Redhawk Launch

We host 5 sessions on the following dates:

• Session 1: Monday, July 13 – Tuesday, 14 (two-day program, overnight housing provided for students)
• Session 2: Friday, July 17 (one-day program)
• Session 3: Monday, July 20 (one-day program)
• Session 4: Thursday, July 23 – Friday, July 24 (two-day program, overnight housing provided for students)
• Session 5: Friday, September 18
  • One-day program. Redhawk Launch Session 5 is reserved for international students and students traveling from locations outside of Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, and Montana.

We recognize you and your guests’ availability and needs for visiting campus in July may vary. We offer one-day and two-day programs to help meet these needs. Both options offer the same content, so you won’t miss out on essential information by choosing one over the other. Read below to learn what is unique about each option so you can choose the program that is best for you.

Please be advised that sessions are limited to 200 students and fill quickly. All spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

The deadline for students and guests to RSVP for Redhawk Launch is Monday, June 15, 2026.

Two-Day Program

• On Day 1, you will arrive in the early afternoon to check in and bring your overnight luggage to your room. After the Welcome Session, students and guests split off for separate sessions. Orientation Leaders gather students into groups and guide you to interactive workshops throughout the day until you reconnect with guests for dinner. After dinner, guests depart campus and students attend social activities.
• On Day 2, you’ll check out of your room and head to breakfast before meeting with your Academic Advisor. Guests attend separate morning sessions. Students and guests then reconnect to attend additional sessions together, including a sample class with faculty. After the closing session, you’ll pick up your luggage before departing campus. Cornish College of the Arts students and guests visit the South Lake Union campus on Day 2. Transportation to and from First Hill will be provided.

One-Day Program

Students and guests arrive at the First Hill campus in the morning to check in. After the welcome session, students and guests split off for separate sessions. Orientation Leaders gather students into groups and guide you to interactive workshops throughout the day until you reconnect with guests for lunch. After lunch, students and guests attend a sample class with faculty together, before separating for additional sessions. You’ll reconnect for our closing session before departing campus in the late afternoon. This program does not include a visit to the South Lake Union campus, however, information and resources for Cornish College of the Arts students and their guests are integrated into sessions throughout the day.

• Students: Log into your Orientation Portal and click on the “Orientation Events” tab. There is no fee for SU students to attend Redhawk Launch. The cost of this program is included in the Orientation Fee that is part of your first term bill.
• Guests: After students sign up to attend Redhawk Launch, they can add up to 2 guests to their RSVP. 
  • We strongly encourage students to bring at least 1 guest (e.g., a parent or family member) to Redhawk Launch. 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.

There are no additional fees to change which session you plan to attend. If you have already signed up for Redhawk Launch and would like to change which Session you plan to attend, please follow these steps:

• Up to 10 business days before the start date of the event: Please visit the Orientation Events tab in your Orientation Portal and select a new date.
• Less than 10 business days before the start date of the event: Please email orientation@seattleu.edu.

A Guest is anyone who is not an incoming, new Seattle University student. Parents, family members, friends, and supporters are all considered guests. Please note Redhawk Launch may not be an appropriate environment for young children.

GUEST SESSIONS

Students and Guests attend most sessions separately. Guest sessions are designed to equip a student's closest supporters with the knowledge and context they need to support students throughout their transition to college. You can see an example of the guest schedule by scrolling down this page to "Sample Redhawk Launch Guest Schedule." Guests cannot join their student to attend student sessions.

GUEST FEES

• There is a $100 fee for each guest who attends Redhawk Launch, which covers meals and program supplies. Overnight housing is not provided for Guests.
• Guest fees can be paid with a debit or credit card. The guest fee must be paid at the time of signing up. Payments cannot be accepted over the phone or in-person.
• The deadline for students and guests to RSVP for Redhawk Launch is Monday, June 15, 2026.
• Only students can log into their Orientation Portal to access and complete the RSVP form for Redhawk Launch.
• We strongly encourage students and any guests to complete their RSVP form together so you may coordinate dates and travel plans.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

• Cancellations can be made at any time, however, may not include a refund. If you need to cancel your RSVP, please email orientation@seattleu.edu.
• If you must cancel a guest’s RSVP, a refund (minus transaction fee; approximately 2.3% plus $0.30 per transaction) will be provided up to 10 calendar days before the start date of the event.
• Refunds will not be provided after 10 calendar days before the start date of the event.
• Refunds are not provided for no-shows.

DEADLINES TO REQUEST A REFUND

• Refunds for in-person events close 10 calendar days before the start date of the event. We cannot provide refunds past the dates listed below:
  • Redhawk Launch Session 1 (July 13 - 14, overnight event) - July 3 at 11:59pm PT
  • Redhawk Launch Session 2 (July 17, one-day event) - July 7 at 11:59pm PT
  • Redhawk Launch Session 3 (July 20, one-day event) - July 10 at 11:59pm PT
  • Redhawk Launch Session 4 (July 23 - 24, overnight event) - July 13 at 11:59pm PT
  • Redhawk Launch Session 5 (September 18, one-day event) - September 8 at 11:59pm PT

After you submit your RSVP, you will receive a confirmation email that you have a spot at the session you signed up for. You and your guests will also receive a confirmation email if you sign up any guests. During the week leading up to your session, we will send you reminder messages that include a packing list and instructions for parking and arrival to campus.