ENROLLMENT NEXT STEPS
for FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS
CONGRATULATIONS!
We can’t wait to welcome you to the Seattle University community. As a Redhawk, you are embarking on a transformational experience.
This booklet is a guide to your next steps in the enrollment process. It begins with actions you need to take in the coming weeks and closes with useful information to aid the transition between now and when you arrive on campus.
Get more information on next steps at SEATTLEU.EDU/ADMITTED.
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WHAT TO DO NEXT:
1. LOGIN TO YOUR SEATTLE U ADMISSIONS PORTAL
VISIT ADMISSIONS.SEATTLEU.EDU/PORTAL/STATUS
Inside the admissions portal you will find the following information and resources for:
• Viewing your official admission decision
• Confirming your enrollment
• Admitted student next steps
• Registering for admitted student events
If you no longer have access to your portal, contact the Admissions Office at admissions@seattleu.edu or 206-220-8040.
2. APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID (INTERNATIONAL
SUBMIT YOUR FAFSA BY FEBRUARY 1 | WWW.STUDENTAID.GOV
STUDENTS: SKIP TO STEP 3 ON NEXT PAGE)
We are committed to helping you and your family understand and manage the investment of a Seattle University education. All applicants are considered for merit scholarships at the time of admission and admitted students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for additional financial aid such as grants, low-cost student loans and work-study. While filing the FAFSA is not required, it is highly recommended.
• Access the FAFSA online at FAFSA.GOV. Filing for the 2023-2024 academic year began October 1, 2022.
• When asked to list the schools you would like your FAFSA results sent to, be sure to list SU’s federal school code: 003790.
• Students and parents must sign the FAFSA electronically using the Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) obtained at FSAID.ED.GOV
• Fall quarter students who submit a completed FAFSA to Seattle University by February 1, 2023, will receive priority consideration for Seattle University institutional aid.
• Washington residents who are undocumented or do not qualify for federal financial aid because of their immigration status may be eligible for state aid by submitting the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA). Visit WSAC.WA.GOV/WASFA for more information.
• Typically, fall quarter applicants who meet the February 1 priority processing deadline receive financial aid notification by late March.
• To review the total cost of a Seattle University education, visit SEATTLEU.EDU/COSTS
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES OR APPEALS
If there have been significant changes in either your own or your family’s financial circumstances that could not be included or explained by the information required on the FAFSA/WASFA, contact Student Financial Services after you get your initial offer letter. Student Financial Services will inform you if additional documentation is required.
For more information about filing the FAFSA/WASFA or Seattle University’s financial aid awarding process, visit SEATTLEU.EDU/FINANCIAL-AID or contact Student Financial Services at financialservices@seattleu.edu or 206-220-8020.
WINTER AND SPRING QUARTER APPLICANTS
Seattle University institutional aid is available to students enrolling during winter and spring quarters. For financial aid consideration for both quarters, students must complete their financial aid file 60 days prior to the start of classes. Students whose FAFSAs are filed after this deadline will be considered for any remaining financial aid.
3. JOIN US FOR OUR ADMITTED STUDENT EVENTS
RSVP TODAY AT SEATTLEU.EDU/ADMITTED/UNDERGRADUATE
We are eager to host our newly admitted students, both domestic and international, on campus. Please see our spring programs and save-the-dates below.
ADMITTED STUDENT DAY
SATURDAY, APRIL 1 -or- SUNDAY, APRIL 16
Mark your calendar to attend one of our on-campus Admitted Student Days. RSVP today at SEATTLEU.EDU/ADMITTED-STUDENT-DAYS.
VIRTUAL OFFERINGS
VIRTUAL ACADEMIC CONNECT: MEET YOUR MAJOR
Learn more about your intended program-of-study at Seattle University. Connect with professors, current students and academic advisors from your major. Haven’t decided on a major yet? Attend the Premajor Studies session.
VIRTUAL CURRENT STUDENT ASK-ME-ANYTHING
Connect with current students about their experience and ask candid questions about finding community, living on campus and the never-ending search for the perfect cup of coffee!
VIRTUAL FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP
Hear from a Student Financial Services representative to learn more about the financial aid process and important next steps. With plenty of time for Q&A, come prepared with questions.
VIRTUAL TOUR
Experience the urban oasis of Seattle University without leaving your home. SEATTLEU.EDU/VIRTUAL-TOUR
IN-PERSON OFFERINGS
ADMITTED STUDENT OF COLOR RECEPTION
We understand that part of the college selection process is a discernment of community, resources and opportunities for students who are Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). Hear from our campus partners on how we support our BIPOC students and hear from current BIPOC students on their experiences.
