for a film PR company in London was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The experience and knowledge I gained, and the contacts I made, helped me obtain internships and jobs once I returned home.”
SARAh ALLBRITTEN ’11, marketing major, communication minor, from Pleasanton, Calif.; international ambassador and peer advisor
On average, nearly half of SCU juniors and seniors typically choose to study abroad or participate in immersion or internship programs. More than 100 programs are offered in over 50 countries, including:S ArgentinaAustraliaAustriaBelgiumBotswanaBrazilBurkina FasoCambodiaCanadaChileChinaCosta RicaCzech RepublicDenmark
Dominican Republic
EcuadorEl SalvadorEnglandFranceGermanyGhanaGreeceHong KongHungaryIndiaIrelandIsraelItalyJapanJordanKenyaKoreaMexicoMorocco
NetherlandsNew ZealandPeruPhilippinesPolandPortugalRussiaScotlandSenegalSouth AfricaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandTaiwanTanzaniaThailandTurkeyTurks & CaicosVietnam
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i n t e g r at e Y o u r s t u D i e s ur academic programs encourage viewing issues from
many perspectives. The Core Curriculum links classes
across disciplines by theme, such as Global Health,
Islamic Studies, Human Rights, Beauty, or Justice and the
Arts. In one writing class, for example, students take social
justice issues as inspiration for fictional work; in another
core class, Personal Identity and Community, students
look at various philosophical conceptions of the self
throughout history and across different cultures, and then
relate it to their own sense of self and community.
At SCU, from your introductory classes to your senior
capstone project, you’ll sharpen your critical-thinking skills
and learn to see the broader picture, far beyond
the classroom.
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“What I gained from the Baja trip was far more than fulfilling some core units and practicing my Spanish skills. For seven long and laborious days, we kayaked a jaw-dropping forty-four miles; we hauled our tents and sleeping bags; we carried utensils, washing basins, fresh food, and cans;
… we cooked, we talked, we laughed. We made connections for a lifetime.”
ABBY PIRA ’10,B.S. psychology, from Minnetonka, Minn.; works as a research associate at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn.
SCU biology students raised some of the most pressing issues in biotech ethics and shared the findings of their research during the culminating project for an interdisciplinary class taught by Biology Professor Leilani Miller and Markkula Center Bioethics Director Margaret R. McLean.
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Students in a cross-disciplinary biology and nature-writing class kayak with their teachers in the Sea of Cortez off the Baja coast of Mexico.
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Santa Clara’s eight Residential Learning Communities and their corresponding themes.
ALPhA RLC Understanding the modern world through the lens of Western culture
CommUNITAS RLC Individualism, community, and social responsibility
CYPhI RLC Sustainability, the environment, and the arts
DA VINCI RLC Science and celebrating Italian heritage and culture
LoYoLA RLC Faith, social justice, and the exploration of one’s place in the world
moDERN PERSPECTIVES RLC Student-directed toward leadership, vision, and action
UNITY RLC Social and civic engagement; understanding and appreciating diversity
XAVIER RLC International issues and global solidarity
In a unique exercise that combines academics and fun, da Vinci RLC students sweep across the ice during a broomball game to learn firsthand the physics-based concepts of friction and inertia.
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tudents in Residential Learning Communities (RLCs)
live together, have many common interests, and share
some of the same classes. You can select an RLC based
on your interest in topics, such as natural history, diversity,
sustainability, or social justice.
The RLCs provide a holistic educational experience by
bringing together the academic, residential, and social
components of campus life.
A number of years ago, some RLC students came across
the idea of broomball—a sport that combines ice hockey,
indoor soccer, and brooms. They invited Physics Professor
Phil Kesten, then da Vinci RLC faculty director, to give a
lecture that tied in with the game. “I decided to talk about
sliding, friction, momentum, and it occurred to me that since
I’ve studied ice—albeit ice on some of the moons in our solar
system—that I would throw that in as well,” says Kesten.
The lecture was a big hit and gave Kesten the opportunity
to create an environment in which students don’t have to
feel that academics and fun are two separate things.
Current RLC students are still enjoying broomball and
Kesten’s lectures on the physics of ice. “I almost feel like
one of those kids who hates fractions but accidentally
learns them by baking cookies,” says Genevieve Kromm
’13. “It’s a fun way to approach concepts like friction and
inertia.” Learn more at www.scu.edu/rlc.
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Housing the Loyola RLC, Sobrato residence hall offers suite-style living for 270 freshmen through seniors who are particularly interested in promoting faith and social justice on campus and beyond.
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F IND YOUR INTERESTS
At SCU, you don’t have to declare a major right away. Whatever
interests you—maybe science, or business, or languages—your
faculty advisor can guide you as you gain experience and insight.
LOOk AhEAD: FOR FUTURE LAwYERS, DOCTORS, DENTISTS, AND TEAChERS
Santa Clara offers specialized advising for postgraduate programs
in law, medicine and health sciences, dentistry, and teaching.
