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SEATTLE UNIVERSITY IS A PLACE WHERE STUDENTS ARE EDUCATED THROUGH SCHOLARLY CONTEMPLATION AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING—AND WHERE CRITICAL THINKING AND ACTIONABLE CHANGE-MAKING BECOMES A LIFELONG HABIT. SEATTLE U HAS BEEN ON THE FOREFRONT OF EDUCATING STUDENTS TO THINK CRITICALLY, CLEARLY AND FOR THEMSELVES AND TO MAKE ETHICAL CHOICES IN THEIR LIVES AND PROFESSIONS. The Jesuits, an order of priests within the Catholic Church, are well-known and respected as educators, philosophers and change-makers. Seattle U’s Jesuit education encourages us to embrace difficult questions, challenge preconceived notions and strive for justice in the world. Students at Seattle U are consistently breaking the mold, doing it from all corners of the globe and from a variety of backgrounds. We welcome students from all faith backgrounds to embrace their individuality and the campus community together.
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Our Jesuit approach is more than a school of thought—it’s a school of action. Central to this is the Core Curriculum, which focuses on contemporary issues using current educational practices. Jesuit tradition emphasizes an international perspective and a commitment to intellectual and personal transformation.
