Redhawk Launch

Join Seattle University's Redhawk Launch, an in-person event for admitted students and families to explore campus resources, meet new friends, and prepare for the fall term.

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Redhawk Launch is an in-person experience for you and your family to join us on campus to learn about essential campus resources and find your flock of new friends. We strongly encourage you to attend Redhawk Launch so you can be prepared to start classes in the Fall. However, participation is not a required part of Orientation.

Redhawk Launch takes place on the following dates:

  • Monday, July 7 – Tuesday, July 8, 2025 (overnight event)
    • Deadline to Sign Up: June 29 at 11:59pm PT
  • Thursday, July 17 – Friday, July 18, 2025 (overnight event)
    • Deadline to Sign Up: July 9 at 11:59pm PT
  • Monday, July 21, 2025 (one-day event)
    • Deadline to Sign Up: July 13 at 11:59pm PT
  • Friday, July 25, 2025 (one-day event)
    • Deadline to Sign Up: July 18 at 11:59pm PT
  • Friday, September 19 (one-day event)
    • Deadline to Sign Up: September 11 at 11:59pm PT

Please do not finalize travel plans to attend a Redhawk Launch session before you receive confirmation of your RSVP, as space for each session is limited.

The September 19 Redhawk Launch session will have sign-up priorities given to international students, students and families traveling from Hawai’i, and our far-flying Redhawks from out-of-state.

  • Students: Log into your Orientation Portal and click on the “Orientation Events” tab. There is no fee for SU students to attend Redhawk Launch. The cost of this program is included in the Orientation Fee that is part of your Fall Quarter bill.
  • Guests: After students sign up to attend Redhawk Launch, they can add up to 2 guests to their RSVP.
  • Schedules: Students and their guests must attend their separate, designated sessions during Redhawk Launch. You can see an example of the student and guest schedules by scrolling down below to "Sample Redhawk Launch Schedule." Guests cannot join their SU student in the Redhawk Launch student sessions. Guests and students will join each other for lunch and the Sample Class Experience. 

There are no additional fees to change which Session you plan to attend. If you have already signed up for Redhawk Launch and would like to change which Session you plan to attend, please follow these steps:

  • Up to one week (7 calendar days) before the start date of the event: Please visit the Orientation Events tab in your Orientation Portal and select a new date.
  • Less than one week (7 calendar days) before the start date of the event: Please email orientation@seattleu.edu.

GUESTS
There is a $100 fee for each guest who attends Redhawk Launch, which covers meals and program supplies. Overnight housing is not provided for Guests. Guest fees can be paid with a debit or credit card. The guest fee must be paid at the time of signing up. Only students can log into their Orientation Portal to access and complete the RSVP form for Redhawk Launch. We strongly encourage students and any guests to complete their RSVP form together so you may coordinate dates and travel plans.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

  • RSVPs for in-person events close one week (7 calendar days) before the start date of the event.
  • Cancellations can be made at any time, however, may not include a refund. If you need to cancel your RSVP, please email orientation@seattleu.edu.
  • If you must cancel a guest’s RSVP, a refund (minus transaction fee, approximately 2.3% plus $0.30 per transaction) will be provided up to one week (7 calendar days) before the start date of the event. The exact cost of the refund is subject to the card holder’s specific bank or credit card company and cannot be determined by Seattle University.
  • Students do not have to pay a cancellation fee; the cancellation fee is only applicable to guests.
  • Refunds will not be provided after one week before the start date of the event.
  • Refunds are not provided for no-shows.

DEADLINES TO REQUEST A REFUND

  • Refunds for in-person events close one week (7 calendar days) before the start date of the event. We cannot provide refunds past the dates listed below:
    • Redhawk Launch Session 1 (July 7 - 8, overnight event) - June 29 at 11:59pm PT
    • Redhawk Launch Session 2 (July 17 – 18, overnight event) - July 9 at 11:59pm PT
    • Redhawk Launch Session 3 (July 21, one-day event) - July 13 at 11:59pm PT
    • Redhawk Launch Session 4 (July 25, one-day event) - July 18 at 11:59pm PT
    • September Redhawk Launch Session (September 19, one-day event) - September 11 at 11:59pm PT

A Guest is anyone who is not an incoming, new Seattle University student. Family members, friends, supporters, and children are all considered guests. Please note Redhawk Launch may not be an appropriate environment for young children.