Three schools at Santa Clara offer undergraduate degrees:
COllEgE Of ArTS ANd SCIENCES The college offers bachelor’s
degrees in the humanities, the natural and social sciences, and
visual and performing arts. It also offers most of the University’s
Core Curriculum courses.
lEAvEy SChOOl Of BuSINESS Santa Clara’s nationally acclaimed
business school teaches a global perspective in business along
with practical skills. The undergraduate program integrates theory
and practice, and emphasizes the development of both the
leadership skills and the technical skills necessary for success in
business with a broad ethical, global, and humanistic approach.
SChOOl Of ENgINEErINg Rigorous courses and small class size
typify the engineering program, with professors offering expertise
from their own real-world experience. New majors in Web design
and engineering, and bioengineering join established programs
in civil, computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering, applied
mathematics, and engineering management.
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Art Professor Kelly Detweiler believes creativity is an essential part of a well-developed intellect—no matter the discipline.
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Co LLEGE oF ARTS & SC IENCES
Ancient Studies
Anthropology
Art History
Arabic Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies*
Asian Studies*
Biochemistry
Biology
Biotechnology*
Catholic Studies*
Chemistry
Classical Languages and Literatures
Classical Studies
Communication
Computer Science (Mathematics)
Creative Writing*
Dance*
Economics
Engineering Physics
English
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Environmental Studies for Engineers*
Ethnic Studies**
French and Francophone Studies
German Studies
History
Individual Studies
International Studies*
Italian Studies
Japanese Studies*
Latin American Studies*
Latin and Greek
Liberal Studies
Mathematics
Medieval & Renaissance Studies*
Music
Musical Theatre*
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Health Science
Religious Studies
Science, Technology & Society*
Sociology
Spanish Studies
Studio Art
Theatre Arts (emphasis in Theatre)
Theatre Arts (emphasis in Dance)
Urban Education*
Women’s and Gender Studies*
LEAVEY SC hoo L oF BUS INESS
Accounting
Economics
Finance
General Business*
International Business*
Management
Management Information Systems*
Marketing
Operations Management and Information Systems
Retail Studies*
SC hoo L oF ENG INEER ING
Bioengineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical Engineering
General Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Web Design and Engineering
*Programs offered as minors only
**Companion or second major only
For a complete list of minors and special programs, see SCU’s
Academic Bulletin at www.scu.edu/ugbulletin
MAjORS, MINORS, SpECIAL pROGRAMS
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Casey Kute ’08, B.S. mechanical engineering, was one of 54 engineering students in the nation to receive the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. From Louisville, Ky., she is currently earning a doctoral degree in engineering at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, where she also works in CMU’s NanoRobotics Lab.
“The collaboration with Professor Beers was one of the most rewarding benefits of my California Legacy Project [CLP] internship. Not only did he raise my awareness of the richness of both California literature and history, he also exposed me to different elements of the writing, editing, publishing, and publicity process of smaller organizations. My involvement with CLP has enriched my
education and provided me with beneficial, concrete experience, which has directly contributed to my current position in a marketing support role.”
moLLY GANEY ’10, B.A. English, from Lafayette, Calif.; interned for the California Legacy Project, a partnership between SCU and Heyday Books, which brings alive California’s diverse and lively literary and historical heritage; currently works as marketing coordinator for a global recruiting company
S anta Clara faculty members are award-winning scientists, economists, artists, and
writers—but first and foremost they are teachers. A commitment to students and small
classes means your professors will know you by name, and you’ll be able to get the
research experience and one-on-one access you need. And learning in the classroom is
only the first step—whether you’re isolating DNA for biochemistry research, interviewing
residents at a shelter, or helping produce a professional musical, you’ll gain new skills
through real-world applications in your field.
There’s no better place to prepare for a career in entrepreneurship than “the
Jesuit University in Silicon Valley.” For example, at The Center for Innovation and
Entrepreneurship in SCU’s Leavey School of Business you’ll find networking, educational,
and advisory services from leaders across all industries.
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The chance to build cool stuff in Santa Clara’s robotics lab is what drew Casey Kute to campus. “I love hands-on work,” she says.
“Actually building something helps learning so much.”
In Santa Clara’s lab, students have built robots for underwater research and NASA space satellite experiments. Kute built a modular search-and-rescue robot with
a team of fellow engineers for her senior design project.
“I was inspired after 9/11,” says Kute. The robot can climb stairs, carry supplies, and find a victim at a disaster site. It’s adaptable to many different situations, with cameras and rescue equipment that can be added or removed depending on need.
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Upon graduating from Santa Clara with a degree in mechanical engineering and leading SCU’s inaugural Solar Decathlon team to a third-place finish in the international competition, James BiCKford ’08 co-founded Valence Energy, a company that develops energy efficiency software. Bickford is now the director of business development of Tigo Energy, a Silicon Valley start-up focusing on solar innovations.
Originally from Tacoma, Wash., James Bickford would not have guessed he’d be called an entrepreneur before he even graduated. But his participation in the
2007 Solar Decathlon took him down a surprising path: One month after receiving his diploma, he was reporting to work—at a start-up renewable energy business that he co-founded.