ADMITTED STUDENT CAMPUS TOURS & INFORMATION SESSIONS
Our student-led campus tours will give you a firsthand look at life on a residential college campus. Learn more about the SU community, what it means to be a Redhawk and connect with other admitted students.
Unsure which visit option is the best for you? Contact visit@seattleu.edu or call 206-220-8040.
4. CONFIRM YOUR ENROLLMENT
SUBMIT YOUR DECISION AT ADMISSIONS.SEATTLEU.EDU/PORTAL/STATUS
• To confirm your enrollment in your admissions portal, click the button that says “Admissions Response Form.”
• Follow the on-screen instructions to submit your confirmation deposit online. A confirmation deposit of $500 is required of all new undergraduates for fall quarter enrollment and will be applied to your first quarter tuition.
Confirmation deposits must be submitted or postmarked by May 1, 2023, or within 30 days of admission, whichever is later, for those admitted for fall quarter.
Exceptions to the enrollment confirmation deposit requirement are occasionally made for reasons of significant financial need. Students seeking deposit waivers may email admissions@seattleu.edu or contact their admissions counselor to request one.
STARTING WINTER OR SPRING QUARTER?
Students with winter or spring quarter start dates are not required to submit a confirmation deposit. Contact the Admissions Office at admissions@seattleu.edu or call 206-220-8040 to confirm your enrollment.
5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY)
IMMIGRATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
APPLYING FOR THE F-1 STUDENT VISA WITH AN INITIAL I-20 FORM
• Log into your admissions portal (admissions.seattleu.edu/portal/status) and submit all necessary I-20 Form documents.
• Should you have any quesitons, contact the Admissions Office at international@seattleu.edu
• Once you have received your initial I-20 Form, pay your SEVIS fee by visiting WWW.FMJFEE.COM. Keep your receipt.
• Complete the DS-160 visa application.
• Schedule a visa interview appointment with the consulate or embassy abroad.
TRANSFERRING YOUR ACTIVE SEVIS RECORD
• Log into your admissions portal (admissions.seattleu.edu/portal/status) and submit all necessary I-20 Form documents.
• If you are currently enrolled at another U.S. institution, or completing your OPT, make sure to transfer your active SEVIS record to Seattle University.
• Contact your current immigration counselor at your current school to start that process.
• The International Student Center will issue your Transfer Pending I-20 Form once your record has been received.
• Do you have questions about the SEVIS record transfer process? Email isc@seattleu.edu.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION
As part of fall orientation, the International Student Center will host a Welcome Immigration Workshop for all international students. More information will be emailed to admitted students.
HEALTH INSURANCE
All international students studying inside the U.S. are required to have health insurance coverage. While studying at Seattle University, you will automatically be enrolled for health insurance unless you show proof of your own comparable health insurance. Coverage for each academic year begins on September 1, and goes through August 31 of the following year.
CHECK-IN
All international students are required to check-in at the International Student Center (Pavilion 160) once on campus. Please bring your I-20 Form and passport.
QUESTIONS
Email international@seattleu.edu with questions about the immigration process, next steps or general inquiries.
AFTER CONFIRMING
HOUSING
Seattle University is a residential campus and the residential experience is an integral part of a student’s education. Therefore, all full-time first-year and sophomores are required to live on campus and purchase a meal plan.
In late winter, admitted fall quarter students will have access to a Housing Guide that will outline on-campus logistics, residence hall details and theme community descriptions. Students who confirm enrollment will receive additional information in early May about how to submit housing preferences and roommate selection via the Seattle University Housing Application.
Visit SEATTLEU.EDU/HOUSING for more information on the housing process and policies or contact Housing and Residence Life with any questions concerning housing or meal plans at 206-296-6305 or housing@seattleu.edu.
ORIENTATION AND FALL QUARTER COURSE REGISTRATION
Orientation begins virtually over the summer and continues in-person during Fall Welcome (September 16-23, 2023). Your orientation includes opportunities to make new friends, learn about support resources, participate in campus traditions and have a successful start to your Redhawk journey.
During orientation, you will meet with your Academic Advisor and register for fall quarter courses. More information about orientation and course registration will be sent to you in May after you have confirmed your enrollment.
STARTING WINTER, SPRING OR SUMMER QUARTER?
