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Where Innovation Meets Humanity
It all comes together here at Seattle University. A leading city for innovation and values-centered education. Great teaching and real-world experiential learning. Critical thinking and collaborative problem solving. Professional success and principled leadership. We’re not here just to prepare you for a constantly changing world-we’re here to help you shape it for the better.
Seattle University, founded in 1891, is a Jesuit, Catholic university located on 55 acres at the intersection of Seattle’s thriving Capitol Hill and First Hill neighborhoods-in the heart of one of the most innovative cities in the world. Nearly 7,200 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs across more than 120 programs.
A Jesuit education is a deeper learning experience focused on the whole person, developing every facet of who students are and nourishing their mind, body and spirit. A Jesuit education helps them to become well-rounded individuals who are socially responsible, ethically grounded and globally aware. It places a special emphasis on in-depth study, critical thinking, problem solving, analytical skills, discernment and learning to communicate persuasively. Jesuit education challenges students how to think-not what to think-and to test commonly accepted knowledge.
Our scholar-educators develop the intellectual side of our students, our Jesuit ethos the spiritual side and programs and activities the personal side.
At Seattle University, scholarly pursuits go hand-in-hand with the Jesuit mission of academic excellence, social justice and service learning. Our undergraduate students excel in the classroom and, post-graduation, are making their mark in their communities, industries and the world at large through professional opportunities.
With 33 accredited graduate degree programs and many certificate options, Seattle University has what you’re looking for.
About Seattle University
Seattle University is home to six schools and colleges: Albers School of Business and Economics, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, College of Nursing, the College of Science and Engineering and the School of Law.
One of 28 Jesuit and Catholic universities in the country, SU cultivates intellectual and spiritual development with its high-caliber faculty small class sizes, academic rigor and personal and professional development.
With various programs-including business, nursing and law-consistently ranking among the top programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” guide, SU also earns high marks from The Princeton Review as among the best colleges and universities in the nation.
Located within walking distance of downtown Seattle, Seattle University feeds off the energy of the Emerald City, creating learning experiences and adventures year-round. Students benefit from and embrace the university’s central location and close proximity to world renown aerospace and biotech companies, top-tier health facilities, internationally known music and theater venues, eclectic museums, cultural centers, acclaimed restaurants and more.
Students don’t need to venture off campus to enjoy the serenity of an urban space with the university’s lush green spaces and distinctive Japanese gardens. The university is certified as a Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation, which followed the university’s designation as a Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Seattle University is also widely known for its efforts and initiatives that support sustainability. In June 2023, Seattle University scrubbed its endowment portfolio of fossil fuel investments, becoming the first university in Washington state and the first Jesuit Catholic university in the country to fulfill this commitment of divestment, while charting a new course of socially conscious investing.
As a green, 100 percent pesticide-free campus, SU is a nationally recognized leader in recycling and conservation efforts. In 2010, the university became a bottled water-free campus, which at the time was the first university in the state to do so. SU ranked #2 nationally among universities for its sustainability curriculum in the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (ASHE) 2019 Sustainable Campus Index and #4 nationally as an overall top performer among master’s institutions. And the university continued its run of top rankings for sustainability by consistently being ranked in the Top 20 as a “Cool School” by Sierra magazine.
The university’s dedication to global action on climate change drives its Climate Action Plan and advances the multitude of sustainability practices on campus, from LEED-certified buildings, urban gardens, waste diversion and emissions reduction to academic offerings and community engagement. SU is committed to keeping campus as sustainable as possible by working with its Center for Environmental Justice and Sustainability to promote sustainability in academics and co-curricular activities. Additionally, in response to Pope Francis’s invitation to higher education institutions, President Eduardo Peñalver signed a letter of commitment in September 2021 to participate in the “Seven-Year Journey Towards Integral Ecology” and the Laudato Si’ Action Platform (LSAP). The LSAP Leadership team finalized, in February 2023, SU’s Laudato Si’ Action Plan, which outlines priorities and initiatives that span across campus operations, departments and partnerships.
At Seattle University, buildings and facilities are more than simply bricks and mortar-they play an important role in how we educate our students and the programs we provide. In recent years, the campus has undergone major facilities improvements. In fall 2010, the university opened the doors to the new Lemieux Library and McGoldrick Learning Commons, a reimagined and sophisticated library and learning commons designed with the space and technology suited to today’s tech-savvy student. A year later, the university unveiled a modern fitness center, the William F. Eisiminger Fitness Center, adjacent to the Redhawk Center. Redhawk Center, which was renovated in 2015, is home court for women’s basketball.
The university’s newest residence hall, Vi Hilbert Hall, opened in fall 2018, and in fall 2021, the state-of-the-art Jim and Janet Sinegal Center for Science and Innovation opened, elevating the College of Science and Engineering and STEM education. These are the latest in a series of notable campus facilities projects that include, over the past 25 years, the Clinical Performance Nursing Laboratory and the Jeanne Marie and Rhoady Lee, Jr. Center for the Arts. In the coming years the university will add another new building to its landscape with the Museum of Art, part of the $300M Hedreen Art Collection gift.