Guest Fee: There is a $100 fee for each guest who attends Redhawk Launch, regardless of the guest's age. The guest fee must be paid at the time of signing up. Only students can log into their Orientation Portal to access and complete the RSVP form for Redhawk Launch. See more information in the "Guests, Cancellations, and Refunds" section above.

Guest Schedule: Guests must attend their designated Guest Sessions during Redhawk Launch. You can see an example of the guest schedule by scrolling down below to "Sample Redhawk Launch Guest Schedule." Guests cannot join their SU student in the Redhawk Launch student sessions. Guests and students will join each other for lunch and the Sample Class Experience. 

After you submit your RSVP, you will receive a confirmation email that you have a spot at the session you signed up for. You and your guests will also receive a confirmation email if you sign up any guests. On the days leading up to your session, we will send you a reminder email that includes a packing list and instructions for parking and arrival to campus.

ARRIVAL AND OVERNIGHT INFORMATION

Please review the following information carefully as you plan for your visit to campus.

ARRIVAL
Please check your Redhawk Launch email communications for which Parking Garage to use. If you plan to use public transit, please use King County’s Trip Planner.

CHECK-IN
Check-In locations are based on which Redhawk launch event you are attending:

Overnight Redhawk Launch: You will check-in with Orientation and students will receive their room key and conference card before bringing their belongings up to their room.

One-Day Redhawk Launch:

Parking Permits
Parking on campus will be free for students and their guests while attending Redhawk Launch. If you plan to park on campus, you must request a parking permit via the link we will send you via text message and email on the morning of your session. This link will be sent to all students and guests who have RSVP’d.

Parking Overnight
Students attending the two-day, overnight Redhawk Launch sessions who intend to park overnight should not leave their cars parked in the Broadway Garage if they wish to access their cars later in the evening. The Broadway Garage will be locked after hours for security and will reopen again in the early morning; students can leave their cars parked in any other campus garage. If you need to retrieve your car after hours, please call Public Safety at 206-296-5990.

Parking Locations
Details about Parking Location will be shared with you via email closer to the start of the event. Ensure you are not parked in a reserved parking spot to avoid any fees. If you are charged a parking fee while attending an in-person, orientation event, please send a picture of your parking ticket to orientation@seattleu.edu.

ADA Parking
Our most accessible parking garage is our Main Parking Lot near the University Chapel of St. Ignatius. You can enter the parking lot from E Marion St & 12th Ave. Please do not park in any reserved parking spots. 

Please review the following guidance for your overnight stay on campus:

All Students are Provided

  • A shared, double-occupancy room in one of our residence halls
  • 1 Pillow, bed sheets, 1 blanket
  • A hand towel
  • Dinner on Day 1
  • Breakfast and Lunch on Day 2

Students should plan to bring the following:

  • 1 bath towel
  • Comfortable clothing and shoes for 2 days
  • Shower shoes
  • Any personal medications and toiletries you need
  • Sunscreen
  • Water bottle
  • Phone and charger
  • Photo ID 

Please note that Lunch will not be provided on Day 1 of the overnight Redhawk Launch sessions. Students and their Guests are encouraged to have a meal before arriving to check-in.

  • Students: All students participating in a two-day, overnight Redhawk Launch, even those commuting to school in the fall, are expected to stay overnight on campus. You will be assigned a roommate who is also in your Orientation Group.

  • Guests: Overnight accommodations are not provided for guests. We have partnered with our neighbor, the Silver Cloud Hotel (1100 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122), for a discounted rate on the dates of Redhawk Launch sessions. Please review your RSVP confirmation email for instructions and booking rates.
    • Guests do not have to book a room with the Silver Cloud and can choose their own overnight accommodations in Seattle that best fit their needs.

