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Santa Clara UniverSity
CF i n d Y o u r s e l F H e r e
Explore Northern California Regional Attractions 4
Discover the Neighborhood Close-to-Campus Highlights 6
Realize Silicon Valley Benefits Opportunities of Location 8
Gain Real-World Experience Undergraduate Research and Internships 10
Lead Positive Change A Values-Based Education 12
Commit to Social Responsibility Sustainability and Community-Based Learning 14
Build a Better World Taking a Global View and Studying Abroad 16
Integrate Your Studies Our Core Curriculum and Other Multidisciplinary Programs 18
Make Lifelong Connections Residential Learning Communities 20
Take the Path to Success Our Graduates Inspire Others to Succeed 22
Focus on Your Future Schools/College, Majors and Minors 24
Join an Active Community Everyone Can Find Something to Enjoy Here 26
Eat Well, Live Well Residence Halls and Dining 28
Catch the Bronco Spirit Clubs and Organizations on Campus 30
Leap into Action Athletics and Recreation 32
Seek Knowledge and Inspiration Educational Facilities and Support Services 34
Get the Facts Statistics and Rankings 36
Apply to SCU Admission and Financial Aid 38
Visit SCU Traveling to Campus and Tours 40
hoose your path at Santa Clara.
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, 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.
Santa Clara graduates enter their personal and professional lives
prepared not only with knowledge but with a commitment to making
ethical decisions and serving the needs of mankind.
With more than 50 majors—and more than 50 minors—2,000 courses,
more than 5,000 undergraduates, and nearly 900 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 oldest of the original 21 California missions and the only mission found on a college campus.
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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
• Surf in Santa Cruz, or just watch the pros (a half-hour away)
• Tackle some serious mountain biking in the Santa Cruz mountains (a half-hour away)
• Shop and dine in San Francisco (an hour’s drive or train ride away)
• Tour the infamous Alcatraz Island rich with history (an hour away)
• View the magnificent panorama atop Mount Diablo (an hour away)
• Hike past towering redwood trees in Muir Woods (one and a half hours away)
• Camp at Mount Tamalpais or climb its 2,571-foot peak (one and a half hours away)
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• Explore the sea animals of the Monterey
Bay Aquarium (one and a half hours
away)
• Observe the wildlife at Pinnacles National
Monument (two hours away)
• Climb Half Dome in Yosemite National
Park (three and a half hours away)
• Snowboard at a resort along Lake Tahoe
(four hours away)
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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.
IN OUr BACKYArD
• San José Earthquakes men’s professional soccer
matches played on campus
• San José Museum of Art, California Theatre, and
San José Center for the Performing Arts
• HP Pavilion, home of the San José Sharks
• 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 theater,
shopping, and dining
• Los Gatos Creek Trail for miles of biking or running
• Motorcycle County Park, trails for motorcyclists
and ATVs
• Montalvo Arts Center and Mountain Winery concert
venue
• California’s Great America amusement park
• Lick Observatory, some 4,200 feet atop
Mt. Hamilton
• Mission Santa Clara, our own landmark and eighth
of 21 California missions
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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, communication major, from Honolulu, Hawaii
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Synopsys
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Applied Materials
Intel
Adobe Systems
Cisco Systems
eBay
IBM
Advanced Micro Devices
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Interns Michael Calomeni and Jeremy Boyette discuss the heart-stent testing project they’ve spearheaded and designed for Sadra Medical, a Silicon Valley company specializing in innovative treatments for heart disease.
SILICON VALLEY EDGE
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.
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“As an intern, the most valuable thing I learned was how to collaborate and cooperate in a team-oriented business environment. I’ve been lucky enough to work for a company that valued my input and efforts, and I have happily contributed all I can. I’ve designed posters and brochures
that have been seen by millions of people. I’ve gained great experience. I’m grateful to be located in the heart of Silicon Valley, which has provided so many opportunities in the high-tech industry for me.”
DAVE GAMAChE ’09, B.A. marketing, from Woodside, Calif.; interned in the corporate marketing office of Applied Materials, Santa Clara, now a designer working for design and interaction agency ZURB, in Campbell, Calif.
ilicon Valley boasts more than a million residents and 6,600 high-tech companies. 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
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.
