New Student Advising and Registration

Depending on your major, completing the appropriate placement assessment is a critical step in preparing for registration. The placement exam or assessment will determine the most appropriate starting course level for your degree requirements. If a placement assessment is required for your major, this step must be completed before we can register you for classes.  

Placement Assessment Requirements and Exemptions: Challenge Exams
Students who have confirmed their admission to Seattle University will have access to the Challenge Exam webpage.

Deadline: 3 days before your scheduled advising appointment

To register for classes, you must meet with an academic advisor. We are confident we’ll get you into the classes you need.

Beginning February 9, 2026, you will find your assigned academic advisor and a link to schedule an appointment in your Orientation Portal. You will need to use your SU sign-on credentials to access the link. Appointments for registration will begin March 2, 2026.

If you confirm your enrollment after February 9, 2026, your advisor will be assigned within 1 - 2 business days after you confirm.

Academic advising at Seattle University is more than just an appointment to discuss classes. Advising is a partnership in which you and your advisor collaborate to ensure that you get the most out of this educational opportunity. We’re looking forward to getting started with an individual appointment, in which we’ll discuss your schedule, learn about your academic and career goals, and offer insights on how to make the most of your time at Seattle University.  

You can schedule your advising appointment through your Orientation Portal. While advisors are eager to meet with students to ensure you are fully set up for your first term, we recognize some students may not be available to meet virtually. In that case, we will reach out to connect with you.

If you have completed college credits elsewhere, many of those courses may be equivalent to Seattle U courses and can apply to your degree. Please submit official transcripts for all college courses, AP exam scores, IB scores, and Running Start or dual-enrollment courses taken in your high school or previous college institution.

High school transcript will not award college credits; contact the awarding college/university, the College Board (AP), or International Baccalaureate (IB) directly to order a transcript. Your official transcript should be ordered after your classes are completed and final grades are posted.

Most colleges use one of two national clearinghouses, and the cost for an official transcript is typically $10-$15. Just search for "[College Name] official transcript" on your favorite search engine for that institution’s instructions. Electronic delivery to Seattle U is preferred – request official transcripts to be sent to admissions@seattleu.edu. Any paper transcripts must remain in a sealed envelope from the awarding institution to remain official (if you open it, we can’t accept it!).  

We want to make sure your fall class schedule reflects your interests and commitments. Are you more of a science person or a history person? Do you want to explore issues of social justice or literature (or both)?

The course preference form is an opportunity to share some of your interests with the advisors who will build your course schedule. Be sure to include all college course credits you anticipate completing before you start at Seattle U, even those that you haven’t yet completed.

We also want to know whether you’re a morning person or if you have outside commitments that may impact your schedule! With this information, we will do our best to accommodate your needs and preferences to create a great schedule for you! 

Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026

Depending on your major, completing the appropriate placement exam is a critical step in preparing for registration. The placement exam will determine the most appropriate starting course level for your degree requirements. If a placement exam is required for your major, this step must be completed before we can register you for classes.  

Placement Exam Requirements and Exemptions: Challenge Exams
Students who have confirmed their admission to Seattle University will have access to the Challenge Exam webpage.

Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026

We will take care of your course registration, but we still want to meet with you! In the Orientation Portal, you will find your assigned academic advisor and a link to schedule an appointment. You will need to use your SU sign-on credentials to access the link.  

Scheduling for advising appointments will become available in your Orientation Portal on Monday, June 15, 2026.

Appointments will be open from July 6-August 14, 2026.

You will receive your schedule on July6, 2026!

Be sure to review it carefully. We will create your schedule based on the information you share with us on the Course Preference Form. However, it’s important to check for potential time conflicts or courses for which you already have college credits. While our ability to change schedules based on personal preference will be limited, we will certainly adjust for errors or completed credits. Please discuss any potential issues when you meet with your advisor. We’ll do what we can to make it work!  

Academic Advising at Seattle University is more than just an appointment to discuss classes. Advising is a partnership in which you and your advisor collaborate to ensure that you get the most out of this educational opportunity. We’re looking forward to getting started over the summer with an individual appointment, in which we’ll discuss your fall schedule, learn about your academic and career goals, and offer insights on how to make the most of your time at Seattle University.  

You can schedule your advising appointment through your Orientation Portal. While advisors are eager to meet with students this summer to ensure you are fully set up for the fall, we recognize some students may not be available to meet virtually in the summer. In that case, we will reach out to connect with you this fall.

If you have completed college credits elsewhere, many of those courses may be equivalent to Seattle U courses and can apply to your degree. Please submit official transcripts for all college courses, AP exam scores, IB scores, and Running Start or dual-enrollment courses taken in your high school. Your high school transcript will not award college credits; contact the awarding college/university, the College Board (AP), or International Baccalaureate (IB) directly to order a transcript. Your official transcript should be ordered after your classes are completed and final grades are posted.

