All application materials not submitted with the online application should be sent to the following address:
Office of Graduate Admission
Seattle University
901 12th Avenue
P.O. Box 222000
Seattle, WA 98122-1090
If we receive supporting materials such as a recommendation or resume before receiving your application we will begin a preliminary file and match documents with your application when it arrives.
To be considered official, transcripts must be received in a sealed envelope from the college or university. Transcripts may be delivered to our office via the applicant as long as it remains in its original unopened university envelope. We do also accept official electronic transcripts that are password protected.
Each program has its own unique admission requirements. Some programs require standardized test scores and others do not. Certain programs may also only require scores if your GPA falls below a certain number. For information on the admission requirements for a specific program, please see the graduate programs list and search for your program of interest. Please be aware that test scores are required from any applicant who does not have at least 2 years of graded coursework from which to calculate a GPA. Seattle University's GRE & TOEFL code is 4695, GMAT code is 5613 and MAT code is 2287.
We would .require an exam in order to recognize your three year degree regardless of whether the program you are applying to requires an exam. You can read our 3 year degree policy here.
Your GPA will first be calculated based upon your last 2 years of graded coursework from your bachelor's degree. A second GPA will be calculated based upon your last two years of graded coursework from your bachelor's degree plus anything taken since. If your GPA falls below a certain number, we may calculate a 4 year GPA as well. For post-master's certificates and programs as well as the doctoral program your GPA will be based upon the master’s GPA.
When you submit your application you will be sent an email containing a URL link to your app tracker by which you will be able to monitor the status of your application. When a final decision has been entered you will receive an email with instructions about how to access your decision electronically.
Yes, unless you have earned a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in the United States and have been living in an English-speaking country for the last two years.
No, we do not have a form that allows applicants to authorize transcripts to be sent to us. Transcript ordering procedures vary from one institution to another and we suggest you familiarize yourself with the requirements for your institution(s) to insure that we can be sent official transcripts in a timely fashion.
If your plans change and you need to move your application to a different term, please contact our office at grad-admissions@seattleu.edu or 206-220-8010.