Mechanical engineering seniors Michael Calomeni ’10, B.S. and Jeremy Boyette ’10 B.S. both hold internships with Sadra Medical, a
small, Los Gatos 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.
“At Sadra, because of the start-up nature, you wear multiple hats,
so we’re actually working on something that’s more r&D,” says
Michael Calomeni. “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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“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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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 a glimpse into what working in this field would entail.”
MoLLEY GANEY ’10, B.A. English, from Lafayette, Calif.; intern for the California Legacy Project, a partnership between SCU and Heyday Books, which brings alive for contemporary readers California’s diverse and lively literary and historical heritage.
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 to produce a professional musical, you’ll gain new skills
through real-world applications in your field.
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The chance to build cool stuff in Santa Clara University’s robotics lab is what drew Casey Kute to the 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 in-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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“SCU offers a rigorous undergraduate education, with plenty of outside class work. However, you should be warned that SCU won’t only challenge your academic side. I was deeply influenced
by the Jesuit way of thinking, shifting to view the world from a ‘we’ perspective rather than a ‘me’ perspective. Our decisions need to always take into account our community.”
ELICo TEIxEIRA ’07, B.S. engineering physics, B.A. business finance, from Pleasanton, Calif.; currently studying for his master’s in mechanical engineering at Stanford University. In fall 2010, he will be attending law school.
S anta Clara University was founded in 1851 on the
Santa Clara Mission 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 and
promoting justice for all.
Santa Clara’s three interdisciplinary Centers of
Distinction further the expression of our Jesuit values.
The Center for Science, Technology, and Society; the
Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education; and the Markkula
Center for Applied Ethics encourage excellence with
consideration for the good of humanity. Each offers
classes, fellowships, or immersion trips to enrich your
educational experience.
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 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 other religious and philosophical traditions.
“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 provides
you with opportunities
to deepen and ground
yourself spiritually
through worship, retreat
opportunities, involvement
in social justice programs,
and other activities.
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CharloTTe Shannon ’10, B.S. political science and environmental studies, from Seattle, Wash., is the recipient of a 2010 Hackworth Grant from the Markkula Center for her research on a project called “The Ethical Imperative of Environmental Justice.” With this grant, Shannon is building 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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c o M M i T t o s o C i a l r e s P o n s i B i l i t Y
SUSTAINABIL ITYYou can major in environmental science here, 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. SCU is committed to becoming a
climate-neutral campus. We are making our buildings
more efficient, buying green power, and generating
renewable energy on campus. Our
new photovoltaic array can
provide up to 20 percent of our
energy needs. We are educating
students about being
greener and encouraging
involvement in 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 Zipcar, the world’s largest car-
sharing program was introduced on campus this year
to encourage faculty, staff, and students to leave their
cars at home to help reduce carbon emissions.
COMMUNITY-BASED LEArNINGOur 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, you might choose to
tutor elementary school students in San José or assist
at an immigration law clinic. Students work at more
than 50 sites in and around Silicon Valley, in schools,
clinics, health care centers, church parishes, and
homeless shelters.
We 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.
“It’s really nice to walk around SCU and see all the green initiatives that are taking place. In the Sustainability Decathlon, all the coaches 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 there and visit our respective high schools and help them understand these issues better so they can create a culture of sustainability on their campus—it’s contagious!”
MIChELLE TANG ’13, liberal studies and environmental science major, from San José, Calif.; member of the GREEN Club and the Vietnamese Student Association, and a coach for the Sustainability Decathlon 2010.
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 ethics in a vacuum. You’ll be asked to examine the ethical implications of your course
work whether you’re studying engineering, business, philosophy, art, or another of our more than 50 majors.
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Students are caught green-handed during RecycleMania, a friendly, nationwide competition between colleges and universities to promote recycling awareness and reduce campus waste.
In Lucia Varona’s Spanish III classroom, students analyze and reflect upon challenges faced by the Latino population. They then head out to the community to apply what they’ve learned, such as helping adultsprepare for their citizenship tests or inspiring high school students to continue on to college.
