Complete your daily Safe Start Health Check screening.
(courtesy King County Public Health)
Social distancing, or putting distance between yourself and others, helps reduce the spread of disease. Prohibiting events and large gatherings reduces the amount of close contact between people and reduces the chances of spreading disease. Many people who do get sick with COVID-19 will experience mild illness, but some people – particularly people over age 60 and those with underlying health conditions – may experience severe illness and require hospitalization. Taking these actions now will prevent overburdening the healthcare system so that people who need medical care can get it. We can make a significant difference in slowing the spread of the disease and its impact on health and mortality.
If you have symptoms such as a cough, fever or other respiratory problems, contact your regular healthcare provider in advance. Do not show up at a clinic, urgent care or other health facility without calling first, as providers need to take special measures to protect other patients. Telemedicine may also be available, enabling you to consult a provider from home. Do not go to an emergency room, as emergency room staff need to be able to serve those with the most critical needs. Please also notify Seattle U Public Safety at 206-296-5990 if you are being tested for COVID-19 or have been asked to self-quarantine.
Updated information on community members who have a confirmed case of COVID-19 can be found on our COVID-19 Confirmed Cases page.
Not necessarily. We are currently in the midst of cold and flu season. If someone who has a fever and cough, it is more likely they are sick with a virus we normally see during this time of the year. With the presence of COVID-19 in our county there is some risk that it could be coronavirus although this is less likely at this time. The testing for COVID-19 is limited right now and if there is no known risk of exposure and symptoms are not severe, an individual will not be tested. For these individuals we recommended “social distancing” until they have been fever free for 24 hours without medication and with coughing relatively controlled, meaning you can keep your cough to yourself.
“Social distancing” means reducing your interactions with others by avoiding congregate settings (such as class), avoiding local transportation and maintaining a distance of approximately 6 feet from others. For students who have family in the area and can get home without using public transportation, a good option would be to stay with family until meeting the above criteria.
Find more information about COVID-19 symptoms, testing and treatment at the Student Health Center COVID-19 site or any of the local, state, and national public health resources.
Individuals with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 who have not had any symptoms may discontinue home isolation when at least 10 days have passed since the date of their first positive COVID-19 diagnostic test and have had no subsequent illness.
Please use this list to determine if you meet the Symptom and Exposure Check.
All Seattle University faculty, staff, students and visitors are required to wear a face covering over their mouth and nose anywhere on campus, including when outdoors and physical distancing is possible. This policy is effective immediately and applies to the SU campus, SU leased facilities and SU transportation. This includes indoors, outdoors and in SU vehicles. The updated policy recognizes that it is difficult to maintain distance from others even while outdoors on a university campus. Please read the full policy for face covering requirements and exceptions.
Updated Aug 21, 2020
Yes. SU’s COVID-19 Face Covering Policy states: “in order to help ensure the health and safety of the Seattle University campus community and the public, face coverings are required to be worn on campus at Seattle U. . .indoors when other people are present; this includes commons areas, such as classrooms. . . .” Thus, faculty are required to wear face coverings while teaching in classrooms and labs when students are present. SU’s policy is consistent with the State of Washington requirements on wearing face coverings.
Seattle University will be in a primarily virtual learning format this fall with some in person and hybrid classes. Our plans prioritize the health and safety of all members of our campus community while delivering a highly engaging and impactful educational experience—whether in person or virtually. Together, we will move forward with a special emphasis on caring for one another. Read more at Fall 2020 Campus Reopening.
Updated July 31, 2020
The restart of campus operations will likewise be gradual and not happen all at once. We know it may be sometime later in summer and, whenever it is, we will need to approach it in a phased and deliberate manner. Seattle University will continue to follow state directives and public health guidance as we make decisions based on the best available information in this evolving and uncertain situation.
The most up-to-date information concerning Seattle University’s monitoring of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) can be found at seattleu.edu/coronavirus/. Seattle University will also continue to post updates via Facebook and Twitter.
Yes, the following are the latest updates from the university on travel restrictions:
While the university has started its staged restart to campus operations, non-essential university travel will remain suspended until at least December 31, 2020. After this date, the university will reconsider the permissibility of travel on a limited basis if and when the CDC travel advisory is reduced to Level 2, and the minimum following conditions have been met:
Yes, we are still accepting applications to most of our undergraduate programs (Nursing excluded). We recommend connecting with your Admissions Counselor prior to starting your application. Learn more about applying to Seattle U here.
