Cornish Students @ South Lake Union Campus
As you begin your journey to becoming a Redhawk, Orientation Programs will be alongside you each step of the way!
Welcome New Redhawks!
Orientation is a hybrid experience that includes online tasks, virtual appointments, and in-person events. The purpose of Orientation is to provide you with the tools needed for a successful transition to college life at Seattle University.
New Student Guides
Looking for a centralized place for your orientation resources, tasks, and contacts? Check out our New Student Guides! Think of these as all of your Orientation essentials in one go-to location. This guide is for students and their parents, families, and supporters!
Below are the 2025 guides for reference. The 2026 guides will be posted soon.
The Orientation Portal
Your Orientation Portal is a central hub for navigating your transition to college. It is the home of your New Student Checklist and your go-to spot to sign up for virtual and in-person events. We’ll send you emails with updates and reminders to let you know when new tasks become available and when event sign-ups go live. You can access your Orientation Portal by logging into your Redhawk Admissions Portal and clicking on the "Orientation Portal" button.
New Student Checklist | First-Year & Transfer Cornish Students
The New Student Checklist is a list of required tasks you need to complete before starting classes. The information below is the same as you will see on your New Student Checklist in your Orientation Portal, however, you need to complete these tasks in your Orientation Portal. Please review the list below to learn more about the required tasks you need to complete before you arrive on campus. New tasks will be added to your Checklist throughout the summer.
Click the > sign next to each section below to expand the information.
All first-year students are required to schedule and attend an appointment with their Academic Advisor before starting classes on campus. Find more information about scheduling your appointment in your Orientation Portal
Redhawk Launch is an in-person experience for first-year students and up to two guests (e.g., parent or family members) to visit Seattle University in July. You’ll learn about essential campus resources, connect with faculty and staff, and find your flock of new friends. This event is designed to help set you up for a successful transition to college. Guest orientation sessions are designed to equip your closest supporters with the knowledge and context they need to support students throughout their transition to college.
All incoming first-year students are required to attend Redhawk Launch.
Please be advised that sessions are limited to 200 students and fill quickly. All spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Transfer Student Orientation is a required, in-person experience for new transfer students to join us on campus to learn about essential campus resources and find your flock of new friends. Students are encouraged to have their parents, family, and supporters sign up to attend as well! This event is designed to help you be prepared to start classes in the Fall.
All incoming transfer students are required to attend Transfer Student Orientation.
Washington State Law requires that information on meningococcal disease must be provided to every student prior to class registration. Submitting this form will acknowledge you have read the provided information.
All Seattle University students are provided a photo ID called a Campus Card, which gives you access to printing, your meal plan, and campus buildings including the library, gym, and residence halls. You may upload a photo online through your New Student Checklist. You will receive your Campus Card when you come to campus. Please contact our campus Service Desk at (206) 296-5571 or servicedesk@seattleu.edu if you have any questions or need support with uploading your photo.
Prior to arrival on campus or attending classes, undergraduate students are required to provide proof of immunity to measles. Find more details about immunizations and submit your information via our Online Student Health Immunization Form.
Disability Services (DS) partners with the University community to recognize disability as a valued aspect of diversity and to embrace access as a significant component of social justice. The DS office facilitates equal access to courses, programs, and activities through campus leadership on disability access and inclusion issues.
Applying for Disability Services
Students who are requesting academic, housing, and meal plan accommodations for the first time at Seattle University are required to complete the New Student Application via myDS and meet with Disability Services before receiving services.
- If you would like to request accommodations, please visit our Getting Started page for a detailed step-by-step process and access to the New Student Application via myDS.
- If you would like to contact us with any questions about our services and accommodations, please see our contact information below to connect with us.
Contact Information
- Call 206-296-5740
- Email DS@Seattleu.edu
- Join us in the Zoom Disability Services Virtual Lobby (between 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)
- Visit us at our Disability Services Office at Loyola 100 (open Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm, except holidays)
We will need your official high school or previous college transcript on file as confirmation that you have completed your high school degree or previous college credits. You can submit your transcript by following the instructions when clicking on this High School Transcript item in your Redhawk Admissions Portal.
Your Orientation Modules will provide you with information about preparing for academics at Seattle University, how to get involved on campus, and learning about our shared campus values.
Voices for Change from Vector Solutions is an online training program designed to promote a healthier and safer campus environment for everyone. Seattle University requires all incoming students to complete the program prior to attending classes.
All new undergraduate students must complete the following modules:
- Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates (approximately 75 minutes)
- Hazing Awareness and Prevention for Students (approximately 27 minutes)
Your modules include videos to watch, text to read, and knowledge checks. We recommend students set aside 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete their Voices for Change modules.
Please review your contact information and update as needed.