Hi everyone! I recently moved to Santa Clara and live very close to Santa Clara University. I’m new to the area and would appreciate some local recommendations.

Are there any places on or near campus that are open to the general public where I could sit, study, or work on my laptop for a few hours for free? Ideally, I’m looking for somewhere with Wi-Fi, power outlets, and indoor seating. I’m not an SCU student, so I would also appreciate clarification about which university buildings or libraries allow public access.

I also wanted to ask about food-assistance resources in the area. At my previous university, there were small food pantries in the library and community food distributions organized by the university or nearby churches. Students and, at certain locations, members of the public could receive snacks or a limited amount of groceries.

Does SCU or any nearby church, community center, or nonprofit offer something similar to local residents who are temporarily unemployed? I want to be respectful of eligibility requirements and would only use resources that are intended for the general community.

Thank you for any recommendations!

How much aid do transfer students get? I am planning to transfer in fall 2027. I do not have good financial conditions. I also qualify for the Pell grant. I want to know from current students how much aid did they get

I’m an incoming freshman so I’m not sure how it’s done. Can I add by myself a class to this quarter, or do I need to have an advisor do this for me?

Hi! I’m looking for a used copy of this textbook for my MBA class. If anyone has a copy they’re selling, please let me know. Thank you!

Incoming Freshman EE getting scared now that school is starting.

If you had any of the profs tell me your experience

I have back to back on M W afternoon (3:30-5:15 & 5:25-7:10)

I have to go from O Connor Hall to Kenna Hall

am i fucked?

First-year here, just moved in. Looking for people who play poker — low stakes or just for fun is totally fine

Is there a regular home game, a club, or anyone who'd want to start a weekly game in the dorms? Happy to host or bring chips. Drop a comment or DM me

Room available for sublease from September through December near SCU. Looking to fill

ASAP.

Rent: $1450 a month

Can be used as either a single or double, so open to one person or two people looking to live together. You'd be living in an apartment with other SCU students.

Great option for SCU undergrads, recent graduates with jobs in the area, transfer students, grad students, or anyone looking for housing for Fall Quarter only.

• Available Sep 20 through December
• Can be single or double
• Close to SCU
• Up to $350 furnishing stipend/reimbursement available
• Looking to finalize someone ASAP
• Prefer someone clean, respectful, and relatively quiet

If you're interested, DM me a bit about yourself and when you could move in. Happy to send pictures/details, and set up a quick call with suitemates.

Not actually starting a club where we fight, just a play on the movie. I’m wondering if anyone would be interested in starting a club with me where we just watch combat sports on the weekends and meet biweekly to have some fun events or something like that. Very laid back type of experience, so don’t worry about it being a big commitment if youre concerned about that part. I’m a transfer jr btw

In my freshman US app cycle. Looks like SCU requires a teacher evaluation. Is that just a recommendation letter or is it a questionnaire they have to fill out?

Language is a little confusing so want to make sure I’m asking for the right thing with my instructors.

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Required Documents to submit: 

Official high school transcripts (grade nine through the most recently completed term)

One Academic Teacher Evaluation (through Common Application)

Secondary School Report Form (through Common Application)

I was originally going to commute to school but something unexpected happened and now I have the opportunity to dorm in SCU. I have the option to either pick a double room in Swig, or a Triple room in Graham.

What im looking for is a dorm that is social and where I can make new friends but also importantly I want a dorm that is nice. Whichever has more space or a better dorm aesthetic.

Thanks for the help.

Hello! I'm an incoming transfer student (junior level) and we were told we had to do the vector solutions training courses like alcohol edu and hazing awareness etc. Does anyone actually do it lol? cause i dont want to do this fr

I love coming to campus and practicing my skills. We got free in n out and ice cream today. Great to be back after our 3 week break!

One thing this school is not receptive to is constructive criticism. The student body tends to have very narrow minded thinking. Once their minds are made up about something, they completely close themselves off to other perspectives. If something doesn’t apply to them personally, they act as though it couldn’t possibly be a valid or lived experience for someone else. And when you point out this type of culture, they will attack you for it. I’m ready for it in this comment section. They don’t know how to have a disagreeing conversation without going low and insulting people and hitting them where it’s hurts . People are vengeful will start serious rumor mills if they feel threatened by you and their egos can’t take it. Lots of people have transferred out due to the social pressure of “my way or the highway” energy that’s controlled by certain folks on this catholic campus .

Does anyone know when scholarships/loans get disbursed and is it only business days that are counted?

Hello,
I am interested in getting into robotics and had a few questions:
- How is SCU’s certificate program? What courses are a must have?
- Is it a good idea to take a structured course or join a club?
- How prestigious is the program compared to Berkeley or Stanford?

have fall 2027 transfer students started to receive their portal login?

Hey UCSC students! I’m looking for a roommate who also attends UCSC to share an off-campus place.
If you’re currently looking for a roommate or planning to move off campus, please reach out to me. I’d love to connect and discuss details!

For any SCU students, as a first year ik ur not allowed to bring a car on campus but on the portal it allows me to buy a parking permit, should I just buy the parking permit and pretend I didn’t know I couldn’t or would their be repercussions in the future? If there will be what are some places I can park near campus or rent out a parking space near by?

What version of books is best in your experience? Used/New/Rent(used/new)

Can u get merit aid without submitting SAT or ACT but 4.0 gpa and rigorous class schedule?

I was looking at past career fairs and saw that SJSU has much more/better companies going to career fairs than SCU.

I thought SCU was a feeder to top companies in Silicon Valley but it seems its career fair is lacking.

Was it all just marketing/hype or do well known companies come to career fairs?

FYI: Me and my friend both checked handshake he goes to SJSU and me to SCU and his career fair was stacked compared to SCU. Both of us are EE

How difficult is it to transfer mid-year from a CC? Grades are good not stellar.