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Experience a Jesuit Education Rigorous, Rich, Engaging 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
Study Abroad for a Global View Engaging Different Cultures Worldwide 12
Integrate Your Studies Our Core Curriculum and Other Multidisciplinary Programs 14
Find Your Passion Schools/Colleges, Majors and Minors 16
Gain Real-World Experience Undergraduate Research and Internships 18
Take the Path to Success Our Graduates Inspire Others to Succeed 20
Realize Silicon Valley Benefits Opportunities of Our Location 22
Discover the Neighborhood Close-to-Campus Highlights 24
Explore Northern California Regional Attractions 26
Engage with Others Beyond the Classroom Join an Active Community 28
Connect with Residential Learning Communities Sharing Common Interests 30
Live Well, Eat 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
Apply for Financial Aid Paying for Your Education 43
Visit SCU Traveling to Campus and Tours 44
Experience Our New Gateway to Campus Admission & Enrollment Services Building 45
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 a firm that specializes in social justice, Santa Clara University will help get you there.
Our Jesuit, Catholic identity and focus on educating leaders of integrity will enrich your learning experience 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—some 2,000 courses, more than 5,000 undergraduates, and nearly 500 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 faculty, scholars,
researchers, 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
considers the whole person. Your experience at SCU 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.
Which faith traditions are supported by santa clara?
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.
For all students, a Jesuit education provides the opportunity to take
your spiritual, interior life more seriously—to explore your faith and to
strengthen your engagement with God, the universe, and your truest self.
Seven religious/spiritual groups can be found on campus, including the
Christian Life Community, Coptic Broncos, Core Christian Fellowship,
Hindu Student Council, Jewish Student Council, Muslim Student
Association, and Wonderfully Made, which helps modern young women
grow spiritually, emotionally, and interpersonally.
Where Intellect, Faith, and Values Intersect
With a Jesuit education, you’ll learn to think critically, understand the needs of the world, and act for the good of society. You’ll be challenged to experience life beyond the classroom and become a contributing member of the global community.
L e a r n f r o m T e a c h i n g S c h o L a r S
Our students are taught, not by teaching assistants, but in small classes by “teaching scholars” who bring their own real-life research into the classroom. Through their lessons, mentoring, and collaboration, you will develop skills both inside and outside the classroom that will help you be effective in your career, your community, and your personal life.
Take Associate Professor of Environmental Studies and Biology Michelle Marvier, who engages students with opportunities to collaborate on many of her own written works related to environmental policy—some of which have been published in the journal Science.
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Along with the knowledge and skills to act effectively, a Jesuit education will help you understand the perspectives of others and the consequences of decision making so that you can then make sound and ethical choices.
For example, students in Associate Professor of Religious Studies Kristin Heyer’s Ethics of Immigration course examine the moral dimensions of immigration policies and practices, including their particular impact on women. Through weekly and direct contact with immigrant communities, students use their deepened understanding of life’s realities to connect academic reflection with social action.
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At Santa Clara, we educate leaders who will have the knowledge, integrity, and desire to go out and do 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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“Santa Clara has given me the foundation to do what I want to do, to continue learning, to have specialized fields and interests, while keeping social justice and the world in mind,” said kadee marduLa ’11 , B.S. mechanical engineering. For their senior design project, marduLa and Simi oLaBiSi ’11, B.S. bioengineering, collaborated with colleagues to design a low-cost, solar powered, neonatal incubator for use in Nigeria.
“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, B.S. economics, from Seattle, Wash.; retreat intern with Search, a biannual spiritual retreat hosted by Campus Ministry; participant in “The Challenge,” a weekly spirituality series held on campus
A t Santa Clara, we educate leaders with the
knowledge, integrity, and desire to go out and do good
in the world. To affect change in a global community
requires tenacity, understanding, and leadership. SCU’s
values-based programs create a rich environment for
learning how to lead and serve in the Jesuit tradition.
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.
charLoTTe Shannon ’10, B.S. political science and environmental studies,
from Seattle, Wash.; received a 2010 Hackworth Grant from SCU’s Markkula Center
for Applied Ethics to continue her research efforts on health risks among marginalized
communities in Silicon Valley. 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.
A week after graduation,
Shannon headed off for a
four-month backpacking
trip through Central America
to learn about the local
and indigenous culture and
language, as well as to
volunteer with conservation
groups in Costa Rica and
Mexico. Upon her return, she
worked for the Washington
state legislature and will
pursue graduate study in
environmental science and
policy.