As the Lemieux Library and McGoldrick Learning Commons is regarded as the intellectual heart of the campus, the spiritual center is often considered to be the Chapel of St. Ignatius, the vision of architect Steven Holl, which in spring 2022 celebrated 25 years since its dedication. In addition to being a campus and civic landmark, the chapel is a popular place of worship for the campus community and its friends and neighbors.
How We Educate
At Seattle University, excellent teaching-supported by high-quality scholarship and personalized attention to student learning-ensures an intellectually challenging education.
The university culture supports an inclusive and holistic educational experience, one that promotes vision, character and leadership, driven by the Jesuit tradition and mission: Seattle University is dedicated to educating the whole person, to professional formation and to empowering leaders for a just and humane world.
Course work, programs and activities reflect the Jesuit ethos of service, faith and promotion of justice to address issues of poverty, injustice, discrimination, violence and the environment in committed and effective ways.
A Dedication to Service
Community-Engaged Learning-both in person and in neighboring communities- important components of a Seattle University education.
For instance, two out of three students serve the community as part of their SU educational journey.
In 2012, the White House honored Seattle University with the Presidential Award for Community Service, the highest recognition by the federal government to a college or university for its civic engagement, service learning and volunteerism. The university was one of only five universities in the U.S. to receive this honor.
In 2020, Seattle University was awarded the Richard Guarasci Award for Institutional Transformation, one of only four Impact Awards among a national network of 1,000 Campus Compact member universities.
The university has been recognized countless times for its overall commitment to service, spearheaded by the Father Stephen Sundborg, S.J. Center for Community Engagement, as well as its significant work to implement the Seattle University Youth Initiative (SUYI). SUYI unites the university and wider community in a long-term commitment to build a better future for underrepresented youth starting with pre-kindergarten and continuing through college.
Seattle University is among the best colleges and universities in the nation for producing successful graduates, investing in the student experience and fostering student success. According to the Class of 2022 First Destination Survey, 98 percent of graduates are employed, enrolled in a full-time graduate program or engaged in post-graduate service within six months of graduation.
When it comes to academic rigor and program offerings, Seattle University scores highin various rankings, from U.S. News to the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education. Additionally, several academic programs are ranked in the Top 25 in the U.S. News & World Report 2024-25 “Best Colleges” guide. The Albers School of Business and Economics has four programs in the Top 25: Accounting (16), Business Analytics (16), Executive MBA (21) and Finance (24). The School of Law checks in with three: Legal Writing (8), Clinical Training (23) and Part-Time/Flex Juris Doctor (23), all three ranked at the top in Washington state. And the College of Nursing’s Nurse-Midwifery (22) DNP program rounds out SU’s Top 25 rankings. Albers’ Part-Time MBA program was also ranked 60th.
For 18 years running, The Princeton Review has recognized Seattle University as one of the best colleges in the nation for undergraduate education.
Academic Services and Programs for Students
Meeting the needs of a diverse student body means providing a variety of programs, activities and resources to enhance the educational experience and promote experiential learning. It also means helping students achieve success from the moment they step on campus to the day they walk across the stage at commencement. Here are some of the programs and resources available to our students:
Academic Advising
Each student at Seattle University is provided access to academic advising. Academic advisors guide students in their academic choices and planning, recommend co-curricular activities that enhance the educational experience and refer students to campus resources. Advisors recognize the vital role they play in the overall college experience. Faculty and professional staff serve as academic advisors in the various colleges and schools. University Advising coordinates professional advisors and supports faculty advisors to develop and promote high-quality campus advising services.
Information: (206) 296-2260, seattleu.edu/advising/
Athletics
The Athletics Department champions the values of Seattle University’s mission and regards student-athletes as a key component of the Jesuit philosophy of educating the whole person: body, mind and spirit. Through participation in intercollegiate athletics, student-athletes learn critical life lessons and values. Athletic coaches, staff and administrators strive to provide athletes with an experience in their sport that is challenging and rewarding while maintaining an environment where the pursuit of higher education is the top priority. Student-athletes earn Academic All-Conference and All-American honors for their exemplary work in sports and in academics.
Seattle University competes at the NCAA Division I level and is a member of the Western Athletic Conference, with intercollegiate sports including men’s and women’s basketball, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis and track and field, as well as baseball and women’s rowing, softball and volleyball.
In 2018, Seattle University women’s basketball earned its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance. The Redhawks won the WAC Championship for the first time in program history. It was also a stellar season for men’s soccer, which won the WAC Championship for the third time in five years and defeated cross-town rivals the University of Washington in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. And under the leadership of Coach Jim Hayford, men’s basketball has a renewed energy and spirit.
Information: (206) 296-6400, goseattleu.com
Billodue Makerspace
The Lemieux Library’s Edward and Marjorie Billodue Makerspace, in the Sinegal Center for Science and Innovation, is a space where students can access resources and engage in course related and co-curricular programs to gain agency and experience the joy of physical and digital making. Making is a core competency for a whole person and physical and digital creation are skills that can be developed by every student.
