1. Santa Clara University
Welcome!
*Class of 2014*
Santa Clara University

2. Auxiliary Services
Serving Our Community Housing, Dining Services, ACCESS Card & Bookstore

3. SCU Housing Services
Supporting your on-campus living experience Keep in touch with updates, policy, and news at

4. On-Campus Life
8 RLCs
92% of freshmen, 65% of sophomores live on campus
Typically double rooms in traditional co-ed halls
Casa and Sobrato offer suite style accommodations
Single sex rooms

5. Current and Upcoming Renovations
This Summer
Swig – complete building renovation
McLaughlin/Walsh – new vanities, service desks, and carpeting
Casa Italiana/Sobrato – new carpeting
Opening Fall 2011
New Townhouses
1,2, and 4 bedroom townhouse style
Available your junior and senior years

6. Technology in the Halls
Wired and wireless internet connections
Cable TV
Networked printer at each service desk

7. What to bring

8. What to bring

9. What to bring

10. What NOT to bring

11. Assignment Information & Move-in Packet
Assignment and move-in information will
be available online in mid-August
Available through eCampus:
RLC Assignment
Room Assignment
Campus SCU Mailbox
Roommate’s Information
Available on the Housing Website:
On-Campus Living Brochure including move-in dates and times, building and room descriptions, room dimensions, and more

12. Roommate Requests
If you meet a student at Orientation that you would like to request as your roommate:
If both students are assigned to the same RLC, both students need to send an request to by July 28th.
If students are assigned to different RLCs, please contact the Housing Office right away for more information.

13. Roommate Requests
Once roommate assignments are posted in August, no roommate changes will be allowed until the Room Change Request period during the fall quarter (beginning October 4th)

14. Shipping Please mail packages no more How to address your packages:
Your name
SCU-XXXX
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara CA XXXX
Please mail packages no more
than one week in advance.

15. Welcome Weekend Move-in
Saturday, September 18th
All items should be tagged with name, building and room #
or (408)

16. Get Organized Faire
Vendors offer services here on move-in day such as refrigerator & microwave rental, laundry, water, cell phone, bank accounts and more.

17. SCU Dining Services by Bon Appétit
Check hours, menus, and news of special events at

18. Fresh for You
Our chefs create menus using fresh sustainable ingredients suitable for a variety of diets including vegetarian and vegan.
Fresh produce from local farms
Cage free eggs; Milk rBGH free
Chicken and beef free of artificial antibiotics and hormones
Stocks, salsas, and sauces are made-from-scratch daily
Turkey and beef are roasted in-house daily
Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Guidelines
Fair trade and direct trade coffee

19. Resident Dining Plan
The Preferred (1,450 points) and Basic (1,239 points) Resident Dining Plans are flexible quarterly allowance options selected on the Housing contract for all living on campus offering 9.25% savings over cash purchases.
Eat anytime, anywhere on campus. “Pace Yourself” charts posted at cash registers.
Up to 65 unspent points carry over quarter to quarter. Unspent balance forfeited at end of year only.

20. Changing Your Plan
To change your Resident Dining Plan, submit a Resident Dining Plan Change Request Form to the Housing Office by the deadline.
August 13th for the Fall Quarter
November 12th for Winter Quarter
February 11th for Spring Quarter
Resident Dining Plans cannot be changed once the quarter has started.
The request form and deadlines can be found on the Housing web site:

21. Dining Plus Plan Flexible in amount
Ideal for commuters or residents augmenting their Resident Dining Plan
Valid at all on-campus dining locations
9.25 % savings over cash.
Unspent balance expires only when student ends enrollment.