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Travelling to study in the southern hemisphere appealed to senior Danny Fant, where he was fully immersed in Spanish while staying with a host family in Buenos Aires, Argentina—and even learned to tango.
In SCU’s Reading West Africa Program, students work in village libraries in Burkina Faso and engage with the challenges of the impoverished community; they then create and publish a book about village life and their experience.
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B u i l D a B e T T e r W o r l d
e know the greatest skill you can gain in
college is the ability to think for yourself—while
considering our whole community. At Santa
Clara, we nurture a global perspective.
We encourage our students to explore our
world and to take with them, wherever they
go, 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 El Salvador to help struggling communities
end social injustices or to
Copenhagen to gain
new perspectives on
public health issues.
“I’ve been on two immersion trips, both to Mexico. We built houses in urban slums. I took part in every step of the process—from sifting dirt to sawing wood to tarring a roof. The family that I served on my second trip called home an old, cramped trailer on the edge of a dirt plot. The last day, we presented the new house to the family, along with gifts for the five children. The oldest daughter cried as she watched her little siblings celebrate their good fortune. When our buses pulled away, she
patted her heart over and over again, silently voicing her gratefulness and solidarity. I’ll never forget her, and she inspired me to serve the poor.”
ALICIA GoNzALES ’09, B.A. English, from Fair Oaks, Calif.; now works as a Web content writer/editor for the Discovery Museum Science & Space Center in Sacramento, Calif.
About 60 percent of Santa Clara juniors typically study abroad. SCU study abroad and immersion programs are offered inW ArgentinaAustraliaAustriaBelgiumBotswanaBrazilCambodiaCanadaChileChinaCosta RicaCzech RepublicDenmarkDominican
RepublicEcuadorEl SalvadorEngland
FranceGermanyGhanaGreeceHong KongHungaryIndiaIrelandIsraelItalyJapanJordanKenyaKoreaMexicoMoroccoNetherlandsNew Zealand
PeruPhilippinesPolandPortugalRussiaScotlandSenegalSouth AfricaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandTaiwanTanzaniaThailandTurkeyTurks & CaicosVietnam
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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. For one class, for example, English
and biology students travel to the Sea of Cortez to study nature
writing and Mexican ecology. In another, writing students take
social justice issues as inspiration for fictional work.
At SCU, from your introductory classes to your senior capstone
project, you’ll sharpen critical thinking skills and develop depth
of knowledge—while integrating a global view to better grasp the
complexities of the 21st century.
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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.A. psychology, double minor in biology and Spanish, from Minnetonka, Minn.; attended the spring break immersion program in Baja California, Mexico
The half-acre education and community Forge Garden is part of BUG (Bronco Urban Gardens), a new partnership between SCU’s Environmental Studies Institute and the Silicon Valley HealthCorps that aims to increase community food security, sustainability, and environmental literacy in Santa Clara County.
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Students in cross-disciplinary biology and nature-writing class set off to kayak with their teachers in the Sea of Cortez off the Baja coast of Mexico.
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M a k e l i f e l o N G C o n n e C t i o n s
“The Communitas environment is unique in that this residential learning community comprises two residence halls, Campisi and Bellarmine. Campisi is a four-year RLC and is extremely lively. At the opening meeting of the year in the Campisi quad there’s usually some sort of skit and dance put on by the community facilitators and the resident director, which is a great way to see a different side of the staff here on campus. The RLC allows us to really come to know each other as the year progresses.”
JoANNA GISTAND ’10 B.A. liberal studies, from Castro Valley, Calif.; student assistant for Housing and Residence Life
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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.
M a k e l i f e l o N G C o n n e C t i o n s
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.
Back in 2003, 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 didn’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.”
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After 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 cofounded Valence Energy, a company that develops energy efficiency software. He is now marketing manager for Tigo Energy, Campbell, Calif.
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 cofounded.
After launching Valence Energy and introducing the company’s first-generation product, Bickford moved on to Tigo Energy, another innovative startup, to pursue his passion in solar energy. Tigo Energy is developing a technology that significantly boosts the amount of energy harvested from any solar panel.