Information: (206) 296-6449, SINE 130, library.seattleu.edu/makerspaces
Career Engagement Office (CEO)
Seattle University’s Career Engagement Office (CEO) focuses on career education and the support of professional formation. This empowers all students to make intentional career choices and gain the skills to reflect, gather appropriate resources and grow a community of support to successfully navigate career transitions over the course of their lifetimes. Students are encouraged to engage early in their time at Seattle U with the office to start a discernment process, explore diverse fields and careers and strategize for internship, job and graduate school opportunities. The CEO offers support in engaging with employers and alumni through on- and off-campus events, collaborating with many campus partners in a robust delivery of student experiences. Individual appointments are encouraged and can be made online.
Information: (206) 296-6080, seattleu.edu/careerengagement/
Disability Services
Disability Services provides academic counseling, support, advocacy and referrals for students with disabilities. The office arranges academic adjustments such as alternative testing, peer note takers, books in alternative format, facilities access, adaptive/auxiliary aids and interpreters. Additionally, Disability Services coordinates other forms of reasonable accommodation to allow students with disabilities to participate in university programs, services and activities. Written documentation of a student disability from a qualified professional should be submitted in order for reasonable accommodations and academic adjustments to be provided. Copies of the Seattle University Section 504/ADA Policy and Appeal Procedure are available in Loyola Hall Room 100 or online.
Information: (206) 296-5740, ds@seattleu.edu, seattleu.edu/disability-services/
Education Abroad
Education Abroad cultivates intellectual and intercultural experiences that contribute to learning and leadership in the Jesuit tradition. Education Abroad outcomes include academic enrichment through comparative and experiential learning; proficiency in a foreign language; strengthened cultural competency and humility; deepened understanding of self, community and world; increased problem-solving ability and adaptability; professional development and network building.
Seattle University students have the opportunity to study in countries across the globe in a variety of different program types, opening up a world of opportunities to meet students’ academic, financial and personal needs. Approximately half of the students who participate in education abroad at Seattle University do so through short-term, faculty-led courses or service immersions while others spend a quarter or longer abroad.
Information: (206) 296-2226, seattleu.edu/abroad/
English Language Learning Center
English Language and Culture Bridge
The English Language and Culture Bridge program is designed to prepare non-native English speakers for a productive academic career. The primary goals of the program are to assist non-native speakers to raise their proficiencies in English and to provide them with an understanding of American academic culture. The courses offered in the program are highly advanced, with a specific focus on university-level reading, writing, listening and speaking. The program is offered in fall, winter and spring quarters, with selected courses offered in summer. For non-native speakers of English only; requires admission to Seattle University and prior approval.
Information: (206) 296-6064, (206) 296-6056, seattleu.edu/ellc/bridge/
English Language Tutoring Program
Seattle University’s English Language Tutoring program provides English language assistance to all Seattle University students for whom English is a second language. Students must sign up for appointments with tutors.
Information: (206) 296-6064, (206) 296-6056, seattleu.edu/ellc/bridge/ellc-tutoring/
International Student Center
The International Student Center (ISC) is a focal point for student activities and programs of a global, cultural, educational and social nature. It’s also a gathering place for Seattle University’s international and domestic student populations and organizations. The ISC is committed to supporting the academic and Jesuit mission of Seattle University and the strategic priority of global engagement by working closely with campus partners. The ISC assists 865 international students from 60 different countries in achieving success in their educational endeavors. And through the contribution of their varied and unique cultural and global perspectives, ISC serves to broaden the university community’s cultural and global awareness.
The ISC plans large-scale events such as International Education Week and the International Dinner, while providing assistance to our international students in all matters pertaining to immigration, visa status, document certification, employment authorization and more. ISC also offers cultural adjustment to international students and the center encourages all students to get actively involved in the co-curricular life and the various international clubs at SU to ensure they are globally engaged as students. The ISC manages international health insurance for all international students and faculty members. The center is also the primary liaison with the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on all immigration-related matters.
Information: (206) 296-6260, seattleu.edu/isc/
Learning Assistance Programs
The dedicated staff in Learning Assistance Programs support students in their ongoing growth and development as learners by providing academic support and learning strategy enhancement through a variety of services to meet individual needs. Programs include weekly individual, small group and drop-in tutoring as well as weekly facilitated study groups in selected math, business, science, nursing and languages courses. There are also a series of learning strategy workshops each quarter, assessment tools and one-on-one consultation sessions with a learning specialist to devise strategies to enhance learning around time management, reading comprehension, test preparation and note taking.
Information: (206) 398-4450, LEML 2nd Floor, seattleu.edu/learning-assistance/
Media Production Center
The Media Production Center (MPC), located on the first floor of the Lemieux Library, is here to enhance the student experience by offering tools, support, and space for students, clubs, faculty, and staff to create their own original multimedia productions. Even if you’re a beginner the MPC provides trainings, workshops, drop-in activities, and more to help you get started. In this space you’ll have access to everything you need to take your creative idea from concept to a finished piece of digital art whether it’s video, photo, music, graphics, or more.