22. Summer Renovation
Benson Center dining re-opening in September after a major renovation. The new Marketplace will connect with a new Bronco.
Walls to be opened to allow for expanded seating and more flexibility over the day.
Larger serving area to allow for added offerings.
Modern dining ambiance includes more natural light from a dozen skylights
Registers located at each station to allow for payment as you order for faster service and reduced wait times

23. The Marketplace
Farmer’s Pantry – salad bar, composed salads, breads and fruit, cereals and waffle bar, juice, coffee and milk
Sauté - a Mongolian inspired salad/pasta/stir fry station offering made to order dishes
The Bistro - traditional international cuisine, crepes, paninis, and a carving station
La Parrilla – burritos, tacos, quesadillas, nachos, taco salads, and specialties (ie: enchiladas)
California Deli - prepared salads, whole meats and sides for take outs and barbeques, and made to order sandwiches

24. The Bronco
Expanded hours to serve lunch and dinner in addition to a late night menu
Tailgaters – Exhibition style grill station for hot charbroiled entrees, burgers, and fries
540 Pizza and More – Freshly made entrees from the brick oven including pizzas, calzones, lasagna, ziti, etc.
Quench – Gelato, aguas frescas, flavored freshly-brewed teas, and smoothies.
Bronco Student Services Delivery – Between 9:00pm and the close of The Bronco, residents can order selected items from these menus online to be delivered directly to their residence hall room!

25. Mission Bakery + Café
This café features an espresso bar, grab-and-go salads, ready made sandwiches, freshly baked desserts & pastries. Offers daily lunch & dinner entree specials.

26. Sunstream Café
Made to order coffee & tea blended drinks, sandwiches, shaker salads, snacks, & more.

27. Cadence Cyber Café
Convenient for those on the north-end of campus, this café features grain & vegetable salads, grilled panini sandwiches, coffee, tea, and a chocolate beverage bar.

28. Cellar Market
On-Campus convenience store with a variety of natural and traditional groceries. Offerings include fresh produce, snacks, beverages, cooking ingredients, and ready to go salads, sandwiches, and hot entrees.

29. Sign up for the program during Welcome Weekend!
Eco Dining Options
The Eco Tray offers students a better choice over disposables and supports sustainability.
Sign up for the program during Welcome Weekend!

30. Special Needs
Students with special dietary needs are invited to explore menu alternatives with our professional staff. Set up an appointment with the General Manager by ing

31. Working for Dining Services
Convenient – Short shifts, local
Opportunities – Wide array of positions
Flexibility – We work around your class schedule
Perks – Free meals when you work, interactive work environment

32. Campus Bookstore
Meeting every need for books, supplies, residence hall accessories, & SCU gear… in store and online

33. Order Textbooks Now
Rent or buy books online at as soon as you registers for classes. Credit card and Flex Account charges processed in September.
Avoid lines & get first choice of used and rental books by ordering in advance.
Ordered books are boxed and shipped or held for pick up at the Bookstore Annex on the lower level of the Benson Memorial Center.

34. Textbook Rental Program
Students can save in up front textbook costs by renting online or in the store for 45% of the cost of purchasing new.
Rented books must be returned, in good condition, by last day of finals. Normal usage, note taking, and highlighting in rented textbooks are acceptable.
Rentals returned damaged or after the due date will result in a charge to the credit card on file.

35. Textbook Info Online
Textbook ISBN numbers and prices will be posted on the Bookstore’s web site by class registration each quarter to give you information on the full cost of courses when making registration decisions.

36. Cash for Books
We buy back used books & pay up to 50% of the original cost if we know the faculty plan to use the books the following quarter.
We offer for sale as many used books as possible to allow you to save 25% off the price of new books.

37. Residence Hall Accessories
A full line of residence hall room supplies are available at the Bookstore. Shop at the store for a complete selection or order online in advance for pick up Welcome Weekend.

38. School Supplies
We have all of the supplies needed for college from school supplies, book bags & backpacks, cables, calculators, art supplies, etc.

39. Sport, casual, & spirit wear for children, students, and parents.
Clothing
Sport, casual, & spirit wear for children, students, and parents.
We offer all types of casual, sport, and spirit wear for children and adults both in our store and online.

40. Our Online Store www.scu.edu/bookstore
Shop conveniently from anywhere, anytime.
Buy or rent textbooks online.
Order clothing, supplies, and more.
Hold items for pick up or have them shipped.

41. Questions
Please take a look at the Auxiliary Services brochure in the Student Orientation Packet.
You are also welcome to call or any office during the year or consult their web site for additional information.
Thank you and enjoy the rest of your day!