After launching Valence Energy and introducing the company’s first-generation product, Bickford moved on to Tigo Energy, another innovative Silicon Valley start-up, to pursue his passion in solar energy. Tigo Energy has developed a technology that significantly boosts the amount of energy harvested from any solar panel. Early this year, Bickford headed off to China to open an office there with Tigo’s strategic partners to begin embedding their devices into solar panels at the time of manufacturing. “This will revolutionize the way that solar power works,” he says. “Sustainability is not a compromise between different factions; it is a partnership, and it has the potential to drastically improve collaboration on a world-wide scale,” Bickford adds. “Santa Clara’s mission of sustainability, and its location in an area full of intelligent, competitive people, lends itself to lots of opportunities in the green industry.”
herever you find yourself after graduation, you’ll be able to apply your education
and skills to build a career and improve your workplace and your communities. With the
impressive roster of highly respected, innovative thinkers and doers among SCU’s more
than 70,000 alumni—and a career center that will guide you solidly along the way—you
begin to get the picture of where your education here can take you. Santa Clara gives you
the tools, opens the doors, and inspires you to aim high—you do the rest.
“I knew that to jump-start my career in advertising, I would need to begin in New York City. I was already an independent person, but SCU instilled in me the confidence that I can accomplish anything. One of the things I love about advertising is that you have to jump right in. You have to immerse yourself to learn the craft and create a process for yourself and your team that works. This was a huge lesson that SCU taught me, a lesson I use every day.”
DENISE mELoNE ’06, B.A. marketing, from La Cañada Flintridge, Calif.; global account supervisor at Ogilvy Healthworld in New York City; assigned to the global team in Berlin, Germany, in summer 2010; returned to New York as manager of global accounts for Bayer Schering Pharmaceuticals
A FEw FELLOw BRONCOS
andy ackerman ’78TV director/producer whose credits include Cheers, Seinfeld, Frasier, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Two and a Half Men
reza aslan ’95 Author of How to Win a Cosmic War: God, Globalization, and the End of the War on Terror and No god but God: The Origins and Evolution of Islam, national commentator on Islamic issues for CNN and CBS
brandi chastain ’91 Two-time Olympic gold medalist, World Cup winner, Women’s Professional Soccer player
john fry ’78 President and co-founder, Fry’s Electronics
Khaled Hosseini ’88 Author of the no.1 bestsellers The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns
jorum “jerry” Kaukonen ’64Lead guitarist for legendary ’60s band Jefferson Airplane
yasemin Kimyacioglu ’08Co-founder of the Botswana Association for Positive Living, assisting youth with HIV/AIDS
charles leone ’05Lockheed designer of spacecraft mechanisms that support satellite launches and their missions
Zoe lofgren ’75 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, California’s 16th district (San José)
noelle lopez ’09SCU’s first female Rhodes Scholar, completing master’s degree in philosophy at Oxford University
Dee Dee myers ’83Author of Why Women Should Rule the World, press secretary for former President Bill Clinton
janet napolitano ’79U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, former governor of Arizona
steve nash ’96Basketball player for the Phoenix Suns, two-time winner of the NBA MVP award
gavin newsom ’89 Lieutenant Governor of California, former mayor of San Francisco
leon Panetta ’60, j.D. ’63Currently director of the CIA and Secretary of Defense nominee, U.S. chief of staff for former President Bill Clinton, Congressman 1977–93
a.j. reibli ’91Animation director at Pixar, whose credits include Ratatouille, Finding Nemo, and Toy Story 2
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“Santa Clara provided me with a rigorous and well-rounded education. The opportunity to participate in undergraduate research in the lab was invaluable for my success in a biological sciences graduate program. I came very well prepared indeed.”
COrEy MOrrIS-SINgEr ’03, B.S. biology, from Salem, Ore.; currently completing his Ph.D. in the Department of Cell Biology at Harvard Medical School; founder and president of the Harvard GSAS Science Policy Group, which engages scientists in the public policy issues that are a result of, and directly affect, scientific advancement
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No area can beat or even match the one and only Silicon Valley, a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship, with the largest concentration of high-tech companies and unique opportunities for internships and careers.
“At Sadra, because of the start-up nature, you wear multiple hats, so we’re actually working on something that’s more R&D. Our project is different from the traditional senior assignment, because we’re involved directly with a company. At Santa Clara there’s a nice balance of theoretical and hands-on, which makes the transition from school to job a very smooth one.”
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ilicon Valley is more than a place, it’s a mindset—home to more than 2 million residents
and 6,600 science- and technology-related companies. And that doesn’t include San
Francisco. Santa Clara has the unique advantage of being located in a region recognized
for its history of extraordinary visionaries who have designed and created some of the
most significant scientific and technological advances
of our age. The opportunities for internships and jobs
in Silicon Valley are rich and reliable. Students in
engineering, marketing, business, and other disciplines
gain valuable hands-on experience and can realistically
earn positions with companies ranging from start-ups
to Fortune 500s.
