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Admission of Undergraduate Students

黑料网 is a selective admission university that admits new students based on past performance, potential for future academic success, and contribution to the campus community consistent with the mission and Jesuit tradition of the University. Applicants are admitted as full-time, degree-seeking students. Santa Clara does not have a part-time undergraduate program option and does not enroll non-degree students except international non-degree students participating in an approved international partnership. 听Non-degree international student programs are administered by Global Engagement. See the limited conditions outlined in Chapter 8, Academic and Administrative Policies and Regulations.

Entering first-year and transfer students are admitted for fall and winter terms. Students are admitted for spring term only by special exception with the approval of the dean of admission.

Entering first-year students are admitted to the University and to a specific school and in some cases major听based on the preference indicated on their admission application. Students wishing to change schools may apply for a transfer only at the end of their first year of attendance.

Admission of Entering First-Year Students

Admission of applicants to 黑料网 as entering first-year students is based on their academic record in high school including course rigor, results on standardized tests听when submitted, and other criteria outlined below. While 黑料网 does not have a specific high school grade point average or standardized test score requirement, potential for successful academic performance in the rigorous undergraduate program at Santa Clara is correlated with high academic performance in high school. Santa Clara also bases admission on demonstrated potential for contribution to the campus community consistent with the mission and Jesuit tradition of the University, but only after assessment of academic performance and potential.

Applications for admission as an entering first-year student are evaluated using the following criteria:

  • Overall quality of high school courses and appropriately challenging coursework
  • Academic performance in high school, including the cumulative grade point average from the first year of high school through the junior year of high school (grades from the first term of the senior year may also be included)
  • Results of standardized SAT or ACT tests (optional)
  • One teacher evaluation
  • Involvement in school and community activities

The basic subject recommendations for admission as an entering first-year student include:

  • History and Social Science: 3 years
  • English: 4 years
  • Mathematics: 3 years required; 4 years recommended
  • Laboratory Science: 2 years required; 3 years recommended
  • Language other than English: 2 years required; 3 years recommended; 4 years preferred
  • Visual and Performing Arts: 1 year recommended
  • College Preparatory Electives: 1 year

Admission at Santa Clara depends on a continued high level of performance during the remainder of the applicant鈥檚 senior year in the curriculum provided on the application and upon receipt of a high school diploma. If a significant change occurs in the applicant鈥檚 academic performance during the senior year, their admission status may be reevaluated by the University.

Early Decision I Track

Applicants to the Early Decision I Track must submit complete applications by November 1 of their senior year. Early Decision applicants are notified of the final admission decision by the end of December. Santa Clara鈥檚 Early Decision I Track is a binding program that requires commitment and confirmation of intent to enroll by those admitted under this program. Financial aid awards will be sent to admitted students who meet deadlines for filing required forms. Deposits must be received by January 7. After admission, all applications for admission to other colleges or universities must be withdrawn. Some Early Decision I applicants who are competitive but not clearly admissible will be deferred and evaluated with other applicants under the Regular Decision Track. Students denied under the Early Decision I Track may not reapply under the Regular Decision Track for the same academic year.

听Early Action Track

Applicants to the Early Action Track must submit their applications by November 1 of their senior year. Early Action applicants are notified of the admissions decision by the end of December. Santa Clara鈥檚 Early Action Track is non-binding; consequently, students admitted under the Early Action Track are not required to withdraw other college applications and have until May 1 to confirm enrollment at Santa Clara. Some Early Action applicants who are competitive but not clearly admissible will be deferred and evaluated with other applicants under their choice of Regular Decision听Track or Early Decision II Track. Students denied under the Early Action Track may not reapply under the Regular Decision Track for the same academic year.

Early Decision II Track

Applicants to the Early Decision II Track must submit complete applications by January 7 of their senior year. Early Decision II applicants are notified of the final admission decision by mid-February. Santa Clara鈥檚 Early Decision II Track is a binding program that requires commitment and confirmation of intent to enroll by those admitted under this program. Financial aid awards will be sent to admitted students who meet deadlines for filing required forms. Deposits must be received by March 1. After admission, all applications for admission to other colleges or universities must be withdrawn.

Regular Decision Track

Applicants to the Regular Decision Track must submit their applications by January 7 of their senior year. Regular Decision applicants are notified of the admission decision by the first week of April and have until May 1 to confirm enrollment at Santa Clara.

Application Procedure

Prospective first-year students must submit the following application materials to be considered for admission to Santa Clara:

  • The Common Application
  • The Santa Clara supplement to the Common Application
  • Application fee or waiver
  • One teacher evaluation
  • The Secondary School Report
  • Official high school transcript
  • Official or Self-Reported SAT or ACT scores (optional)
  • Mid-year Report (Early Decision II and Regular Decision applicants)

Graduation from High School

For admission to 黑料网 graduation from high school and a receipt of an official high school transcript with a graduation date is required before the first day of classes. If a high school diploma is not possible, the option for submitting a completed General Education Development (GED) program is available. Exceptions could be considered on a case by case basis for students who are beyond the compulsory age of education in California.

黑料网 requires official high school transcripts to be uploaded electronically through a secure software program by a high school counselor, school administrator or mailed in a sealed envelope. Approved electronic vendors are: Credentials Inc., E-Script, MaiaLearning, National Student Clearinghouse, Naviance, Parchment, and Scoir. All final high school transcripts received are reviewed for authenticity and validating high school graduation. In the event, validity is in question, the Undergraduate Admission Office will contact the secondary school directly to confirm the validity of the student鈥檚 high school diploma.

