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International Student Guide 2022-23
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FACTS
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JESUIT TRADITION
Seattle University’s curriculum is rooted in nearly 500 years of Jesuit and Catholic tradition, an international perspective and commitment to intellectual transformation that challenges preconceived notions and encourages us to strive for the greater good.
ALUMNI
More than 83,000 in all 50 states and 93 nations
UNIVERSITY ENROLLMENT
Undergraduate: 4,299
Graduate: 2,751
Law: 725
Total: 7,050
Faculty-to-student ratio: 1:11
Average class size: 18
Classes taught by professors: 100%
RANKINGS
NATIONAL RANKINGS
• A national leader in community service and volunteerism.
• Top 16 percent among all universities in the U.S. —Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education
• #3 for Legal Writing
• #31 for Accounting
• #21 for Finance
• #33 for Engineering
NORTHWEST RANKINGS
• #1 for Graduate Accounting
• #1 Executive MBA
• #1 Business Analytics
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT RANKINGS AND RECOGNITION, VISIT SEATTLEU.EDU/RANKINGS.
BETTY BEZA, CLASS OF 2021, NURSING MAJOR FROM RWANDA
UNDERGRADUATE AREAS OF STUDY
MAJORS
Accounting+
Anthropology+
Art History+
Asian Studies+
Biochemistry
Biology+
Business Administration+
Business Analytics
Business Economics
Business and Law (3+3 dual degree)
Cell and Molecular Biology
Chemistry+
Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
Communication and Media+
• Communication Studies
• Journalism
• Strategic Communication
Computer Engineering+
Computer Science+
• Business
• Mathematics
Creative Writing+
Criminal Justice+
• Administration of Justice
• Criminal Justice Theory
• Forensic Psychology
• Forensic Science
Design
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Economics+
Education (see Humanities for Teaching and Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies) Electrical Engineering+ English+
• Creative Writing
• Literature Environmental Science+ Environmental Studies+
• Ecological Systems
• Environmental Education and Communication
• Urban Sustainability
Film and Media+
Finance+
Fine Arts (Visual and Performing)
French+
Global Business+
History+
Humanities*+
Humanities for Teaching**
• Elementary Education (K-8)
Interdisciplinary Arts
• Arts Leadership
• Music—String Performance
• Photography
• Theatre
• Visual Art
Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
• Elementary Education (K-8)
International Studies+
Kinesiology
Management+
Marine and Conservation Biology
Marketing
Mathematics+
• Actuarial
• Applied
• Pure
Mechanical Engineering+
Modern Languages and Cultures
Nursing
Philosophy+
Photography
• Documentary Photography
Physics+
Political Science+
• Legal Studies
Pre-Business
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Major Studies (undecided)
Pre-Science
Psychology+
Public Affairs
ROTC
Social Work
Sociology+
Spanish+
Theatre
Theology and Religious Studies+
• Christian Theology
• Comparative Religion
Visual Arts and Culture
Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies+
+Also offered as a minor.
*Applicants to Humanities should have no more than 45 transferable credits completed at the time of enrollment.
**Applicants to Humanities for Teaching should have no more than 60 transferable credits completed at the time of enrollment.
MINORS (SEE ABOVE FOR MAJORS ALSO OFFERED AS MINORS)
African and African American Studies
Arabic
Arts Leadership
Catholic Studies
Chinese
Data Science
Ethics
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Japanese
Latin American and Latinx Studies
LGBTQ Studies
Medieval and Modern Studies
Nonprofit and Public Administration
Social Welfare
Studio Art
Theatre Performance
Theatre Production
Writing Studies
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
Pre-Health
Pre-Law and Law Scholars
A LIVELY CAMPUS IN A VIBRANT CITY
Seattle University is located in the heart of one of the most creative, inventive and entrepreneurial cities in the U.S. Seattle U helps prepare students not just academically, but also for life beyond their degree. Students have access to internships and often begin their careers close to campus. We are proud that 97% of Seattle U graduates are employed, enrolled in a graduate program or engaged in service within six months of graduation.
Our Career Engagement Office offers specialized advising for your next steps or current employment needs, along with coaching to improve interviewing skills and resume writing. International students qualify to work on campus part-time, should they choose to. International students seeking employment at the university can work on campus for a maximum of 20 hours per week. Learn more at WWW.SEATTLEU.EDU/CAREERENGAGEMENT.
