New Students + Family and Supporters

Welcome New Redhawks!

Redhawk Essentials

Housing Application
Upload Immunizations
Health Insurance
Seattle U ID Card Photo
CSI Survey
'Voices for Change'

Engaging Academically

Academic Advising Sessions
Registration Week
Disability Accommodations

Creating Community

Orientation Small Groups
Virtual Social Events

Redhawk Essentials: Complete Your Housing Application

Get ready to join the university community by living on campus. We think you’ll enjoy the community environment, the convenience, the amenities and, most of all, the opportunity to meet and learn from a diverse group of friends from all over the world. Click here to start your housing application. Submit yours by June 15th for highest priority.

Upload Your Immunization Record

College is the time for new and educational experiences, but don't let a vaccine-preventable disease be one of them. In addition to the measles immunity requirement, we recommend Seattle University students stay up-to-date with several other important immunizations. Submit your immunization records by July 31st by clicking here.

Review and Choose a Health Insurance Option

Full-time, domestic undergraduates and most international students are required to have health insurance. Seattle U offers access to a third-party student health insurance policy, but if you would prefer to continue on a current policy, you may do so. Review the policy information here and either do nothing to automatically enroll in the Seattle U policy or complete a waiver to register your choice to use another policy. Complete a waiver here and submit by October 1st.

Upload Your Seattle U ID Card Photo

Choose and upload your Seattle U ID card photo to have it ready for you in September. For those living on campus, please be sure to do this to make the move-in process easier. Check your Seattle U email after June 5th for a personalized invitation link to upload your photo. Submit your photo by July 31. Learn more here.

Complete the College Student Inventory (CSI) Survey

We want to support your smooth transition to SU. This survey will help you, and us, by giving strategies and information to help you be successful academically and personally. This will typically take about 20 minutes to complete. Click here to complete the survey. The survey is due August 15.

Complete 'Voices for Change' Online Learning

You will receive an email from an address called "Get Inclusive" on August 1st with instructions on how to access your learning modules. Topics include inclusion on campus, alcohol and other drugs, bystander behavior, and more. The modules are required of all new students. Assigned learning must be completed by September 15th.
Engaging Academically: Academic Advising Sessions by College/School - Virtual Session (Week of July 6)

Along with other students, learn about the advising relationship, what you need to explore prior to registration, and next steps to create your fall course schedule. You will be able to sign up for one or multiple meeting times for your school/college and will receive an email message soon with instructions for how to do this.

MySeattleU Walkthrough

Learn all the features of our degree audit and educational planning tool 'MySeattleU' by watching this video before you register.

Registration Week (Week of July 20)

It’s Reg Week! Join us for your first ever Registration Week. With the assistance of academic advising staff, select your fall courses. You will be able to sign up for one of multiple meeting times for your school/college and will receive an email message with instructions for how to do this. You’ll learn more in your advising session.

Request Accommodations for a Disability (if applicable)

If you have had an accommodation for a disability previously or have any questions about accommodations, please contact Disability Services.
Creating Community: Orientation Small Group - Virtual Hangouts (Week of August 24)

Join a small group of other incoming new students with a current SU student (your Orientation Advisor) assigned to lead you through your transition experience. Your Orientation Advisor can answer any questions you might have about final preparations for the start of fall quarter. See the timeline below for details.

Participate in Virtual Summer Events

We have a host of virtual community building and social events through the summer. Check out the timeline below to learn about multiple opportunities to make connections with other students. Social events are listed in the "Getting Involved" section below.

Additional Resources

Summer Timeline

Welcome new Redhawks! We look forward to welcoming you and your family + supporters to the Redhawk community.

The following virtual events are important to your transition to Seattle U. Please mark your calendars to join us. All event times are PDT.

"(NS)" indicates sessions for New Students
"(F+S)" indicates sessions for Family + Supporters
"(ALL)" indicates sessions for New Students and Family + Supporters

(NS) All Summer

Participate in virtual events with current students. Please see the "Getting Involved" section below.

(ALL) August 11, 5:00 - 6:00 PM: Christian Community and Worship at Seattle University

Please join Seattle University Campus Ministry and a panel of students and alumni to hear about their experiences as Christian students at Seattle University, as well as the various opportunities to find community and grow in their faith while in college. Family & Supporters are welcome to attend, but must be signed up by the student.

(NS) August 13, 12:00 - 1:30 PM: Queer Community Gathering

Are you a member of the LGBTQIA+ community? Come meet other students who are also members of your community and learn about resources available to you. Co-hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Campus Ministry.

(NS) August 13, 3:00 - 4:00 PM: Connections Leadership Program (CLP) Summer of Solidarity Week 2

Join the Office of Multicultural Affairs for the Connections Leadership Program (CLP) Summer of Solidarity, a 3-week orientation program for incoming students of color. By participating in this program, you will have opportunities to make meaningful connections with fellow incoming students of color as well as staff, faculty, and continuing students at Seattle University. You will engage in critical reflection about social justice and identity, and you will be equipped with tools and resources to be a successful student and leader in our campus community.

(NS) August 17, 5:00 - 6:00 PM: University Recreation Q&A

This interactive Zoom session is open to all new first-year and transfer students and will introduce University Recreation services, programs, facilities, and how to get involved. At UREC, you belong!

(NS) August 18, 1:30 - 3:00 PM: SUmmer Club Showcase

Meet some of Seattle U's student club and organization leaders (current club and org leaders and also club alumni). Hear their experiences with getting involved and being a part of clubs and orgs on campus. Learn how you, too, can be involved with one of SU's 180+ clubs and orgs!

(ALL) August 18, 3:00 - 4:00 PM: Summer Orientation Housing Information Session

This event will address final questions regarding Fall Quarter housing assignments, the residence hall move-in appointment process, etc.