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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.
At Santa Clara, you will find many 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, regardless of your major. 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
or the Residence Energy Challenge. In the dining hall
we have compost containers, and on campus you can
drink fair-trade coffee and eat organic, locally grown
food with a low-carbon footprint.
Santa Clara University received the 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, and Rating System—is a voluntary
self-assessment tool to gauge progress toward
sustainability on college and university campuses.
See www.scu.edu/stars.
“Students are doing great things at SCU when it comes to promoting a culture of sustainability both on and off campus. 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 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, environmental science, from San Jose; student initiatives intern with the SCU Office of Sustainability; president of the Vietnamese Student Association; co-coordinator of the after-school program, Alma Verde, in which students work with and mentor children at a local community center
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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.
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During a summer research project, maria campBeLL ’11, B.S. civil engineering, took a close look at individual buildings on campus, determining how each one is using resources, and finding possible ways to reduce each structure’s ecological footprint.
SCU’s Green Club and Office of Sustainability hosted their annual Eco-Fashion Show, illustrating how fashion can be both stylish and sustainable. Students designed the garments using everyday household items such as newspapers, staples, and worn pillowcases.
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A t Santa Clara, you will learn that knowledge is not limited to the classroom, labs, and
library but has practical applications to the broader world. Our professors apply their
teachings to real-world situations alongside their students to show how knowledge can
lead to the good of the community as well as personal growth.
COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING
We know that intent without action is of limited value. 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 both in the
region and farther afield.
You will earn course credit through our partnerships for community-based learning,
where you might choose to tutor elementary-school students in San Jose 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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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.
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“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
roBerT BoScacci ’14, Web design and engineering, from San Mateo, Calif., is one of more than three dozen undergraduates introducing young students to engineering concepts through hands-on activities. At the Third Street Community Center in San Jose, SCU engineering students show youngsters how to build a functioning boat from household materials. In the spirit of competition and fun, Boscacci has the students load their team-designed boats with pennies, one at a time, to demonstrate how the weight within the hull affects floatability. Last one to sink wins! “Being able to inspire young students to get excited about engineering through this community-based program has been a highlight of my freshman year,” says Boscacci.
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Study abroad students walk in the footsteps of the ancients among the ruins in Greece or Rome, absorbing the rich architectural, artistic, intellectual, and religious history.
During winter break, civil engineering students ventured to northern Ghana to help design and 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 develop an
understanding of people from around the world. Not
only will you experience and engage with a different
culture, but you’ll gain a new sense of independence and
confidence, and you’ll make countless friends from SCU
and other universities as well. We encourage students
to explore our world and to absorb and exercise a
commitment to fostering social justice, sustainability, and
compassion.
SCU offers study abroad programs in every major and
on every continent except Antarctica. You might learn
about finance in Beijing or Renaissance painting in
Florence. SCU students can travel to Thailand 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. Interning for a film PR company in London was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The experience and knowledge I gained helped me not only obtain internships and jobs once I returned home, but right after I graduated as well.”
SARAh ALLBRITTEN ’11, B.S. marketing, from Pleasanton, Calif.; international ambassador and peer advisor; currently works as an assistant at CSED, a Los Angeles–based talent agency
Approximately one-third of SCU students study abroad for a quarter, semester, summer, or short-term program. The Study Abroad Program is open to all eligible students through a competitive selection process, with opportunities in over 40 countries, including:
SArgentinaAustraliaAustriaBelgiumBotswanaBrazilBurkina FasoChinaCosta RicaCzech RepublicDenmarkDominican
RepublicEcuador
El SalvadorEnglandFranceGermanyGhanaGreeceHungaryIndiaIrelandIsraelItalyJapanJordanKenyaKoreaMexicoMorocco
NetherlandsNew ZealandPeruPhilippinesPolandPortugalRussiaScotlandSenegalSouth AfricaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandTaiwanTanzaniaThailandTurkey
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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 them 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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“The Baja experience was more eye-opening than I could have ever anticipated. It is one thing to sit in a classroom and learn the intricacies of Baja ecology, but it is entirely different to tangibly interact with all of the phenomena we had been studying. If there’s one thing I took away from this class, it’s to continually challenge myself to not take what I study in the classroom as an end in and of itself, but to search for its applicability to my everyday life.”
KAmILA LAmBERT ’12public health and environmental studies major, biology minor; from Los Altos, Calif.; lead student ambassador; member of GALA, the LGBT alliance on campus
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 Markkula Center Bioethics Director margareT r. mcLean and Associate Professor of Biology LeiLani miLLer .