During their senior year, mechanical engineering
students Michael Calomeni and Jeremy Boyette both
held internships with Sadra Medical, a small start-up
that manufactures aortic heart valves. When it came
time to decide on their senior design project, the
interns approached their supervisor at Sadra and
asked if there was anything they could build or do
for the company. Sadra challenged the interns with a
pressing project that involved improving the durability
of the heart valve’s stent. The students designed and
built a wear tester, and conducted tests to determine
the wear characteristics of various stent material
properties. The results from this testing may lead to
an increase in the lifetime of the heart valve. Upon
graduation, the rigorous internships resulted in full-time
jobs at Sadra for both students.
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“Working with a real-life company on a real-life project gives students exposure to politics, to the dynamics of today, to the deadlines of today, to all of the demands of today,” says BufOrd BArr, whose course Business-to-Business Marketing challenges students far beyond their expectations.
Part of the coursework entails the development and presentation of a full marketing plan based on objectives provided by the client—who, in this case, is Synopsys, a Silicon Valley chip design software company. When a world leader like Synopsys empowers SCU marketing students to stretch beyond the classroom, that’s breaking new ground.
“Synopsys employs some of the most skilled marketers in its industry; however it’s always interesting to hear how a fresh set of eyes would go about addressing a certain challenge,” says Synopsys Director of Marketing Operations Herta Schreiner. The key here is the unique perspective the students are bringing to the project. We were primarily interested in how next-generation employees are viewing certain marketing practices and their expectations. We hope this project is the start of a great relationship and of many exciting projects in the future.”
Barr believes that it’s a great opportunity for students to deal with the real-world uncertainty in the classroom, without all the real-world consequences. The learning experience is invaluable, and, according to Barr, the moral of this story is: “Those who are not adventurous need not apply.”
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D i s c o v e r t H e n e i G H B o r H o o d anta Clara is a great place to be a student, and in the
surrounding Bay Area there’s always plenty to do.
You’ll find nationally recognized museums, major theater
complexes, 150 parks and gardens, professional sporting events,
and several shopping outlets and malls.
You will also discover excellent restaurants from fancy to
inexpensive, miles of hiking and biking trails, and near-perfect
weather, with close to 300 days of sunshine every year. The
recreational opportunities are endless.
Home to one of the most diverse populations in the country,
Silicon Valley offers a cultural mix and wide range of events
celebrating important ethnic traditions. Nearby, you can join the
Bon Odori dance at the Obon Festival in Japantown, take in the
San José Cinco de Mayo Parade, sample the amazing baklava
at the local Greek Festival, or attend any number of entertaining
ethnic and cultural activities.
IN OUR BACkYARD
• San Francisco Giants, 2010 World
Champions
• Earthquakes professional soccer
matches played on campus
• San José Museum of Art, California
Theatre, and San José Center for
Performing Arts
• HP Pavilion, home of the NHL San
José Sharks and the arena for
SabreCats football
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library,
largest public library west of the
Mississippi
• The Tech Museum of Innovation in
downtown San José
• Santana Row neighborhood, center for
theatre, shopping, and dining
• Los Gatos Creek Trail for miles of
biking or running
• Villa Montalvo Arts Center and
Mountain Winery concert venue
• Paramount’s Great America
amusement park
• Lick Observatory, some 4,200 feet at
the top of Mt. Hamilton
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“The Bay Area is full of amazing opportunities for my passion in filmmaking and art. Cinequest is a major international film festival in San José; Silicon Valley is a leader in video production technology; San Francisco has incredible theaters and audiences for film; and Santa Clara is right in the middle of it all.”
ShARIF ChRISToPhER mATAR ’11, communications major, from Honolulu, Hawaii; internship with McAfee, working on internal marketing strategy videos
The HP Pavilion (aka “the Shark Tank”), home to the San José Sharks professional hockey team
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ome of the world’s most beautiful sights and extraordinary experiences can be found
within a short distance of campus. For an afternoon or weekend trip, you can partake in
the following with minimal to moderate travel time.
• Surf in Santa Cruz, or just watch the pros (30 minutes)
• Tackle some serious mountain biking in the Santa Cruz mountains (30 minutes)
• Shop and dine in San Francisco (one hour)
• Tour the infamous Alcatraz Island rich with history (one hour)
• View the magnificent panorama, from 3,864 feet atop Mount Diablo (one hour)
• Hike past towering redwood trees in Muir Woods (90 minutes)
• Camp at Mount Tamalpais or climb its 2,571-foot peak (90 minutes)
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• Explore the sea animals of the Monterey
Bay Aquarium (90 minutes)
• Observe the wildlife at Pinnacles National
Monument (two hours)
• Climb Half Dome in Yosemite National
Park (three and a half hours)
• Snowboard at a resort along Lake Tahoe
(four hours)
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“When I first stepped foot on the Santa Clara campus, I had no idea the incredible journey I had begun. In only three years, I have been blessed with some of the most amazing opportunities. As the University newspaper photo editor, I’ve met and photographed distinguished campus visitors, such as CIA Director Leon Panetta and Nobel Prize winner Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn. Being photo editor has allowed me to get a behind-the-scenes perspective of this incredible University—from meeting the artists at concerts to sitting courtside next to the amazing sports teams we have. As a community facilitator in Xavier RLC, I’ve shared an environment where you’re encouraged to become your best self and really live the college experience, and where I’ve created friendships for life. Through the business school I was awarded a fellowship to work with a company in Indonesia applying what I learn here to real life and creating a positive social benefit for our global society. I was able to represent the University at the first national Social Entrepreneurship conference at Duke University, where I saw how my generation is changing the world.”
