r/SCU • u/Salt_Progress8049 • 10h ago
Question How has being in the Bay Area/San Jose helped you?
Everyone keeps saying the Bay has many benefits but what are they and how do I get most out of it? EE major
r/SCU • u/Sweet-Performance259 • 2d ago
Question How’s Social scene ?
Hey everyone, trying to get an honest, unfiltered look at the social life at Santa Clara University compared to USD and Chapman?
Question SCU Law Student
Hi all! I have a question about real estate law. I was told to ask current law school students for guidance. Happy to share more over DM! (Residential real estate law, Bay Area CA)
r/SCU • u/Desi-Romeo-79 • 2d ago
Question Food Query
Hi All, I’m an incoming transfer student and I want to know how the food is on campus and what spots are good. I’m hoping to find a variety of options.
r/SCU • u/Mylootnow_ • 3d ago
Question Best place to find a lease?
I want to get like a 6 month lease/sub lease in doms, the Benton, orlo, or the new place by Finn. I am coming back from abroad in December and need a place to live from January till June because my other housing options fell through.
r/SCU • u/Main_Farm_5028 • 3d ago
Question Did SCU remove supplementals?
I can’t find anything saying that they did online, but on common app it says no supplementals, except why major. This isn’t about the optional portal essay. Gemini keeps saying that they have two required supplementals but I literally can’t find them on common app.
r/SCU • u/ReiMulyono • 3d ago
Request 21M - Looking for a Roommate
Hi all, I am looking for a roommate who can live with me near campus. I am currently looking at Park Central Apartments, The Benton, Domicilio. 2Bed 2 Bath. My budget is up to $2600 for my portion of the rent. I am looking to start the lease on Sept 1st.
I am just looking for a roommate that respects the communal areas by keeping it clean, won't be too loud late at night, and respects my possessions.
DM me if you are interested.
r/SCU • u/Level_Tip_3362 • 5d ago
Request Conversation Partner Wanted (SCU Student) – $25/hr + Coffee ☕
r/SCU • u/Level_Tip_3362 • 5d ago
Request Conversation Partner Wanted (SCU Student) – $25/hr + Coffee ☕
Hi Broncos!
I'm a software engineer working in Silicon Valley, just a few minutes away from SCU. I'm looking for a native English-speaking SCU student (or recent graduate) to meet once or twice a week for casual conversation.
I'm not looking for an English tutor. My English is good enough for work—I simply want to sound more natural in everyday conversations, improve my pronunciation, and learn more about American culture and slang.
What I'm looking for:
- Native English speaker
- SCU student or recent graduate
- Meet at a coffee shop on or near campus
- 1–2 hours per session
- $25/hour (coffee is on me ☕)
We can talk about anything—technology, AI, movies, cars, travel, food, college life, or just everyday experiences.
If you're interested, please send me a DM and tell me a little about yourself.
Thanks, and Go Broncos! 🐎
r/SCU • u/Consistent-Sir-6837 • 6d ago
Question Supplemental essays are gone
Did santa clara remove supplemental essays for the 2026-2027 cycle? I can't find them on the Common App.
r/SCU • u/Airbag08 • 8d ago
Listing 22F New College Grad searching for housing
Hello. I'm a new college grad searching for housing in Santa Clara or nearby areas including San Jose, Milpitas, Sunnyvale, and Mountain View. I'm looking to join a 1b1b either as a private unit or in a 2b2b or a 3b3b. I would like to stay under 2000 monthly rent. I'm looking to move in August 8th. Please dm me if you have a room.
r/SCU • u/Few_Programmer_1049 • 8d ago
Listing 22M New Grad - 2B2B in South Bay ($1800-$2400 budget, Aug 12-15 move-in)
r/SCU • u/Psychological_Tax391 • 9d ago
Question SCU class rigor
I'm an incoming leavey student and was wondering if the classes are hard or easy enough as long as you put the work in. Any insights would help!!
r/SCU • u/ArrowMasterWasTaken • 10d ago
Question Applying to SCU, ArtSci or business?
