SANTA CLARA LAW

FIRST-YEAR
ORIENTATION
INFORMATION

2010-2011
 SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
FIRST-YEAR REGISTRATION
2010-2011
Welcome to Santa Clara University School of Law! This packet contains important
information for entering students. You will find details about registration, orientation, tuition,
financial aid, the academic calendar, course schedules, student identification cards, parking
permits, and related matters. Please read this information carefully. If you have any questions,
please contact the Law Admissions Office ([email protected] or (408) 554-5048).

IMPORTANT ACTION ITEMS!!!

THINGS TO DO BETWEEN NOW AND ORIENTATION
We will register you for classes in early August following the financial clearance
deadline. However, your registration will not be complete until you do all of the
following:
¾ Pay tuition or have your financial aid in place by the July 16 financial clearance
deadline. If you have not already done so, be sure to accept your financial aid on ecampus. If
you are applying for a Direct Grad PLUS loan, please do so no sooner than July 1. You can use
this anticipated aid to clear your tuition balance. For information about payment methods go to
the Bursar’s Office (http://www.scu.edu/bursar/payment/payment_methods.cfm) web page.
Remember the financial clearance deadline is the due date not the postmark date.

¾ Submit an official copy of your undergraduate transcript showing the date your
baccalaureate degree was conferred. Transcripts must be sent directly from your undergraduate
institution to: Santa Clara University School of Law, Admissions Office, 500 El Camino Real,
Santa Clara, CA 95053-0435 and should be received prior to the start of classes. The transcript
sent to Law Services does not satisfy this requirement.

¾ Purchase the University sponsored health insurance plan or submit the Release of
Claims Form online by the August 12 deadline. Failure to do so by the August 12 deadline may
result in a hold on your registration.

¾ Complete the online Financial Aid Entrance Interview (https://www.studentloans.gov)

and e-sign the Master Promissory Note (https://www.studentloans.gov/) for the Ford Federal
Direct Loans. Your federal financial aid will not disburse into your account and you will not be
able to obtain your refund until you have done both. We strongly recommend that you do this
at least two weeks prior to coming to campus.
 ORIENTATION WEEK
Attendance at Orientation is very important. During Orientation, you will attend a variety of
academic sessions and social events designed to ease your transition to law school. You will
find the program academically informative. You will also begin to get to know your fellow
classmates and the other members of the law school community. The orientation schedule will
be posted later this summer on the Admitted Students web page. Orientation for full-time
students will be held during the day on August 11-14. Part-time students will attend Orientation
in the evening on August 11 and 12, and during the day on August 14.

Although the academic orientation does not officially begin until Wednesday, August 11, there
are a number of things that may be taken care of during orientation week. These activities may
be done at your convenience beginning August 9. Regularly scheduled Orientation sessions
will begin on Wednesday afternoon for full-time students followed by a convocation and
reception for both full-time and part-time students.

SELF-SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES
The following self-scheduled activities may be taken care of at your convenience beginning Monday,
August 9.

1) ACCESS Card – Photo Campus I.D.

The ACCESS card is the official campus ID, library card, debit card and personalized key to
hundreds of SCU facilities. Eliminating the need to carry cash, it is accepted at all campus
restaurants, ticket offices, vending machines, photocopiers, networked printers, libraries, the
bookstore and many local merchants. It can even save you 9.25% at campus dining venues and
13% on photocopying. The ACCESS Card Office distributes a brochure with more detailed
information about your card, and they will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
The ACCESS Card is mandatory for all students.

The ACCESS Card Office is located in the lobby of the Benson Memorial Center. You must
have your photo taken by August 19 to be included in the School of Law Student Directory.
Please bring a U.S. federal or state issued photo ID or a passport with you.

ACCESS Office Hours:

Monday, August 9 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 10 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 11 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

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 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 12 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Friday, August 13 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Monday, August 16 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 17 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 18 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 19 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Friday, August 20 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

2) Computer Orientation

Computer Orientation is MANDATORY for all students. During this self-paced session you
will: 1) learn how to configure your computer for the SCU network, SCU law wireless, and the
Smart Print system when on campus; 2) set up your e-mail account, e-campus account, and the
SCU Law official announcement list; and 3) learn about the other available electronic
resources.

During your first week on campus, you will need to set up your access to the wireless and
Smart Printing networks. Due to our Santa Clara University firewall, you may not access these
networks from off campus.

Computer Orientation is available here: http://law.scu.edu/lcomp/computercamp/

You must complete computer orientation online by the first day of orientation. If you have any
questions or experience any problems, you can e-mail [email protected] or go online and
create a ticket at http://lawhelpdesk.scu.edu to ask a question or schedule an appointment for
one-on-one help. We will also have technicians available for walk-in support during orientation
week.

Once you have completed computer orientation you will be able print your course schedule and
reading assignments.

Santa Clara University School of Law has a highly trained Law Technology & Academic
Computing Services department. All law students who need further assistance setting up their

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computers must be seen at the Law School Helpdesk.

*Please note that all students must purchase or own a network LAN cable of at least 3 ft in
length.

3) Campus Parking Permit

Parking permits are required for all vehicles on university property. Permits and parking
information are available from the Campus Safety Office located in the parking structure. The
annual fee is $250. You may pay by cash, check, or credit card. You will need to bring your
student ID with you when you apply for a parking permit. The Campus Safety Office is open
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily to issue parking permits. Permit requirements are strictly enforced,
and violators will be ticketed. Failure to pay a parking fine will result in a hold on your
registration, transcripts, and graduation. Visit the Campus Safety web page for more
information about parking, fees, enforcement and incentives.

