Commuter Students

Welcome to your guide to success as a commuter student at Seattle University.

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Welcome Commuter Students

Within this page, you can learn about helpful on-campus and off-campus resources that are available for you. We are here to support you along your way to various destinations during your educational journey!

Commuter student resources and initiatives

  • Commuter & Transfer Link - The CTL is a community space dedicated to creating a sense of place, community and belonging for commuter students as well as transfer students. The CTL is located in Student Center 310. 
  • Commuter Student Guidebook - This guidebook includes information on Seattle University resources, helpful apps, off-campus study spots, transportation resources, and more. 
  • Commuter Lockers - Need some on-campus storage? Lockers are available to rent on both First Hill and South Lake Union campuses. Check out the guidebook to learn more!
  • Commuter Showers - Need a place to take a shower after your long commute or a mid-day work out? Showers are available for commuter students on both First Hill and South Lake Union campuses. Check out the guidebook to learn more! 
    • There are additional showers available at the Redhawk Center, the recreation/athletics center, located at the corner of 14th and E. Cherry. Bring your SU ID Card for access.

Other Helpful Resources

  • Waze: Navigation & Live Traffic
    • Waze is a free GPS navigation software app. Get driving directions, a live traffic map & road alerts.
  • Google Maps
    • Use Google Maps on your computer, phone, or tablet to search, explore, and find your way around the world.
  • Mint: Personal Finance & Money
    • Mint is a free budget tracker and planner app that allows you to keep track and organize your finances in one place.
  • One Bus Away: Real-time Transit Information
    • One Bus Away is a free app that shows different bus lines and lets you know when the nearest bus is on its way. It provides Seattle transit riders real-time information regarding arrival times of busses and trains.

Below are cafes walking distance from Seattle University:

Central Customer Service Center 

  • Central Seattle's "little city hall" where you can go to find information about Seattle services and programs.
  • Located nearby campus on 464 12th Ave
  • Provides various services such as:
    • Applying for a passport
    • Paying for Seattle City Lights and utilities
    • Paying for parking tickets

ORCA LIFT - The ORCA LIFT program is a reduced-fare program administered by King County Public Health. Students must meet qualifications to acquire their SU Associated LIFT card from King County Public Health.

Non-ORCA LIFT - SU offers students the opportunity to purchase 50% subsidized ORCA products through the university at the beginning of each academic term. 

Visit King Street Center to buy monthly passes, permits, ORCA cards, and more!

King Street Center

201 S Jackson St.
Phone: (206) 553-3000
Visit: metro.KingCounty.go

Tip: You can take the street car (First Hill) from Seattle University to get there!

For a map of bike lanes and facilities: tinyurl.com/sdotbikemap

For maps about parking information in Capitol Hill: