CCASU - Orientation
Cornish College of the Arts at Seattle University (CCASU) is excited you have joined our vibrant community of artists, citizens, and innovators! As you begin your journey to college, Orientation Programs will be here alongside you each step of the way.
Welcome New Redhawks!
Orientation is a hybrid experience that includes online tasks, virtual appointments, and in-person events. The purpose of Orientation is to provide you with the tools needed for a successful transition to college life at Seattle University.
Questions about Orientation for new CCASU students?
Email cornish-orientation@seattleu.edu to connect with us!
New Student Move-In Day is Saturday, August 23, 2025. For more information, check out our Cornish Commons Move-In page.
New Student Orientation takes palce Saturday, August 23 - Friday, August 29 and Tuesday, September 2 (your first day of class!). We will email you more details as orientation comes closer.
Tuesday, September 2 is your first day of class! This day will have extended orientation sessions including welcome messages from university leaders, academic convenings, rehearsals and placement auditions/exams, and more!
Please review the list below for supplies you will need depending on your program. Supplies should be bought before or during New Student Orientation and through the first week of class.
- Acting & Original Works - First Year Supplies and Materials 2025-2026
- Animation - First Year Supplies and Materials 2025-2026
- Art - First Year Supplies and Materials 2025-2026
- Dance - First Year Supplies and Materials 2025-2026
- Design Department - First Year Supplies and Materials 2025-2026
- Film - Overview and FAQ.docx
- Game Art - First Year Supplies and Materials 2025-2026
- Music - First Year Supplies and Materials 2025-2026
- Musical Theater - First Year Supplies and Materials 2025-2026
- Performance Production - First Year Supplies and Materials 2025-2026
Visit our CCASU FAQ page to learn more about the CCASU experience and updates!
Your CCASU Orientation Portal
Your CCASU Orientation Portal is a central hub for navigating your transition to college. It is the home of your New Student Checklist and shares important resources and events.
You can access your CCASU Orientation Portal by clicking on the "Orientation Portal" button below and using your Seattle University credentials to log in.
New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation takes place Saturday, August 23 - Friday, August 29 and Tuesday, September 2 (your first day of class!). This series of events includes campus traditions, academic welcomes, orientation groups, and social activities.
New Student Orientation events are required for all new first-year and transfer students.
New Student Convocation on the morning of September 22, 2025 is also required for all new first-year and transfer students. Details about transportation to the First Hill Campus for this event will be sent a few days before the event takes place.
Parents, Families, & Supporters
Parents and families are invited to join us on Saturday, August 23, 2025 for the following events:
- Welcome Lounge & Resource Fair (10:00am-3:00pm)
- Parent & Family Welcome Dinner (6:00pm-7:30pm)
- Your student will be sent an RSVP for this event. Students can bring The up to 2 guests to this event.
Seattle University Orientation App
The Orientation App is the home of the complete orientation schedule. By using our App, you will have access to all event times, locations, and descriptions, as well as transition support resources readily available in one place whenever you need them! Our App is free to download and use. Families and supporters can also view the schedule and resources. We will inform you of any last-minute reminders or schedule changes with app notifications.
Search for "Seattle University Orientation" in your app store to download the App to your mobile phone.
Orientation Schedule
Please click on the dates below to review the schedule for each day of New Student Orientation. Schedule subject to change, all up-to-date details are in the Orientation App!
| Start Time | End Time | Session |
| 8:00am | 5:00pm | Move-In at Cornish Commons |
| 10:00am | 3:00pm | Resource Tables & Welcome Lounge |
| 5:15pm | 6:00pm | OL Meet-and-Go |
| 6:00pm | 7:30pm | Parent & Family Welcome Dinner |
| 8:00pm | 9:00pm | RA Community Meetings |
| 9:00pm | 10:00pm | Community Socials |
| Start Time | End Time | Session |
| 8:00am | 5:00pm | Late Move-In for Incoming Students |
| 10:30am | 12:00pm | Room Decor DIY Activity |
| 12:00pm | 2:00pm | Welcome Cook-Out |
| 2:00pm | 4:00pm | Neighborhood Walks w/RAs |
| 4:00pm | 4:30pm | Amenity Orientation & How-To’s |
| 8:00pm | 10:00pm | S’mores and Board Games |
| Start Time | End Time | Session |
| 9:00am | 9:15am | OL Meet-and-Go |
| 9:30am | 10:30am | Welcome Ceremony: Ignite Cornish |
| 10:30am | 11:00am | Be Safe with P-Safe |
| 11:15am | 11:45am | Color Group Meeting #1 |
| 12:00pm | 12:30pm | Meet Your Department Leads |
| 12:30pm | 1:30pm | Lunch with Faculty & Orientation Leaders (provided) |
| 2:30pm | 4:00pm | Cornish Connects: Resource Fair |
