Fall Welcome
This event series consists of engagement opportunities for an exciting transition experience. Fall Welcome includes Seattle University traditions, Orientation Groups, social events, activities and community meals.
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Fall Welcome is a weeklong series of events includes campus traditions, academic ceremonies, orientation groups, and social activities.
Fall Welcome 2026 Dates
- South Lake Union: September 3-11
- First Hill: September 19-26
Click the menu below to view your Fall Welcome event schedule. See full schedule with locations and additional details in the Seattle University Orientation app.
You can view and download a PDF version of the SLU Fall Welcome schedule here: SLU Fall Welcome 2026 - Poster - PDF.pdf
You can view and download a PDF version of the First Hill Fall Welcome schedule here: First Hill Fall Welcome 2026 Poster.pdf
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY ORIENTATION APP
The Orientation App is the home of the complete Fall Welcome 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. For detailed steps, use our Steps to Download Our Guide App to Your Mobile Phone!
Move-In Maps
Please review these maps as a general guideline for your arrival to move into your residential community for Fall 2026.
- Bellarmine Move-In Map 9.15 and 9.17.pdf
- Bellarmine Move-In Map 9.19.pdf
- Campion Move-In Map.pdf
- Xavier Move-In Map.pdf
For additional information or directions to move into Chardin Hall, Murphy Apartments, or Yobi, please review the 2026-2027 Guide to Residence Hall Living.
Fall Welcome - Frequently Asked Questions
No! Fall Welcome is included as part of your transition to Seattle University and we plan for all new students to participate.
To align with Seattle University’s sustainability efforts, we do not print individual copies of our schedule. However, Fall Welcome event schedule posters will be placed around campus.
- Programming for parents, families, and supporters for new students includes the following events on move-in days:
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- Family Welcome Lounge
- Campus Resource Fair
- Fall Welcome Kickoff (RSVP required)
- Redhawk Family Sweet Sendoff
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- We ask that families depart campus after the Sendoff, as Fall Welcome programming is only for students.