MIChAEl ErkElENS ’12, marketing major, studio art minor, from Guatemala; residential learning community facilitator; Global Fellow, summer program in Indonesia; photo editor for student newspaper, literary magazine, and yearbook
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“The dining hall offers a bunch of options. I’m a big fan of the salad and sandwich stations. The Bronco is a really popular late-night choice. It’s great after study sessions or a night out. As a transfer student, I can say Santa Clara’s food definitely beats my old school’s any day.”
ChRIS STAmAS ’11, B.A. political science, from Northbrook, Ill.; study abroad blogger, Greece; press intern, Ill. Sen. Dick Durbin’s Chicago office
anta Clara has 10 on-campus residence halls, most with traditional
double rooms and large common bathrooms, others with suite
arrangements conducive to more informal living. Across from the main
campus, juniors and seniors can apply for townhouse-style living in
the 138-unit, newly built Campbell Complex. All residences are close to
classrooms and the student center, and you’re never more than a short
walk away from the library or that 9 a.m. class. During your first year, we
recommend that you live on campus—it’s not required, but almost all
freshmen do.
You’ll have many dining and food options here. On campus, you can
choose from three different cafés for coffee, pastries, and quick
meals, or dine in the newly renovated central Marketplace for
breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The new dining hall resembles an
upscale food court with numerous stations, including The Bistro,
La Parrilla, California Deli, Saute, and more. Enjoy a customized
stir-fry, a build-your-own sushi lunch, or a late-night burger or pizza.
With these choices and an on-campus convenience store, you can
always find something great to eat from 7 a.m. to midnight.
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The Bronco is the University’s late-night venue,
where you can find student-focused programs and
food and beverages. During the day you can use the
casual space to watch TV, play pool or foosball, work
in groups, or just plain relax. In the evening you can
enjoy activities such as karaoke, dances, talent shows,
Band Night, movies, sporting events, Improv groups,
Love Jones Café, class nights, Monday Night Football,
Oktoberfest, and Roommate Game, just to name a few.
The Bronco—also open for lunch— features wood-fired
pizza, pasta, burgers,
salads, smoothies, gelato,
and favorite pub snacks.
The Bronco community
space is open whenever
Benson Memorial Center
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Our new community dining venue, the Marketplace, takes campus cuisine to a whole new level with an endless salad bar, soups made from scratch, exhibition-style sauté stations, made-to-order omelets, vegan selections, global entrees, and more.
Students in Campisi Residence Hall typically share a double room.
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“SCU is a beautiful and welcoming community. Coming here was an excellent decision. I was a part of the International Club. I’ve been introduced to a lot of typical American experiences through the club—we played miniature
golf and visited Santa Cruz Beach and The Mystery Spot. I joined the Ceramics Club just for fun. If there was something you wanted to do and there wasn’t a club for it, you could just start your own. The school is very supportive of that and it has a lot to offer its students. So take advantage of that!”
FRANCIS JANG ’10, B.S. computer engineering, ’11 M.S. computer engineering, from Dangriga Town, Belize; community facilitator for Unity Residential Learning Community 2008–10
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anta Clara has more than 100 student
clubs and organizations. You’ll never lack
for something to do. Outside of class,
you’ll find interesting lectures, plays, art
exhibits, and volunteer positions. You
also will discover various opportunities to
share your views with fellow students via
the student newspaper, yearbook, literary
magazine, and radio station.
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join at Santa Clara:
• Alpha Kappa Psi, coed business fraternity
• ASGCU, student government
• Ballet Folklorico, Mexican traditional
dance group
• Barakada, Philipino cultural club
• Chinese Student Association
• Cinema Club, international cinema and
culture
• CORE Christian Fellowship
• Engineers Without Borders
• GREEN Club, sustainability club
• Hermanas Unidas, women in
leadership
• Igwebuike, African-American
community
• Inoperable Humor, improv comedy
• Intandesh, South Asian community
• Into the Wild, camping club
• Iron Broncos, student workout group
• Italian Club
• Jewish Student Union
• KSCU FM, student radio
• Multicultural Center
• MEChA–El Frente, Chicano/Latino
community
• Pre-Health Club
• Ruff Riders, sports fans
• Salsa Clara, salsa dance group
• The Santa Clara newspaper
• Tau Beta Pi Engineer Honor Society
history of the SCu mascot “Bucky the Bronco”
Bucky the Bronco has been bucking
around for a long time—since
November 5, 1923, in fact. The idea
of the bronco as Santa Clara’s mascot
came from Philosophy Professor
Hubert Flynn, S.J. After attending a
rodeo, Flynn noted the unrelenting
strength of the bronco, its speed and
determination, its explosive energy, and
its unbending audacity—all attributes
that are embodied in SCU’s students.