4) Purchase Books

You should not purchase your books until you have received your tentative class schedule.
Your schedule will be posted to your ecampus account in early August. Some section
assignments may change by Monday, August 16 if it becomes necessary to balance section
sizes. Do not write in your books until your section assignment is confirmed on August 16.

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 SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF LAW
ENTERING STUDENTS
FALL - 2010
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL STUDENTS

ACCESS PHOTO IDENTIFICATION CARD: The ACCESS card is the official campus ID,
library card, debit card and personalized key to hundreds of SCU facilities, including the Pat
Malley Fitness Center, and both the University and Law Library. Eliminating the need to carry
cash, it is accepted at all campus restaurants, ticket offices, vending machines, photocopiers,
networked printers, computer labs, the bookstore and many local merchants. The ACCESS Card
Office distributes a brochure with more detailed information about your card, and they will be
happy to answer any questions you may have.

In order to be included in the student photo book, be sure to have your ACCESS Card photo
taken by Wednesday, August 19. The ACCESS Card Office is located across from the
Information Booth at the east entrance of the Benson Memorial Center.

ADDRESS CHANGES: All address and/or telephone number changes must be made
immediately to ensure that important information mailed to you by the School of Law is received
in a timely manner. You may update your addresses, telephone numbers and email address online
on the ecampus system.
***IMPORTANT***
Federal regulations require that students on an F1 Visa have both a local and foreign address on
file. It is imperative that you verify and maintain these addresses. It is your responsibility to
maintain your current address information in ecampus. Failure to do so may cause you to fall out
of status and may result in deportation.

CALENDAR: The fall term begins on Monday, August 16, 2010. A copy of the complete
academic calendar is included in this Orientation Book and on the law school web page.

CHARACTER & FITNESS: Honesty, integrity, and a sense of mutual trust are essential to the
legal profession. Students preparing to enter the profession should be aware of the importance of
these qualities and should conduct themselves honestly in all their professional activities,
including the School of Law. A law student shall act with honesty and candor and fulfill
obligations of good faith and fair dealing in relations with peers, University faculty and staff, and
the professional legal community at large.

CLARANET: ClaraNet is the electronic reserve and course page system for Santa Clara
University School of Law as well as the law school’s internal Intranet system. ClaraNet allows
law students 24-hour, easy access to various electronic reserve items, and allows the various Law
School departments to get information to faculty, staff, and students in an easily accessible
manner. Visit ClaraNet at http://claranet.scu.edu/.

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COWELL HEALTH CENTER: Your law school tuition entitles you to unlimited visits (free
of charge) with our health care practitioners regardless of what health insurance you may carry.
However, there may be charges associated with lab work, medications and medical supplies.
Health Center hours from August 16 through September 16 will be limited. Please call for more
information. During hours when the Health Center is closed students may call the nurse advice
line at 408-554-4880. Beginning September 20, the Health Center will return to its standard
hours Monday through Wednesday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday from 9:15
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information about the Cowell Health Center, visit their website
(www.scu.edu/cshc/index.cfm).

DISABILITIES RESOURCES: Disabilities Resources, located in Benson Center, Room 216,

is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation and eliminating barriers for those who have
a disability. If you wish to identify a disability, please submit the disability form included with
your summer orientation packet and submit to Disabilities Resources by July 13 to ensure
services are in place prior to the start of classes. You may contact the Disabilities Resources
Office at (408) 554-4109. For more information about appropriate documentation and the
services provided by Disabilities Resources, go to:
http://www.scu.edu/advising/learning/disabilities/index.cfm.

E-MAIL: Each student is expected to open a GroupWise e-mail account. Official administrative
announcements are sent via e-mail, and students are responsible for checking their e-mail
regularly and keeping themselves informed.

A GroupWise account may be opened at any computer lab on campus. Students may
forward their GroupWise accounts to other preferred e-mail accounts.

Once an e-mail has been sent to a student’s GroupWise e-mail account, the student is considered
to have been officially notified. You will receive your GroupWise information after July 1.

FINANCIAL AID: To be considered for federal financial aid (Ford Federal Direct Loans and
Direct Grad PLUS Loan) you must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Our
school code is 001326. If you have already submitted your FAFSA and have not yet received a
Financial Aid Award Letter, or if you have any other questions about financial aid, please contact
LaToya Powell in the Law Financial Aid Office at (408) 554-4447 or by email at
[email protected].

Your financial aid will not disburse into your account until you complete the Loan Entrance
Counseling Exam and sign your master promissory note for the Ford Federal Direct Loans. You
must electronically sign the master promissory note by visiting the Direct Loan web site at
https://studentloans.gov. If you will be applying for the Grad PLUS Loan, you should do that no
sooner than July 1 to ensure that your financial aid will be in place by the financial clearance
deadline on July 16.

HEALTH HISTORY AND IMMUNIZATION RECORD: All new students enrolled in

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Santa Clara University must submit the Personal Health History form to the Cowell Student
Health Center. Up-to-date immunization information is also required. You will find the
necessary Health History and Immunization Record forms on the Health Center web page
(http://www.scu.edu/cshc/). It is your sole responsibility to turn in both of these forms.

HEALTH INSURANCE: All students must either purchase the university sponsored health
insurance plan OR submit a Release of Claims Form by August 12. Failure to do so may result
in a hold on your registration.

**NOTE**
All international students on an F-1 visa must either enroll in the University sponsored
insurance or complete the on-line waiver form each year with the student’s own health insurance
information. The waiver will be accepted if the student’s insurance is equivalent to the
University sponsored plan. The deadline to complete the online waiver form is August 12,
2010. IMPORTANT: If you have other insurance, but fail to submit the online waiver form by
the deadline, you will be automatically enrolled into the University sponsored health insurance
plan and your student account will be charged.