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i n t e g r at e Y o u r s t u D i e s 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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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
undergraduate Core Curriculum courses. A solid liberal arts and
sciences education will heighten your awareness of human culture and
the natural world, but it also prepares you for demanding, high-level
careers—across the spectrum of vocations and professions, where a
broad imaginative and critical capacity will make you stand out.
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, emphasizing 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. Celebrating its 100th anniversary
this year, the school offers programs in civil, computer, electrical,
and mechanical engineering, applied mathematics, Web design and
engineering, bioengineering, 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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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SC IENCES
Ancient Studies
Anthropology
Art History
Arabic, Islamic, and 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
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 and Renaissance Studies*
Music
Musical Theatre*
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Health Science
Religious Studies
Science, Technology and Society*
Sociology
Spanish Studies
Studio Art
Theatre Arts (emphasis in Dance)
Theatre Arts (emphasis in Theatre)
Urban Education*
Women’s and Gender Studies**
LE AVE Y SChOOL OF BU S INESS
Accounting and Information Systems
Accounting
Economics
Entrepreneurship*
Finance
International Business*
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Retail Studies*
SCh OOL OF ENG INE E R 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 interdisciplinary minors and special programs,
see SCU’s Academic Bulletin at www.scu.edu/ugbulletin.
MAjORS, MINORS, SpECIAL pROGRAMS
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erin hickS ’13, mechanical engineering, from Mountain View, Calif.; honors program, cross-country runner, and outreach officer for SCU’s Society of Women Engineers club
“I knew I wanted to come to Santa Clara University when I toured the mechanical engineering department and met Professor Kitts. The projects he and his team of master’s students are working on in the RSL (Robotics Systems Laboratory) are just so new and exciting; I knew I wanted to be a part of it. The summer before my sophomore year, I was granted a Kuehler fellowship to work with underwater robots. During my internship, I collaborated with a team of grad students preparing a new ROV (Remotely Operated underwater Vehicle) called Nautilus. My part of the project was to program a digital overlay that takes all the data from the robot’s sensors and displays it on top of the video display. The hands-on experience I get working in the lab helps me see how what I’ve learned in class actually becomes useful in real-world applications.”
“During my internship with the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, I had the opportunity to learn about
difficult international issues, such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, from numerous perspectives. In addition to research and class work, I attended seminars led by world leaders, met with foreign ambassadors, and assisted in the planning of the 18th Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers
Conference. I also helped increase the Model Arab League participation, which now includes over 2,000 students. Today, I actively apply the lessons learned at my internship to my experiences as a law student. Taking the time to sincerely understand conflicts from various viewpoints allows me not only to better understand issues but also to more confidently argue my own perspectives.”
SARA VAKULSKAS ’11B.S. political science, from Chaska, Minn.; attending the University of Minnesota Law School on a full scholarship
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. You’ll be able to get the research
experience and one-on-one access you need. 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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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
—along with brothers Agustin and Alberto Fonts, also SCU graduates of the class of 2008—founded Valence Energy, a company that develops energy efficiency software. Bickford is now the manager of Asia business development for 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, Valence Energy.
After Valence Energy was successfully acquired, 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. In 2011, 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. Bickford adds, “Santa Clara’s mission of sustainability, and its location in an area full of intelligent, competitive people, lends itself to lots of cleantech opportunities.”
A FEw FELLOw BRONCOS
andy ackerman ’78, b.a. general humanitiesTV director/producer whose credits include Cheers, Seinfeld, Frasier, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Two and a Half Men
reza aslan ’95, b.a. religious studies 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
William carter ’71, b.s., ’95, M.s. electrical engineeringFormer CTO of Xilinx
brandi chastain ’91, b.a. communications Two-time Olympic gold medalist, World Cup winner, Women’s Professional Soccer player
David c. Drummond ’85, b.a. historySenior vice president of corporate development and chief legal officer, Google, Inc.