Being in the city and region of world-class companies—from tech to aerospace, arts to health care—means opportunities abound for students who want training through internships and networking.
SU INTERNSHIP AND EMPLOYERS INCLUDE:
Amazon
Bank of America
The Boeing Company
City of Seattle
Costco Wholesale
Expedia
Liberty Mutual
Microsoft
Seattle Art Museum
Swedish Medical Center
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All Seattle University undergraduate programs are direct entry. In order to be considered for admission, all applications need to satisfy the following:
• Complete and submit application at SEATTLEU.EDU/APPLY. (Use Common Application for First-Year students and Seattle U Transfer application for transfer students.)
• Submit high school or college transcripts/exam results. Have the equivalent of a U.S. grade point average of 3.0 on the 4.0 scale. Please note college credit might be awarded for advanced-level curriculum (AP, IB, A-Level).
• Submit two letters of recommendation, one from a teacher and one from a school administrator.
• Meet proof of English proficiency.
UNDERGRADUATE COSTS (2022-2023)
Tuition: $50,328
Room and Board: $13,524
Expenses ($5,625 total)
Books and supplies: $900
Personal: $2,400
Transportation: $1,650
Technology Fee: $546
Wellness Fee: $450
Total Estimated Annual Cost: $69,798
* Seattle University international students are required to have health insurance. Plans can be purchased through Seattle U or students may provide proof of insurance under a comparable plan.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Students who submit a complete application to earn their first bachelor’s degree are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. The scholarships range from $8,000 to $25,000 per year* and students are notified of their awarded scholarship in their acceptance letter. For more information, visit SEATTLEU.EDU/INTERNATIONAL.
*Renewable for all four years, or the number of year remaining until expected degree completion based on class standing.
HOUSING
All first-year undergraduate students are required to live on campus for the first two years. Transfer and graduate students can utilize our off-campus housing resources. For more information visit SEATTLEU.EDU/HOUSING.
Three students hang out in campus housing.
UNIVERSITY ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED PARTICIPATION IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE BRIDGE
• TOEFL: 68-85 iBT or 520-579 PBT
• IELTS minimum: 6.0
• Duolingo: 95-105
• PTE: 48–62
EXEMPT FROM ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE BRIDGE
• TOEFL: 86 iBT or 580 PBT
• IELTS: 6.5
• Duolingo: 110
• PTE: 63
• SAT: 500 in evidence-based reading and writing section
• ACT: 20 or higher in both reading and English
• Complete ELS Level 112 with 3.0 minimum GPA
For more information, visit www.seattleu.edu/englishproficiency.
VISA DOCUMENTS AND PROCEDURE
All accepted students studying on the F-1 student visa need to submit the following documents:
• Declaration of Finances
• Bank statement showing proof of funding for studies
• SEVIS Status Form
These documents are not required for the admissions process, but should be submitted quickly after receiving an admissions decision to ensure enough time for the visa application process.
Students with professor in class.
GRADUATE ADMISSIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
For students interested in advanced studies, Seattle U offers 27 graduate degrees, 10 certificates and 2 doctoral programs across five colleges covering a range of disciplines. Programs are offered in person, online and in hybrid settings. A limited number of institutional scholarships are available.