There isn’t a large difference between the two-day versus one-day, we provide these options so students and their guests can have an option that best works for their schedule, for instance some local Seattle students prefer to return to their homes after Redhawk Launch, so they find the one-day preferable.

For the two-day sessions students receive more social activities in the evening such as karaoke and boardgames after dinner. These sessions also give students a chance to sleep overnight in a residence hall with a roommate. In the morning, students will get breakfast in one of the campus dining areas. We find students can feel more confident arriving in the fall after having practiced using a meal card and exploring campus more before classes begin.

The two-day session operates as two half-days, see sample schedules below for your reference. 

SAMPLE STUDENT SCHEDULE

You can preview an example the Redhawk Launch schedule below. This reflects a one-day schedule.

The full schedule with room locations will be in our Orientation App. We will send you a link to download the app via text message and email on the morning of your session. Students are expected to participate in all sessions during their stay on campus for Redhawk Launch.

The schedule is subject to change. Please visit the Orientation App for an up-to-date schedule for your Session. For a preview of the schedule, please see below:

 


SAMPLE JULY ONE-DAY STUDENT SCHEDULE 
 
Time Session Description
8:30am - 9:00am Check-In Receive your nametag which will have your assigned Orientation Group Number on it.
9:00am - 9:25am Welcome Session Join us as we kick off Redhawk Launch! You'll be welcomed by campus leaders and the Orientation Team.
9:30am - 10:00am Orientation Group Meeting #1 Meet with your Orientation Leader, a current Redhawk student, and other new students to learn about campus resources and participate in activities.
10:15am - 10:55am #NewBeginnings The transition from high school to college is a big deal! Meet with campus leaders and hear from current OLs about the challenges and success they experienced when they started college at Seattle University.
11:00am - 12:00pm Academic Success at SU Meet with some of our Student Success team members who will discuss some of these changes, strategies for mastering your classes, and helpful campus resources.
12:00pm - 12:50pm Lunch & Table Fair Students and guests will reconnect for lunch provided by campus dining. After eating, stroll around the tabling fair to meet with various departments to get connected to campus resources and pick up some swag. 
1:00pm - 2:00pm Off to Class Join a Seattle University faculty member to participate in a sample class experience and learn more about the University Core and the distinction of Jesuit Education.
2:15pm - 3:00pm Orientation Group Meeting #2 Reconnect with your Orientation Leader and other new students to make friends and engage in new activities.
3:15pm - 4:00pm Health & Safety Panel Hear from campus leaders prioritize the safety and well-being of our close-knit community. Learn how we are dedicated to creating a safe and secure environment that empowers all of our students.
4:00pm - 4:15pm Closing Session Hear about upcoming events and must know information before you leave for the day. 

 


SAMPLE TWO-DAY (OVERNIGHT) STUDENT SCHEDULE 
 

Day 1
Time Session Description
1:00pm - 1:45pm Check-In Receive your nametag which will have your assigned Orientation Group Number on it.
2:00pm - 2:25pm Welcome Session Join us as we kick off Redhawk Launch! You'll be welcomed by campus leaders and the Orientation Team.
2:30pm - 3:15pm Orientation Group Meeting #1 Meet with your Orientation Leader, a current Redhawk student, and other new students to learn about campus resources and participate in activities.
3:30pm - 4:15pm #NewBeginnings The transition from high school to college is a big deal! Meet with campus leaders and hear from current OLs about the challenges and success they experienced when they started college at Seattle University.
4:30pm - 5:15pm Orientation Group Meeting #2 Reconnect with your Orientation Leader and other new students to make friends and engage in new activities.
5:30pm - 6:30pm Welcome Dinner Students and guests will reconnect for dinner provided by campus dining.
6:45pm - 8:45pm Social Activities A series of evening activities will be available for students to get to know each other! Activities & locations are in the Orientation App.