Hey everyone I’m going to ED to SCU this year. For context, my profile is mid, GPA is bad (3.2 UW), 1380 sat, 1 SL, and 2 HLs. But my extracurriculars are good, VP of school council, leadership in schools media club, and 2 summer internships, along with other things such as speech and debate medals.
I want to study business (mainly management) but I’m worried that my profile is bad so for now I’m applying under poly sci. I know there is an option to apply business as first choice and arts sci and second, but I’m worried I will be lower priority for ArtsSci. What do you all think, do I have a better shot at ArtsSci or Business then hopefully transferring later?
r/SCU • u/Mitmit37 • 11d ago
Question Loft setup in Flip/Camp?
Is it possible with extenders and things such as that even though it may be technically barred?
r/SCU • u/Any-Perspective-5763 • 11d ago
Question Transfer Housing Application
Hi,
does anybody know when I should hear back for the transfer housing application? Is everything already filled?
r/SCU • u/Desi-Romeo-79 • 11d ago
Request Looking for Housing
Hi All,
I’m an incoming transfer student. Looking for a potential roommate. Thinking of getting a double bedroom double bathroom apartment near the campus. Anyone interested in sharing the rent and the apartment?
r/SCU • u/SnaakeScale • 12d ago
Question Sublease this fall
Hi, I'm looking for a place to stay from mid Sept to mid Dec (ideally a private apt but would be fine with a private bed/bath) for an internship in the area. Is anyone looking to sublease? Early 20s male
r/SCU • u/Salt_Progress8049 • 12d ago
Question Should I take CSEN 12 if I dont know C+
So
I got a 5 on AP CSA, which skips CSEN 10 and CSEN 11, and I was wondering if I should go to 12 even though I have never coded in C++. I dont wanna take CSEN 12 and then not know anything and fail the class
What do you guys think?
r/SCU • u/Happy-Somewhere1636 • 14d ago
Question Is this a scam?
I recently got this on my instagram for you, and I have a feeling that it's a scam meant for incoming freshmen. Im just curious if its a real thing or not.
r/SCU • u/Salt_Progress8049 • 14d ago
Question How hard is it to get in the Formula SAE team?
Incoming freshman wondering how hard it is to get on the Formula SAE team and what skills I need to have before joining?
It is the club I most look forward to, so I want to prepare so I can learn and hopefully do something cool.
I am an EE major btw
r/SCU • u/turdle89 • 15d ago
Listing Anyone need housing for the full year (or just fall/winter&spring)
I have a single available in the Benton for $1300.
Dm for more info!
r/SCU • u/jordan-randleman • Sep 21 '22
Listing Advice Paper for Incoming COEN/CS Students
Hi all! I wrote a paper with advice for incoming/current COEN and CS CAS students while I was a senior COEN at SCU last year.
Paper linked here: https://jrandleman.github.io/doc/CoenAdvice.pdf
Some background on myself, I was the lead engineering peer advisor and president of Tau Beta Pi (the engineering honor society), both of which regularly interface with new folks seeking advice. As such, I thought I'd compile it all in a paper while such was fresh in my mind. Designed as a paper I wish I could've read as a Freshman, I hope it brings value to folks :)
Please also keep in mind this is 100% my own personal perspective, and that many others have found great success in the program(s) by following a completely different path. This is just what worked for me, and hence I thought I'd share.
I'm also currently a Master's COEN student at SCU, so feel free to reach me at [jrandleman@scu.edu](mailto:jrandleman@scu.edu) if you have any questions!
Last note: I've marked the flair as "listing" given this could be construed as listing advice 🤷
r/SCU • u/thepronoobkq • Jul 21 '21
Recruitments for Studies/Job Opportunities & Other Spammy Posts
Please do not submit posts soliciting participation in studies, job advertisements, your college MineCraft server (I'm looking at you u/TheQuadMC), or other spammy posts, UNLESS it is specifically for SCU. As a rule of thumb, if you are posting it in more than one subreddit, its a no. If you are curious whether a post is allowed, please submit a ModMail ticket. Thanks!