We welcome your application 

The application process is your chance to tell us all about you. Building a diverse and cohesive community of students means looking at more than just the numbers. We’re interested in the whole person. We review each application individually to learn all the ways you have taken advantage of your academic and extracurricular opportunities. 

Our students are interested in the education of the whole person, awareness of different cultures, social justice, and the fulfillment that comes from making a difference in the world. Does this sound like you? If so, send us your application. We look forward to reading about you!

What type of applicant am I?

• Freshman: A student who has never attended college, or who has earned college credits but only prior to high school graduation.
• Transfer: A student who has completed some college courses following high school graduation.
• International: A student who is not a United States citizen or permanent resident.
• Readmission: A student who has been absent from Seattle University for four or more consecutive quarters and is returning to Seattle University to complete their first Bachelor's Degree.
• Non-matriculated: A student who wishes to take post-secondary or post-baccalaureate courses but does not intend to pursue a bachelor's degree, a certificate or fulfill prerequisites for a particular Seattle University degree program.
• Visiting Student: An international student who wishes to take post-secondary or post-baccalaureate courses but does not intend to pursue a bachelor's degree, a certificate or fulfill prerequisites for a particular Seattle University degree program.
• Post-baccalaureate: Students who have already completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and who seek admission to complete additional undergraduate study.
• Home-schooled: A student who has received their education through home schooling experiences.

Declaring a major

At Seattle University, applicants are accepted directly to their majors of choice at the time of admission. No worrying about whether you’ll be able to get into your major! Freshmen or transfers with less than junior standing may choose to be admitted to our pre-major program, which provides the opportunity to explore academic programs before committing to an academic major. It is important that you indicate only one intended major on the Seattle University Supplemental Application by checking the corresponding box (e.g. biology, or pre-major).