2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog

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Seattle University’s Reservation of Rights and Effect of Catalog

The university reserves the right without prior notice to change the fees, rules and calendar regulating admission and registration, instruction and graduation from the university, and to change any other policy or regulations affecting students. Changes go into effect whenever university officials so determine and apply not only to matriculated students but also prospective students. The university reserves the right to discontinue courses at any time.

This Catalog contains general information. It is not a contract and statements in it should not be construed as a promise of specific treatment for any particular circumstance.

Seattle University Nondiscrimination Policy

Seattle University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in the administration of any of its education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered policies and programs, or in its employment related policies and practices. In addition, the University does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information in its employment related policies and practices, including coverage under its health benefits program.

All University policies, practices and procedures are administered in a manner consistent with Seattle University’s Catholic and Jesuit identity and character. Inquiries relating to these policies may be referred to the University’s Chief EEO Officer/Title IX Coordinator at (206) 220-8515.

Consistent with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations, Seattle University has designated three individuals responsible for coordinating the University’s Title IX compliance. Students or employees with concerns or complaints about discrimination on the basis of sex in employment or an education program or activity may contact the following Title IX coordinator or Title IX contact persons:

Michele Murray, PhD
Vice President for Student Development
Title IX Contact Person
Division of Student Development - Student Center 140B
(206) 296-6066
mmurray@seattleu.edu

Andrea Herrera Katahira
Assistant Vice President for Institutional Equity
Chief EEO Officer | Title IX Coordinator | ADA/504 Coordinator
Office of Institutional Equity - Loyola Hall 300
(206) 220-8515
katahira@seattleu.edu

Michelle Clements
Vice President for Human Resources
Human Resources Department - Rianna Building 214
(206) 296-5869
clementsm@seattleu.edu

Individuals may also contact the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education.

Current information about the university can also be found at:

Seattle University Homepage	http://www.seattleu.edu
Office of the Registrar	http://www.seattleu.edu/redhawk-axis/
Undergraduate Admissions	http://www.seattleu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/
Student Financial Services	http://www.seattleu.edu/redhawk-axis/
Center for Orientation and Transition Services	http://www.seattleu.edu/cotp
Center for Jesuit Education	http://www.seattleu.edu/jesuit-education/
Division of Student Development	http://www.seattleu.edu/studentdevelopment

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