The 2010-2011 school sponsored insurance is a PPO plan with Aetna. The insurance covers the
period from 8/15/10 to 8/15/11 and costs $1,588. To enroll in the school sponsored insurance
program, complete the release of claims form/waiver, or review the insurance brochure, go to
http://www.scu.edu/cshc/insurance.cfm. If you have any questions about the insurance or release
of claims form, please contact Patricia Sandvick at (408) 554-2379 or [email protected]. It is
every student’s responsibility to understand the insurance requirements.

HOUSING: Most students live within three to five miles of the campus. The University has
two housing complexes open to law students. The Villa Apartments are two-bedroom
townhouses which will be shared by two law students. The University Square units are studio
apartments. Both complexes are within walking distance of the campus.

On-campus housing is very limited. Most of our students live off-campus within 3-5 miles of
campus. For a list of nearby apartment complexes and tips on your search, go to
http://law.scu.edu/life/faq-off-campus-resources-housing.cfm.

LOCKERS: Book lockers are available for rent in Bannan Hall. The Student Bar Association
(SBA) will be selling lockers during orientation and during the first week of school.

MAIL FOLDERS: Each student is assigned a mail folder in the Levy Student Lounge for
school correspondence only. The law school is not responsible for distributing personal first
class mail; be sure to inform family and friends of an appropriate mailing address. Students who
have requested non-disclosure are not provided with a mail folder unless they request one.

PARKING REGULATIONS: A valid parking permit is required for all faculty, student, and
staff parking. The permit requirements are enforced at all times. Parking permits will be sold
during Orientation. They are available for purchase at the Campus Safety Office located in the

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parking structure. The parking fee for 2010/2011 is $250.00.

STUDENT BULLETIN: The Santa Clara University School of Law Bulletin serves as a
reference for law school rules, policies, and procedures. It also provides a listing of programs
and services. An abridged version of the bulletin is included in the Academic Planner that will be
distributed at Orientation. The complete bulletin can be found on the law school web page
(www.scu.edu/bulletin/law).

UNDERGRADUATE TRANSCRIPT: The School of Law requires that all students have on
file an official copy of their undergraduate transcript showing the date their degree was
conferred. This transcript must be sent directly to the Law Admissions Office. The transcript
sent to us by LSDAS does not fulfill this requirement. Students who do not comply with this
requirement will not be allowed to register for second semester courses and will not receive
credit for completion of the first semester. Santa Clara University undergraduates do not need to
have a transcript sent.

LAW.SCU.EDU: The School of Law’s web page and the Admitted Students page contain
valuable information, including course descriptions, faculty biographies, a calendar of events,
and registration information.

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 The First Year
The first year of law school introduces students to basic substantive legal concepts and to the
fundamentals of legal analysis, research, and writing. All courses during the first academic year are
prescribed.

Full-Time
Full-time students will enroll in 30 units offered during the day:

• Civil Procedure (6 units, Fall and Spring)

• Constitutional Law I (3 units, Spring)

• Contracts (6 units, Fall and Spring)

• Criminal Law (3 units, Fall)

• Torts (4 units, Fall)

• Property (4 units, Spring)

• Legal Analysis, Research and Writing (4 units, Fall and Spring)

Classes for full-time students are taught during the day, on a Monday through Friday schedule.
Classes may begin as early as 8:40 a.m. or end as late as 5:45 p.m., though a student will not be
assigned to both the early session and the late. The schedule changes between fall and spring, so
it is possible that you may not have a late class in fall, but you could have one in spring. The
schedule of classes for fall and spring is available on the Current Students web page.

Class Size
Most first-year courses are taught to sections of 75 - 80 students. One of the full-year substantive
courses is taught in small sections of between 36 and 40 students each. Legal Analysis, Research,
and Writing is also taught in small sections of about 20 – 25 students each.

Part-Time
Part-time students will enroll in twenty-one units offered in the evening:

• Contracts (6 units, Fall and Spring)

• Criminal Law (3 units, Spring)

• Torts (4 units, Fall)

• Property (4 units, Spring)

• Legal Analysis, Research and Writing(4 units, Fall and Spring)

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• (Civil Procedure and Constitutional Law I will be taken by part-time students during their
second year of studies).

Classes for part-time students are scheduled in the evenings, Monday through Thursday, with the first
class at 5:40 p.m.

Class Size
Each part-time entering class has about 60 - 75 students in the evening section. There are three
evening sections of Legal Analysis, Research and Writing of about 20 - 25 students each.

With few exceptions, all first-year courses are taught by full-time, tenured (or tenure track) members
of the law faculty. Each section of Legal Analysis, Research and Writing is staffed by a full-time
instructor who is a member of the faculty.

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 FIRST-YEAR CURRICULUM

Civil Procedure
The study of the rules, standards, and values that govern the procedures used in civil cases in the federal
district courts of the United States. Drawing from constitutional and statutory texts, and emphasizing the
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the course covers civil litigation issues including: jurisdiction, choice of
law, venue, pleadings, discovery, pre-trial motions, trial through judgment, joinder of parties and claims, and
finality of judgments. The course also constitutes an introduction to legal strategy and the professional
responsibility of lawyers in representing their clients (Two-semester course; 6 units)

Constitutional Law I
First half of introduction to concepts of constitutional doctrine, with particular reference to the institutional
role of the Supreme Court. The judicial function in constitutional cases (judicial review), the structure of
government and the constitutional distribution of power between nation and states and among the three
branches of national government, and individual rights under the due process clauses. (One-semester course;
3 units)

