First Year Students

Welcome, New Spring 2023 Redhawks!

We are so excited to have you join our community as the newest Redhawks at Seattle U! To prepare for your Redhawk journey at SU, please review the following information.

New Student Checklist

Please click here or scroll down to review the New Student Checklist items you need to complete before arriving on campus. Click the + sign next to each section to expand the information.

Spring Orientation

Spring Orientation is Friday, March 24, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This program is required for all new Spring Quarter students and includes greetings from campus leaders, meeting Orientation Leaders, academic inductions, and learning how to get involved on campus. Students will receive more details about Spring Orientation and an RSVP link on March 1st in a message sent to their Seattle U email.

In addition, you will be added to our Spring Orientation group on Canvas, SU’s online learning system. This series of transition modules will help you learn about SU’s Jesuit tradition, how to make connections on campus, and important academic, wellness, and financial information.

The Spring Welcome Experience

Spring Welcome takes place Monday, March 27 – April 2, 2023. This event series includes social events, club meetings, department open houses, and affinity spaces. All events are designed with the purpose to meet your transition needs, learn the culture at Seattle U, and build meaningful connections. To view all Spring Welcome events, download the Seattle University Orientation Guide!

The Orientation Guide will be updated for Spring Welcome after March 1st.

The Seattle University Orientation Guide

SU’s Orientation Guide makes the Spring Welcome schedule and resources readily available on your phone or computer anytime you need them! You can access our Guide in two ways:

Download the Seattle University Orientation app on your mobile phone!
- Search for “Seattle University Orientation” in your phone’s app store, then download the app. For detailed steps with screenshots, use our Steps to Download Our Guide App to Your Mobile Phone!
Visit the Seattle University Orientation Guide through your web browser!
- Click here to access our schedule. Please note, the web page primarily hosts our schedule and provides less resource availability.

New Student Checklist

Redhawk Essentials

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

Engaging Academically

Academic Advising and Registration Appointment
Complete Algebra Math Placement Exam
Disability Accommodations

Creating Community

Access ConnectSU
Spring Welcome 2023

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. Check out the to answer any questions you may have. The application for new students will open on February 6th in the Housing Portal. Click here to start your housing application.

Upload Your Immunization Records

College is the time for new and educational experiences, but don't let a vaccine-preventable disease be one of them. Prior to arrival on campus or attending classes in the Winter, undergraduate students are required to provide proof of immunity to measles and all students are required to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Check out more details about immunizations here and submit your information via our Online Student Health Immunization Form. Please submit your immunization records no later than March 13th.

Upload Your Seattle U ID Card Photo

Choose and upload your Seattle U ID card photo to have it ready for you in March. For those living on campus, please be sure to do this to make the move-in process easier. Check your Seattle U email in March for a personalized invitation link to upload your photo. Learn more here.

Complete 'Voices for Change' Online Learning

You will receive an email from an address called "Get Inclusive" after February 10th 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 March 27th.
Engaging Academically: Academic Advising & Registering for Classes

It’s time to register for your first set of classes! With the assistance of the academic advising staff, you will select your Winter courses. Students, please complete the Advising 101 and Course Registration 101 sections in the Orientation Canvas Modules first. Then you will schedule an advising and registration appointment after February 28th by reaching out to your advising center:

Premajor Advising

Arts and Sciences Advising Center

Albers School of Business and Economics Advising Services

College of Science and Engineering Advising Center

College of Nursing Advising

If you are a new student and have not received your Orientation Canvas Modules link in your SU email, please email orientation@seattleu.edu and we can resend the link. You may have to check your spam or junk folder.

Complete Algebra Math Placement Exam

All first-year students are required to complete the algebra math placement exam no later than Monday, March 13th. The purpose of this placement test is to determine which initial math class you will “place into” when you register for classes. This is not a pass/fail exam. All students are still required to take the algebra math placement exam even if they have SAT/ACT or AP scores. When you attend your Academic Advising & Registration session your advisor will use the score which places you at the highest level course. You can learn more about math placement here.

For new first-year students who are coming to Seattle University with college-level coursework that may count toward SU math requirements, please contact your Academic Advisor to discuss whether you should complete the Algebra Math Placement Exam. If you plan to pursue a degree in Business, Nursing, or a STEM-related field and are bringing Running Start credits to SU, you are required to complete the Algebra Math Placement Exam.

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. Newly admitted SU students are advised to start this process once they have confirmed admission to SU.
Creating Community: Access ConnectSU

ConnectSU is Seattle University's online engagement platform to help students get connected to clubs, organizations, community partners, departmental, and other amazing opportunities for involvement. As a new student, we encourage you to explore ConnectSU to see what you want to get involved with during your time as a Redhawk. Get started by logging in to ConnectSU.

Spring Welcome 2023

Taking place at the start of the spring quarter, Spring Welcome is your time to get to know your new Redhawk family, prepare for the start of classes on March 27th, and get involved with the many great opportunities the SU community has to offer. More details about Spring Welcome 2023 will be shared soon.

Explore Resources

The transition to college can feel overwhelming at times. We have gathered resources from across campus to help you in this process. We also have some great resources for your family and supporters they may find helpful.