Information: LEML 1st Floor, library.seattleu.edu/makerspaces/mpc
MOSIAC Center
The MOSAIC Center creates Meaningful Opportunities for Student Access, Inclusion, and Community at Seattle University. The MOSAIC Center plays a critical role in supporting intercultural learning and development of students. We encourage students to increase their awareness of self and others, and their role in co-creating a more inclusive campus culture by creating an environment that promotes curiosity and learning. The MOSAIC Center is invested in the thriving of students from historically minoritized and underrepresented backgrounds and we do this by:
- Enhancing a sense of belonging & creating opportunities for connection
- Providing social justice education & tools for advocacy
- Providing mentorship & leadership development
- Providing tangible resources & support
At the MOSAIC Center, students can find programs, events, services, and resources that support the unique needs of students of color, LGBTQIA+ students, undocumented students, first-generation students, veterans and military-connected students, commuter students, transfer students, graduate students and adult learners.
The main office of the MOSAIC Center is located in Pigott Pavilion 180. The spaces that we oversee, however, span the campus including the Links by the MOSAIC Center and the ConnectSU Hub Desk.
Links by the MOSAIC Center
The Links are 6 physical student lounge spaces located throughout campus to support the day-to-day needs of our various student populations. The Links program creates caring and diverse learning communities that provide a broader educational experience steeped in the Jesuit values of Seattle University. MOSAIC Center Community Ambassadors offer a variety of educational and social programs to encourage intergrated learning and increase students’ sense of belonging. Each Link space is equipped with tables, chairs, couches, and kitchenette or beverage station.
Information: https://www.seattleu.edu/mosaic/the-links/
ConnectSU Hub Desk
The ConnectSU Hub Desk is the campus concierge located on the 1st floor of the Student Center. The ConnectSU Hub Desk offers locker rentals, information about campus resources, tickets to university sponsored events, and more. The ConnectSU Hub Desk is a great first place to start with any questions about the university, as well as questions about the surrounding area (i.e. recommendations for off-campus dining).
Information: 206-296-6464
OMA Values of Education, Connection and Advocacy
- Education: OMA elicits learning on multiple identities, backgrounds and experience of self and others through a range of programs, discussions, resources and campus events.
- Connection: OMA works with all students, specifically those of historically underrepresented backgrounds, by building relationships that shape sense of belonging within our Seattle University community.
- Advocacy: OMA ignites student ability to serve as change makers, investing in their engagement as conscious global citizens.
OMA Office and Lounge Spaces
- OMA is located in the Pavilion building (PAVL 180), with a comfortable “living room” area, kitchenette, student computers and the Seattle U Food Pantry
- OMA manages two additional lounge spaces on the third floor of the Student Center (STCN). Each lounge has computer stations, conference tables and seating areas for students to relax, study, facilitate meetings and connect with others. These spaces are available to Seattle U students, faculty and staff during Student Center operating hours. OMA Lounge 322 (STCN 322) has a community kitchenette, resource and zine library, multiple computers, art displays and a television. OMA Lounge 390 (STCN 390) features the Queer and Trans Resource Library and a fireplace.
Information: (206) 296-6070, seattleu.edu/mosaic/, PAVL 180
Office of Fellowships
Seattle University has a strong record of students who have received prestigious scholarships, fellowships and awards, such as the Rhodes, Fulbright, Goldwater, Udall and Truman scholarships. The Office of Fellowships supports undergraduate and graduate students in their search for fellowships and other academic opportunities and assists students in locating fellowships that fit their interests, experience and goals. A range of fellowship opportunities is supported through the Office of Fellowships, from smaller, local competitions to prominent national contests. The Office of Fellowships offers guidance in choosing a fellowship and supports students through the application process, including writing assistance, advising and interview preparation.
Information: (206) 296-2261, seattleu.edu/fellowships/
Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA)
The mission of the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA), founded in 1969 as the Office of Minority Affairs, is to promote an inclusive learning environment for all students to enhance their understanding of identity and power, to build intercultural awareness and skills and to support the success of students from historically underrepresented backgrounds. This work takes place through:
- Advocacy, referrals and mentorship
- Creation of opportunities for cultural exploration, solidarity, education and celebration
- Support for student leadership, transition and persistence and support for student organizations
- Trainings for groups and departments
OMA Values of Education, Connection and Advocacy
- Education: OMA elicits learning on multiple identities, backgrounds and experience of self and others through a range of programs, discussions, resources and campus events.
- Connection: OMA works with all students, specifically those of historically underrepresented backgrounds, by building relationships that shape sense of belonging within our Seattle University community.
- Advocacy: OMA ignites student ability to serve as change makers, investing in their engagement as conscious global citizens.
OMA Office and Lounge Spaces
- OMA is located in the Pavilion building (PAVL 180), with a comfortable “living room” area, kitchenette, student computers and the Seattle U Food Pantry
- OMA manages two additional lounge spaces on the third floor of the Student Center (STCN). Each lounge has computer stations, conference tables and seating areas for students to relax, study, facilitate meetings and connect with others. These spaces are available to Seattle U students, faculty and staff during Student Center operating hours. OMA Lounge 322 (STCN 322) has a community kitchenette, resource and zine library, multiple computers, art displays and a television. OMA Lounge 390 (STCN 390) features the Queer and Trans Resource Library and a fireplace.
