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Dining on Campus

Poke bowls, tacos, pizza — you’re sure to find every flavor you’re looking for among the 14 on-campus dining locations. There's also an all-plant based eatery and a food station for those managing food allergies. Want to do some cooking of your own? You can participate in Teaching Kitchens—free cooking classes hosted by Redhawk Dining.

A Leader in Sustainability

We rock the red and the green. Learn more about Seattle U’s commitment in sustainability and earth-friendly practices through the Center for Environmental Justice & Sustainability.

2023
Divest from fossil fuels

100% commitment to divest from fossil fuels by 2023, which is ahead of schedule—Seattle U has already achieved a 50% reduction.

600+
Classes

Number of classes offered that address social, economic, and environmental justice and sustainability.

Top 20
Sierra Club’s “Cool Schools”

In Sierra Club’s “Cool Schools” rankings for sustainable universities.

A group of black graduates wearing special Class of 2022 academic stoles pose under a Black Grads Matter banner.

Seattle University's OMA Black Rites of Passage graduation celebration.

A group of Filipino students synchronized on a stage in the middle of a street dance performance

Performances from the Seattle University United Filipino Club Barrio Fiesta

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SU Drag Show, an annual event celebrating the queer community at SU

Inclusive Communities

A sense of belonging that celebrates your identity

Get involved and find community with campus programs and groups including the International Student Center, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, The Outreach Center and more.

Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA)

The Office of Multicultural Affairs encourages students to increase their awareness of and engagement with diversity by creating an environment that promotes inclusion and advocacy on campus. The department offers a variety of opportunities to engage on identity and intercultural issues such as campus lectures, dialogue series and celebration ceremonies. Popular programs include Moral Mondays at SU, the Lavender Graduation and the Connections Leadership Program, a peer mentorship program for students of color.

Seattle University Veteran’s Community

Welcome to the Outreach Center

The Outreach Center

The Outreach Center is a community and resource space for members of the Seattle University community who identify with the first-generation college student experience and the student veteran experience.

Health and Wellness

From outdoor adventures to silent retreats, meditation in the chapel to de-stressing with dogs during finals SU offers services and support for the whole person—mind, body and spirit. Campus Ministry, health and wellness, Counseling and Psychological Services and more.

University Recreation

Explore the Cascades, try a cardio dance class, grab a few friends for an outdoor volleyball league or go for a swim. The REC provides programming that fits into your life, interests and needs.

Student Involvement

Seattle University recognizes 180 clubs each year and has a long history of student leadership and engagement. An annual club fair helps new students get connected, and our Center for Student Involvement helps facilitate club planning and leadership development.

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Center for Community Engagement (CCE)

With more than 150 partner organizations and service-learning courses, CCE offers many ways to serve locally.

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Dance Marathon

Seattle U’s student-run Dance Marathon supports children’s care and cancer research at Seattle Children’s Hospital.

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KXSU

Seattle U’s student-run radio station, KXSU 102.1 FM, has a place for on-air talent as well as program, music and media directors and more.

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Red Talks

Red Talks is a quarterly speaker series featuring intersectional voices on a range of topics under the umbrella of inclusive excellence at Seattle University.

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The Spectator

Seattle University’s student newspaper since 1933.

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Student Events and Activities Council (SEAC)

SEAC plans over 30 events per year including Quadstock, Battle of the Bands and more.

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Redzone

Redzone is a student led organization that aims to bridge the gap between athletics and the student body, and increase school spirit on our campus.

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Professionals Without Borders (PWOB)

PWOB empowers SU students to lead sustainable service projects, providing clean water, health care and fresh food, both locally and abroad. 

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Billodue Makerspace

Sewing, fiber arts, bike maintenance, 3D printing, laser cutting, electronics, vinyl cutting, glass work, and more are all available for SU students to learn in the Makerspace.

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Sinegal Center

The newest building on campus features the Amazon Computer Science Project Center, mentorship rooms, KXSU-FM radio suite, study rooms, classrooms, and the Convergence Zone Café.

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Quad & Centennial Fountain

Enjoy class outdoors next to the Centennial Fountain, designed and built in 1989 by George Tsutakawa.

