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Official Santa Clara University resources
Financial Aid & Billing
Registration & Records
Student Services
John B. Drahmann Academic Advising and Learning Resources Center; Kenna Hall 101; appointments via Workday
On-campus housing exists; 2-year residency requirement for UG students; Benson Room 212; M-F 8am-5pm academic year; Parchment diploma hold if balance outstanding
One Stop
Hold Policy
Hold blocks: registration, transcripts, diploma Hold threshold notes: No specific dollar threshold stated; holds placed for any outstanding balance. Diploma held by Parchment until all holds resolved. Late fee: $100/month Late fee recurring: Yes Collections fee: max legal rate per CA law Collections notes: Collections pursued at maximum legal rate per California law; specific percentage not stated on website. No specific trigger day threshold found. Payment plan enrollment fee: $40 Returned payment fee: $25 Billing cycle: Bills 1st of month; due by 21st Refund schedule: Week 1: 100%; Week 2: 50%; Week 3: 25%; Week 4+: 0%. Full refund if drop processed through end of Week 1.
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Why Santa Clara University students miss critical emails
Your inbox is full of noise. Even if you check it every day, that one financial aid deadline or registration hold notice is easy to miss in the flood.
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Santa Clara University student account questions
What is Santa Clara University's late payment fee?
SCU charges a $100 per month recurring late fee for outstanding balances.
What is SCU's tuition refund policy for dropped courses?
Week 1: 100% refund, Week 2: 50%, Week 3: 25%, Week 4 or later: no refund. A full refund is available if the drop is processed by the end of Week 1.
How do I set up a payment plan at Santa Clara University?
Contact the One Stop Enrollment Services Center at onestop@scu.edu or 408-551-1000. There is a $40 per term enrollment fee for the payment plan.
What happens if I have a financial hold at SCU?
Financial holds can block registration, transcript requests, and diploma release. Diplomas are held by Parchment until all holds are resolved. Contact One Stop at onestop@scu.edu or 408-551-1000.
What is the student portal for Santa Clara University?
SCU students log in through the MySCU Portal at login.scu.edu, which provides access to Workday (for registration, grades, and financial accounts) and Camino (SCU's Canvas LMS for course materials). DUO two-factor authentication is required.
Does Santa Clara University have on-campus housing?
Yes, SCU has on-campus housing with a two-year residency requirement for undergraduate students. Contact: housing@scu.edu, (408) 554-4900, Benson Room 212, M-F 8am-5pm during the academic year.
How do I contact academic advising at Santa Clara University?
The John B. Drahmann Academic Advising and Learning Resources Center is in Kenna Hall 101. Email: drahmanncenter@scu.edu, Phone: 408-554-4318, Hours: M-F 9am-4pm. Appointments scheduled through Workday.
What is SCU's returned payment fee?
Santa Clara University charges a $25 returned payment fee for checks or electronic payments that are returned.
What learning management system does Santa Clara University use?
SCU uses Canvas, branded locally as 'Camino.' Students access Camino through the MySCU Portal tile after logging in at login.scu.edu.
How do I contact the IT Help Desk at Santa Clara University?
The Technology Help Desk is located in the Learning Commons. Call (408) 554-5700. Online live chat and a computing support request portal are also available at help.scu.edu.
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Common questions about Email Cheat Code at Santa Clara University
Does Email Cheat Code work with Santa Clara University email?
Yes. Santa Clara University uses Google Workspace (Gmail) for student email. Email Cheat Code connects to your @scu.edu account with read-only access and sends you SMS alerts when critical emails arrive - financial aid deadlines, registration holds, bursar notices, and academic notifications.
What emails does Email Cheat Code monitor at Santa Clara University?
We monitor your Santa Clara University inbox for the emails that actually matter - financial aid deadlines, FAFSA verification requests, registration holds, tuition payment reminders, academic standing notices, and advisor communications. Newsletters, club emails, and campus-wide blasts are filtered out. You only get a text when something needs your attention.
Is my Santa Clara University email account safe with Email Cheat Code?
Yes. We connect through your provider's official OAuth sign-in - the same process you'd use to connect any trusted app. We can only read your emails, never send, delete, or modify them.
Email content is never stored - only a short alert summary is saved. Our security was independently verified through a CASA Tier 2 audit by TAC Security for the App Defense Alliance. You can revoke access anytime from your account settings.
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