Research Services
Research Services supports students in any step in the research process, from navigating how to begin research to finding ways to share a finished project. Specialized subject liaison librarians are available to help with locating, evaluating, and organizing information for all majors. Librarians are available in person for drop in help at the Second Floor iDesk, personalized in-person or virtual consultations, and our 24/7 chat service.
Information: LEML 2nd Floor, library.seattleu.edu/ask
Scholarly Services
Scholarly Services provides support and opportunities for students, staff, and faculty interested in the creation, dissemination, and preservation of their creative and scholarly works. We offer professional development opportunities (webinars and conferences), funding for undergraduate student research and conference travel, and publishing and preservation in ScholarWorks and other venues.
Information: scholarworks@seattleu.edu, https://scholarworks.seattleu.edu/
Writing Center
Operating from the belief that effective writing often emerges from dialogic conversation, the Writing Center offers hour-long sessions designed to help students negotiate all phases of the writing process. The center is staffed with students from multiple disciplines who receive intensive training to support writers. Peer consultants work collaboratively with clients to transform what can be an isolating and confusing writing experience to an enjoyable, empowering, collaborative and supportive conversation that best serve student writers in their process. The Writing Center offers both in-person and online consultations.
Information: (206) 296-6239, seattleu.edu/writingcenter/
Educating the Whole Person
A well-rounded education is about more than academic success-it is values- and mission-driven, personally and professionally enriching and inspiring and aspirational. Confident, skilled student leaders are developed through our top-notch educators and service and social justice offerings and a community that celebrates the individual, creating a sense of belonging. In addition to academic achievements and personal growth, Seattle University provides many opportunities for exploration of faith, fitness and wellness:
Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry’s mission is to prepare and form “students to embody faith and justice through their lives by providing opportunities for spiritual growth, discernment, prayer and community engagement.” Out of our Jesuit and Catholic ethos of meeting people where they are, we in Campus Ministry are honored to walk with students with a variety of religious, secular and spiritual identities. We have a multitude of ways to get involved and find community. We invite students from all backgrounds to join us to explore the intersections of faith and justice, have fun and enter into reflection on retreats and enter into dialogue with other students with similar and different worldviews. Campus Ministers are also available for one-to-one conversations with students experiencing life’s challenges, including grief or loss.
Campus Ministry is the doorway to finding a spiritual home at Seattle University and/or in the greater Seattle area. Campus Ministry supports the activities of our many religious and spiritual clubs on campus, including the Jewish Student Union, the Muslim Student Association and a Zen meditation group. The heart of the university’s faith community is the Chapel of St. Ignatius, which offers daily and Sunday Masses and special events. Groups and individuals are encouraged to reach out to us to reserve any of our sacred spaces, including the Ecumenical Chapel and theMultifaith Prayer Room, among others.
Information: (206) 296-6075 | Campus Ministry - ConnectSU (https://seattleu.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/campus-ministry), seattleu.edu/campus-ministry/
Fr. Stephen Sundborg, S.J., Center for Community Engagement
In keeping with the Jesuit tradition and principles of service and justice, students have opportunities to serve and learn through the Fr. Stephen Sundborg, S.J., Center for Community Engagement. The office promotes student leadership in the community, supports community-engaged learning courses and builds sustained partnerships with many local community-based organizations. Throughout an undergraduate’s time at Seattle University, two out of three students will engage in community-engaged learning, combining hands-on learning in the community with their coursework. Beyond community-engaged learning, CCE programs offer a variety of additional engagement options, including work-study positions, volunteer opportunities, fellowships and internships connecting to some of Seattle’s most complex challenges.
The Sundborg Center for Community Engagement also oversees the Seattle University Youth Initiative (SUYI), a pathway of support for students and families from neighborhoods adjacent to campus. SUYI engages students, faculty and staff from every division, college and school. It also offers a combination of intensive academic in-school supports, co-curricular enrichment, family engagement, community-based research and other programs and partnerships.
Information: (206) 296-2569, seattleu.edu/cce/ and seattleu.edu/suyi
Student Development
Student Development is committed to creating a vital and engaged campus community that challenges and supports undergraduate, graduate and professional students.
Working in partnership with other areas of the campus, Student Development provides programs, services and activities to assist students in developing the competencies, skills set and values needed to lead and serve in a diverse and changing world.
Information: (206) 296-6066, seattleu.edu/studentdevelopment/
Teaching for the 21st Century Student
Seattle University draws on its distinguished faculty and personalized attention to learning-with an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio-to ensure today’s tech-savvy and socially conscious students receive the best education and learning experience possible.
Most full-time faculty have doctoral degrees and are active scholars and researchers, contributing to the advancement of their fields. Service and social justice underpin the curriculum and help develop our students into global citizens.
University Recreation
University Recreation (UREC) inspires, educates and empowers the Seattle U community to lead happier, healthier, more successful lives.