Coupled with its close association to
the historical herding practices of the
Padres’ Mission days at Santa Clara, the
bronco mascot was the perfect symbol of SCU’s
long-standing past and of the attributes looked
for in SCU students of the future.
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Santa Clara routinely posts student-athlete graduation rates that are among the highest in NCAA Division I.
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“I transferred to SCU in my sophomore year because I was looking for a smaller school where I could feel more connected to a community. I received so much support from Santa Clara. Running cross country has given me a lot of self-confidence and leadership experience, and I really appreciate the Jesuit approach to education—one centered in reflection and discernment. I am very grateful for my teammates, coaches, professors, friends, and many others who have made my time here an incredible experience. I’m proud to be a Bronco!”
STEPhANIE WILSoN ’11, B.A. English, from San José, Calif.; the first Bronco and only female All-American Cross Country Champion; co-captain of the Women’s Cross Country and Track team; Campus Ministry volunteer; Canterbury Scholar; member of the English Honors Society and Jesuit Honors Society
Santa Clara BroncosNCAA Division I, West Coast Conference
DIV IS IoN I SPoRTS AT SANTA CLARA
Men’s Women’s
Baseball BasketballBasketball CrewCrew Cross CountryCross Country GolfGolf Soccer Soccer SoftballTennis Tennis Track and Field Track and FieldWater Polo Volleyball Water Polo
CLUB SPoRTS
Boxing (coed)Cycling (coed)Equestrian (coed)Field Hockey (women’s)Ice Hockey (men’s)Lacrosse (men’s and women’s)Paintball (coed)Rugby (men’s and women’s)Sailing (coed)Shotokan Karate (coed)Swimming (coed)Triathlon (coed)Ultimate (men’s and women’s)Volleyball (men’s and women’s)
INTRAmURAL SPoRTS
Badminton Soccer TennisBasketball Softball VolleyballFlag Football Table Tennis
Sullivan Aquatic Center’s Olympic-sized pool hosts lap and recreational swimming as well as varsity water polo competitions.
The adjacent Malley Center has cardio machines, free weights, yoga and pilates classes, and basketball courts. It’s a good place for taking a break from studying.
Follow SCU athletics at www.santaclarabroncos.com.
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hroughout the campus, students will find
cutting-edge educational facilities and
services that encourage collaboration and
enhance the learning process. Reflecting
Santa Clara’s commitment to green and
sustainable building, the facilities are
environmentally friendly in many ways,
some meeting standards even higher than
the national and California standards for
sustainability.
Home to the Leavey School of Business
since 2008, lucas Hall offers the latest
educational technological advancements
paired with a curriculum that emphasizes
global responsibility, ethics, and social
justice. The 86,000-square-foot, three-story
building houses videoconferencing-ready
classrooms, wireless Internet access, and
16 team project rooms.
Opened in 2010, the Paul l. locatelli
student activity center is a two-level
facility that features space for student clubs
and organizations, and is a flexible
place for students to schedule events such
as catered dinners, dances, rock shows,
movies, and career day. This building is
green, with an energy performance 25
percent more efficient than California’s Title
24 building standard code. Central skylight
shafts run through the second floor to the
ground floor, increasing natural sunlight
penetration to the center of the building
on both floors. Recycled water is used for
landscape irrigation.
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Student clubs find a spacious new home to host events in the environmentally friendly Locatelli Center, named after the late Paul L. Locatelli, S.J., president of SCU from 1988–2008.
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Support Services
Sometimes you need a hand, or just
someone to listen. We can help, with tutors,
health care, job placement, study abroad
guides, or tips on things to do over the
weekend.
On campus you have access to:
• Academic advising
• Learning resources counseling
• Open computer labs
• RLC study groups
• Career Center, offering résumé and
internship advising
• HUB Writing Center
• Health services
• Recreation program and wellness center
• Counseling center
• Physical and learning disabilities
accommodations
• International student center
W o r l D - c l a s s r e s o u r c e s
The 194,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, four-level Joanne E. Harrington Learning Commons, Sobrato Family Technology Center, and Orradre Library has 25 study rooms, three terraces, three video viewing and taping rooms, and 1,100 reader seats—each with a wired network connection. An automated retrieval system houses more than 550,000 volumes of printed material, in addition to the 250,000 volumes on open shelves.
Road to Rhodes
Noelle lopez ’09 , B.A. philosophy, was named Santa Clara’s first female Rhodes Scholar in 2008. She’s completing her B.Phil master’s degree in philosophy at Oxford University, England, and serves as vice-captain of Oxford’s women’s cross-country club.
Noelle Lopez specializes in asking the big questions: What does it mean to lead a good life? What makes a person good?
Originally from Tucson, Ariz., the former cross country and track team captain is now studying virtue ethics, and tackling life’s grand queries, at Oxford University. In 2008, Lopez was one of 32 students from across the United States awarded the prestigious Rhodes scholarship. She says she ultimately sees herself pursuing teaching.