Contracts
Basis for, and the scope and purpose of, the legal protection afforded contracts and the remedies by which
that protection is secured. Includes mutual assent, the bargained-for exchange and substitutes for
consideration, the statute of frauds, interpretation of contract language, the effect of changed circumstances,
conditions, rights of third parties, assignment, and measures of recovery in event of breach. The historical
evolution of contract law, the Uniform Commercial Code, and other modern statutory developments. (Two-
semester course; 6 units)

Criminal Law
Basic introduction to substantive criminal law. What act and mental state, together with what attendant
circumstances or consequences, are necessary ingredients of various crimes. Includes a detailed analysis of
many of the crimes against persons and property; responsibility (insanity, intoxication, infancy); defenses,
justifications, and excuses; parties to crime and anticipatory offenses. Common law history and modern
statutes are used as material. (One-semester course; 3 units)

Property
Basic background in property law. This survey of the law governs ownership, possession, and use of land
and other types of property. (One-semester course; 4 units)

Torts
Issues involved in determining whether the law will require a person to compensate for harm intentionally or
unintentionally caused in situations as diverse as automobile collisions, medical treatment, and consumption
of defective food products. Also includes the social, economic, and use or political implications of various
resolutions. (One-semester course; 4 units)

Legal Research and Writing

In this year-long course, full-time legal writing faculty introduce students to legal analysis, research, writing,
and citation. During the first semester, students learn to brief cases, analyze and synthesize legal authorities,
apply the authorities to a new set of facts, and write multiple, predictive office memoranda. In the second
semester, students begin learning both text and online research skills, and develop their analytical and
editing skills in the context of trial court briefs. During both semesters, legal writing faculty provide detailed
written comments on students' work. (Two-semester course; 4 units)

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 SAMPLE SCHEDULES

Students will be randomly assigned to a small section. Your small section assignment will be posted to
your ecampus account during Orientation Week. You can find the most recent class schedules online at:
http://law.scu.edu/studentservices/schedule/firstyear_fall_2010.cfm

Small Section 1
Course Units Day Start End
Civil Procedure 3 Wed-Fri 10:30 AM 11:45 AM
Contracts 3 Tues-Thurs 10:45 AM 12:00 PM
Criminal Law 3 Mon-Wed 9:00 AM 10:15 AM
Torts 4 Tues-Thurs 8:50 AM 10:30 AM

Small Section 2
Civil Procedure 3 Wed-Fri 10:30 AM 11:45 AM
Contracts 3 Tues-Thurs 10:45 AM 12:00 PM
Criminal Law 3 Mon-Wed 9:00 AM 10:15 AM
Torts 4 Tues-Thurs 8:50 AM 10:30 AM

Small Section 3
Civil Procedure 3 Tues-Thurs 10:30 AM 11:45 AM
Contracts 3 Mon-Wed 10:30 AM 11:45 AM
Criminal Law 3 Mon-Wed 1:10 PM 2:25 PM
Torts 4 Tues-Thurs-Fri 1:10 PM 2:25 PM

Small Section 4
Civil Procedure 3 Tues-Thurs 10:30 AM 11:45 AM
Contracts 3 Mon-Wed 10:30 AM 11:45 AM
Criminal Law 3 Mon-Wed 1:10 PM 2:25 PM
Torts 4 Tues-Thurs-Fri 1:10 PM 2:25 PM

Small Section 5
Civil Procedure 3 Mon-Wed 2:40 PM 3:55 PM
Contracts 3 Wed-Fri 9:00 AM 10:15 AM
Criminal Law 3 Tues-Thurs 9:00 AM 10:15 AM
Torts 4 Mon-Tues-Thurs 1:10 PM 2:25 PM

Small Section 6
Civil Procedure 3 Mon-Wed 2:40 PM 3:55 PM
Contracts 3 Wed-Fri 9:00 AM 10:15 AM
Criminal Law 3 Tues-Thurs 9:00 AM 10:15 AM
Torts 4 Mon-Tues-Thurs 1:10 PM 2:25 PM

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 Small Section 7
Contracts 4 Mon-Wed 5:40 PM 7:20 PM
Torts 4 Tues-Thurs 5:40 PM 7:20 PM

Small Section 8
Contracts 4 Mon-Wed 5:40 PM 7:20 PM
Torts 4 Tues-Thurs 5:40 PM 7:20 PM

In addition to the courses listed above, students will be assigned to a section of Legal Analysis,
Research and Writing, which will meet twice per week in the fall semester.

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 Financial Information
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Students assume responsibility for all costs incurred as a result of enrolling at Santa Clara University. It is
the student’s responsibility to be aware of his/her account balance and financial aid information, and to
maintain current valid address information at all times to ensure receipt of all University correspondence in a
timely manner.

TUITION AND FEES

The Board of Trustees, upon the recommendation of the president and the provost, sets the annual academic
year tuition rate and the summer session tuition rate for all programs. Students are charged tuition based on
the rates approved by the Board of Trustees. The recommended site to review and verify the official tuition
and fee rate schedule is www.scu.edu/bursar/tuition. Tuition and fee rate differences found in other publicity
will not be honored.
Application Fee (nonrefundable) $75

Deposits
Initial tuition deposit $200
Final tuition deposit $500
Deposits are credited automatically to the student’s account and apply to the first semester’s tuition. The
initial tuition deposit is not refundable. $300 of the final tuition deposit is refundable only if students notify
the law admissions office in writing of their intent to withdraw before June 15.