(NS) August 20, 3:00 - 5:00 PM: SUmmer Club Showcase

Meet some of Seattle U's student club and organization leaders (current club and org leaders and also club alumni). Hear their experiences with getting involved and being a part of clubs and orgs on campus. Learn how you, too, can be involved with one of SU's 180+ clubs and orgs!

(NS) August 20, 3:00 - 4:00 PM: Connections Leadership Program (CLP) Summer of Solidarity Week 3

Join the Office of Multicultural Affairs for the Connections Leadership Program (CLP) Summer of Solidarity, a 3-week orientation program for incoming students of color. By participating in this program, you will have opportunities to make meaningful connections with fellow incoming students of color as well as staff, faculty, and continuing students at Seattle University. You will engage in critical reflection about social justice and identity, and you will be equipped with tools and resources to be a successful student and leader in our campus community.

(NS) Week of August 24: Orientation Small Group Meeting (highly encouraged)

Reconnect with your group of new students and Orientation Advisor:
- Monday, August 24 from 2:00 - 3:00 PM
- Tuesday, August 25 from 5:00 - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday, August 26 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

(ALL) August 26, 5:00 - 6:00 PM: Interfaith Engagement and Community at Seattle University

Please join Seattle University Campus Ministry and an interfaith panel of students and alumni to hear about their experiences as people from a variety of faith traditions and spiritual perspectives on a Catholic campus. You’ll learn how they found community with students of their own faith traditions, as well as how they grew spiritually and learned by connecting with others across faith lines. Family & Supporters are welcome to attend, but must be signed up by the student.

Academics

Seattle U’s holistic approach to education nurtures more than just the mind – it cares for the whole person. From Academic Advising Services, to Learning Assistance Programs, to Disability Services, and more, SU staff and faculty are eager to support you and help you excel in the classroom and beyond.

Academic Support Resources

Get started with the learning resources found on the Learning Assistance Programs web page.
Check out the College Readiness Brochure

Writing Center

Learn more about the Writing Center (https://www.seattleu.edu/writingcenter/)

College Transition Essentials for Students with Disabilities

How Careers Influence Choosing a Major

Students, if you missed our webinar, we encourage you to watch this recording.

How to Help your Student Prepare for Advising and Registration

Family + Supporters: If you missed our webinar, you may find this recording helpful to understand how to coach your student through the advising and registration process.

Getting Involved

Involvement outside the classroom is vital to the Seattle U student experience and adds a dynamic element to the university’s core values of Academic Excellence, Diversity, Service, Leadership, Justice, and Faith. The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) supports over 100 student-led clubs and orgs and students can check out these opportunities and get involved through the CSI’s online platform ConnectSU. SU’s Center for Community Engagement serves as the main entry point for students who want to engage in the local community. This includes service-learning opportunities, university-assisted community schools, direct service, community-based advocacy, and more.

Connect SU

Click here to get started with Connect SU.

Center for Community Engagement

Connect SU: Serve Local | GivePulse: Service Opportunities

Orientation Advisor Social Events (all times PDT) - RSVP below!

Tuesday, August 11, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
- Trivia: Music Bangerz!
  Sign Up Here

Thursday, August 13, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
- Mystery Event!
  Sign Up Here

Friday, August 21, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
- Game Night: Draw, Act, Joke - Three Hard Games for the Creatively Challenged!
  Sign Up Here

Finances

An education at Seattle University is an investment in a student’s future success. The Student Financial Services Office awards over 91% of undergraduate students with financial aid each year. The Student Financial Services and Financial Aid website contains information for items related to bills and payment, scholarships, completing a FAFSA, student employment, and more.

Financial Services

Don’t hesitate to contact our Student Financial Services Office at 206-220-8020 or financialservices@seattleu.edu with any and all of your financial aid questions.
Register for a virtual appointment today by clicking here.
2020-21 Student Financial Services New Student Guide

How to Pay Your Bill

How to View Your Financial Aid Package

Using the Out-of-Pocket Costs Worksheet

Giving a Supporter Access to Student Financial Information

Student Employment

Handshake is the premier destination for job and internship opportunities for Seattle University students. Thousands of companies utilize Handshake to post their opportunities across the country. Students can even search on-campus and part-time positions through the system.
Get started by visiting this link.
Learn more about on-campus employment by visiting this link.

Additional Resources

Click here for resources from US Bank on smart financial habits, including budgeting, building credit, financing your education and more.
- Learn more about a promotional program from U.S. Bank where students can win scholarship funds: usbank.com/scholarship
Click here to view the U.S. Bank Student Financial Webinar Series

Transition Support

The transition to college is often a big step for both new students and their families and supporters. Change is a process, and everyone needs support. Check out the resources below for more information and to help with this transition.

New Student Orientation Modules (https://seattleu.instructure.com/courses/1594829)
Check out our new transition modules for new students. Please note, this link takes you to a public copy of the content. Students should contact orientation@seattleu.edu to get access to the student version for more interaction and communication tools.

Academic Wellness and Resources Panel

Coaching for Resilience

Click here to learn more about Student Academic Persistence.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records and establishes rights for students relative to the disclosure of these records. Learn more here.

Supporting the Developmental Changes of Transition

How to Help Your Student Through Transition
Helping Your Student Through Transition - Slide Deck
2020 Summer Homework

Mental Health Resources

For questions about mental healthcare resources in the Seattle area, please call Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at (206) 296-6090 for information, referrals or to schedule a brief phone consultation.

Collegiate Mental Health

Health Care Resources

For questions about health care on campus, health insurance, immunization requirements, and more, please visit the Student Health Center web page. You may also contact the Center at studenthealthcenter@seattleu.edu and 206-296-6300.

Healthcare in Seattle