New Students + Family and Supporters

Welcome New Redhawks!

Redhawk Essentials

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

Engaging Academically

Academic Advising & Registration
Disability Accommodations

Creating Community

Winter Welcome 2021

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 October 30th 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 January 4th 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 January 14th.

Upload Your Seattle U ID Card Photo

If you will be coming to campus please choose and upload your Seattle U ID card photo to have it ready for you. For those living on campus, please be sure to do this to make the move-in process easier. Seattle U ID card's will not be mailed out to students who will not be on campus at this time. Learn more here.

Complete 'Voices for Change' Online Learning

You will receive an email from an address called "Get Inclusive" on December 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 January 2, 2021.
Engaging Academically: Academic Advising Session

In your Admissions Portal, you’ll find information about your academic advisor, who you will meet with to plan out your courses for Winter and guide you through registration. You can contact your advisor now to set up a meeting for November 16 or later.

MySeattleU Walkthrough

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

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: Winter Welcome 2021

Taking place between January 4th - 10th, Winter Welcome is your time to get to know your new Redhawk family, prepare for the start of classes on January 5th, and get involved with the many great opportunities the SU community has to offer. All Winter Welcome events this year will be completely virtual, so wherever you are, you will be able to join us. Whether you are a first-year student or transferring to SU, living outside Seattle or on campus, this Winter Welcome is for you!

Additional Resources

Winter Welcome 2021

Taking place between January 4th - 10th, Winter Welcome is your time to get to know your new Redhawk family, prepare for the start of classes on January 5th, and get involved with the many great opportunities the SU community has to offer. All Winter Welcome events this year will be completely virtual, so wherever you are, you will be able to join us. Whether you are a first-year student or transferring to SU, living outside Seattle or on campus, this Winter Welcome is for you!

Winter Welcome events are posted in ConnectSU, Seattle University's online involvement platform. Please note that there are some required events for all new students to attend. We know that time zones or travel plans may limit your ability to attend some of these, but you are expected to participate if you're able.

Required Events for All New Students

To be Scheduled Individually

New first-year students will schedule meetings with their assigned Orientation Advisor.

Monday, January 4

Orientation Kick Off (10‐11am)
College of Arts & Sciences Induction (Required for all Arts & Sciences majors, 1‐2pm)
Albers School of Business and Economics Induction (Required for all Albers majors, 2-3 pm)

Wednesday, January 6

Watch Party: SU Real World (Required for new first-year students, 7-8 pm)

Thursday, January 7

Together, We Will Soar! (6-7 pm)

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 (LAP) web page.
Review the PowerPoint slides from the LAP webinar, Strategies for Ensuring Your Academic Success.
Check out the College Readiness Brochure.
Prepare for remote instruction with the Virtual Course Resource Guide for Students.

Writing Center

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

College Transition Essentials for Students with Disabilities

Additional Resources from Disability Services

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

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
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 and Wellness 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

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