Khaled Hosseini ’88, b.s. biologyAuthor of the No. 1 bestsellers The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns
francisco jimenez ’66, b.a. history and studio artProfessor of modern languages and literatures; 2002 U.S. Professor of the Year, CASE award; author
yasemin Kimyacioglu ’08, b.s. mechanical engineeringCo-founder of the Botswana Association for Positive Living, assisting youth with HIV/AIDS
sharon Kugler ’81, b.s. mathematicsYale University chaplain
charles leone ’05, b.s. mechanical engineeringLockheed Martin designer of spacecraft technology
Zoe lofgren ’75, j.D. Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, California’s 16th district (San Jose)
noelle lopez ’09, b.a. philosophySCU’s first female Rhodes Scholar, completing D.Phil in ancient Greek philosophy at Oxford University
Dee Dee Myers ’83, b.s. political scienceAuthor of Why Women Should Rule the World, press secretary for former President Bill Clinton
janet napolitano ’79, b.s. political scienceU.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, former governor of Arizona
steve nash ’96, b.s. sociologyBasketball player for the Phoenix Suns, two-time winner of the NBA MVP award
gavin newsom ’89, b.s. political science Lieutenant Governor of California, former mayor of San Francisco
richard justice ’71 b.s. mechanical engineeringFormer executive vice president of Cisco Systems for worldwide operations
leon Panetta ’60, b.s. political science, ’63, j.D.U.S. Secretary of Defense; former director of the CIA; former White House chief of staff, Clinton Administration; Congressman 1977–93
a.j. riebli ’91, b.a. communicationAnimation director at Pixar, whose credits include Ratatouille, Finding Nemo, and Toy Story 2
stephen c. schott ’60, b.s. commerceCEO and president of Citation Homes Central; former managing partner of Oakland A’s; philanthropist
herever you find yourself after graduation, you’ll
be able to apply your education and skills to build
a career, improve your workplace, and strengthen
your community. 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.
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deniSe meLone ’06, B.S.C. marketing, from La Cañada Flintridge, Calif.; currently a global account supervisor for S.C. Johnson at public relations firm Ogilvy & Mather Chicago; previously worked for five years at Ogilvy CommonHealth Worldwide in New York City on global accounts including Pfizer, Novartis, and Bayer Pharmaceuticals
“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. Being fearless and valuing teamwork were key learning points that I took away from being a business student at SCU, where I was taught how to think as a global leader. Through an Ogilvy assignment, I had the opportunity to live and work in Berlin, and have most recently been relocated to Chicago and assigned to the largest account in the agency worldwide. I have no doubt that my successes thus far are a direct result of the lessons and skills I learned from a great Jesuit education at SCU.”
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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 were actually working on something that’s more R&D,” said michaeL caLomeni ’11, B.S. mechanical engineering. “Our project was different from the traditional senior assignment, because we were 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, which is just an hour away. Adjacent to San Jose, the 10th largest city in the
U.S., Santa Clara has the unique advantage of being located in a region known for its
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,
English, 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 to determine the wear characteristics
of various stent material properties. Their results
may lead to longer lifetimes of heart valves. Upon
graduation, both turned their rigorous internships
into full-time jobs at Sadra. While Boyette has since
moved on to another Silicon Valley start-up, Maya
Medical, four additional SCU grads currently work
for Sadra—two of them likewise starting their careers
with Sadra internships while in school. Most recently,
Sadra Medical—which retains its company name—was
acquired by Boston Scientific, an industry leader in
developing innovative medical devices.
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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 Jose Cinco de Mayo Parade, celebrate Kwanzaa
in San Jose’s History Park, sample the amazing baklava
at the local Greek Festival, or attend any number of other
entertaining ethnic and cultural activities.
IN OUR BACkYARD
• San Francisco Giants, 2010 World
Champions
• San Jose Museum of Art, California Theatre,
and San Jose Center for Performing Arts
• HP Pavilion, home of the NHL San Jose
Sharks and the arena for SabreCats football
• San Jose Earthquakes MLS professional
soccer matches played on campus
• New home of the San Francisco 49ers, Santa
Clara stadium, to be ready for 2014 football
season kick-off
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library, largest
public library west of the Mississippi
• The Tech Museum of Innovation in downtown
San Jose
• Santana Row neighborhood, center for
theatre, shopping, and dining
• Los Gatos Creek Trail and County Park 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 Jose; 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, B.A. communication, from Honolulu, Hawaii; producer and documentary filmmaker in Los Angeles; internship with McAfee, working on internal marketing strategy videos; study abroad in China, through SCU’s business school, filming short documentaries on China’s culture and burgeoning infrastructure
Santa Clara’s Buck Shaw Stadium hosts the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer (MLS), the top professional soccer league in the U.S. and Canada.
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Shop, dine, catch a movie, and relax at Santana Row, a Euro-inspired entertainment quarter.