On-campus programming is offered at Seattle University Park, Championship Field, SU Tennis Courts and the Redhawk Complex. SU Park consists of a turf field for year-round use and a quarter mile track. The Redhawk Complex is an approximately 175,000 square-foot recreation facility that provides the Seattle University community with a space for exercise and recreation. It is also home to the William Eisminger Fitness Center, which opened in fall 2011 and employs more than 100 student employees. The Fitness Center features include:
- More than 7,500 square-feet of fitness, strength and cardio space and more than 140 pieces of equipment
- A group exercise studio featuring state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment
- Checkout including towels, locks, fitness and sports equipment
- A mind/body studio designed for yoga classes
- A functional strength space with sandbells, kettlebells, TRX, battle ropes, pull-up bar and more
- One full-sized gymnasium and a multipurpose space
- Racquetball court and two swimming pools
- Wet and dry locker rooms with a sauna, as well as gender neutral restrooms on each floor
Aquatics
University Recreation, or UREC, offers two pools supporting lap swim,the Seattle University swim team and our adult swim class program aimed at helping both students and non-students learn to swim or enhance their swimming skills.
Fitness
The fitness program provides fitness classes, at little or no cost, operated on a quarterly basis and includes offerings such as cardio dance, yoga, mat Pilates, cycling, cardio kickboxing and more. Personal training is also available.
Intramural Sports
Intramural sports offer team and individual sports such as flag football, soccer, pickleball, softball and basketball.
Sport Clubs
Sport clubs provide students the opportunity to participate and compete in diverse recreational activities as a means to enhance their collegiate experience. Sport Clubs provide a transformational experience through physical, social, and leadership development.
Outdoor
The outdoor program provides experiential learning opportunities through outdoor activities such as kayaking, hiking, climbing and more. The program also offers outdoor equipment rentals, discounted climbing gym access and seasonal lift tickets for current students.
Esports Center
The Esports Center offers 12 advanced gaming PCs along with Xboxes and Nintendo Switches for recreational and competitive video gaming.
Information: (206) 296-6441, seattleu.edu/recreation/
Campus Life and Services
Seattle University residence halls are more than a place for students to rest their heads. They are the intersection for living, learning and connecting. In addition to providing an engaging, community-oriented environment in residence halls, the university offers many vital services within the confines of campus. This includes the Transportation and Parking Services Office where students can get parking permits and bus passes, the Public Safety Office where students can request safety escorts, and the Student Health Center, which provides primary care services, vaccinations and more. The Lemieux Library and McGoldrick Learning Commons provides a vast collection of resources and research materials. The university Campus Store is the go-to place for course textbooks and supplies, plus snacks and other sundries. Redhawk Dining provides students options when it comes to what they eat, with a variety of healthy choices at convenient locations throughout campus.
Campus Store
The Seattle University Campus Store is a one-stop source for purchasing or renting new, used and digital textbooks. Book buy-back is available year around. The Campus Store also offers a wide selection of Redhawk apparel and gift items, electronics, food and beverages, general books, school supplies and more.
Information: (206) 325-6002, SUCampusStore.com
Center for Student Involvement
The Center for Student Involvement helps students find opportunities for involvement through various programs, activities and leadership opportunities in line with the university’s mission and values. Programs supported by the Center for Student Involvement include:
- Student Clubs: Student-led communities that match a wide range of interests. Find all registered clubs at www.seattleu.edu/connectsu.
- RedhawkTHON: An annual fundraising event benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network featuring a 12-hour event of dances, performances, Miracle Families and other inspiring speakers.
- Graduate Student Council: The governing body for graduate students, GSC provides advocacy, communication and funding to support student life.
- Leadership Programs: This includes the Leadership & Professional Formation Pathway for incoming students, the annual iLead training and conference and the campus celebration, Red Night Out.
- Redzone: SU’s school spirit organization that supports athletic and campus events.
- Student Events and Activities Council (SEAC): Provides large-scale campus events as well as Seattle-based experiences.
- Student Government of Seattle University (SGSU): The governing body for undergraduate students, SGSU provides advocacy, communication and funding to support student life.
Find all of these organizations at ConnectSU (seattleu.edu/connectsu), your online portal for involvement, calendar of events, service opportunities, student clubs and more.
Housing and Residence Life and on Campus Living
Housing and Residence Life assists students to provide safe and convenient housing on campus along with a built in community and easy connections to campus services. We value creating spaces built around inclusivity and celebrating individual differences within our residential communities. Graduate and law students are encouraged to apply for housing. Options for graduate and law are Yobi, Murphy, Vi Hilbert, and the Douglas. The Yobi provides single rooms with bathrooms and a community kitchen on each floor. Murphy Apartments provide a variety of different apartment-style living options including studios, two bedroom, and four bedroom apartments. In addition, a partnership with The Douglas and Vi Hilbert apartments provide additional apartment options for juniors, seniors, nontraditional aged freshmen/sophomores, law, and graduate students.