Juggling stellar grades, track meets, her tutoring job, peer education, and ethics research was a challenge. Lopez says her training gave her the discipline and that Santa Clara supported her range of interests.
“That’s something that really drew me to Santa Clara: I felt like the team was balanced,” she says. “Student athletes aren’t just athletes here. And the team offers such a sense of community.”
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SCU AT A GLANCE
uNdErgrAduATES, fAll 2010Total undergraduate enrollment 5,107
College of Arts and Sciences 2,786
Leavey School of Business 1,491
School of Engineering 830
Freshmen to sophomore retention rate 93%
Undergraduate graduation rate 85%
Live in residence halls Freshmen 94% All undergraduates 48%
Average class size 24
Student to faculty ratio 13:1
Religious background Catholic 50% Non-Catholic 25% Unspecified 25%
frEShMEN, fAll 2011 (AS OF JUNE 1 , 2011)
APPL ICAT ION SUMMARY
Applied 13,338
Accepted 7,251
Enrolled 1,300 (est.)
ENROLLED PROFILE
Middle 50% scores GPA (4.0 unweighted scale) 3.4–3.8 SAT critical reading 560–660 SAT math 590–690 ACT composite 26–30
Men / Women 49% / 51%
Ethnicity African-American 3% Asian 11% Caucasian 53% Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander 0.3% Hispanic / Latino 9% Multiethnic 15% Native American 0.1% Not Reported 9%
From public high schools 48%
From Jesuit high schools 12%
From Catholic, non-Jesuit high schools 24%
From other private high schools 16%
From California 60%
From other states and countries 40% Number of states 39 Number of foreign countries 17
TrANSfErS, fAll 2011 (AS OF JUNE 1 , 2011)
Applied 882
Accepted 410
Enrolled 200 (est.) From 4-year colleges 30% From 2-year colleges 67% Other 3%
Mean academic GPA (admitted) 3.56 (est.)
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NATIONAL RANkINGS AND RECOGNIT IONS
While many college rankings change from
year to year, SCU has been consistently
recognized as one of the top colleges in
the nation. In addition to considering these
annual rankings, you are encouraged to
gather all the information you can from
online sources, books, other people, and—
most important—firsthand impressions to
help you decide which college is the best fit.
According to U.S. News and World Report,
Santa Clara University currently:
• Ranks second among comprehensive
universities in the western U.S.
• Has the highest freshman retention rate
(93 percent) in the western U.S. among
master’s universities.
• Holds the second-highest undergraduate
graduation rate (85 percent graduate in six
years) among all U.S. master’s universities.
In 2011:
• BusinessWeek ranked Santa Clara’s
undergraduate business program 35th in
the country.
• Santa Clara was listed as one of
the nation’s best institutions for
undergraduate education in the 2011
annual guidebook The Best 373 Colleges.
In 2010:
• Kaplan College Guide called Santa Clara
one of the 25 most environmentally
responsible colleges in the nation.
• Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine
listed Santa Clara 43rd in the nation for
best values among private universities.
• Santa Clara was named to the U.S.
President’s Higher Education Community
Service Honor Roll for community service
programs and student involvement.
• Santa Clara was recognized as one of
the top universities to reduce its carbon
footprint, coming in at number 16 on the
Environmental Protection Agency’s Top 20
College and University List of green power
purchasers.
• Santa Clara surpassed the national
averages in the five main benchmarks
of the National Survey of Student
Engagement (NSSE), the most
comprehensive assessment of effective
practice in higher education. The NSSE
includes data from nearly 370,000
randomly selected freshmen and senior
students at 640 four-year colleges and
universities in the U.S. and Canada.
Competing in the biennial Solar Decathlon is just one component of SCU’s long-term commitment to sustainability studies. The SCU Solar Decathlon team placed third of 20 teams in both 2007 and 2009 in the international competition to design the best energy-efficient house, held in Washington, D.C.
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ADMISSION
At Santa Clara we select our admitted class from among many
qualified candidates. While we pay close attention to the rigor of
the classes you’ve taken, the grades you’ve earned, and the work
you’ve accomplished, we review applications in a holistic way, and
no single grade, factor, or score will automatically gain or deny you
admission to SCU.
Just as we are interested in seeing that you’ve challenged yourself
throughout your high school years, we’re equally interested in
students who will enhance our campus community while taking
advantage of all the University has to offer.
You should be independent, self-motivated, socially engaged, and
embody the Ignatian ideals of respect, truth, justice, and service. In
essence, Santa Clara students harbor a deep curiosity for learning
about the world and are committed to improving life for those
around them.
In addition to considering your personal attributes, SCU’s admission
staff will evaluate your application on several other factors:
• Overall quality of your high school courses, especially in grades
11 and 12
• Cumulative GPA from your first three years of high school for
Early Action; we also require first-semester senior-year grades for
Regular Decision applicants
• Results of standardized tests—SAT Reasoning Test or ACT
(We review your highest composite results but ask that all test
results be submitted.)
