Miscellaneous

Question 1

Name at least 3 admissions counselors (Grace doesn’t count).

Answer 1

AJ, Becky, Danielle, Denise, Detwarn, Eddie, Eryn, Eva, Lorenzo, Paola, Rosalie, Sarah, Betel

Question 2

On what types of social media is the Admissions Office active?

Answer 2

Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram

Question 3

If a student shows up and there is no room on the tour, what should you tell them?

Answer 3

1) There will be a waitlist that that can sign on to, and if there ends up being enough space they can jump in there. 2) If there ends up being no space, they can take a self-guided tour through guidebook, which has recordings from current Ambassadors.

Question 4

What is the history of our name?

Answer 4

1. In 1851 F. John Nobili, S.J., named the university “Santa Clara College”
2. In 1912, the name changed to “The University of Santa Clara”
3. In 1985, our name changed to Santa Clara University to avoid confusion with USC OR University of Santa Cruz

Question 5

For each of these words, give the preferred term: Freshman

Answer 5

First year

Question 6

For each of these words, give the preferred term: Dorm

Answer 6

Residence Hall/RLC

Question 7

For each of these words, give the preferred term: New Hire

Answer 7

Fall Hire/ Winter Hire (depending on when they were hired)

Question 8

For each of these words, give the preferred term: RA

Answer 8

CF

Question 9

For each of these words, give the preferred term: Cafeteria

Answer 9

Dining Hall

Question 10

For each of these words, give the preferred term: Arts and Sciences Building

Answer 10

Vari Hall (Not Varsi, don’t be that person that sends a family to the wrong corner of campus)

Question 11

For each of these words, give the preferred term: Gym

Answer 11

Malley Fitness and Recreation Center

Question 12

Fact or Fiction: There is a 4 year waiting list to get married in the mission.

Answer 12

False, no waiting list, just some times are more popular than others.

Question 13

Fact or Fiction: Our palm trees are donated from USC.

Answer 13

False.

Question 14

Fact or Fiction: There is 24/7 surveillance of the Bronco Statue.

Answer 14

True (cameras on it at all times).

Question 15

Fact or Fiction: SCU received special compensation to use extra water even though we’re in a drought.

Answer 15

False, we use grey water.

Question 16

Fact or Fiction: The Pathway program at SCU will be ending in the next 3 years.

Answer 16

False.

Question 17

Fact or Fiction: There is a pool in the Villas.

Answer 17

False.