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.

  1. Admitted Students
  2. Orientation
  3. Redhawk Launch

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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 1 – Tuesday, July 2
  • Monday, July 15 – Tuesday, July 16
  • Thursday, July 18 – Friday, July 19
  • Friday, September 20 (one-day event)

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.

A one-day Redhawk Launch will be held on Friday, September 20. Sign-up priorities for this session are 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 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.

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 an $85 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.

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. Two weeks before 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 use the following address to navigate to the Broadway Garage at Seattle University: Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122. If you plan to use public transit, please use King County’s Trip Planner.

CHECK-IN

Check-In for all students and guests attending Redhawk Launch Session 4 on September 20th will take place from 9:15am - 10:00am. You will receive more details about the check-in location in August.

Parking Permits
Parking on campus during the day and overnight 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 Locations
Details about Parking Location will be shared in August. 

  • Students: Students who will be living on campus in a Resident Hall will be allowed to move into their room early on September 19th.
    • Students who are commuters or not living on campus are responsible for their own accommodations. 
  • Guests: Overnight accommodations are not provided for guests. The hotel nearest to our campus is the Silver Cloud Hotel (1100 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122).
    • 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.

REDHAWK LAUNCH STUDENT 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. For a preview of the schedule, please see below:


STUDENT SCHEDULE (September 20th)
 
Time Session Description
9:15 AM Orientation Check-In Receive your nametag which will have your assigned Orientation Group Number on it.
10:15 AM Welcome Session Join us as we kick off Redhawk Launch! You'll be welcomed by campus leaders and the Orientation Team.
10:45 AM #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.
12:00 PM Lunch Students and guests will reconnect for lunch provided by campus dining.
1:00 PM 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.
2:15 PM Sample Class Experience 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.
3:30 PM End of Event The program will officially end. 

The schedule is subject to change. Please visit the Orientation App for an up-to-date schedule for your Session.

REDHAWK LAUNCH GUEST 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. For a preview of the schedule, please see below:


GUEST SCHEDULE (September 20th)
  Session Description
9:15 AM Orientation Check-In Receive your nametag which will have your assigned Sample Class Experience session on it.
10:15 AM Welcome Session Join us as we kick off Redhawk Launch! You'll be welcomed by campus leaders and the Orientation Team.
10:45 AM Helping Your Hawk Soar: Part 1 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. 
12:00 PM Lunch Students and guests will reconnect for lunch provided by campus dining.
1:00 PM Community on Campus Campus Resource experts share how their areas support students. 
2:15 PM Sample Class Experience  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.
3:30 PM End of Event The program will officially end.

The schedule is subject to change. Please visit the Orientation App for an up-to-date schedule for your Session.