Information: (206) 296-6305, housing@seattleu.edu, seattleu.edu//housing/
Lemieux Library and McGoldrick Learning Commons
The Lemieux Library and McGoldrick Learning Commons features innovative technology and a range of student-centered services to support learning, research, and writing. Connect from wherever you are, whether that’s in-person at the Library’s information desk, online using our 24/7 chat service, or through personalized Zoom-based research consultations with subject liaison librarians. The McGoldrick Learning Commons also offers you access to learning strategy support resources with professional staff and subject specific peer support both in person and online through our Learning Assistance Programs, helps you develop your critical thinking and strengthens your writing by working with peer consultants in the Writing Center, and the opportunity to receive problem-solving assistance from peer consultants at the Math Lab. These academic support services are conveniently located in the Learning Commons on floor two of the building. The Library’s two makerspaces (the Billodue Makerspace located in Sinegal Center and the Media Production Center on floor one of the Library) are where clubs, faculty, staff, and students bring their ideas to life. (See Student Academic Support Services in this section of the catalog and at seattleu.edu/advising/resources for more information on these services.)
The Library and Learning Commons are also home to the Byte Café, four distinctive reading rooms, numerous bookable group study rooms, virtual reality experiences, and three computer labs (with both MAC and PC workstations). You’ll find ample and spacious seating in a variety of settings, private and collaborative group study rooms, personal study carrels, open study tables for group work, lounge style seating, collaborative computer workstations, and 4,000 square feet of 24/7 study areas on two floors. Easily connect to our secure wireless network from all public areas and access our computer labs with dedicated workstations for 3D modeling, AR/VR, and Data Science. The Library also lends technology, including cameras, light kits, audio recording gear, iPads, Chromebooks, and more.
The Library provides the Seattle University community with access to a growing collection of materials in multiple formats. Online collections include more than 285 databases, 98,000 streaming media titles, 121,000 electronic journals, and 578,000 electronic books. The Library also houses approximately 306,000 print books, periodical volumes, and media. Rare books, university archival material, and microforms round out the on-site collections. The university’s membership in the Orbis Cascade Alliance provides students with online borrowing privileges and access to more than 28 million items in the collections of the other 38 Alliance libraries in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Resources are also provided to students through interlibrary loans. The ScholarWorks institutional repository, an online, open access platform, showcases creative and scholarly works by students and hosts the digitally published journal of undergraduate research SUURJ (Seattle University Undergraduate Research Journal) and provides digital access to university historical publications including the Aegis yearbook; commencement programs, and the Spectator newspaper.
Information: (206) 296-6222, seattleu.edu/library/
On-campus Dining
Our food service provider, Redhawk Dining, is committed to providing an exceptional dining environment while ensuring quality food that addresses diverse nutritional and cultural needs of students, staff, faculty, and campus guests.
At Redhawk Dining, we know that eating well helps fuel studies and activities that make your college experience positive and memorable. We are committed to providing options that help you find habits and choices that work for you. We have many options to address dietary restrictions, preferences, and allergen-avoidance. If you have any questions or would like further discuss any nutritional needs one-on-one, you can always reach out to our registered dietitian lisa@carlson@compass-usa.com.
When it comes to dining at Seattle University, each venue offers flexibility, value and variety. Every meal plan is built for convenience, which is why they are completely made out of Dining Dollars. Dining Dollars are just like cash and can be used at any on-campus food venue. Additionally, when students use Dining Dollars they save an additional 10 percent on everything they purchase.
Below, you will find all of our retail locations including the main dining hall that can be found in the Student Center!
Cherry Street Market
- Home Base: Our newest addition to Cherry Street Market, for each meal period we are serving comfort food from around the world!
- Fusion: Home to a blend of Asian flavors with a weekly rotating menu, there is always something new to try.
- Puget Pour: This is not your average espresso bar. In addition to an extensive drink menu, students can order signature toast or customize their own!
- Capitol Hill Deli: West Coast deli flavors with fresh produce, grains and local breads. Create and build the sandwich of your dream or try one of our daily features.
- Red Hot Rudy’s: Your most loved grill items available daily. Enjoy signature burgers, fries, milkshakes and more.
- The Market: Stop in for the deluxe salad bar, sushi, made-to-order poke bowl, beverages, snacks, delectable pastries and more.
- Revolution: A student favorite that provides made-to-order customizable pasta!
- Thrive Without 9: This station is perfect for Redhawk’s who are avoiding the nine major food allergens*. These dishes are prepared without dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, sesame, and wheat/gluten. *Prepared in a kitchen where allergens may be present.
- Hawk’s Nest Bistro: A late night favorite located on the third floor of the Student Center. Students enjoy gourmet pizzas, wings and ice cream!
Outside of the Student Center, Redhawks still have many options to choose between:
- The Byte: Located in Lemieux Library on the second floor. Enjoy delicious pastries, local grab & go and a full espresso bar featuring local coffee roasters.
- The Convergence Zone Café by Microsoft: Located in the Sinegal Center for Science and Innovation. This newest addition to the lineup of on-the-go food offerings is also the university’s first and only 100 percent plant-based eatery.
- The Bottom Line: Located in the Pigott Atrium. The Bottom Line is home to a full espresso bar and the beloved Blazing Bagels!
- The Cave: Located in Campion Hall on the basement level. A full market for all your essentials, snacks and produce needs.
