Welcome, Class of 2023!

Welcome Week in late September was chock full of activities for the world’s next generation of leaders beginning their academic careers at Seattle U. Watch a video about move-in day and see the photo gallery below highlighting some of the events, including scenes from around campus on the first day of classes, family farewell and more.

Several hundred freshman students were welcomed to campus and their new residence halls on move-in day.

Student studying in a science class.

A science class on the first day of school.

Student wearing SU sweatshirt walking through campus.

A student wearing the SU colors makes his way through campus on the first day of classes.

Hundreds of students and family members gathered on the Upper Mall for Family Farewell.

Hundreds of students and family members gathered on the Upper Mall as part of Family Farewell following move-in day.

Selfie with friends during Family Farewell

It was time for a selfie with friends during Family Farewell.

Students at the chalkboard in a classroom.

Students hit the chalkboards and the books on the first day of classes.

Student at outdoor table near Lemieux Library.

A student enjoys a quiet moment in front of the Lemieux Library.

Students and professor in classroom.

Students and faculty get down to the business of teaching and learning on the first day of school.

Parent and student on move-in day.

A parent lends a helping hand to their new student during move-in day.

Students and family members enter Connolly Center for Family Farewell

Students and family members make their way into the Redhawk Center for the New Student Welcome and Family Farewell event.

Seattle U President Stephen Sundborg at Family Farewell.

Seattle University President Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., at the New Student Welcome and Family Farewell festivities in the Redhawk Center.

Student and family member farewell hug.

A poignant moment as a student and family member bid each other farewell. 

Student resting on ledge.

A quiet moment on campus during the first day of classes.

An emotional moment as a family gets ready to bid farewell to its student. 

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