“Sustainability is not a compromise between different factions; it is a partnership, and it has the potential to drastically improve collaboration on a worldwide scale,” says Bickford. “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.”
n SCU survey of the Class of 2009
shows that six months after their
graduation, alumni reported:
• 73 percent were employed full
time, attending graduate school, or
participating in a service program.
• 88 percent of employed graduates said
that SCU provided them with good to
excellent preparation for their careers.
• 90 percent of those who applied to
graduate school were accepted to at least
one program.
“I knew that for my career in advertising, I would need to start 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 MALoNE ’06, B.A. marketing, from La Canada, Calif.; account supervisor with New York City–based Draftfcb, one of the largest global advertising agency networks.
A FEW FELLOW BrONCOS
reza aslan ’95 Author of No god but God, national commentator on Islamic issues for CNN and CBS
Brandi chastain ’91 Two-time Olympic gold medalist, World Cup winner, and Women’s Professional Soccer player
John fry ’78 President and cofounder, Fry’s Electronics
Khaled Hosseini ’88 Author of the no.1 best-seller The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns
yasemin Kimyacioglu ’08Cofounder 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
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 Mayor of San Francisco
leon panetta ’60, J.D. ’63Director of the CIA, U.S. Congressman 1977–93, chief of staff for former President Bill Clinton
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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, Oregon; currently a Ph.D. candidate in biological and biomedical sciences at Harvard Medical School
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FIND 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 help you narrow it down as you gain experience
and insight.
In addition, 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 practical skills along with a global
perspective. The undergraduate program strives for a mix of
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 perspective.
SChool of engineering rigorous courses and small class size
typify the engineering program, with professors offering expertise
from their own real-world experience. New initiatives in Web design
and engineering 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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MAJoR AND MINoR
Ancient Studies
Anthropology
Art History
Biology
Chemistry
Classical Studies
Communication
Computer Engineering
Computer Science (Math)
Computer Science and Engineering
Economics
Electrical Engineering
English
Environmental Studies*
Ethnic Studies*
French and Francophone Studies
German Studies
Greek Language and Literature
History
Italian Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Sociology
Spanish Studies
Studio Art
Women’s and Gender Studies*
*Companion or second major only
In addition to the wide range of departmental and school minors,
emphases in majors and concentrations in degree programs are
available to enhance the major field of study for students. Consistent
with the commitment to an integrated educational experience,
several interdisciplinary minors are also offered.
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MAJoR oNLY
Accounting
Accounting and Information Systems
Biochemistry
Bioengineering
Civil Engineering
Engineering Physics
Environmental Science
Finance
General Engineering
Individual Studies
Latin and Greek
Liberal Studies (Education)
Management
Marketing
Operations and Management Information Systems
Psychology
Public Health Science
Religious Studies
Theatre Arts (emphasis in Theatre or Dance)
Web Design and Engineering
MINoR oNLY
Arabic, Islamic, and Middle Eastern Studies
Asian Studies
Biomedical Engineering
Biotechnology
Catholic Studies
Community Studies
Creative Writing
Dance
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Environmental Studies for Engineers
General Business
International Business
International Studies
Japanese Studies
Latin American Studies
Management Information Systems
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Musical Theatre
Public Health
Retail Studies
Science, Technology, and Society
Theatre
Urban Education
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“During my years at SCU, I was lucky enough to cover some of the best stories for the paper. I covered concerts. I got to sit court-, pool-, rink-, and fieldside at many a basketball, waterpolo, hockey, and soccer game, as well as going to cover the WCC Basketball Tournament twice. I covered breaking news. One of my personal favorites was meeting and following Jane Goodall around campus for the afternoon. And I participated in many clubs, played intramurals in three sports, served on the executive board of both the Sociology Student Association and Management Student Association, went on nearly every retreat, and I even started my own club focused on microloans. I feel like everyone can find something they’ll enjoy at SCU.”
Sophie ASmAr ’09, B.S. sociology and management, above, holding camera; from Pleasant Hill, Calif.; former managing editor, public relations director, and photographer for the student newspaper, The Santa Clara; recently served as alumni chaperone for the Ghana agricultural immersion trip
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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, political science major, from Northbrook, Ill.
anta Clara has 10 residence halls, most with
traditional double rooms and large common bathrooms,
others with suite arrangements conducive to more
informal living. residences are all close to classrooms
and the student center. 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—
almost all freshmen do.