Visit SEATTLEU.EDU/ADMITTED to access a checklist of items you will need to complete, including important items such as course registration and housing information. More information about orientation will be sent to you after you have confirmed your enrollment.
DECIDING NOT TO ATTEND?
If you have decided not to enroll at Seattle University, please notify the Admissions Office by visiting ADMISSIONS.SEATTLEU.EDU/PORTAL/STATUS and completing the Admissions Response Form.
SUBMIT FINAL TRANSCRIPTS
As stated in your letter of admission, initial admission is provisional and contingent upon the successful completion of any coursework in progress. Enrolling first-year students must submit final transcripts from high school, as well as any colleges attended, listing all final grades, and confirming graduation by July 15, 2023, if enrolling for fall quarter.
Please note that if your academic performance declines after you are admitted, bringing your cumulative grade point average below an acceptable level, if you drop or fail coursework in which you were enrolled at the time of admission or fail to graduate, Seattle University reserves the right to withdraw admission. It is essential that you confer with Admissions Office personnel promptly if you experience any of these academic difficulties following your initial admission.
SUBMIT EXAM RESULTS
First-year students are also required to submit any official Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate or Cambridge examination scores to the Admissions Office by July 15, 2023 (or when first available).
UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS
Seattle University requires your current address, phone number and email. Advise the Admissions Office of any changes, current or pending, at ADMISSIONS.SEATTLEU.EDU/APPLY/STATUS under “Verify Address.”
CHANGE OF MAJOR
Notify the Admissions Office in writing if you wish to change your major. In your SU Admissions portal at ADMISSIONS.SEATTLEU.EDU/APPLY/STATUS look for “Update Your Application.” A change of major will require a review of your academic record to determine eligibility for the intended major.
TUITION DUE DATE
Tuition is due September 20, 2023, for fall quarter. For a list of tuition payment dates for specific quarters, refer to the Student Billing and Payment page at SEATTLEU.EDU/STUDENT-PAYMENT.
WATCH YOUR EMAIL
We will likely email you if you need to submit additional information. Make sure your correct email address is on file and be sure to check your messages regularly.
REDHAWK PACKING LIST
Okay, we know it’s a little early to start packing, but here are some must-haves for all future Seattle University students.
• A sturdy raincoat and rain boots
• Your favorite mug for coffee or tea
• Photos of beloved family and pets
• Excitement for all the new SU friends you’ll make
• Comfortable shoes for exploring Seattle
• Your preferred concert-going attire (flannel shirt recommended, not required)
• A sense of adventure
• Plenty of Redhawk pride
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
FINANCIAL AID
Feb. 1, 2023 Fall quarter first-year students FAFSA filing priority deadline
ADMITTED STUDENT DAYS
Saturday, April 1, 2023 Choose one that suits you -or- Sunday, April 16, 2023
CONFIRMATION DEPOSIT DEADLINE May 1, 2023 (or 30 days after acceptance, whichever is later)
FINAL HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE July 15, 2023 TRANSCRIPTS DUE
FOR MORE INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
901 12th Avenue, PO Box 222000, Seattle, WA 98122-1090 206-296-6000
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
206-220-8040 or 800-426-7123 Fax: 206-296-5656 admissions@seattleu.edu
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES 206-220-8020 financialservices@seattleu.edu
HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE 206-296-6305 housing@seattleu.edu ORIENTATION 206-296-2525 orientation@seattleu.edu
ASK A STUDENT
Chat with a current SU student at askastudent@seattleu.edu
Seattle University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in the administration of any of its education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered policies and programs, or in its employment related policies and practices. In addition, the university does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information in its employment related policies and practices, including coverage under its health benefits program. All university policies, practices and procedures are administered in a manner consistent with Seattle University’s Jesuit and Catholic identity and character.
Inquiries relating to these policies may be referred to the university’s Chief EEO Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 206-220-8515. Consistent with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations, Seattle University has designated individuals responsible for coordinating the University’s Title IX compliance. Students or employees with concerns or complaints about discrimination on the basis of sex in employment or an education program or activity may contact the following Title IX coordinator or Title IX contact persons: Jill Moffitt | Interim Assistant Vice President for Institutional Equity | Title IX Coordinator, and ADA/504 Coordinator | 206-220-8515 | jmoffitt@seattleu.edu;
James Willette | Associate Provost & Dean of Students | Student Center 140 | 206-296-6060 | willettj@seattleu.edu; or Jerron Lowe | Vice President for Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer | 206-296-5868 | jerronlowe@seattleu.edu. Individuals may also contact the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education.
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