New Student Advising and Registration

Depending on your major, completing the appropriate placement assessment is a critical step in preparing for registration. The placement exam or assessment will determine the most appropriate starting course level for your degree requirements. If a placement assessment is required for your major, this step must be completed before we can register you for classes.  

Placement Assessment Requirements and Exemptions: Challenge Exams
Students who have confirmed their admission to Seattle University will have access to the Challenge Exam webpage.

Deadline: 3 days before your scheduled advising appointment

To register for classes, you must meet with an academic advisor. We are confident we’ll get you into the classes you need.

Beginning November 1st, you will find your assigned academic advisor and a link to schedule an appointment in your Orientation Portal. You will need to use your SU sign-on credentials to access the link. Appointments for registration will begin November 24th.

If you confirm your enrollment after November 1st, your advisor will be assigned within 1 - 2 business days after you confirm.

Academic advising at Seattle University is more than just an appointment to discuss classes. Advising is a partnership in which you and your advisor collaborate to ensure that you get the most out of this educational opportunity. We’re looking forward to getting started with an individual appointment, in which we’ll discuss your schedule, learn about your academic and career goals, and offer insights on how to make the most of your time at Seattle University.  

You can schedule your advising appointment through your Orientation Portal. While advisors are eager to meet with students to ensure you are fully set up for your first quarter, we recognize some students may not be available to meet virtually. In that case, we will reach out to connect with you.

If you have completed college credits elsewhere, many of those courses may be equivalent to Seattle U courses and can apply to your degree. Please submit official transcripts for all college courses, AP exam scores, IB scores, and Running Start or dual-enrollment courses taken in your high school or previous college institution.

High school transcript will not award college credits; contact the awarding college/university, the College Board (AP), or International Baccalaureate (IB) directly to order a transcript. Your official transcript should be ordered after your classes are completed and final grades are posted.

Most colleges use one of two national clearinghouses, and the cost for an official transcript is typically $10-$15. Just search for "[College Name] official transcript" on your favorite search engine for that institution’s instructions. Electronic delivery to Seattle U is preferred – request official transcripts to be sent to admissions@seattleu.edu. Any paper transcripts must remain in a sealed envelope from the awarding institution to remain official (if you open it, we can’t accept it!).