Admitted First-Year Students

Find out how to confirm your admission, connect with your advisor, talk with an aid counselor and more.

Admitted Students
Admitted First-Year Students

Congratulations on Your Admission

As an incoming Redhawk, you will join an active community of scholars and leaders. We recognize this is an important milestone in your life, and we commend you for the hard work it's taken to get here.

Our Undergraduate Admissions team is here to help you navigate the next steps in completing your enrollment and preparing you for your Seattle University experience.

Take the next step! Confirm your enrollment and use this page to learn more about becoming a Redhawk.

Confirm Your Enrollment

Come to an Admitted Student Event

You and your loved ones are invited to join us on the Seattle University campus or virtually for an opportunity to learn more about life as a Redhawk.

Attend An Event

Learn More About Housing Options at Seattle University

Detailed information about housing and dining option is being finalized for the 2025-2026 academic year. Until then, explore the different residence halls available to you!

See First Year Residence Halls

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Steps for Admitted First-Year Students

Step 1: Review Your Admissions Decision

Login to your Redhawk Admissions Portal, and look for the Status Update.
View your admission decision.

Step 2: Learn More and Review Your Financial Aid Offer

Check out events and opportunities for Admitted Students.
Activate your mySeattleU Account (found within your Redhawk Admissions Portal)
Your Financial Offer Letter will be available via your Redhawk Admissions Portal within seven days of receiving your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Step 3: Confirm Your Enrollment

Submit your Admissions Response Form to confirm your enrollment to Seattle University.
A $500 confirmation deposit is required of all new first-year students admitted to Seattle University for Fall Quarter.
Winter and Spring applicants are not required to pay a confirmation deposit.
The confirmation deposit is not an additional fee; it will apply toward your first tuition bill.
Check out additional next steps in your Redhawk Admissions Portal.

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Connect with your Admissions Counselor

Want some help knowing what to do next? Schedule a virtual meeting with an Admissions Counselor to discuss your questions.

Schedule an Appointment

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Virtual Financial Aid Counseling

Connect with a Student Financial Services Representative to learn more about the financial aid process and to get answers to your questions. One-on-one virtual appointments with Financial Aid Counselors are available after Financial Aid Offer Letters are sent to admitted students.

Meet with Student Financial Services

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First Year Orientation

All new first-year Seattle University students participate in Orientation to launch their education, get to know other students and have some fun before classes start. 

See the Orientation Schedule

Additional Steps for International Students

Seattle University welcomes a diverse and international student body to our campus. If you are an international student, please follow the additional steps below to complete your enrollment:

Provide a copy of your admission letter for your visa interview if seeking a student visa.
Check-in with our International Student Center (ISC) upon arrival.
Attend required ISC Welcome Workshop.

ISC Resources for New Students

Your Time is Now

At the intersection of opportunity and purpose, you’ll find Seattle’s University. Let us know how we can assist you in your next great leap forward as a student here.