Welcome to OCL's Off Campus Housing Orientation (OCHO) page!

In order to be eligible to live in an SCU Neighborhood Unit you need to have completed a Neighborhood Unit application by January 14th, and to have completed all OCHO requirements by February 28, 2025. 

The OCHO program was designed with the following outcomes in mind:

1. Describe Santa Clara University’s expectations for off-campus students; including local laws, ordinances and the Student Code of Conduct.
2. Articulate neighbor expectations that contribute to a safe and welcoming off campus community.
3. Summarize tenant rights and responsibilities.
4. Develop competencies in bystander intervention, alcohol & drug education and multicultural awareness.

• Students must fill out this RSVP form and attend one of the in-person sessions.
  • • Monday, February 9th
    • Tuesday, February 10th
    • Wednesday, February 11th
    • Wednesday, February 25th
    • Thursday, February 26th
    • Friday, February 27th 
• Students must review the following materials:
  • • OCHO's Leases, Landlords and Tenant Rights
    • OCHO's Being the Best Bronco Series: OML
    • OCHO's Being the Best Bronco Series: Wellness Center
    • City Codes
• Students must answer at least 8 out of 10 questions correctly on the following quiz:
  • • OCHO quiz
• Students must complete the OCHO Post-Survey after the in-person session
  • • OCHO Post Survey