Tuition and fees

First-year, full-time division students (per year) $39,360
(Tuition is charged on a per unit basis)
First-year, part-time division students (per year) $27,552
(Tuition is charged on a per unit basis)
Upper-division students (per semester unit) $1,312
LL.M. students (per semester unit) $1,473
Registration cancellation fee (academic year) $250
Student Health Insurance (annual fee) $1,588
Late payment fee (per billing statement) $75
SCU students studying at an international exchange institution pay tuition to SCU at standard rates.
Students from international exchange institutions studying at SCU pay tuition to their home institution.
SCU students studying at a domestic visiting institution pay tuition to the institution they are attending.
Students from a domestic visiting institution studying at SCU pay tuition to SCU at the standard rate.
Students in the Law School consortium (SCU, USF, Golden Gate University, UC Davis) take courses at their
home institution and can take a class at a consortium institution. Students from consortium schools taking
classes at SCU have tuition suppressed.
The Law registration cancellation fee is not assessed fall semester of the first year of enrollment.

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HEALTH INSURANCE
International Students on an F-1 visa must either enroll in the University sponsored insurance plan or show
proof of their own health insurance plan by completing the on-line waiver form by the deadline date of
August 12, 2010. The waiver will be accepted if the student’s insurance is comparable to the University
sponsored plan. If the student does not submit an acceptable waiver, they will be automatically enrolled in
the University sponsored plan and their student account will be charged $1588.00 for the annual insurance
policy.

Health insurance is voluntary for all domestic law students; however, first year students must complete the
on-line opt-out form if they choose not to enroll in the school sponsored plan by August 12, 2010. See
www.scu.edu/cshc/insurance.cfm for details on completing the waiver or on-line enrollment options. In
order to be enrolled into the SCU sponsored insurance plan, domestic students must initiate the enrollment
via the on-line enrollment option or by contacting the insurance coordinator by email at [email protected]
or 408-554-2379. Domestic students are NOT automatically enrolled into the insurance.

All law students, regardless of insurance, are welcome to use the Cowell Health Center at any time.

PARKING PERMITS
Parking permits are required for all users of University parking facilities. Permits can be purchased at
Campus Safety Services in the parking garage. Parking per term may be arranged through Campus Safety
Services. The Student Services Office can provide students with a Graduate Parking hang tag. Used in
conjunction with the University parking permit, this tag allows students to park in faculty/staff parking lots
after 4:00 p.m.

HOUSING PLANS
Housing plans are available at www.scu.edu/housing/cost.cfm.
BILLING AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

Student Accounts and Billing

Students assume responsibility for all costs incurred as a result of enrollment at Santa Clara University and
agree to abide by applicable University policies and procedures.

Students may designate a third party (e.g., parent, spouse) to be an authorized payer for their student
account. That individual is authorized by the student to have access to their billing statements and to make
payments on the student's behalf. Once authorization is arranged, the authorized payer will be notified via
the e-mail address provided by the student verifying their access to view and pay a student's bill online.
Authorized payers do not have access to any other student account information via this site.

Students receive monthly bills electronically via a third-party vendor that are accessible through University
E-campus. A billing notification will be sent to the student's University e-mail address and to the e-mail
address of any payer authorized by the student. Students may also forward their student account statements
electronically to any third party they authorize for remittance. Information on a student's account cannot be
provided to any third party payer unless a completed Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act form
authorizing its release by the student is on file with the University.

Students are obligated to pay the applicable tuition and fees associated with their enrollment status by the
published payment deadline. Registered students who do not withdraw formally from the University are

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responsible for all tuition and fees assessed to their account as well as any penalty charges incurred for
nonpayment. Nonattendance does not relieve the student of his or her obligation to pay tuition and fees.

More helpful information, including detailed instructions on Santa Clara’s billing and payment procedures,
are located at www.scu.edu/bursar.
Billing dates and deadlines
Fall 2010 – Billing available July 1; payment due July 16
Spring 2011 – Billing available December 1; payment due December 21
Summer 2011 – Billing available May 1; payment due – May 21
PAYMENT METHODS

Santa Clara University offers the following payment methods to students to assist with their financial
obligations.

Electronic Check

A student or authorized payer may make online payments by authorizing a fund transfer directly from their
personal checking or savings account through a third-party website accessible via the University e-campus
system. The payer is able to make electronic check payments online without incurring a service fee.

Mail

Payments for student account charges are accepted by mail utilizing the University's cash management
service lockbox. The payer should download a copy of the student's billing statement, enclose it with a
personal or cashier's check payable to Santa Clara University, and mail both to Santa Clara University
Bursar's Office, P.O. Box 60000, File 72662, San Francisco, CA 94160-2662.

In Person

Payments for student account charges may be made in person by personal/cashier's check, money order or
cash at the Bursar's Office in Walsh Administration Building. The Bursar's Office is not able to accept any
electronic form of payment, including debit or credit cards. However, there are computer kiosks located in
Walsh Administration Building for the convenience of students and their payers who wish to make electronic
payments.

Wire Transfer

Students can submit funds via wire transfer directly to Santa Clara. Students should ensure all pertinent
information is included on the wire transfer for accurate posting. Please note the complete transaction
process may take up to 3-5 business days so plan accordingly.

Information on all payment methods is located at www.scu.edu/bursar/payment.

EXTENDED PAYMENTS

For students and their families wishing to spread payments over a period of time, the University offers
various extended payment plans through a third-party vendor. There is a modest fixed fee to enroll in these
plans, but no interest is charged during the payment term. Information about these plans is available on the
Bursar's Office Web page.

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DELINQUENT PAYMENTS

If all charges on a student's account have not been cleared by payment, financial aid, or loan disbursement, a
late payment fee will be assessed to the student's account and a hold will be placed on the student's record. A
hold on a student's record prevents the release of transcripts or diplomas, prevents access to any registration
services, and may limit access to other University services. Students who have unpaid accounts at the
University or who defer payment without approval are subject to dismissal from the University. All unpaid
balances will accrue 10 percent interest per annum on the balance remaining from the date of default in
accordance with California state law.