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The Mexican Heritage Plaza is Northern California’s hub for presenting and advancing Mexican and multicultural performing arts through promoting the dance, music, and visual arts traditions of Mexico.
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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. As the University newspaper photo editor, I’ve met and photographed distinguished campus visitors, such as U.S. Defense Secretary 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.”
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 and yearbook
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Santa Clara’s eight Residential Learning Communities (RLCs), corresponding themes, and residence hall locations.
RLC Theme Residence hall
ALPhA Understanding the modern world through the lens of Western culture Graham Hall
COmmUNITAS Individualism, community, and social responsibility Campisi Hall
CYPhI Sustainability, the environment, and the arts Swig Hall
DA VINCI Science and celebrating Italian heritage and culture Casa Italiana
LOYOLA Faith, social justice, and the exploration of one’s place in the world Sobrato Hall
mODERN PERSPECTIVES Student-directed toward leadership, vision, and action Dunne Hall
UNITY Social and civic engagement; understanding and appreciating diversity McLaughlin Hall and Walsh Hall
XAVIER International issues and global solidarity Sanfilippo Hall
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 where academics and fun are
synonymous.
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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“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.S. political science, from Northbrook, Ill.; study abroad blogger, Greece; former co-president of the Santa Clara Entrepreneurship Program; 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 University Villas. 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.
Even though we don’t require you to live on campus, nearly 95 percent
of first-year students choose to do so.
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 central Marketplace for breakfast,
lunch, or dinner. The newly remodeled dining hall resembles an
upscale food court with numerous stations, including The Bistro,
La Parrilla, California Deli, Sauté, 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. The Bronco is the
University’s late-night venue, serving beverages and pub-style food. You
can even order meals online and have them
delivered to your dorm room via “room
service.” During the day you can use
the casual space to watch TV,
play pool or foosball, work in
groups, or just plain relax.
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Our newly remodeled 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 much more.
Students in Campisi residence hall are part of the Communitas residential learning community, and typically share a double room.
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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.
Just a few of the many groups you might
join at Santa Clara:
• Alpha Kappa Psi, coed business
fraternity
• APB, the Activities Programming Board
• ASG, student government
• Ballet Folklorico, Mexican
traditional dance group
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• 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
• The Redwood, University
yearbook
• Ruff Riders, sports fans
• Salsa Clara, salsa dance
group
• The Santa Clara newspaper
• Santa Clara Review, literary
magazine
• SCCAP, community-based,
social justice organization
• SCU A Capella, singing group
• 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. While there
have been mascot sightings as early
as 1923, it wasn’t until 1976 that an
enterprising student introduced Benny
the Bronco—who’s name was changed
in 1995 to become the official Bucky
the Bronco we know today. The original
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.
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 great place for taking a break from studying.
Follow SCU athletics at www.santaclarabroncos.com.
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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 Jose; 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
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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
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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, S.J.,
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. In 2011, the U.S.
Green Building Council recognized the
building with the Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold
certification. 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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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 and tutoring
• 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.
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SCU AT A GLANCE
undergraduaTeS, faLL 2011Total undergraduate enrollment 5,229
College of Arts and Sciences 2,952
Leavey School of Business 1,435
School of Engineering 842
Freshmen to sophomore retention rate 94%
Undergraduate graduation rate 85%
Live in residence halls Freshmen 94% All undergraduates 50%
Average class size 23
Student to faculty ratio 13:1
Religious background Catholic 52% Non-Catholic 30% Unspecified 18%
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APPLICATION SUMMARY
Applied 13,342
Accepted 7,263
Enrolled 1,283
ENROLLED PROFILE
Middle 50% scores GPA (4.0 unweighted scale) 3.4–3.8 SAT critical reading 570–680 SAT math 600–690 ACT composite 27–31
Men / Women 50% / 50%
Ethnicity African-American / Black 3% Asian 11% Caucasian 53% Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander <1% Hispanic / Latino 9% Multiethnic 15% Native American / Alaska Native <1% Not Reported 9%
From public high schools 50%
From Jesuit high schools 12%
From Catholic, non-Jesuit high schools 25%
From other private high schools 12%
From other high schools 1%
From California 60%
From other states and countries 40% Number of states 38 Number of foreign countries 15
TranSferS, faLL 2011Applied 889
Accepted 443
Enrolled 207 From 4-year colleges 28% From 2-year colleges 71% Other 1%
Mean academic GPA (admitted) 3.61
Road to Rhodes
noeLLe Lopez ’09, B.A. philosophy, was named Santa Clara’s first female Rhodes Scholar in 2008. In 2011, she completed her B.Phil master’s degree in philosophy at Oxford University, England, and was vice-captain of Oxford’s women’s cross-country club; currently studying ancient Greek philosophy and completing her D.Phil, Oxford’s version of a Ph.D. Her dissertation investigates the role of eros (love) in Plato’s ethics.
