Admitted Student FAQs

2024 First-Year Confirmation Deadline Extended

In light of delays in the 2024-25 FAFSA rollout, the Admissions Office has extended the enrollment deposit deadline for admitted first-year applicants to June 1, 2024. Ready to commit to Seattle University? Claim your spot by completing the Admissions Response Form in your Redhawk Admissions Portal!

How do I apply for financial aid?

Admitted students are automatically considered for merit based scholarships and are notified of scholarship eligibility in their acceptance packets. To apply for need-based financial aid, students should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid by March 4. Students who file a FAFSA will be notified via email when their award is available. For more information, visit our 2024-25 FAFSA Updates page. Contact Student Financial Services at (206) 220-8020 or financialservices@seattleu.edu for additional information regarding financial aid.

Do you have events specifically for admitted students?

Yes! Admitted first-year students are invited to attend all of our spring events.

How do I apply for the Seattle University Honors Program?

Visit the Honors Program website for application details. Students invited to apply for the Honors Program will find a link to the application within the Redhawk Admissions Portal

Those applying after January 25 priority deadline will be notified on a rolling basis. Students admitted to the Honors Program will receive an additional $1,800 scholarship in addition to any merit scholarship received.

How do I change my major?

Please note that some programs of study have specific requirements. Contact your Admissions Counselor to find out your options.

Does Seattle University give credit for Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate exams?

Yes. Visit our AP and IB Exams webpage for more information. Students should submit AP or IB exam scores to Seattle University by July 15th to receive credit.

What do I need to do to confirm my enrollment?

Visit the “Confirm Your Enrollment” page for instructions. Fall Quarter 2024 enrollment deposits are due by June 1. 

How to do I submit my housing preferences?

All first and second-year students are required to live on campus, unless living with a parent or guardian off-campus. Students who confirm their enrollment will be able to start submitting their housing and roommate preferences via the Online Housing Portal, which opens in early May. Visit the Housing and Residence Life website to learn more about housing options on campus. 

How should I prepare for Fall Quarter registration and orientation?

You will receive more information regarding your coursework options, meeting with your academic advising team, and registering for coursework in mid-May.

More information about Orientation programming at Seattle University will be sent to you in mid-May after you have confirmed your enrollment.

How do I register for classes?

New students will register for classes with the help of academic advising and workshops throughout the summer. More information will be communicated via email and in your  Redhawk Admissions Portal.

I’m interested in taking a gap year/deferring my enrollment. What should I do?

Admitted first-year students may request to postpone their enrollment from one fall quarter to the next fall quarter for meaningful work, service, and travel opportunities. For more details, please review our Gap Year Policy (2014-02)Gap Year Policy (2014-02). After you have reviewed the policy, you may contact the admissions office to take your next steps.

I have made a change in my schedule/my grades have dropped since applying. What should I do?

As stated in your acceptance letter, initial admission is provisional and contingent upon the successful completion of any coursework in progress. Please notify the Admissions Office if you plan to drop a class or make a change to your schedule.

Additionally, note that if your academic performance declines following your admission decision, bringing your cumulative GPA below an acceptable level; if you drop or fail coursework in which you were enrolled at the time of admissions; or if you 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.

 

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Contact the Admissions Office:
206-220-8040 | admissions@seattleu.edu