Transfer 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 20th.

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 (if applicable)
Upload Immunizations
Seattle U ID Card Photo
'Voices for Change'

Engaging Academically

Course Preferences Form
Academic Advising Appointment
Disability Accommodations

Creating Community

Access ConnectSU
Spring Welcome 2023

Redhawk Essentials: Complete Your Housing Application (if applicable)

Transfer students are not typically required to live on campus but can apply for on-campus housing or choose to live off campus. Housing is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis for transfer students.

Transfer students who are a first-year or sophomores (students with fewer than 90 quarter credits completed prior to enrollment at Seattle U) and under age 21 or have graduated high school within the past two years and are under age 21 are required to live on campus.

Check out the Guide to Applying for Housing 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: Course Preferences Form

The Course Preferences Form is designed to gather information to aid your transfer academic advisor in choosing your first quarter schedule. Your advisor will use the information provided to create your course schedule which you will receive at your New Student Advising Appointment. Completing your preference form and signing up for an advising appointment as early as possible will assist our advisors in matching your classes to your schedule. Complete the Course Preferences form by clicking here (you will be prompted to login to your Application Portal).

Academic Advising Appointment (Starting February 28th)

Schedule an academic advising appointment to review and receive your first quarter schedule. Your academic advisor will register you for classes based on the information you provide in your Course Preferences Form. Schedule an appointment by clicking here (you will be prompted to login to your Application Portal).

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 a new college can feel overwhelming at times. We have gathered resources from across campus to help support you. We also have some great resources for your family and supporters they may find helpful.