Graduate Admissions Questions

All application materials not submitted with the online application should be sent to the following address: 

Office of Graduate Admission 
Seattle University 
901 12th Avenue 
P.O. Box 222000 
Seattle, WA 98122-1090

grad-application@seattleu.edu

If we receive supporting materials, such as transcripts before, receiving your application, we will add them to your applicant record to await the submission of your application.

We can use unofficial copies of your transcripts for admission purposes which you can upload through the online application portal. If admitted, you must submit copies of your official transcripts before the end of your first quarter. Failure to do so will result in a hold on your ability to register for second quarter courses. To be considered official, transcripts must be received in a sealed envelope from the college or university. Transcripts may be delivered to our office via the applicant as long as it remains in its original unopened university envelope. We also accept official electronic transcripts sent directly from the institution or their service provider.

GRE and GMAT scores are optional in most circumstances. Test scores are required from any applicant who does not have at least 2 years of graded coursework from which to calculate a GPA. Seattle University’s GRE & TOEFL code is 4695, GMAT code is 5613 and MAT code is 2287. 

We require an exam in order to recognize three-year degrees regardless of whether the program you are applying to requires an exam. You can read our 3-year degree policy: Three-Year Baccalaureate Degree. 

The grade point average for admission consideration into a master’s program or graduate certificate is based upon cumulative coursework associated with the most recently completed bachelor’s or graduate degree. The grade point average from the last 90 quarter/60 semester credits earned at the undergraduate or graduate level may be substituted if a bachelor’s degree is in progress.

When you submit your application you will be given a link to your applicant status page. Through this page you can monitor your application status. When an admissions decision has been made, you will receive an email with instructions.

Yes, you must take a proficiency exam unless you have:

• Earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or other designated country.
• The medium of your instruction for your degree was English.
• You have satisfied the requirement through another approved method.

You can read our English proficiency policy.

No, we do not have a form that allows applicants to authorize transcripts to be sent to us. Transcript ordering procedures vary from one institution to another and we suggest you familiarize yourself with the requirements for your institution(s) to ensure that we can be sent official transcripts in a timely fashion.  

If your plans change and you need to move your application to a different term, please complete the form found here. You may also contact our office at grad-admissions@seattleu.edu or 1-206-220-8010. 

You will receive an invitation to participate in a Seattle University orientation. Contact your program for more information about department orientations and advising. 

Information regarding your financial aid award will be communicated through your Seattle University email account. Do not hesitate to contact our Student Financial Services Office at 1-206-220-8020 or financialservices@seattleu.edu with any financial aid questions.  

We’re happy to help! Please email us at grad-international@seattleu.edu for assistance with your visa and status questions.