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Library Plaza

Enjoy a sunny day on the library lawn and outdoor stairs, or enjoy 120,000 square feet of study, lab, and research space inside the Lemieux Library.

luau

Hui ‘O Nani Hawai’i Club

The Hui ‘O Nani Hawai’i Club—one of the university’s oldest clubs—hosts an annual luau with traditional island foods. The event is always a campus highlight.

Students reading books in green and blue tree hammocks along the busy upper mall on a fall day

Wildlife Sanctuary

Seattle University is a designated wildlife sanctuary enjoyed by animals and hammock enthusiasts alike.

vibrant stencil and spray paint on plywood double portraits of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor

Art at Seattle University

The impressive art collection at Seattle University reflects our Jesuit and Catholic heritage, ethos, and broad cultural values.

Say His Name, Remember His Name: George Floyd (Double Portrait) and Say Her Name, Remember Her Name: Breonna Taylor (Double Portrait, 2020) by David Teichner

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Union Green

A true neighborhood oasis—the grassy lawn in the middle of campus is a destination for locals and dogs alike. A great place to read a book, soak up some sun and catch some frisbees.

Athletics at Seattle U

20 intercollegiate sports at the NCAA Division I level

Seattle U’s more than 400 student-athletes pursue excellence in competition, in the classroom and in the community. 

  • Baseball Men
  • Basketball Men / Women
  • Cross Country Men / Women
  • Golf Men / Women
  • Rowing Women
  • Soccer Men / Women
  • Softball Women
  • Swimming  Men / Women
  • Tennis Men / Women
  • Track & Field Men / Women (Indoor/Outdoor)
  • Volleyball Women

Your Home in the City

SU’s residential, 50-acre campus boasts incredible spaces for Redhawks to learn, connect, and explore. Some examples: students have access to state-of-the-art laboratories, an immersive Nursing Clinical Performance simulation lab, and a Media Production Lab for video, digital media, and audio production. At the Billodue Makerspace, students can develop a wide range of skillsets, including 3D printing, laser cutting, electronics, sewing, bike maintenance, vinyl cutting, and glass work. Redhawk Center & Eisiminger Fitness Center provides students more than 180,000 square feet of recreational, fitness, and athletic space.

a student at a large wooden table working on a hands-on project amidst machines in a daylight-fllled makerspace

Billodue Makerspace

Sewing, fiber arts, bike maintenance, 3D printing, laser cutting, electronics, vinyl cutting, glass work, and more are all available for SU students to learn in the Makerspace.

A multi-story interior view of a sleek new building filled with groups studying in rooms with glass doors and pendant lights

Sinegal Center

The newest building on campus features the Amazon Computer Science Project Center, mentorship rooms, KXSU-FM radio suite, study rooms, classrooms, and the Convergence Zone Café.

A class of students sitting on steps facing a professor standing in front of a bronze fountain and trees on a sunny day

Quad & Centennial Fountain

Enjoy class outdoors next to the Centennial Fountain, designed and built in 1989 by George Tsutakawa.

library plaza

Library Plaza

Enjoy a sunny day on the library lawn and outdoor stairs, or enjoy 120,000 square feet of study, lab, and research space inside the Lemieux Library.

luau

Hui ‘O Nani Hawai’i Club

The Hui ‘O Nani Hawai’i Club—one of the university’s oldest clubs—hosts an annual luau with traditional island foods. The event is always a campus highlight.

Students reading books in green and blue tree hammocks along the busy upper mall on a fall day

Wildlife Sanctuary

Seattle University is a designated wildlife sanctuary enjoyed by animals and hammock enthusiasts alike.

vibrant stencil and spray paint on plywood double portraits of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor

Art at Seattle University

The impressive art collection at Seattle University reflects our Jesuit and Catholic heritage, ethos, and broad cultural values.

Say His Name, Remember His Name: George Floyd (Double Portrait) and Say Her Name, Remember Her Name: Breonna Taylor (Double Portrait, 2020) by David Teichner

A group of students wearing shorts and sneakers soak up some sun on a green lawn and others sit against the chapel wall

Union Green

A true neighborhood oasis—the grassy lawn in the middle of campus is a destination for locals and dogs alike. A great place to read a book, soak up some sun and catch some frisbees.