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On-Campus Housing Available?		Yes
Campus Housing Capacity		2,494
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus?		Yes
Undergrads Living On Campus		48%
Freshmen Living On Campus		95%
Number of Dormitories		11
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments		1
Best Freshman Dorms		Swig Hall
Best Upperclassman Dorms		Casa Italiana Sobrato Hall
Best Dorms		Casa Italiana Graham Complex
Worst Dorms		Swig has a reputation for being the “party dorm,” and therefore being a bit loud and dirty. So the reasons for its inclusion on the “Worst” list may actually appeal to some.
Worst Freshman Dorms		Casa Italiana Sobrato Hall
Worst Upperclassman Dorms		Swig Hall Walsh Hall

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Dorms at Santa Clara are organized according to "RLCs," or Residential Learning Communities. Each RLC has a "theme," from Italian culture to social justice, that determines the kind of activities and classes it offers its residents. Because each RLC reserves spots for its residents in particular classes, you're likely to have class with the same people you're living with, making it easy to find a study buddy the night before a test.

The dorms are fairly well maintained, though living standards vary from dorm to dorm. The dorms on the "party" side of campus tend to be louder and dirtier, while the suite- style buildings on the opposite side tend to be quieter and cleaner, though not as social. Santa Clara also offers several housing options for upperclassmen, from suites to single apartments.

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Campus Housing at Santa Clara University

Bronco1

'14

Communications

A+

Life at SCU: Dorms

I LOVE living in the dorms at SCU. I live in Swig and it is an 11-story building full of freshmen and sophomores. It is such a great place to meet people, my floor is very close, we all leave the doors open and socialize constantly. While it is expensive, it is worth the cost, the dining hall, Benson, is one minute walking from Swig and most of the dorms. There are also a lot of different dorms with different atmospheres because of the different RLC's. If you are very social, like going out and are outgoing, don't mind noise, live in Swig or Dunne. Campisi, San Fillipo, Graham, Sobrato and Casa Italiana are on the "quiet side" of campus, which is also SUPER nice. I would not recommend living in Walsh and McGlaughlin, they are fine, but the other dorms are better. Off-campus campus housing, like Bellarmine, University Villas and Saint Claire's are all good options as well especially for upperclassmen. I would definitely rank the off-campus campus housing 1. University VIllas (brand new) 2. Bellarmine 3. Saint Claire's (old motel redone, not the best option), bad location. The neighborhood next to SCU is the most popular option for upperclassmen. The houses all have names, such as "America", "Zoo", "Oasis", "Cloud 9", etc. I would recommend living off campus as an upperclassmen.

Dec 14, 2011

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Campus Housing at Santa Clara University

jenpat014

'14

Economics

B

Beauty Comes at a Price...

Santa Clara is absolutely gorgeous but it definitely comes with one or more pricetags.. if you enjoy partying and were fairly popular in highschool, then you would thrive here. However, greek life here can overwhelm the place at times, which makes it difficult for the more introverted type to feel a part of the community. Nonetheless, there are opportunities and great people around, you just have to look hard and be able to tolerate the constant "party mode" that most people live off of.

May 21, 2011

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j1rocha

'13

Psychology

N/A

Never Lived on Campus

I haven't lived on campus but I can say that the people that I know that do live here have a blast.

Apr 05, 2011

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Types of Housing Offered		Apartments for single students Coed dorms Theme housing
Room Types		Doubles Suite-style rooms Triples
Bed Types		Bunkable beds Lofts Twin extra-long
What You Get		Bed Bookshelf Closet or wardrobe Desk and chair Dresser
Also Available		All dorms are coed, but some buildings have single-sex floors or wings.

Available for Rent

Board games, cookware, DVDs, microwaves, mini-fridges

Cleaning Service

In public areas; community and semi-private bathrooms are cleaned by staff approximately once a week.

Did You Know?

SCU has eight RLCs: Alpha, Communitas, Cyphi, da Vinci, Loyola, Modern Perspectives, Unity, and Xavier.

DormitoriesWhat's This?

Bellarmine Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 50–99
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Air conditioning, elevator, in-room kitchenettes, lounges, underground parking

Campisi Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and sophomores
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Air conditioning, community kitchen, garden area with barbecues, in-room sinks, laundry facilities, study room, TV lounge on each floor; close to Malley Fitness and Recreation Center

Casa Italiana
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Private, suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, suites (doubles), apartments (singles)
Special Features: Air conditioning, classrooms, faculty and staff offices, laundry facilities on each floor, lounges, outdoor bocce ball court, seminar rooms

Dunne Hall
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and sophomores
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: In-room sinks, laundry facilities, TV lounge, vending machines

McLaughlin Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and sophomores
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: In-room sinks, laundry facilities, study lounge, TV lounges, vending machines

Nobili Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 50–99
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and sophomores
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Special Features: Floor lounges, laundry facilities on each floor, recreation room; overlooks Mission Gardens

Sanfilippo Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and sophomores
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Community kitchen, in-room sinks, laundry facilities, lounges, study rooms, TV lounge

Sobrato Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites (singles and doubles), apartments (singles)
Special Features: Air conditioning, classrooms, faculty and staff offices, laundry facilities, seminar rooms, vending machines

St. Clare Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 50–99
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Computer/study room, community kitchen, free parking, laundry, lounge, service desk, vending machines; close to Cadence Cyber Café

Swig Hall
Floors: 11
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Elevators, gaming area, in-room sinks, laundry facilities, movie viewing room, music and dance practice rooms, study lounges, TV lounges, vending machines; Sky Lounge on 11th floor

Walsh Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 50–99
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and sophomores
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Community kitchen, in-room sinks, laundry facilities, pool table, TV lounge on each floor, vending machines

Campus-Owned ApartmentsWhat's This?

1260 Campbell Ave.
Floors: 2–3
Number of Units: 100–249
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: One-, two-, and four-bedroom apartments (singles and doubles)
This is a gated community for juniors and seniors located a few blocks from campus near the baseball field.
Special Features: Units include air conditioning, balcony, full gourmet kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, patio, washer and dryer; community features bocce ball court, centrally located mailboxes, conference room, gathering spaces, lounge, outdoor barbecues, service desk, volleyball court.

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