• Overall quality of your application, essays, and short answers
• A secondary school report from a counselor and one teacher
evaluation
• Your involvement with your school and/or community
We may consider other factors as well, such as special talents, an
alumni relationship with the University, a desire for a diverse and
engaged student body, and demonstrated interest in the University.
Santa Clara University exclusively uses the online Common
Application™ (www.commonapp.org) with a required supplement
form. All materials must be submitted before the deadlines.
AppLYING
Freshman candidates may apply either to SCU’s Early Action
(nonbinding) program or the Regular Decision program during their
senior year in high school. SCU only accepts transfer applications
for the fall and winter quarters.
APPlICATION dEAdlINES ANd NOTIfICATION Of AdMISSION
FREShmAN CANDIDATES Apply by Notification
Early Action (nonbinding) November 1 end of December
Regular Decision January 7 end of March
For more information, visit www.scu.edu/ugrad/apply/freshman.
TRANSFER STUDENTS Apply by Notification
Winter October 1 end of November
Regular Transfer Rolling between January 7 and April 15
Rolling
For more information, visit www.scu.edu/ugrad/apply/transfer.
For more information, contact the Undergraduate Admission Office
at 408-554-4700 or www.scu.edu/ugrad.
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TUIT ION
Tuition for the 2011–12 academic year is $39,048, with average
room and board costing $11,997.
F INANCIAL A ID
A Santa Clara education is an investment in your future. Paying for
your education involves a partnership among you, your parent(s),
various government agencies, lending organizations, and SCU. We
are committed to helping students and their families find ways to
make Santa Clara University affordable, and we want to help make
your financial aid experience as smooth and worry-free as possible.
More than 80 percent of Santa Clara undergraduates and their
families receive some kind of financial aid. Aid can take several
forms:
• Merit and need-based scholarships
• Grants from SCU, state, federal, and other sources
• Work study, in which a student may earn up to $3,000 by working
10 to 20 hours per week throughout the academic year
• Educational loans
Santa Clara staff members are available to answer your financial
aid questions, help with your application, and process your awards.
For all issues related to financing your SCU education, please
contact the Financial Aid Office at 408-554-4505 or visit the
website at www.scu.edu/financialaid.
Need- and Merit-Based Scholarships
SCU participates in a wide variety of federal and state
programs to bring a Santa Clara education within
reach of your family. In addition, Santa Clara offers a
variety of need- and merit-based scholarship awards.
Unless otherwise noted, all admission applicants
will be considered for these awards. Here are just a
few examples of the awards offered to our incoming
students:
• Presidential Scholarship: 10 full-tuition awards
• Provost Scholarship: 15 half-tuition awards
• Dean’s Scholarship
• Jesuit Ignatian Scholarship
• Alumni Scholarship
• Music, Theatre, & Dance Scholarships
• Athletic Scholarships
• ROTC (Army) Merit Scholarship
AppLYING FOR F INANCIAL A ID
Federal, state, and University aid programs require that you and
your parents complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) and the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE. Visit our website for
more information (www.scu.edu/financialaid). It is important to
note that financial aid awards are distributed after the student is
admitted and before the deposit deadline.
IMPOrTANT dATES fOr fINANCIAl AId APPlICANTS
FREShmAN CANDIDATES
Early Action Regular Decision
November 1Admission Application Deadline
January 7Admission Application Deadline
November 15CSS/PROFILE Deadline
February 1CSS/PROFILE Deadline
February 1FAFSA Deadline
February 1FAFSA Deadline
March 2Cal Grant Deadline (Calif. residents only)
March 2Cal Grant Deadline (Calif. residents only)
April 14 & 15 (same program both days)SCU Preview Day
April 14 & 15 (same program both days)SCU Preview Day
TRANSFER STUDENTS
March 2Cal Grant Deadline (Calif. residents only)
April 15Regular Transfer DeadlineFAFSA Deadline
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Santa Clara University is all about is to visit
us. You’ll see the beautiful campus and the
friendly faces and get answers to all your
questions.
Visit www.scu.edu/ugrad/visit to schedule
a tour online with Undergraduate Admission,
then check out our online event calendar
to find out what exciting things will be
happening during your visit.
TOURS & INFORMATION SESSIONS
Join us on a campus tour and information
session led by admission officers and
undergraduate ambassadors who can
answer your questions about Santa Clara
University and the surrounding area.
Tours and information sessions are offered
twice daily Monday through Friday year
round and on Saturday mornings during the
school year.
Please register online at
www.scu.edu/ugrad or by calling
408-554-4700 at least two weeks in
advance.
LOCATION
Located about three miles away from
downtown San José, the Santa Clara
campus can be reached from three major
California highways: U.S. 101, Interstate
280, and Interstate 880. Driving directions
are available online at www.scu.edu/map.
SCU is less than 10 minutes from San José
International Airport. You can take a free
shuttle bus from the airport to the Santa
Clara Caltrain station, which is located
directly across from the University’s main
campus.
San Francisco and Oakland airports are
about an hour’s drive from campus.
Santa Clara Caltrain commuter trains run
daily from Santa Clara to San Francisco.
Local buses also connect the campus to
San José, Palo Alto, and other Bay
Area cities.
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