ALBERS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
Accounting and Analytics (MSAA)
Accounting—Professional (MPAC)
Business Analytics (MSBA)*
Business Administration (MBA)*
Sport and Entertainment Management (MBA)
Executive Leadership (MBA for Advanced Career Professionals)
Finance (MSF)
Accounting Certificate
Business Administration Certificate
Business Analytics Certificate
Finance Certificate
Global Business Certificate
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate
Leadership Formation Certificate
Marketing Certificate
Risk Advisory and Assurance Certificate
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Arts Leadership (MFA)
Couples and Family Therapy (MACFT)
Criminal Justice, Criminology & Forensics (MACJ)
Kinesiology (MS)
Nonprofit Leadership (MNLP)
Psychology (MAP)
Public Administration (MPA)
Social Work (MSW)
Social Work—Advanced (MSW)
Crime Analysis Certificate
Fundraising Leadership Certificate
Public Administration Certificate
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MAED)*
Doctorate in Educational and Organizational Learning and Leadership (EOLL)
Educational Administration—Principal (MED)
Educational Administration—Program Administrator (MED)
School Counseling (MAED)
School Psychology (EDS or post-master’s EDS)
Student Development Administration (MA or MED)
Teaching (MIT)
Educational Administration, Program Administrator Post-Master’s Certificate
Educational Administration, Principal Post-Masters Certificate
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Doctor of Nursing Practice—Immersion for Non-Nursing (DNP)
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Health Systems Leader (DNP)
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care
Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Certified Nurse Midwifery Certificate
Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Certificate
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
Computer Science (MS)
Data Science (MSDS)
Mechanical Engineering (MSME)
Structural Engineering (MS)
Computer Science Fundamentals Certificate
Software Engineering Certificate
SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor (JD)
American Legal Studies (LLM)
Indian Law (LLM)
Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Law (LLM)
Legal Studies (MLS)
Legal Studies: Compliance and Risk Management (MLS)
*Online option
COST
The cost of tuition varies by program and can range from $17,847 to $25,569 per academic year, assuming a course load of 9 credits per quarter. For more information on the program credit requirement and cost per credit please visit our website.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Learn more at WWW.SEATTLEU.EDU/GRADUATE-ADMISSIONS.
For further information about the graduate student experience, explore our digital viewbook at WWW.SEATTLEU.EDU/GRADVIEWBOOK.
For questions, contact the Graduate Admissions Office at 206-220-8010 or grad-admissions@seattleu.edu or request additional information at WWW.SEATTLEU.EDU/GRADUATE-ADMISSIONS/REQUEST-INFORMATION.
WHERE INNOVATION MEETS HUMANITY
CHENG “BEN” CHUNG WANG, MBA AND MSBA PROGRAMS, FROM TAIWAN
Chen “Ben” Chung Wang, a student in Seattle U’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) dual degree program, was a trained commercial airline pilot in Taiwan before his curiosity led him to Seattle.
Chung Wang chose Seattle U not only for its prime location, but also for the small class sizes and close connection to qualified faculty with industry connections. This supportive and innovative environment has already led Chung Wang to exciting future opportunities. “I have initiated conversations with professors and already have critical insights, feedback and aid in developing my business ideas,” he says. “The campus of Seattle U is a great spot for anyone to explore a new world and feel the pulse of a vibrant city.”
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROFILE
TOP 10 COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
1. China
2. Vietnam
3. Indonesia
4. India
5. Taiwan
6. South Korea
7. Japan
8. Hong Kong
9. Saudi Arabia
10. Canada
Total countries represented on campus: 74
9.3% of SU undergraduate students are international
13% of SU graduate students are international
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
A group of students and staff from SU’s International Student Center
SU’s International Student Center (ISC) provides students with immigration support and offers opportunities for both international and domestic students to connect. The ISC is a home away from home for our international campus population. In addition to ISC programs offered throughout the academic year, SU also offers a variety of other on-campus resources specifically geared towards our international students. Here are just a few examples:
ON-CAMPUS RESOURCES:
• English Language and Cultural Bridge program
• Office of Multicultural Affairs
• Student Success and Outreach Center
• Lemieux Library Learning Commons
STUDENT LEAD CULTURAL CLUBS:
• African Student Association
• Chinese Student Association
• Japanese Student Association
• Muslim Student Association
• Re-Mixed (multiracial and multiethnic students)
KHADIJA MOHAMED, CLASS OF 2024, DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND MAJOR, ISC GLOBAL AMBASSADOR
—KHADIJA MOHAMED
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Submit an admissions application and required supporting documents prior to the deadlines below:
FRESHMEN
Early Action: Nov. 15 (Early Action decisions are released in late December)
Regular Decision: Jan. 15 (Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until mid-July.)
TRANSFER
Fall Quarter (priority): March 1
Fall Quarter (final): Aug. 15
- Nursing: Dec. 1
- Diagnostic Ultrasound: Feb. 15
Winter Quarter: Nov. 1
Spring Quarter: Feb. 15
Summer Quarter: May 15
CONTACT INFORMATION
Office of Admissions
206-220-8040 or 800-426-7123
INTERNATIONAL@SEATTLEU.EDU
WWW.SEATTLEU.EDU
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