You’ll have many food choices here. On campus,
you can select from three different cafés for
coffee, pastries, and quick meals or dine in
the central marketplace for breakfast, lunch, or
dinner. There are regular sushi lunches and a late-
night grill and pizza place. 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 pub is the University’s only 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 ping-pong, use
the Internet stations, 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, Roommate Game,
just to name a few. The Bronco features pizza, smoothies,
favorite pub snacks,
and for those of
age—beer and wine.
The Bronco is open
whenever Benson
Memorial Center is
open—from early
morning to late night.
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The café in Benson Center, one of several campus dining choices, offers lattes, pastries, salads, and a weekly sushi lunch.
Students in Campisi Residence Hall typically share a double room.
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“This is a friendly place. I feel welcomed by every group. I’m in the International Club. I’ve been introduced to a lot of
typical American experiences through the club—we went to play mini golf. And I joined the Ceramics Club, just for fun. And if there was something you wanted to do and there wasn’t a club here, you could just start your own. The school is very supportive of that.”
FRANCIS JANG ’10, B.A. computer engineering, from Dangriga, Belize; community facilitator for Unity Residential Learning Community
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anta Clara has more than 100 student
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.
S Just a few of the many groups you might
join at Santa Clara:
• ASGSCU, student government
• KSCU FM, student radio
• The Santa Clara newspaper
• COrE Christian Fellowship
• Improv comedy
• MEChA–El Frente, Chicano/Latino
community
• Ballet Folklorico
• Jewish Student Union
• Alpha Kappa Psi, coed business
fraternity
• ruff riders, sports fans
• Multicultural Center
• Igwebuike African-American community
• Hermanas Unidas, women in leadership
• Italian Club
• Intandesh South Asian community
• Salsa Clara, salsa dance group
• Tau Beta Pi Engineer Honor Society
• GrEEN Club, sustainability club
• Chinese Student Association
• Cinema Club, international cinema and
culture
• Into the Wild, camping club
history of the SCu mascot “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 much support from Santa Clara. My experience in cross country has given me a lot of self-confidence and leadership experience, and I am very grateful for my teammates, coaches, my professors, my friends, and many others who have made my time here an incredible experience.”
STEPhANIE WILSoN ’11 English major, from San José, Calif.; the first Bronco and only female All-American Cross Country runner; co-captain of the Women’s Cross Country and Track team; Campus Ministry volunteer
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 opened last fall. The Olympic-sized pool hosts lap and recreational swimming as well as 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.
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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.
The new, 194,000 square-foot, four-level
Learning Commons, Technology Center,
and Library has 25 collaborative spaces for
students, 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.
Scheduled to open in 2010, the Locatelli
Student Activities Center is a two-level
facility that will feature space for student
clubs and organizations and be a flexible
place for students to schedule events such
as catered dinners, dances, rock shows,
movies, and career day. This building will
be green, with an energy performance 25
percent more efficient than California’s Title
24 building standard code. Central skylight
shafts will run through the second floor to
the ground floor, increasing natural sunlight
penetration to the center of the building on
both floors. recycled water will be used for
landscape irrigation.
T s e e k K N o W l e D G ea n d i N s p i r aT i o N
Home to the Leavey School of Business, the 86,000 square-foot Lucas Hall features the latest educational technological advancements and dozens of energy-efficiency measures, with 16 student team project rooms, wireless Internet access, and videoconferencing-ready classrooms.
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Support Services on Campus
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
• Writing Hub
• Health services
• Recreation program and wellness center
• Counseling center
• Physical and learning disabilities
accommodations
• International student center
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Road to Rhodes
Noelle lopez ’09, B.A. philosophy, was named Santa Clara’s first female Rhodes Scholar in 2008. She’s currently studying philosophy in a graduate program at Oxford University, England.