If proof of high school graduation is not received by the first day of classes, enrollment is jeopardized and rescission of an admission offer is possible. 听

Admission of Transfer Students

黑料网 admits transfer students for fall and winter quarter enrollment, principally at the sophomore and junior levels, based on potential for academic success and contribution to the campus community consistent with the mission and Jesuit tradition of the University. Admission of applicants to 黑料网 as entering transfer students is based on their academic record at other colleges or universities in conjunction with evaluation of an official high school transcript and other criteria outlined below. While 黑料网 does not have a specific grade point requirement, potential for successful academic performance in the rigorous undergraduate program at Santa Clara is highly correlated with prior academic performance in challenging courses and consistency of full-time enrollment. Given the pace and intensity of the quarter system, the Undergraduate Admission office may request to see more recent academic work for any applicant who has been out of school for two or more years. Santa Clara also bases admission on demonstrated potential for contribution to the campus community consistent with the mission and Jesuit tradition of the University. An employee, spouse/registered domestic partner or children of an employee must qualify for admission under the standards for all applicants to 黑料网.听Transfer applicants for fall term are notified of the admissions decision on a rolling basis until enrollment capacity has been reached. Transfer applicants for the winter term are notified of admission in mid-November.

Applicants for admission to 黑料网 as entering transfer students, must have completed at least 8 semester or 12 quarter transferable units at an accredited college or university. Applicants with fewer than 8 semester or 12 quarter transferable units at the time of application should follow the application procedure for entering first-year students. Note that if a transfer applicant has not already completed 30 semester or 45 quarter transferable units when the application is submitted, it is optional to submit an official听SAT or ACT score report for consideration. The entire academic history of the applicant is considered in the admission review. Course selection, and consistency of performance and enrollment by the applicant are also considered.

Recommended Courses for Transfer Students

Applicants for admission to 黑料网 as entering transfer students enhance their chances for admission by completing as many courses that fulfill the Santa Clara Core Curriculum requirements as possible before transferring. Preference will be given to students who have completed the following courses:

College of Arts and Sciences

  • English Composition (2 semesters or 2 quarters)
  • College-level Mathematics:
  • 2 semesters or 2 quarters for bachelor of science
  • 1 semester or 1 quarter for bachelor of arts
  • Natural Science with a Lab (1 semester or 1 quarter)

Leavey School of Business

  • English Composition (2 semesters or 2 quarters)
  • Calculus and Analytic Geometry (1听semester or 1听quarter)
  • Accounting (2 semesters or 3 quarters)
  • Microeconomics and Macroeconomics (1 semester or 1 quarter each)

School of Engineering

  • English Composition (2 semesters or 2 quarters)
  • Calculus and Analytic Geometry (2 semesters or 3 quarters)
  • Chemistry (1 semester or 1 quarter)
  • Physics (2 semesters or 3 quarters)

Transfer Credit

Entering transfer students generally receive credit after admission for courses from other colleges and universities that are similar to courses offered at 黑料网.

  • Courses from accredited institutions are generally transferable if they are similar in nature to courses listed in the 黑料网 Undergraduate Bulletin.
  • Courses from California community colleges are also generally transferable under the same conditions and if designated as transferable to the University of California.
  • Courses from colleges not accredited, trade schools, extension programs, or correspondence programs do not transfer.

Transfer credit is awarded only for courses in which the student earned a grade of 鈥淐鈥� or better. Courses taken on a pass/no pass or credit/no credit basis are not eligible for transfer* (see Note below for Spring 2020听term exceptions). Students may transfer a maximum of 58.33 semester or 87.5 quarter units to the College of Arts and Sciences or the Leavey School of Business. The School of Engineering will grant credit for up to one-half of the degree requirements toward the major.

(Note: Spring 2020 Term Exception: 听Regarding transfer credits for work completed in Spring Term 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, course work receiving a grade of Pass or Credit is transferable. )

Application Procedure

Prospective transfer students must submit the following application materials to be considered for admission to Santa Clara:

  • The Common Application for Transfer Admission
  • The Santa Clara supplement to the Common Application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
  • High school transcript
  • Mid-term report (upon request)

Admission of International Students

黑料网 admits international students using the same general criteria for entering first-year and transfer students described in the two preceding sections. There are additional admission requirements for international students that are outlined below. In order to be eligible for enrollment, an international applicant must be accepted as a full-time, degree-seeking student.听Non-degree international student programs that are part of an approved international partnership are administered by Global Engagement.

Transcripts

All foreign university-level transcripts must be evaluated through World Education Services (WES). WES is a听certified professional credential evaluation service that听provides a course by course evaluation and grade point average for course work completed outside of the United States. Secondary school transcripts must be submitted as official documents and a certified English translation of all secondary school documents must be provided at the time of application.

English Proficiency Examinations

International applicants must submit the results of at least one of the following tests when English is not their first language: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam, Duolingo English Test (DET) or the听International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam. The minimum acceptable TOEFL (iBT) score is 90 . The minimum Duolingo English Test score is 120. The minimum accepted IELTS score is 6.5. College-level English courses cannot be used to satisfy the English Proficiency requirement. 黑料网 does not accept TOEFL鈥檚 MyBest test, TOEFL ITP Plus Edition or TOEFL iBT At Home Edition.

Exceptions are granted for the following: Applicants whose native language is English, or attended their entire secondary school career at a school where English was the language of instruction, or achieved a 630 on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section of the SAT or 27听on both the ACT Reading and English sections.

Financial Certification and Sponsorship

For the purpose of admission, all international students are required to submit the 黑料网 Financial Resource Statement and supporting documents. 黑料网 is need-aware for international students as no need-based financial aid is offered. International first-year students are eligible for merit scholarship consideration.

黑料网 is certified to issue the Form I-20 required to apply for an F-1 student visa to study in the United States. To secure a Form I-20, an international student must be admitted and deposited to the University and show adequate proof of ability to meet all academic and personal expenses while in the United States.