Day 2
Time Session Description
7:45am - 8:15am Luggage Drop-Off Pack up your overnight items and go to the residence hall lobby to securely drop off your bags. You will be issued a luggage tag, take a picture and keep your tag to later retrieve your items. Luggage will be locked for the reminder of the day, so keep anything you intend to use during the day on you. 
8:00am - 8:45am Breakfast in C Street Join your orientation group for breakfast. Breakfast will stop being served at 8:45am.
9:00am - 10:00am Academic Success at SU Meet with some of our Student Success team members who will discuss some of these changes, strategies for mastering your classes, and helpful campus resources.
10:15am - 11:15am Off to Class Join a Seattle University faculty member to participate in a sample class experience and learn more about the University Core and the distinction of Jesuit Education.
11:30am - 12:15pm Rotation 1: Lunch or Safety Panel Students and guests will have an identifier on their name tags to indicate which rotation they are in. Rotation group 1 will proceed to lunch and Rotation group 2 will attend a campus Safety Panel. 
12:30pm - 1:15pm Rotation 2: Lunch or Safety Panel Students and guests will have an identifier on their name tags to indicate which rotation they are in. Rotation group 2 will proceed to lunch and Rotation group 1 will attend a campus Safety Panel. 
1:30pm - 1:50pm Closing Session Hear about upcoming events and must know information before you leave for the day. 
2:00pm - 2:45pm Luggage Pick-Up Bring your luggage tag to the residence hall to collect your personal belongings.
2:00pm - 2:45pm Table Fair (optional) Stroll around the tabling fair to meet with various departments to get connected to campus resources and pick up some swag. 

 


SAMPLE SEPTEMBER STUDENT SCHEDULE 
 
Time Session Description
9:30am - 10:00am Check-In Receive your nametag.
10:00am - 10:20am Welcome Session Join us as we kick off Redhawk Launch! You'll be welcomed by campus leaders and the Orientation Team.
10:25am - 11:00am #NewBeginnings The transition from high school to college is a big deal! Meet with campus leaders and hear from current OLs about the challenges and success they experienced when they started college at Seattle University.
11:05AM- 12:00PM Academic Success at SU Meet with some of our Student Success team members who will discuss some of these changes, strategies for mastering your classes, and helpful campus resources.
12:00pm - 12:45pm Lunch  Students and guests will reconnect for lunch provided by campus dining. 
1:00pm - 2:00pm Off to Class Join a Seattle University faculty member to participate in a sample class experience and learn more about the University Core and the distinction of Jesuit Education.
2:15pm - 3:00pm Health & Safety Panel Hear from campus leaders prioritize the safety and well-being of our close-knit community. Learn how we are dedicated to creating a safe and secure environment that empowers all of our students.
3:00pm - 3:15pm Closing Session Hear about upcoming events and must know information before you leave for the day. 

SAMPLE GUEST SCHEDULE

 


SAMPLE GUEST SCHEDULE 
  Session Description
8:30am - 9:00am Orientation Check-In Receive your nametag which will have your assigned Off to Class Experience session on it.
9:00am - 9:25am Welcome Session Join us as we kick off Redhawk Launch! You'll be welcomed by campus leaders and the Orientation Team.
9:40am - 10:20am Helping Your Hawk Soar Learn about the challenges of student transition from high school to college and ways you can support your new Redhawk, particularly related to their mental health and campus resources. 
10:25am - 10:55am Redhawk Real Talk Panel Learn about some of the common academic challenges students face and the resources available to help new students navigate their transition to Seattle University.
11:00am - 12:00pm Student Belonging & Success Panel Campus Resource experts share how their areas support students. 
12:00pm - 12:50pm Lunch & Table Fair Students and guests will reconnect for lunch provided by campus dining. During lunch, stroll the table fair to meet various departments and learn about campus resources. 
1:00pm - 2:00pm Off to Class  Join a Seattle University faculty member to participate in a sample class experience and learn more about the University Core and the distinction of Jesuit Education.
2:15pm - 3:00pm Social with Campus Leaders Guests can enjoy provided beverages alongside SU administrative staff for a casual conversation about resources on campus and ways we support SU students. 
3:15pm - 4:00pm Health & Safety Panel Hear from campus leaders prioritize the safety and well-being of our close-knit community. Learn how we are dedicated to creating a safe and secure environment that empowers all of our students.
4:00pm - 4:15pm Closing Session Hear about upcoming events and must know information before you leave for the day. 