Delinquent student accounts may be reported to one or more of the major credit bureaus and may be
forwarded to an outside collection agency or an attorney for assistance in recovering the debt owed to the
University. The student is responsible for all costs incurred to collect outstanding debt, including but not
limited to accrued interest, late fees, court costs, collection fees, and attorney fees. All outstanding bills and
costs of collection incurred by the University must be paid in full prior to a student re-enrolling at the
University.
BILLING DISPUTES
If a student believes there is an error on his or her billing statement, a written explanation should be
forwarded to: Santa Clara University, Bursar’s Office, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053-0615.
The Bursar’s Office must receive written correspondence within 60 days from the billing statement date on
which the error appeared. Communication can be made by telephone, but doing so will not preserve the
student’s rights.
Communication should include the student’s name, SCU identification number, the amount in question, and
a brief explanation. Payment for the amount in question is not required while the investigation is in progress.
An adjustment will be made on the student’s account for any incorrect charges. If the amount in question is
found to be valid, payment must be submitted to the Bursar’s Office immediately upon notification.
REFUNDS FOR CREDIT BALANCES

Refunds will be granted only for student accounts reflecting a credit balance. A refund will not be granted
based on anticipated aid. All financial aid must be disbursed into a student's account before a refund is
processed. It is the student's responsibility to make sure that all necessary documentation is completed and
submitted to the Law Financial Aid Office so that aid can be disbursed properly and in a timely fashion.
Payment received by personal check will have a 21-day hold before a refund can be issued to the payee.

Refunds are processed during the second week of each school session via direct deposit or check. Please visit
the bursar office website for details on each process.

TUITION INSURANCE PROTECTION

Students may protect themselves against financial loss due to an unexpected withdrawal from the University
for medical reasons by purchasing tuition insurance. The University has identified an insurance company,
Dewar, Inc., to provide an optional tuition insurance plan. This plan is designed to protect the student from
loss of funds paid for tuition should it be necessary to withdraw completely from the University for medical
reasons. Information on the tuition insurance plan is available from the Bursar’s Office and on its Web site.

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EDUCATIONAL TAX CREDITS
Students may be eligible for a higher education tax credit designed to help students finance the cost of
education. Tax credits are based on the amount of qualified tuition and fees, less grants and other tax-free
educational assistance, and the taxpayer’s adjusted gross income. Students enrolled in an eligible degree
program may qualify for a Hope Scholarship Credit or Lifetime Learning Tax Credit. Specific information is
available from the Internal Revenue Service.
TUITION REFUND POLICY

Students who formally withdraw from the University or drop courses are eligible for a refund of tuition
charges in accordance with the policies outlined below.

The effective date used for the determination of any refund of tuition is the date on which notification of
withdrawal is received by the Law Student Services Office or the date in which the student drops his or her
course online, not the last date of attendance by the student. Neither informing an individual faculty member,
an academic department, or the Dean's Office constitutes an official withdrawal from the University. The
official date of withdrawal from the University cannot be backdated prior to the date on which the student
submits the applicable withdrawal form or notification is received by the Law Student Services Office.
Students who fail to drop a course, even if they do not attend, or fail to notify the University of their intent to
withdraw, regardless of the reason, will be responsible to pay all tuition and fee charges reflecting on the
account.

Fall and Spring Semesters

Students who withdraw from the University, drop courses or are approved for a leave of absence, during the
fall or spring semester, will receive a tuition refund in accordance with the following schedule:
The start of the semester is considered to be the first date on which instruction begins in the School of Law.
The following schedule does not apply to students who reduce their course load.

- Students who withdraw from the University or drop courses by the end of the first week of classes will
receive a full refund of tuition for the semester, less any applicable fees.
- Students who withdraw from the University or drop courses by the end of the second week of classes will
receive a 60 percent refund of tuition for the semester, less any applicable fees.
- Students who withdraw from the University or drop courses by the end of the third week of classes will
receive a 40 percent refund of tuition for the semester, less any applicable fees.
- Students who withdraw from the University or drop courses by the end of the fourth week of classes will
receive a 20 percent refund of tuition for the semester, less any applicable fees.
- Students who withdraw from the University or drop courses after the fourth week of classes will receive no
tuition refund for the semester.
Please note: Students may drop courses online until 11:59 p.m. on the Sunday immediately following the
beginning of the semester and still receive 100 percent refund. However, this is only valid if a student has no
registration holds and does not require assistance from a staff member. All other transactions must be
completed by 5 p.m. on the first Friday of the semester.

Students who withdraw from the University or drop courses due to an illness, injury, or
psychological/emotional condition are eligible for a tuition refund in accordance with the schedule above.
Tuition insurance may be purchased to cover tuition charges for medically related withdrawals.

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No tuition refunds are made because of curtailment of services resulting from strikes, acts of God, civil
insurrection, riots or threats thereof, or other causes beyond the control of the University.

Summer

The following refund schedule applies to students who formally withdraw or drop courses for the summer
session:
- Students who withdraw from the University or drop courses by the end of the first week of classes will
receive a full refund of tuition for the term.
- Students who withdraw from the University or drop courses by the end of the second week of classes will
receive a 50 percent refund of tuition for the term.
Weekend/Off Cycle/Short-Term Courses
Students must provide the Law Student Services Office with a written request to drop these courses. To
receive tuition refunds from the Bursar’s Office, these course drops must be handled administratively.
Students should NOT drop these classes themselves through E-Campus after the first week of the semester.
Consult the schedule of classes for refund options for individual off cycle courses.

