Transfer Students

Welcome New Redhawks!

As you begin your journey to becoming a Redhawk, Orientation Programs will be here alongside you each step of the way!

Orientation is a hybrid experience that includes online tasks, virtual workshops, and in-person events on campus. The purpose of Orientation is to provide you with the tools needed for a successful transition to college life at Seattle University.

We know the Transfer Student experience is unique and different than that of our incoming first time in college students. We have events planned specifically for you to help you navigate the transition from your prior institution to your new home at Seattle University. Please review our timeline for important dates this summer:

Transfer Students - 2024 Orientation Timeline

In-Person Events - Save the Date!

In-person events for transfer students are an opportunity for you and your family to join us on campus to connect with current Seattle University students, faculty, and staff, learn more about what it means to be a Redhawk, and get ready for classes to start in September! These include the following:

  • August 29: Transfer Student Orientation
  • September 17-19: Early Bird Immersions
  • September 21-28: Fall Welcome

Virtual Components

Virtual components of your Orientation include:

  • New Student Checklist tasks
  • Online Orientation Modules
  • Academic Advising Appointments
  • Campus resource workshops hosted on Zoom
  • Social opportunities hosted on Zoom

Transfer Student Orientation

WHAT IS TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATION?
Tranfer Student Orientation is a one-day experience for you and your family to join us on campus in August to learn about essential campus resources and find your flock of new friends. We strongly encourage you to attend Tranfer Student Orientation so you can be prepared to start classes in the Fall. However, participation is not a required part of Orientation. 

WHEN IS TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATION?
Transfer Student Orientation takes place on Thursday, August 29. Check-In starts at 8:15am and the Closing Session ends at 4:00pm (followed by an optional Campus Resource Fair). Overnight housing is not provided for students attending Transfer Student Orientation. Please do not finalize travel plans to attend the Transfer Orientation session before you receive confirmation of your RSVP, as space is limited.

HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATION?

  • Students: Log into your Orientation Portal and click on the “Orientation Events” tab. There is no fee to attend Transfer Student Orientation. 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.

GUESTS
There is a $45 fee for each guest who attends Tranfer Student Orientation, 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.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I SIGN UP FOR TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATION?

After you submit your RSVP, you will receive an email to confirm you are signed up. 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 instructions for parking and arrival to campus.

Finding Community On Campus

Looking for a space on campus to find community once you arrive? Check out The MOSAIC Center's Links for spaces that provide welcoming environments to support the day-to-day needs of the complex lives of commuter, transfer, graduate, and adult learner students through study spaces, kitchenettes, access to campus resources, computers, and printers! Click here to see a map of the Links across Seattle U's campus: MOSAIC Center Links Map.

The Orientation Portal

Your Orientation Portal is a central hub for navigating your transition to college. It is the home of your New Student Checklist and your go-to spot to sign up for virtual and in-person events. We’ll send you weekly emails with updates and reminders to let you know when new tasks become available and when event sign-ups go live. You can access your Orientation Portal by logging into your Admissions Portal and clicking on the "Orientation Portal" button. 

New Student Checklist | Transfer Students

The New Student Checklist is a list of all required tasks you need to complete before starting classes in September. The information below is the same as you will see on your New Student Checklist in your Orientation Portal, however, you need to complete these tasks in your Orientation Portal. Please review the list below to learn more about the required tasks you need to complete before you arrive on campus.

Click the + sign next to each section to expand the information.

New Student Checklist tasks will be shared on Monday, May 6, 2024.