r/SCU Jul 21 '21

Recruitments for Studies/Job Opportunities & Other Spammy Posts

18 Upvotes

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!


r/SCU Sep 21 '22

Listing Advice Paper for Incoming COEN/CS Students

58 Upvotes

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 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) if you have any questions!

Last note: I've marked the flair as "listing" given this could be construed as listing advice 🤷


r/SCU 5h ago

Listing Fall 2026 Sublet Private Room Very Close to Campus

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1 Upvotes

This large, light and airy furnished private room in a house with other girls has hardwood floors, private bath and walk in closet.

Available from September 1 to January 1.

Monthly rent $1800.

Located in 600 block of Mission Street in Santa Clara.

Please text 310-266-6457 if interested.


r/SCU 1d ago

Question Is waitlist closed ?

3 Upvotes

Waitlisted for SCU, really did everything I could to show interest. Losing all hope
Just curious if anybody got off recently? Or is there anybody who got off this late previous years
Thanks


r/SCU 4d ago

Question Max bed height

2 Upvotes

How high do the beds at SCU dorms go, and do you need a stool or something at max height? Will probably be at Campisi or San Fillipo.


r/SCU 7d ago

Question To Current Students : Is there stuff to do around SCU?

12 Upvotes

I'm a high schooler considering applying, and one of my major factors when looking at schools is if there's things to do and be able to live life outside of campus (i.e. a varied restaurant/shopping strip or something college town-like). Ideally walkable! I did a pre-college at LMU and I wasn't big on how students mostly hang out on campus. So I was curious what the situation was like at SCU. Let me know!


r/SCU 6d ago

Question 2Bd 2Bt Looking for a roommate in Santa Clara ($1550/month) -- (Close to SJSU, SCU, SJC)

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r/SCU 7d ago

Question Incoming Transfer Student Looking for Housing

1 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I’m an incoming transfer student for the fall and currently looking for housing, either on campus, preferably in the Villas, or off campus.

I’m specifically looking for a place where I can have my own bedroom and private bathroom. I have allergies, so sharing a bedroom or bathroom could be difficult for me, but I’m completely fine with having suitemates or housemates.

Please reach out if you have a vacancy or know of any available housing options. Thank you!


r/SCU 9d ago

Question Figure Skaters attend SCU and train at Shark Ice

2 Upvotes

Any figure skaters that regularly train at Shark Ice?


r/SCU 10d ago

Question Lowk need friends

4 Upvotes

Whats the best way to find friends? I'm a new grad that just moved down here for work. Im 21 22 this October and im looking for friends around my age. What are some events or tips for someone like me? Thanks.

P.s. i am aware this is more of a college sub reddit but most other sites ive checked is populated with people usually 10years older than me. So anything helps.


r/SCU 10d ago

Question SCU VS USC

11 Upvotes

I just got off the waitlist for USC and was committed to SCU originally, and now I'm wondering if I should commit to USC, as it is ranked higher for electrical engineering (my major).

USC -> 0 merit, full pay (92k/yr) 11th on US News Good reputation Nationwide

SCU -> 1/2 Tuition merit (62k/yr), not ranked best for engineering due to not having big grad school, which is half the ranking. 23rd in the US for teaching

Goal is a master/Phd once I find what I enjoy


r/SCU 13d ago

Question Chances at SCU?

6 Upvotes

No clue honestly, i got like a 3.57uwgpa 8aps(so far all 4 ive taken have been 4s) 33act.

might be a D1 recruited athlete but not on scholarship

did deca (never made it above districts lol)

did piano for 11/12 years have some piano federation placements and did testing

summer business camp pitch comp winner

80 volunteer hours at local library

dont qualify for financial aid

wanna do finance or econ idk whatever gives me the most money future

am i too dumb to get merit money?


r/SCU 15d ago

Question Is it possible to be a full time student in the MSAI program?

3 Upvotes

The registration appointment for Fall 2026 is coming up and I’m currently researching all the classes with their prerequisites—why does it seem like the very few classes available happen to either overlap with another class time or require another class that overlaps?

It feels almost impossible to make a schedule of 12 units to be full-time. If anyone’s already in the program full-time, any advice would be much appreciated!!


r/SCU 16d ago

Request Sublease from 8/20-12/20

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1 Upvotes

I want to sublease between those dates. Budget $2000 but preferably cheaper. Have a potential roommate if needed. Want it to be close to NVDA HQ.


r/SCU 17d ago

Question Is the waitlist closed?

5 Upvotes

Hello, still on the waitlist as a marketing major for the class of 2030. Has it closed yet? If not, is there anything I could do to boost my chances, or is it just the waiting game from here on out?


r/SCU 17d ago

Question Last minute sublease

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r/SCU 18d ago

Question Parking

0 Upvotes

Is finding parking on campus an issue during the school year? Or do they limit the number of students who can buy a parking permit?


r/SCU 18d ago

Question Language Placement Results

2 Upvotes

I'm an incoming freshman and haven't received my language placement results, and I took it more than 2 weeks ago.... Has anyone else faced this problem?? I don't want it to impact my classes eligibility at orientation


r/SCU 19d ago

Question Looking to connect with Graduate students

6 Upvotes

Hey everyone! I am an upcoming graduate student in mechanical engineering department. I am looking to connect with other students at the university. Please let me know if there is any WhatsApp group that I can join. I will also be grateful if you have any leads on housing near SCU. My budget is 1500 dollars.


r/SCU 21d ago

Question Santa Clara sophomore dorms

3 Upvotes

I’m transferring in to Santa Clara next year as a sophomore and want to know what the best dorms would be for sophomore housing. Most social? Most sophomores? I know the Chances that they are full are high but someone let me know!!!


r/SCU 22d ago

Question transfer credit

5 Upvotes

have any transfers got their credit evulated yet


r/SCU 22d ago

Question Math 12 Content?

1 Upvotes

I am taking Math 12 equivalent at Foothill over the summer in order to accelerate but I noticed that my course doesn't cover:

Improper integrals

Parametric and polar curves

Arc length and surface area

Elementary differential equations (separation of variables, slope fields)

Will I be fine to go to Math 13 without these?


r/SCU 23d ago

Question Business Analytics in Bay Area

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r/SCU 26d ago

Question Question about tuition:

8 Upvotes

I'm an incoming freshman. I got a $25,500 merit scholarship for this upcoming year. Can I expect to renew this scholarship for the following year(s) if my grades are good? Also, if I keep my GPA really high, would it be possible for me to ask the financial aid office for a greater scholarship for my sophomore year?


r/SCU Jun 20 '26

Question Roommate dice roller

6 Upvotes

When are roommates typically announced for those letting the school pick? Also, how hard is it to switch during the 1st quarter if you’re a bad match?