Most colleges use one of two national clearinghouses, and the cost for an official transcript is typically $10-$15. Just search for "[College Name] official transcript" on your favorite search engine for that institution’s instructions. Electronic delivery to Seattle U is preferred – request official transcripts to be sent to admissions@seattleu.edu. Any paper transcripts must remain in a sealed envelope from the awarding institution to remain official (if you open it, we can’t accept it!).  

While you will work collaboratively with your advisor to plan your first quarter schedule, the Course Preference Form will help us understand some of your interests and priorities as we prepare to meet with you. The form will ask you to upload an unofficial transcript to share what credits you expect to transfer. Be sure to include all college course credits you anticipate completing before you start at Seattle U, even those that you haven’t yet completed.

Deadline: Prior to scheduling advising appointment

Depending on your major and transfer college credits, completing the appropriate placement exam may be required before registration. The placement exam will determine the most appropriate starting course level for your degree requirements. If a placement exam is required for your major, this step must be completed before we can register you for classes.  

Placement Exam Requirements and Exemptions: Challenge Exams
Students who have confirmed their admission to Seattle University will have access to the Challenge Exam webpage.

To register for fall classes, you must meet with an academic advisor. We set aside seats for incoming students and are confident we’ll get you into the classes you need.

Beginning May 13, 2026, you will find your assigned academic advisor and a link to schedule an appointment in your Orientation Portal. You will need to use your SU sign-on credentials to access the link. Appointments for registration will begin June 1, 2026.

If you confirm your enrollment after May 13, your advisor will be assigned within 1 - 2 business days after you confirm.

Academic Advising at Seattle University is more than just an appointment to discuss classes. Advising is a partnership in which you and your advisor collaborate to ensure that you get the most out of this educational opportunity.

In your first advising appointment, we’ll look at your transfer credits and degree requirements to map out a pathway to your graduation. We also hope to learn about your academic and career goals and offer insights on how to make the most of your time at Seattle University. We’re looking forward to getting started! 

Please submit official transcripts for all college courses, AP exam scores, IB scores, and other sources of college credit. Contact each awarding college/university, the College Board (AP), and/or International Baccalaureate (IB) directly to order an official transcript. Your official transcript should be ordered after your classes are completed and final grades are posted.

Most colleges use one of two national clearinghouses, and the cost for an official transcript is typically $10 - $15. Just search for "[College Name] official transcript" on your favorite search engine for that institution’s instructions. Electronic delivery to Seattle U is preferred – request official transcripts to be sent to admissions@seattleu.edu. Any paper transcripts must remain in a sealed envelope from the institution to remain official (if you open it, we can’t accept it!).

Certain majors use auditions or portfolio reviews to assess your preparation and place you in the appropriate course level.

We will take care of your course registration, but we still want to meet with you! In the Orientation Portal, you will find your assigned academic advisor and a link to schedule an appointment. You will need to use your SU sign-on credentials to access the link.  

Scheduling for advising appointments will become available in your Orientation Portal on Monday, June 15, 2026.

Appointments will be open from July 6-August 14, 2026.

Academic Advising at Seattle University is more than just an appointment to discuss classes. Advising is a partnership in which you and your advisor collaborate to ensure that you get the most out of this educational opportunity. We’re looking forward to getting started over the summer with an individual appointment, in which we’ll discuss your fall schedule, learn about your academic and career goals, and offer insights on how to make the most of your time at Seattle University.  

You can schedule your advising appointment through your Orientation Portal. While advisors are eager to meet with students this summer to ensure you are fully set up for the fall, we recognize some students may not be available to meet virtually in the summer. In that case, we will reach out to connect with you this fall.

If you have completed college credits elsewhere, many of those courses may be equivalent to Seattle U courses and can apply to your degree. Please submit official transcripts for all college courses, AP exam scores, IB scores, and Running Start or dual-enrollment courses taken in your high school. Your high school transcript will not award college credits; contact the awarding college/university, the College Board (AP), or International Baccalaureate (IB) directly to order a transcript. Your official transcript should be ordered after your classes are completed and final grades are posted.

Most colleges use one of two national clearinghouses, and the cost for an official transcript is typically $10-$15. Just search for "[College Name] official transcript" on your favorite search engine for that institution’s instructions. Electronic delivery to Seattle U is preferred – request official transcripts to be sent to admissions@seattleu.edu. Any paper transcripts must remain in a sealed envelope from the awarding institution to remain official (if you open it, we can’t accept it!).