Transfer Student Orientation

• Students: Log into your Orientation Portal and click on the “Orientation Events” tab. There is no fee for SU students to attend Transfer Student Orientation. 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 Transfer Student Orientation. 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.

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 Transfer Student Orientation Guest Schedule." Guests cannot join their student to attend student sessions.

GUEST FEES

• There is a $55 fee for each guest who attends Transfer Student Orientation, 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 Transfer Student Orientation is Friday, July 31, 2026.
• Only students can log into their Orientation Portal to access and complete the RSVP form for Transfer Student Orientation.
• 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.

DEADLINE TO REQUEST A REFUND

Refunds for in-person events close 10 calendar days before the start date of the event. We cannot provide refunds after August 2, 2026.

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.

Arrival and Check-In

Arrival and check-in instructions, including parking information, will be sent in the week leading up to your event. If you plan to use public transit, please use King County’s Trip Planner.

Parking Permits
Parking on campus during the day will be free for students and their guests while attending Transfer Student Orientation. If you plan to park on campus, you must request a parking permit via the link we will send you via text message and email before your session. This link will be sent to all students and guests who have RSVP’d.

Overnight Accommodations
Overnight accommodations are not provided.