 


SAMPLE TWO-DAY (OVERNIGHT) STUDENT SCHEDULE 
 

Day 1
Time Session Description
1:00pm - 1:45pm Check-In Receive your nametag which will have your assigned Orientation Group Number on it.
2:00pm - 2:25pm Welcome Session Join us as we kick off Redhawk Launch! You'll be welcomed by campus leaders and the Orientation Team.
2:40pm - 3:40pm Helping Your Hawk Soar Learn about the challenges of student transition from high school to college and ways you can support your new Redhawk, particularly related to their mental health and campus resources. 
3:45pm - 4:15pm Redhawk Real Talk Panel Learn about some of the common academic challenges students face and the resources available to help new students navigate their transition to Seattle University.
4:30pm - 5:15pm Social with Campus Leaders Guests can enjoy provided beverages alongside SU administrative staff for a casual conversation about resources on campus and ways we support SU students. 
5:30pm - 6:30pm Welcome Dinner Students and guests will reconnect for dinner provided by campus dining.

Day 2
Time Session Description
8:30am - 9:10am Student Belonging & Success Panel Campus Resource experts share how their areas support students. Coffee & hot tea provided.
9:15am - 10:00am Redhawk Real Talk Panel Learn about some of the common academic challenges students face and the resources available to help new students navigate their transition to Seattle University.
10:15am - 11:15am Off to Class Join a Seattle University faculty member to participate in a sample class experience and learn more about the University Core and the distinction of Jesuit Education.
11:30am - 12:15pm Rotation 1: Lunch or Safety Panel Students and guests will have an identifier on their name tags to indicate which rotation they are in. Rotation group 1 will proceed to lunch and Rotation group 2 will attend a campus Safety Panel. 
12:30pm - 1:15pm Rotation 2: Lunch or Safety Panel Students and guests will have an identifier on their name tags to indicate which rotation they are in. Rotation group 2 will proceed to lunch and Rotation group 1 will attend a campus Safety Panel. 
1:30pm - 1:50pm Closing Session Hear about upcoming events and must know information before you leave for the day. 
2:00pm - 2:45pm Luggage Pick-Up Your student will bring their luggage tag to the residence hall to collect their personal belongings.
2:00pm - 2:45pm Table Fair (optional) Stroll around the tabling fair to meet with various departments to get connected to campus resources and pick up some swag. 

 


SAMPLE SEPTEMBER STUDENT SCHEDULE 
 
Time Session Description
9:30am - 10:00am Check-In Receive your nametag.
10:00am - 10:20am Welcome Session Join us as we kick off Redhawk Launch! You'll be welcomed by campus leaders and the Orientation Team.
10:35am - 11:15am Helping Your Hawk Soar Learn about the challenges of student transition from high school to college and ways you can support your new Redhawk, particularly related to their mental health and campus resources. 
11:20am - 12:00pm Student Belonging & Success Panel Campus Resource experts share how their areas support students. 
12:00pm - 12:45pm Lunch  Students and guests will reconnect for lunch provided by campus dining. 
1:00pm - 2:00pm Off to Class Join a Seattle University faculty member to participate in a sample class experience and learn more about the University Core and the distinction of Jesuit Education.
2:15pm - 3:00pm Health & Safety Panel Hear from campus leaders prioritize the safety and well-being of our close-knit community. Learn how we are dedicated to creating a safe and secure environment that empowers all of our students.
3:00pm - 3:15pm Closing Session Hear about upcoming events and must know information before you leave for the day.