FINANCIAL AID
Santa Clara University School of Law offers financial assistance to law students administered through the
Law Financial Aid Office. The University realizes that the quality education offered at Santa Clara requires a
serious commitment from the student. Depending on the student’s eligibility, a financial aid package may
include any combination of scholarships, loans, and on-campus employment. More information can be
located at the Law Financial Aid website, http://law.scu.edu/financialaid/index.cfm.

Enrollment Status and Financial Aid Eligibility

Students must be enrolled at least half-time status to receive Federal financial aid. Half-time status is based
per program and the following rules apply to Federal loans:
School of Law, Day – enrolled in a minimum of 6 units
School of Law, Evening – enrolled in a minimum of 4 units
School of Law, LLM - enrolled in a minimum of 6 units
To remain eligible for financial aid, students must be enrolled at least half-time and must be making
satisfactory academic progress. Students who drop below half-time status must notify the Law Financial Aid
Office immediately. Eligibility for scholarships and loans will be affected by enrollment status. Students
who drop below half-time status for more than six months, or take a leave of absence for more than six
months may need to begin making payments on their student loans.
All law students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative 2.33 grade point average for all completed
courses in order to avoid disqualification. If an award has been made to a disqualified student, the award
offer will be withdrawn. A disqualified first-year student who is allowed to enter the second year on
probation will be considered to be in good standing for financial aid purposes, but the award offer previously
withdrawn will not be automatically reinstated. Reinstatement will be based on the availability of funds at
the time the student notifies SCU that they may re-enroll.
Financial aid recipients who were awarded aid based on full-time registration, and then transferred to the
part-time division, must inform the Law Financial Aid Office of their new status. Changing the division may

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change a student’s award eligibility.

Federal Loans
Financial aid in the form of loans is available to law students who are citizens or permanent residents of the
United States. To apply for need and non-need-based federal loans, file the Free Applicant for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Applicants for these federal loans must attend at least half-time. Complete the
FAFSA form online, at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans

Ford Fed Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans are federally funded low-interest student loans
administered by the United States Department of Education through the William D. Ford Federal Direct
Loan program. Under the Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan program, a student may borrow
funds for education-related expenses and defer repayment until six months after graduation or when
enrollment status drops below half-time. To receive a subsidized Federal Direct Loan, a student must have
financial need. Interest is not charged on a subsidized Federal Direct Loan while the student is enrolled at
least half-time or during any grace or deferment periods. Eligibility for unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans is
determined after eligibility for subsidized Federal Direct Loans is decided. Interest is charged on
unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans while the student is enrolled in school and during any grace or deferment
periods.

Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans

Graduate and professional degree students are eligible to borrow from the Direct Graduate PLUS Loan
Program, administered by the United States Department of Education through the William D. Ford Federal
Direct Loan program. Under the Direct Graduate PLUS Loan Program, students may borrow up to their cost
of attendance minus other estimated financial assistance. The terms and conditions applicable to Parent
PLUS Loans also apply to Direct Graduate PLUS loans. These requirements include a determination that the
applicant does not have an adverse credit history, repayment beginning on the date of the last disbursement
of the loan, and a fixed interest rate of 7.9 percent. Applicants for these loans are required to complete the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). They also must have applied for their annual loan
maximum eligibility under the Ford Fed Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan Program before applying
for a Direct Graduate PLUS Loan. Contact the Law Financial Aid Office for more information.
For more information on other non-federal loans options, contact the Law Financial Aid Office.

Financial Aid Deadlines

Santa Clara asks that applicants file the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1, but no later than March
1. Accept/Decline financial aid award offers via e-campus no later than June 23.
Veterans and Veterans’ Dependents Assistance
Santa Clara University has been certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs as qualified to enroll
students under applicable federal legislation and regulations, including Chapter 30/1606 (active duty
Montgomery G.I. Bill), Chapter 31 (rehabilitation), Chapter 32 (Post-Vietnam Era Veterans’ Educational
Assistance Program), Chapter 33 (Post 9/11 GI Bill), and Chapter 35 (Survivor/Dependent Educational
Assistance). Individuals interested in attending under any of the veteran’s assistance programs should
contact the Veterans Administration and the University Office of the Registrar.

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FINANCIAL AID CANCELLATION AND FUND RETURN
Students who withdraw from the University and who have federal financial aid are subject to the federal
regulations applicable to the return of Title IV funds. These regulations assume that a student “earns” his or
her financial aid based on the period of time he or she remains enrolled during a term. A student is obligated
to return all unearned federal financial aid funds governed under Title IV other than those earned under the
college work-study program.
Unearned financial aid is the amount of disbursed Title IV funds that exceeds the amount of Title IV aid
earned in accordance with the federal guidelines. During the first 60 percent of the term, a student “earns”
Title IV funds in direct proportion to the length of time he or she remains enrolled. That is, the percentage of
time during the term that the student remains enrolled is the percentage of disbursable aid for that period that
the student has earned. A student who withdraws after the 60 percent point of the enrollment term earns all
Title IV aid disbursed for the period. The amount of tuition and other charges owed by the student plays no
role in determining the amount of Title IV funds to which a withdrawn student is entitled.
All funds must be returned to federal programs before funds are returned to state or University financial aid
programs or to the student. The return of funds allocation will be made in the following order for students
who have received Federal Title IV assistance.
• Federal Direct PLUS Loan
• Unsubsidized William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan
• Subsidized William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan
• Federal Perkins Loan
• Other federal and state financial aid, private grants and scholarships
• University grants and scholarships

STUDENT VERIFICATION OF INFORMATION

The United States Department of Education requires all institutions disbursing federal financial aid funds to
verify the accuracy of the information students submit as a basis for aid awards. Santa Clara University
complies with this requirement by participating in the Federal Quality Assurance Program. Each year, a
percentage of students receiving federal financial aid funds are randomly selected for verification of the
information on which awards were based. Students selected for verification may be required to submit
additional documents and verify information, such as household size and number of family members
enrolled in college. The University reserves the right to request similar information for verification purposes
for any student awarded aid. Information collected may result in changes to a financial aid award and, in
some cases, the repayment of funds already received. Failure to comply with the request for this information
will result in the cancellation of financial aid funds.

