Congratulations Future Broncos!

Welcome to the Bronco Family! Use this website as a resource for next steps and to learn more about the Santa Clara University community. Join us for admitted student events to get to see your future as a Bronco!

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Are you Bronco Bound?

Save the Date for the Upcoming Admitted Student Events!

Congratulations and welcome to Santa Clara University! Your academic accomplishments, contributions to your community, and unique stories and lived experiences embody the spirit of SCU. We encourage you to join us for our admitted student events—they are the perfect opportunity to get to know us better and envision yourself as part of the Santa Clara University community. We hope to see you soon!

Preview Day

Find out what it means to be a student at SCU! Meet faculty, staff, and current students through a day full of tours, presentations, conversations, and a behind-the-scenes look at what awaits you as a future Bronco.

Save the Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
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Unity Night

Join us for Unity Night, a program designed to both celebrate your admission and inspire you to recognize all of your identities as you make your enrollment decision. Explore how your various multicultural and social identities intersect and thrive on our campus.

Save the Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
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DiscoverSCU

DiscoverSCU programming features a mock class from our esteemed faculty, student panels, parent programming, a school/college-specific tour, and an opportunity to meet other admitted students!

Leavey School of Business - January 23, 2026
School of Engineering - January 30, 2026
College of Arts and Sciences - February 27, 2026

Bronco Meetup

We are coming to you! Learn more about Santa Clara University as you hear from our SCU community. You'll also get to mingle with other admitted students in your area!

Registration is now out! Check your email for dates, locations, and registration links!

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Virtual Admitted Student Coffee Chats

Bring a cup of coffee (or hot chocolate) and all your questions about life at SCU for coffee chats with our current students through the comfort of anywhere!

January 22 | 4:00-5:00 PM PT - Coming to Cali: Going to College Out of State
February 5 | 4:00-5:00 PM PT - The Road to Research: Entering the World of SCU Research Labs
February 26 | 3:00-4:00 PM PT - Stepping into the Spotlight: Performing Arts at SCU for Majors and non-Majors
March 5 | 4:00-5:00 PM PT - Welcome to Santa Clara: A Day in the Life of an SCU Student

Virtual Celebration Kit

Show off your admittance to your friends with Zoom backgrounds, animated backgrounds, gifs, and print signs!

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Deadlines for Next Steps

Pay close attention to the items and deadlines below, and you’ll be a Bronco in no time!

Early Decision I

What you need to do	Deadline
Pay the $500 enrollment fee via your SCU application portal (nonrefundable).	January 7
View your Financial Aid offer via your SCU application portal.	Available two weeks after receiving your admission decision
Sign up for an Orientation session._{Learn about our Jesuit and community values, get to know your new classmates, and connect with our student Orientation Leaders, faculty, and staff who will support you during your transition to SCU. Sessions for first-year students are in July.}	May 1
Submit your $500 housing pre-payment deposit, the housing contract, and your Residential Learning Community (RLC)/Housing preferences via the link in your SCU application portal. _{You will not be able to request housing until you have submitted your enrollment fee. As a reminder, there is a two-year residency requirement. Planning to commute? Make sure to submit your Residency Exception form via the link in your SCU application portal no later than May 20. Please note you must be approved for a residency exception in order to not be required to live on campus.}	May 1
Submit official ACT/SAT scores to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. _{This includes those who chose not to submit scores in the application process if scores are available. We use these scores for institutional research purposes.}	As soon as possible but no later than May 1
Submit final transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. _{We expect incoming students to maintain grades comparable to their academic record. If there is a significant deterioration in your academic work, we may rescind your offer of admission.}	As soon as possible but no later than July 11

Early Action

What you need to do	Deadline
Pay the $500 enrollment fee via your SCU application portal (nonrefundable).	May 1
View your Financial Aid offer via your SCU application portal.	Available two weeks after receiving your admission decision
Sign up for an Orientation session._{Learn about our Jesuit and community values, get to know your new classmates, and connect with our student Orientation Leaders, faculty, and staff who will support you during your transition to SCU. Sessions for first-year students are in July.}	May 1
Submit your $500 housing pre-payment deposit, the housing contract, and your Residential Learning Community (RLC)/Housing preferences via the link in your SCU application portal. _{You will not be able to request housing until you have submitted your enrollment fee. As a reminder, there is a two-year residency requirement. Planning to commute? Make sure to submit your Residency Exception form via the link in your SCU application portal no later than May 20. Please note you must be approved for a residency exception in order to not be required to live on campus.}	May 1
Submit official ACT/SAT scores to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. _{This includes those who chose not to submit scores in the application process if scores are available. We use these scores for institutional research purposes.}	As soon as possible but no later than May 1
Submit final transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. _{We expect incoming students to maintain grades comparable to their academic record. If there is a significant deterioration in your academic work, we may rescind your offer of admission.}	As soon as possible but no later than July 11

Early Decision II

What you need to do	Deadline
Pay the $500 enrollment fee via your SCU application portal (nonrefundable).	March 1
View your Financial Aid offer via your SCU application portal.	Available two weeks after receiving your admission decision
Sign up for an Orientation session._{Learn about our Jesuit and community values, get to know your new classmates, and connect with our student Orientation Leaders, faculty, and staff who will support you during your transition to SCU. Sessions for first-year students are in July.}	May 1
Submit your $500 housing pre-payment deposit, the housing contract, and your Residential Learning Community (RLC)/Housing preferences via the link in your SCU application portal. _{You will not be able to request housing until you have submitted your enrollment fee. As a reminder, there is a two-year residency requirement. Planning to commute? Make sure to submit your Residency Exception form via the link in your SCU application portal no later than May 20. Please note you must be approved for a residency exception in order to not be required to live on campus.}	May 1
Submit official ACT/SAT scores to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. _{This includes those who chose not to submit scores in the application process if scores are available. We use these scores for institutional research purposes.}	As soon as possible but no later than May 1
Submit final transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. _{We expect incoming students to maintain grades comparable to their academic record. If there is a significant deterioration in your academic work, we may rescind your offer of admission.}	As soon as possible but no later than July 11

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Hear from our Current SCU Broncos!

If you have any questions about student life or want to hear genuine student experiences, reach out to our student ambassadors at ambassadors@scu.edu!

Congratulations and welcome to the Bronco family! Get ready to discover new passions, meet friends and faculty that will feel like family, and challenge yourself to leave your comfort zone. We can't wait to see all of the amazing things you'll accomplish!

Congratulations, future Broncos! Welcome to the Santa Clara family — we can’t wait to see you on campus. The sky’s the limit!

Congratulations and welcome to the Bronco Family! We are so happy you are here and cannot wait to see all the amazing memories you make and the countless opportunities you take! See you in the fall class of 2030!

Congratulations and welcome to the SCU family! We're so excited to have you here and can't wait to see you flourish with all SCU has to offer. Go Broncos!!

Congrats future Broncos and welcome to Santa Clara. We are so excited to have the next leaders of competence, conscience, and compassion on our amazing campus.

Welcome to SCU, where you’ll learn, grow, and create memories that last a lifetime! We can't wait to see you on campus!

Additional Resources and Contacts

More campus resources can be found here.

International Students

Students from all over the world find a home at SCU

Housing

The perfect living and learning environment awaits you. Check out room layouts and video tours of our 8 Residential Living and Learning Communities here.

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Orientation

Engage with fellow students, register for classes, and learn about the programs and opportunities to getting involved in the SCU community

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One Stop

Our friendly staff at the One Stop are available to answer questions and provide guidance to our newly admitted students/families regarding Financial Aid, Bursar, and Registrar questions.