| 2:30pm | 4:00pm | SLU Campus Tour |
| 5:00pm | 6:00pm | Dinner (on your own) |
| 6:00pm | 6:30pm | OL Meet-and-Go |
| 6:30pm | 8:30pm | Drag Club “Fresh Start” Show |
| Start Time | End Time | Session |
| 9:30am | 9:45am | Color Group Meet-and-Go |
| 10:00am | 10:45am | Title IX & Bystander Intervention |
| 11:00am | 11:45am | Color Group Meeting #2 |
| 12:00pm | 1:00pm | Lunch (on your own) |
| 1:30pm | 3:00pm | Creating Beloved Community & Affinity Group Spaces |
| 3:15pm | 4:00pm | Alcohol & Other Drugs |
| 4:15pm | 4:45pm | Color Group Meeting #3 |
| 5:00pm | 6:00pm | Dinner (on your own) |
| 6:00pm | 6:30pm | OL Meet-and-Go |
| 6:30pm | 8:30pm | Faculty Showcases |
| Start Time | End Time | Session |
| 9:00am | 10:00am | Shuttle to First Hill |
| 10:00am | 12:00pm | First Hall Campus Visit/Open House |
| 12:00pm | 12:45pm | Lunch (provided) |
| 1:00pm | 1:45pm | #NewBeginnings |
| 2:00pm | 3:00pm | Academic Success Workshop |
| 3:00pm | 4:30pm | Shuttle to SLU w/Campus Card Pickup |
| Start Time | End Time | Session |
| 9:00am | 10:30am | Prep for Placements and Studio Spaces (on your own) |
| 10:30am | 12:00pm | Advising Group Sessions |
| 12:00pm | 1:00pm | Lunch (on your own) |
| 12:00pm | 5:00pm | Blick Arts Kit Pick Up |
| 1:00pm | 2:30pm | Henny's Hall of Fame: CCASU Community Creative Activity |
| 3:30pm | 5:00pm | Seattle Excursions |
| Start Time | End Time | Session |
| 1:00pm | 4:00pm | Open House w/Student Engagement & Support |
| Date | Time | Session |
| Saturday, August 30 | TBD | Game Night @ Cornish Commons |
| Sunday, August 31 | TBD | Succulent and Pot Painting @ Cornish Commons |
| Start Time | End Time | Session |
| 8:00am | 8:30am | Coffee and Pastries |
| 8:30am | 9:00am | Transition to Cornish Playhouse |
| 9:00am | 9:40am | Welcome Session |
| 9:40am | 10:00am | Transition to Convenings |
| 10:00am | 12:30pm | Academic Convenings, Studio Tours, Rehearsals, ID Card Pickup & Lunch |
| 12:30pm | 2:30pm | Rehearsals & Auditions/Placement Exams |
| 2:30pm | 3:00pm | Transition to Playhouse & Break |
| 3:00pm | 4:00pm | Fireside Chat w/Senior Leaders |
| 4:00pm | 4:45pm | From Henny to Hawk & Campus Health & Safety |
| 4:45pm | 5:30pm | Sweet Treat Social |
New Student Checklist | Incoming CCASU Students
The New Student Checklist is a list of required tasks you need to complete before starting classes. The information below is the same as you will see on your New Student Checklist in your Orientation Portal, however, you need to complete these tasks in your Orientation Portal. Please review the list below to learn more about the required tasks you need to complete before you arrive on campus.
Click the > sign next to each section below to expand the information.
Washington State Law requires that information on meningococcal disease must be provided to every student prior to class registration. Submitting this form will acknowledge you have read the provided information.
All Seattle University students are provided a photo ID called a Campus Card, which gives you access to printing, your meal plan, and campus buildings including the library, gym, and residence halls. You may upload a photo online through your New Student Checklist. You will receive your Campus Card when you come to campus. Please contact our campus Service Desk at (206) 296-5571 or servicedesk@seattleu.edu if you have any questions or need support with uploading your photo.
All first-year students are required to schedule and attend an appointment with their Academic Advisor before starting classes on campus. Find more information about scheduling your appointment in your Orientation Portal
Prior to arrival on campus or attending classes, undergraduate students are required to provide proof of immunity to measles. Find more details about immunizations here and submit your information via our Online Student Health Immunization Form.
Disability Services (DS) partners with the University community to recognize disability as a valued aspect of diversity and to embrace access as a significant component of social justice. The DS office facilitates equal access to courses, programs, and activities through campus leadership on disability access and inclusion issues.
Applying for Disability Services
Students who are requesting academic, housing, and meal plan accommodations for the first time at Seattle University are required to complete the New Student Application via myDS and meet with Disability Services before receiving services.
- If you would like to request accommodations, please visit our Getting Started page for a detailed step-by-step process and access to the New Student Application via myDS.
- If you would like to contact us with any questions about our services and accommodations, please see our contact information below to connect with us.
Contact Information
- Call 206-296-5740
- Email DS@Seattleu.edu
- Join us in the Zoom Disability Services Virtual Lobby (between 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)
- Visit us at our Disability Services Office at Loyola 100 (open Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm, except holidays)