SCHOLARSHIPS
Incoming Students

See http://law.scu.edu/financialaid/scholarships.cfm for information on scholarships for incoming

students.

Continuing Students

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See http://law.scu.edu/financialaid/scholarships.cfm and http://law.scu.edu/financialaid/scholarships-
and-prizes.cfm for information on scholarships for continuing students.

International/Foreign-Born/Naturalized Students
No specific grants or scholarships have been set aside exclusively for international students. International
students compete with the general applicant pool for scholarships. Non-immigrant visa holders are not
eligible for federal student aid (i.e., federal loans, federal work-study). However, permanent residents and
naturalized citizens are eligible and may apply for federal based aid. For more information please see
http://law.scu.edu/financialaid/financial-aid-for-international-students.cfm.
FOR MORE INFORMATION

-Contact the Law Financial Aid Office at 408-551-7006.

- Questions regarding visa status and international student status may be directed to Santa Clara University’s
International Student Services, 408-551-7090.

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Academic Calendar 2010/2011
Fall Semester 2010

June 7 - 11 Monday-Friday Registration: Upper Division

July 16 Friday Financial clearance deadline for entering first-year students

Wednesday-
August 11-14 First Year Orientation
Saturday

August 14 Saturday Saturday classes begin

August 16 Monday Classes begin

August 20 Friday Last day for late registration

September 6 Monday Labor Day: academic and administrative holiday

September 10 Friday Last day to file for pass/no pass option at Student Services Office

October 1 Friday Last day to petition for 2010 or 2011 degree

Monday-
October 11-12 Fall recess - no classes (Student Services Office closed)
Tuesday

Wednesday Administrative Monday: All Monday classes, both day and evening, meet in
October 13
place of All Wednesday classes

November 24 Wednesday Last day of class

Thursday-
November 25-26 Thanksgiving: academic and administrative holidays
Friday

Saturday-
November 27-30 Reading period
Tuesday

Wednesday-
December 1-17 Examination period
Friday

Saturday-
December 18-January 7 Christmas recess
Friday

December 24-27 Friday-Monday Christmas: administrative holiday

December 31 Friday New Year's: administrative holiday

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Spring Semester 2011
October 18-22 Monday-Friday Registration period: upper division

December 21 Tuesday Financial clearance deadline for all students

January 8 Saturday Saturday classes begin

January 10 Monday Classes Begin

January 14 Friday Last day for late registration

Martin Luther King Day observed: academic and administrative holiday, no

January 17 Monday
classes

February 4 Friday Last day to file for pass/no pass option

February 21 Monday President's Day observed: academic and administrative holiday, no classes

Administrative Monday: All Monday classes, both day and evening meet in
February 22 Tuesday
place of all Tuesday classes

Monday-
March 7-12 Spring break, no classes
Saturday

April 22 Friday Good Friday: academic and administrative holiday, no classes

April 27 Wednesday Last day of class

Administrative Friday: All Friday classes meet in place of all Wednesday

April 27 Wednesday
classes

Thursday-
Apr. 28-May 1 Reading period
Sunday

Monday-
May 2-18 Examinations
Wednesday

May 21 Saturday Commencement 9:30 am, Mission Gardens

May 30 Monday Memorial Day; administrative holiday

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Summer Session 2011
April 4-8 Monday-Friday Registration period

May 21 Saturday Financial clearance deadline for all students

May 31 Tuesday Classes begin

June 6 Monday Last day to add/drop

July 4 Monday Independence Day Celebration: academic and administrative holiday

Administrative Monday: All Monday classes, both day and evening meet in
July 5 Tuesday
place of all Tuesday classes

July 19 Tuesday Last Day of Class

Wednesday-
July 20-21 Reading Period
Thursday

Friday-
July 22-23 Examinations
Saturday

All dates inclusive. Dates are subject to change.

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Important Contacts:

Law Admissions [email protected]

Law Financial Aid [email protected] or [email protected]
Health Insurance Coordinator – Patricia Sandvick [email protected]
Law Help Desk [email protected]

Important URLs:

Academic Calendar http://law.scu.edu/academics/academic-calendar.cfm

ACCESS Card Office http://www.scu.edu/access/
Admitted Students Page http://law.scu.edu/admissions/newly-admitted-students.cfm
Bursar’s Office http://scu.edu/bursar
Campus Safety http://university-operations.scu.edu/campus-safety/
Computer Orientation http://law.scu.edu/lcomp/computercamp/
Cowell Health Center http://www.scu.edu/cshc/
Disabilities Resources http://www.scu.edu/advising/learning/disabilities/index.cfm
Disabilities Form
http://law.scu.edu/admissions/file/Admissions%20New%20Student%20Law%20Disability%20Letter%2020
10.pdf
E-campus https://www.scu.edu/ecampus
Entrance Counseling https://www.studentloans.gov
Grad PLUS Loan http://www.scu.edu/law/admissions/graduate-plus-loans.cfm
Law Financial Aid http://law.scu.edu/financialaid/index.cfm
Master Promissory Note https://www.studentloans.gov/
Student Handbook www.scu.edu/bulletin/law

Things to do:

Santa Clara Law Student Life Page http://law.scu.edu/life/index.cfm

San Jose Official Visitors Guide 2009 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/sanjose/ovg09/
Santa Clara Visitors Guide 2009 http://www.santaclara.org/thingstodo/

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