*Class of 2014*
Santa Clara
University
Auxiliary Services
Serving Our Community
Housing, Dining Services,
ACCESS Card & Bookstore
SCU Housing Services
Supporting your on-campus
living experience
Keep in touch with updates,
policy, and news at
www.scu.edu/housing
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
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
Technology in the Halls
• Wired and wireless internet connections
• Cable TV
• Networked printer at each service desk
What to bring
What to bring
What to bring
What NOT to bring
Toaster
Ovens
Candles
Vacuums
Heaters
What NOT
to bring
Incense
Provided at
Service
Desks
Hot Plates
Halogen
Lamps
Cleaning
Supplies
Trash Bags
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
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 email request to housing@scu.edu
by July 28th.
-If students are assigned to different RLCs, please contact
the Housing Office right away for more information.
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)
Shipping
How to address your packages:
Your name
SCU-XXXX
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara CA 95053-XXXX
Please mail packages no more
than one week in advance.
Welcome Weekend Move-in
Saturday, September 18th
All items should be tagged with name, building and room #
www.scu.edu/housing or (408) 554-4900
Get Organized Faire
Vendors offer services here on move-in day such as refrigerator &
microwave rental, laundry, water, cell phone, bank accounts
and more.
SCU Dining Services
by Bon Appétit
Check hours, menus, and news
of special events at
www.scu.edu/diningservices
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
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.
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: www.scu.edu/housing
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.
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
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
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!
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.
Sunstream Café
Made to order coffee & tea blended drinks,
sandwiches, shaker salads, snacks, & more.
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.
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.
Eco Dining Options
The Eco Tray offers
students a better choice
over disposables and
supports sustainability.
Sign up for the program
during Welcome
Weekend!
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
emailing diningservices@scu.edu.
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
Campus Bookstore
Meeting every need for books, supplies,
residence hall accessories, & SCU gear…
in store and online
www.scu.edu/bookstore
Order Textbooks Now
Rent or buy books online at
www.scu.edu/bookstore 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
School Supplies
We have all of the supplies needed for college
from school supplies, book bags & backpacks,
cables, calculators, art supplies, etc.
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.
Our Online Store
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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.
Questions
Please take a look at the Auxiliary Services brochure in the
Student Orientation Packet.
You are also welcome to call or email any office during the
year or consult their web site for additional information.
housing@scu.edu; www.scu.edu/housing
diningservices@scu.edu; www.scu.edu/diningservices
bookstore@scu.edu; www.scu.edu/bookstore
Thank you and enjoy the rest of your day!