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, 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 U.S. 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 2009
Total undergraduate enrollment 5,200
College of Arts and Sciences 2,760
Leavey School of Business 1,749
School of Engineering 691
Freshmen to sophomore retention rate 93%
Undergraduate graduation rate 85%
Live in residence halls Freshmen 95% All undergraduates 48%
Average class size 25
Student to faculty ratio 13:1
freShMen, ClaSS of 2013
APPLICATION SUMMARY
Applied 10,226
Accepted 6,057
Enrolled 1,085
ENROLLED PROFILE
Middle 50% scores GPA (4.0 unweighted scale) 3.4–3.8 SAT Critical Reading 550–650 SAT Math 570–680 ACT Composite 25–30
Men 47%
Women 53%
Ethnicity African-American 5.0% Asian 15.0% Caucasian 38.0% Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander 0.5% Hispanic / Latino 15.0% Multiethnic 9.0% Native American 0.3% Other / Unknown 17.2%
From public high schools 47%
From Jesuit high schools 11%
From Catholic, non-Jesuit high schools 21%
From other private high schools 8%
Religious background: Catholic 47%
From California 59%
From other states and countries 41% Number of states 40 Number of foreign countries 16
TranSfer STudenTS, fall 2009Applied 689
Accepted 483
Enrolled 242 From 4-year colleges 34% From 2-year colleges 66%
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NATIONAL 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 second-highest undergraduate
graduation rate (85 percent graduate in six
years) among all U.S. master’s universities.
• ranks 21st among undergraduate
engineering programs in the country.
In 2009:
• BusinessWeek ranked Santa Clara’s
undergraduate business program 39th in
the country.
• 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.
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The Santa Clara 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 someone who embodies 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 I or ACT (We review your
highest composite results but ask that all test results be sent.)
• Overall quality of your application essays
• 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, and a desire for a diverse
and engaged student body.
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 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
Engineering Transfer Express January 7 end of March
Regular Transfer April 15 early June
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 2010–11 academic year is $37,368, with average
room and board costing $11,742.
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 $3,500 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.
Merit- and Need-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 merit- and need-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: A full-tuition award
• Provost Scholarship: A half-tuition award
• Dean’s Scholarship
• Jesuit Ignatian Scholarship
• Alumni Scholarship
• Music, Theatre, and Dance Scholarships
• Athletic Scholarships
APPLYING FOr F INANCIAL A ID
University, federal, and Cal Grant aid programs require that you
and your parents complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CSS/Financial Aid PrOFILE.
Forms are available at the SCU Financial Aid Office website,
www.scu.edu/financialaid. It is important to note that financial aid
packages are distributed after the student is admitted and before
the deposit deadline.
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iMporTanT daTeS for appliCanTS
FREShMAN CANDIDATES
Early Action Regular Decision
November 1Admission Application Deadline
January 7Admission Application Deadline
November 15CSS/PROFILE Deadline
January 16Scholarship Auditions:Music, Theatre, and Dance
January 16Scholarship Auditions: Music, Theatre, & Dance
February 1CSS/PROFILE Deadline
February 1FAFSA Deadline
February 1FAFSA Deadline
March 2Cal Grant Deadline (Calif. residents only)
March 2Cal Grant Deadline (Calif. residents only)
TRANSFER CANDIDATES
Engineering Transfer Express Regular Transfer
January 7Admission Application Deadline
March 2Cal Grant Deadline (Calif. residents only)
March 2Cal Grant Deadline(Calif. residents only)
April 15Admission Application DeadlineCSS/PROFILE and FAFSA Deadline
April 15CSS/PROFILE and FAFSA Deadline
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You’ll see the beautiful campus and the
friendly faces and find answers to all your
questions.
Visit www.scu.edu/ugrad/visit to schedule
a tour online with the Undergraduate
Admission Office, then check out our online
events 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
daily Monday through Friday and on select
Saturday mornings during the school year.
Please register at least two weeks in
advance, either online at
www.scu.edu/ugrad or by calling
408-554-4700.
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. There’s even a
free shuttle from the airport that takes you
right to the University’s main entrance. San
Francisco and Oakland airports are about
an hour’s drive from campus.
The Santa Clara Caltrain station is across
from the University’s main entrance.
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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