Starting March 21, campus tours will be suspended through the end of April. While you may not be able to physically tour Seattle University, we encourage you to explore SU’s beautiful campus by taking our Virtual Tour today!
For more information for admitted students, visit Stay Connected to Seattle U, or contact Admissions at admissions@seattleu.edu.
Updated March 30
Yes. The Lemieux Library and McGoldrick Learning Commons have several laptop computers that can be checked out for the quarter. Systems, technology and media questions can also be emailed to library@seattleu.edu. Visit the Library and Learning Commons Services Update - COVID-19 for information about operations and services.
All summer graduate courses and all undergraduate and graduate intersession courses will also be held virtually. Registration opened April 14 and undergraduate courses are being offered at a 25% discount. Find out more on the Summer Programs website.
The Student Support Center is your one-stop area for more information and support.
The Center for Digital Learning & Innovation (CDLI) has created an Instructional Continuity website to help faculty quickly convert face-to-face course to virtual delivery by using two dependable and fairly easy-to-use applications, Zoom web conferencing and Canvas. The website includes the following resources:
CDLI will continue to update the website with additional faculty resources.
The COVID-19 Faculty Guidance website is designed as a resource for faculty and includes copies of messages from the Office of the Provost, FAQ and links to important instructional continuity resources.
Yes. SU’s COVID-19 Face Covering Policy states: “in order to help ensure the health and safety of the Seattle University campus community and the public, face coverings are required to be worn on campus at Seattle U. . .indoors when other people are present; this includes commons areas, such as classrooms. . . .” Thus, faculty are required to wear face coverings while teaching in classrooms and labs when students are present. SU’s policy is consistent with the State of Washington requirements on wearing face coverings.
Yes. Faculty should hold in-person office hours consistent with the guidance in the "meetings" section of the university's guide to "Returning to the Campus Workplace":
"Meetings: Convening in groups increases the risk of viral transmission. Where feasible, meetings should be held in whole or part using the extensive range of available collaboration tools (e.g. Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.). In-person meetings are limited to the restrictions of local, state and federal orders and should not exceed 50 percent of a room’s capacity, assuming individuals can still maintain six feet of separation for physical distancing requirements. Departments should remove or rearrange chairs and tables or add visual cue marks in meeting rooms to support physical distancing practices between attendees. All attendees should wear a mask or face covering while sharing space in a common room. During your time on campus, you are encouraged to communicate with your colleagues and supervisors as needed by email, instant message, telephone or other available technology rather than face-to-face. You can also use a range of available collaboration tools (e.g. Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Teams, Jabber, etc.)."
Fees that are not applicable during the temporary change to remote learning will not be charged. There will be no charges for the university’s recreation fee, the graduate student activity fee and most course fees. The technology fee will continue to be charged.
Student Financial Services is always available to discuss changing circumstances and needs of students. Please contact our staff in this office if you have any significant changes in your family or individual financial situation. Student Financial Services can be reached via email at financialservices@seattleu.edu or by phone at 206-220-8020.
Seattle University is an inclusive community with Redhawks living, working and studying all across the world and we deeply value the diversity of our community. We are committed to fostering a community that not only values diversity, but also models the principles of inclusive excellence throughout the university. To that end, it is critical that we equip ourselves with facts and each take on the responsibility of dismantling the myths and stigmas that have resulted in rampant ignorance and discrimination. And while we’ve not received any reports of harassment or discrimination on campus related to COVID-19, it is essential that we continue to share accurate information during this time of heightened concern. We must stay committed to our Jesuit values of inclusion, respect and care for the whole person. Important facts to know:
Updated March 20, 2020
Please visit the Center for Community Engagement's page for ways to support our community members.
Office of the Dean of Students
(206) 296-6060
Housing and Residence Life
housing@seattleu.edu
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Parent and Family Engagement
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Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Office of Graduate Admissions
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(206) 220-8040
Human Resources
hr@seattleu.edu
(206) 296-5870
Office of Institutional Equity
oie@seattleu.edu
206-296-2824