2021-2022 Graduate Catalog

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Seattle University’s Reservation of Rights and Effect of Catalog

Seattle University reserves the right without prior notice to change the tuition, fees, rules, delivery and calendar regulating admission, registration, instruction, operation and graduation, and to change any other policy, program or regulation affecting students. These changes do not excuse students from their obligation to pay tuition and fees. 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 or programs 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 or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking 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 Assistant Vice President for Institutional Equity/Chief Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 206-220-8515 or katahira@seattleu.edu.

Consistent with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations, Seattle University has designated 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:

Andrea Herrera Katahira
Assistant Vice President for Institutional Equity
Chief Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator
LOYA 300
206-220-8515
katahira@seattleu.edu

Alvin A. Sturdivant, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Development
STCN 140B
206-296-6066
sturdial@seattleu.edu

Michelle Clements
Vice President for Human Resources
RINA 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	https://www.seattleu.edu/
Graduate Admissions	https://www.seattleu.edu/graduate-admissions/
Student Financial Services	https://www.seattleu.edu/sfs/
Office of the Registrar	https://www.seattleu.edu/registrar/
Division of Student Development	https://www.seattleu.edu/studentdevelopment/
Seattle University School of Law	https://law.seattleu.edu/

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