First Year Students

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 Guide to Applying for Housing 2021-2022 to answer any questions you may have. The application for new students opens on May 5th at Noon (PDT) in the Housing Portal. Click here to start your housing application. Submit yours by June 15th for the highest priority. 

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. In addition to the measles immunity and COVID vaccine requirements, we recommend Seattle University students stay up-to-date with several other important immunizations. Submit your COVD vaccine record by September 3rd here and other immunization records by clicking here. Students can submit their immunizations one week after they have registered for classes. 

Review and Choose a Health Insurance Option

• All students are required to have health insurance. Seattle U offers access to a third-party student health insurance policy, but if you would prefer to continue on a current policy, you may do so. Review the policy information here and either do nothing to automatically enroll in the Seattle U policy or complete a waiver to register your choice to use another policy. Complete a waiver here and submit it by October 1st. You can review the AETNA insurance and submit an Insurance Waiver now.

Upload Your Seattle U ID Card Photo

• Choose and upload your Seattle U ID card photo to have it ready for you in September. For those living on campus, please be sure to do this to make the move-in process easier. Check your Seattle U email in August 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" on July 1st 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 September 15th. 

Academic Advising Sessions by School/College

• Along with other students, learn about the advising relationship, what you need to explore prior to registration, and the next steps to create your fall course schedule. More details will be shared with students in June. 

Register 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 fall courses. You will be able to sign up for one of the multiple meeting times for your school/college and will receive an email message with instructions for how to do this. You’ll learn more in your Academic Advising Session.

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.

Orientation Small Groups

• Join a small group of other incoming new students with a current SU student (your Orientation Advisor) assigned to lead you through your transition experience. Your Orientation Advisor can answer any questions you might have about final preparations for the start of the fall quarter. 

Participate in Virtual Social Events

• We have a host of virtual community building and social events for you to attend. These are great opportunities to make friends (maybe even a roommate) with other new and current SU students. Check out the timeline below to learn about some of our upcoming events. 

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. 

Fall Welcome 2021 

• Taking place at the start of the fall quarter, Fall Welcome is your time to get to know your new Redhawk family, prepare for the start of classes on September 22nd, and get involved with the many great opportunities the SU community has to offer. More details on Fall Welcome will be shared in August.