Current Students FAQ

Yes! Santa Clara University considers personal connection to be of the utmost importance. With an SCU Online degree, you have unlimited access to on-campus facilities.

Absolutely! We encourage you to take advantage of any and all social, cultural, spiritual, and professional networking opportunities on campus.

Please visit the Graduate and Law Housing page for information on housing options.

Please visit the SCU Event Calendar page for information on upcoming virtual and in-person events.

Please visit the SCU Multicultural Center page for information on cultural clubs at SCU.

Yes. All SCU Online graduates are invited to attend the in-person graduation ceremony.

You can find the academic calendar for each college here: 

• The Leavey School of Business Academic Calendar
• School of Education and Counseling Psychology 
• School of Engineering 
• Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries 
• School of Law 
• Jesuit School of Theology 

The HUB Writing Center is a free SCU resource that supports undergraduate students, graduate students, staff and faculty in their writing. The HUB offers online synchronous one-to-one sessions and asynchronous e-tutoring. You can make an appointment on their webpage.

The SCU Career Center offers a Job Prep Toolkit which offers various career-related resources you can access from home.

You can visit the ACCESS Office webpage for information on how to obtain and use your ACCESS credential, or Santa Clara University Student ID.

Please visit the Bursar Office Refund Policies and Processes page for financial information around dropping courses, credit balances, tuition refund rates, withdrawing from the university, Be sure to visit the “graduate” student section of the drop down menu.

You can find the refund schedule for dropped graduate courses during the regular school year under the "Dropping Courses" section of the Bursar Office Refund Policies and Processes page.

If you are a current student and you need help understanding the financial aid options available to you (including FAFSA, scholarships, grants, discounts, etc.), please email the One Stop Office at onestop@scu.edu or call 408-551-1000 Monday to Friday from 9AM-4PM.

Please visit the Bursar Office Refund Policies and Processes page for financial information around dropping courses, credit balances, tuition refund rates, withdrawing from the university, Be sure to visit the “graduate” student section of the drop down menu.

Your SCU Username is used to access the network and other applications including Gmail, Google Apps, Camino, and wireless access. It is mostly initials and surname, e.g. bronco for Bucky Bronco.

Please visit Technology SCU for instructions on resetting your password. For further assistance, please contact the Technology Help Desk at 408-554-5700.

You can contact the Tech Help Desk through the Online Live Chat or by contacting the Technology Help Desk by email at techdesk@scu.edu or by phone (408-554-5700). You can also visit the Technology Help Desk in person on the first floor of the Learning Commons.

Holds on your student account may impact registration in courses and diploma requests. Please visit the Bursar Office page on Student Holds to determine the type of hold and contact information for the corresponding office.

SCU Online students have access to all Counseling and Psychological Services. Please visit the Counseling and Psychological Services Team at the Cowell Center for an overview of available resources and services.

No. Students enrolled in online graduate programs do not need to submit proof of vaccination.

No. Students enrolled in online graduate programs are not required to purchase health insurance. For more information, please visit the Cowell Center.

To schedule an appointment with the Insurance Coordinator, Tammy Oh, email toh2@scu.edu or call the Cowell Center during business hours at 408-554-4501.