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 SCU cross-country and track team captain went on to study virtue ethics, 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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NATIONAL RANkINGS AND RECOGNIT ION
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 third-highest undergraduate
graduation rate (85 percent graduate
in six years) among 626 U.S. master’s
universities.
• Recognized for the School of Engineering
ranking No. 21 among U.S. engineering
schools where the highest degree
awarded is a bachelor’s or master’s.
In 2012:
• 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 2012
annual guidebook The Best 376 Colleges.
In 2011:
• 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 places No. 67 on Forbes
Magazine’s annual list of the 650 best
undergraduate institutions in America.
• 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 No. 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 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) international competition to design the best energy-efficient house. Students across all disciplines are now focusing on the 2013 competition.
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ADMISSION
At Santa Clara we select our incoming class from among many
qualified applicants. We pay close attention to the rigor of the
classes you’ve taken, the grades you’ve earned, and the work
you’ve accomplished. Our application review process is holistic,
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 are 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 Decision and Early Action; we also require first-semester
senior-year grades for Regular Decision applicants
• Results of standardized tests—SAT Reasoning Test or ACT
• 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 also consider other factors as well, such as special talents,
alumni relationships with the University, ethnic and experiential
diversity, 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 to SCU’s Early Decision, Early
Action (nonbinding), or the Regular Decision program during their
senior year in high school. SCU only accepts transfer applications
for the fall and winter (January) quarters.
appLicaTion deadLineS and noTificaTion of admiSSion
FREShmAN CANDIDATES
Apply by Notification
Early Decision (binding) November 1 End of December
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
Fall Rolling between January 7 and April 15
Rolling (Feb.– May)
For more information, visit www.scu.edu/ugrad/apply/transfer.
TRANSFER AppL ICANTS
Transfer admissions at Santa Clara are based on academic
competitiveness and space availability. Priority consideration will
be given to those students who have successfully completed the
recommended courses for the academic division to which they are
applying. For more information, please visit the Transfer website at
www.scu.edu/ugrad/apply/transfer.
INTERNATIONAL AppL ICANTS
For international applicants applying as either a freshman or
transfer, please visit our International website at
www.scu.edu/ugrad/apply/international.
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 2012–13 academic year is $40,572, with average
room and board costing $12,276.
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) or
guardian(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: 100+ up to $16,000
• 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.
Our financial aid packages can decrease cost substantially—with
81 percent of our students receiving some form of aid from
scholarships, grants, loans and campus employment. When
compared to some public universities having an average time to
graduation of 5+ years, Santa Clara may actually be a more cost-
effective education. The intrinsic value of a Santa Clara education
goes beyond the initial investment of tuition and related costs.
Santa Clara graduates make immediate, measurable contributions
as they enter or advance in their professions, and are sought by
business, industry, nonprofits, and government.
imporTanT daTeS for financiaL aid appLicanTS
FREShmAN CANDIDATES
Early Decision/Early Action Regular Decision
November 15CSS/PROFILE Deadline
February 1CSS/PROFILE Deadline
March 2Cal Grant Deadline (Calif. residents only)
March 2Cal Grant Deadline (Calif. residents only)
TRANSFER STUDENTS
March 2Cal Grant Deadline (Calif. residents only)
a P P ly F o r F i n a n c i a l a i D
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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 AND 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 Jose, 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 the
Mineta San Jose 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 entrance.
San Francisco and Oakland International
airports are each 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
Jose, Palo Alto, and other Bay Area cities.
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Find us at:
Bold New Welcome to SCU
With the fall 2012 opening of the Patricia A. &
Stephen C. Schott Admission & Enrollment
Services Building, visitors to campus will find an
exciting gateway to Santa Clara and a unique
level of hospitality. Students will enjoy convenient
centralized services to accommodate their
nonacademic needs, such as checking the status
of their financial aid, registering for classes, paying
their bills, holding large group presentations, and
more. The green-certified structure includes
technology-infused exhibits that illustrate our
Jesuit mission as well as reflect the dynamic
region served by the University.
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