- Sidebar: Located in the Sullivan Law Center lobby on the second floor. Enjoy sandwiches, pastries and more with your favorite local espresso or coffee offering.
Redhawk Dining’s program is dedicated to health, wellness and flavor. Discover exciting choices that satisfy your cravings all year long.
Information: (206) 296-6310, Dineoncampus.com/SeattleU/
Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety promotes and maintains a safe environment for university community members and proactively stewards emergency management operations on campus. We are a team of full-time professional staff and part-time student staff who are charged with, and committed to, protecting the lives and property of our community and of the visiting public. We have chosen lives and careers of service, compassion and guardianship. We are committed to the Seattle University mission, vision and values and, most of all, to the just, compassionate and equitable treatment of all people. We are officers, dispatchers, supervisors and administrators, but above all, we are all members of the Seattle University community. Public Safety provides 24-hour patrol and response for the campus. We are first responders for all police, fire or medical needs on the campus property. We offer a variety of services that include 24/7 safety walking escorts, crime prevention education crime statistic information and required reporting.
Information: (206) 296-5911 (emergency); (206) 296-5990, seattleu.edu/safety/
Redhawk Wellness Network
The Redhawk Wellness Network is the umbrella term for Seattle University’s wellness support services, which include Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Health Center, Wellness and Health Promotion and our telehealth and teletherapy platform, TimelyCare. These services support the physical, psychological and health education needs of Seattle University students, empowering them to lead healthier lives.
Counseling and Psychological Services
Students seek counseling for a variety of reasons, including depression and anxiety, relationship concerns, grief and loss, identity, academic stress, significant life transitions and other emotional concerns. A therapist can help students enhance general coping skills and enable students to deal more effectively with personal problems and the normal challenges of life during undergraduate, graduate or professional school. CAPS offers short-term, individual psychotherapy, referral and consultation services to currently enrolled and continuous SU students. All clinical services are confidential and no information is released without the student’s consent, unless required or allowed by law. Services at CAPS are provided by licensed clinicians at no cost to SU students. Visit the CAPS website for more detailed information about our current services and resources.
Information: (206) 296-6090, seattleu.edu/CAPS/
Student Health Center
The Student Health Center provides health care to all currently enrolled students at a convenient on-campus location. With its staff of board-certified nurse practitionersand medical assistants, the SHC helps provides comprehensive medical services and assists students in more effectively managing their health. . Consultation and treatment for various health care needs are provided and information on access to medical services and pharmacies in the area. The SHC also manages immunization requirements; appointments to receiveavailable immunizations can be scheduled with the medical assistant All services are confidential and no information is released without student permission, unless required by law. Care is provided on an appointment basis with same day or next day availability for urgent health concerns. Online scheduling is available through the Medical Patient Portal; appointments may also be scheduled in person or by phone. . Visit www.seattleu.edu/student/health for more detailed information on clinic services, hours, staff, and fees.
Information: (206) 296-6300, seattleu.edu/student-health/
TimelyCare
Seattle University offers students 24/7 access to virtual medical and mental healthcare from anywhere in the United States through TimelyCare. While CAPS and SHC remain the primary emotional,mental and phyiscal health services for students at Seattle Univeristy, TimelyCare provides a supplement to our existing on-campus health and wellness services with no out-of-pocket cost or insurance requirement.
TimelyCare’s offerings include:
- TalkNow: 24/7, on-demand access to mental health support to talk about anything at any time through phone or video messaging.
- Scheduled Counseling: Scheduled options to meet with a licensed counselor (up to 12 visits per year).
- Psychiatry: Scheduled options to meet with a licensed psychiatrist, available through Student Health Center referral.
- Group Sessions: Weekly guided meditation and yoga group sessions, plus specialized discussions throughout the year.
- Medical: 24/7, on-demand access to a medical provider that can treat a wide range of common illnesses like cold and flu, sinus infections, allergies and more.
- Scheduled Medical: Scheduled options to speak to a medical provider
- Health Coaching: Resources to help students discuss holistic well-being behaviors related to sleep issues, nutrition, stress management, and more.
Students may access TimelyCare through timelycare.com/seattleu using their Seattle U email address.
Wellness and Health Promotion
Wellness and Health Promotion along with the student-based Health and Wellness Crew (HAWC) empower healthy decision-making through education, prevention and peer support. Wellness is approached holistically with physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual and social components central to these efforts. Areas of focus include:
- Physical wellness (nutrition, cold/flu, sleep)
- Mental health (stress, anxiety, depression, suicide, eating disorders)
- Alcohol and other drugs (alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, etc.)
- Healthy relationships (sexual and reproductive health, sexual misconduct prevention)
Across these four areas, Wellness and Health Promotion provides various programs and services dedicated to supporting students, including one-on-one peer wellness coaching, educational presentation, relaxation and mindfulness events, and online delivered services. Students interested peer health education should contact HAWC (hawc@seattleu.edu; seattleu.edu/wellness/hawc) as accept and train volunteers throughout the year.
Information: (206) 296-2593, seattleu.edu/wellness/ wellness@seattleu.edu
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