International Student and Scholar Center

Thank you for traveling the world to become a Seattle University student. We are so happy to be part of your academic journey. Our team is here to help support you with all of your required student status legal requirements as well as welcoming you to your new campus. Learn about the steps you need to follow to transition into Seattle University.

As an international student, it is your responsibility to understand and comply with the terms of your visa during your stay in the United States. If you comply with all of the F-1 visa regulations, you will be considered "in status" and will be eligible for all F-1 benefits. We are here to help guide you through any question you may have.

We are here to help you navigate life, not just on campus, but in the United States. Our resource page will help you with important basics like obtaining a driver’s license and social security number, housing, healthcare, taxes and more.

The International Student Center both celebrates and promotes a safe and healthy community life for people of all races, religions, national origins, socio-economic classes, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, physical and learning abilities, and ages by modeling behavior and articulating expectations that we live and work together in one community, bound together by our commitment to learning and our respect for one another.

Excellence and diversity at Seattle University are inextricably tied. We have a deep understanding of and commitment to the fact that to be an excellent division and an excellent university we must be diverse in all aspects of our work.

Welcome to Seattle University! We know that you have many questions as you navigate the process of becoming an international student. We are here to help guide you through every step — both with personal support and through our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section.

Explore our FAQs and feel free to reach out to us at ISC@seattleu.edu.