International Student Guide 2022-23

Seattle University’s curriculum is rooted in nearly 500 years of Jesuit and Catholic tradition, an international perspective and commitment to intellectual transformation that challenges preconceived notions and encourages us to strive for the greater good.

More than 83,000 in all 50 states and 93 nations

Undergraduate: 4,299

Graduate: 2,751

Law: 725

Total: 7,050

Faculty-to-student ratio: 1:11

Average class size: 18

Classes taught by professors: 100%

• A national leader in community service and volunteerism.

• Top 16 percent among all universities in the U.S. —Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education

• #3 for Legal Writing

• #31 for Accounting

• #21 for Finance

• #33 for Engineering

• #1 for Graduate Accounting

• #1 Executive MBA

• #1 Business Analytics

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT RANKINGS AND RECOGNITION, VISIT SEATTLEU.EDU/RANKINGS.

Accounting+

Anthropology+

Art History+

Asian Studies+

Biochemistry

Biology+

Business Administration+

Business Analytics

Business Economics

Business and Law (3+3 dual degree)

Cell and Molecular Biology

Chemistry+

Civil Engineering

• Environmental Engineering

Communication and Media+

• Communication Studies

• Journalism

• Strategic Communication

Computer Engineering+

Computer Science+

• Business

• Mathematics

Creative Writing+

Criminal Justice+

• Administration of Justice

• Criminal Justice Theory

• Forensic Psychology

• Forensic Science

Design

Diagnostic Ultrasound

Economics+

Education (see Humanities for Teaching and Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies) Electrical Engineering+ English+

• Creative Writing

• Literature Environmental Science+ Environmental Studies+

• Ecological Systems

• Environmental Education and Communication

• Urban Sustainability

Film and Media+

Finance+

Fine Arts (Visual and Performing)

French+

Global Business+

History+

Humanities*+

Humanities for Teaching**

• Elementary Education (K-8)

Interdisciplinary Arts

• Arts Leadership

• Music—String Performance

• Photography

• Theatre

• Visual Art

Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies

• Elementary Education (K-8)

International Studies+

Kinesiology

Management+

Marine and Conservation Biology

Marketing

Mathematics+

• Actuarial

• Applied

• Pure

Mechanical Engineering+

Modern Languages and Cultures

Nursing

Philosophy+

Photography

• Documentary Photography

Physics+

Political Science+

• Legal Studies

Pre-Business

Pre-Engineering

Pre-Major Studies (undecided)

Pre-Science

Psychology+

Public Affairs

ROTC

Social Work

Sociology+

Spanish+

Theatre

Theology and Religious Studies+

• Christian Theology

• Comparative Religion

Visual Arts and Culture

Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies+

+Also offered as a minor.

*Applicants to Humanities should have no more than 45 transferable credits completed at the time of enrollment.

**Applicants to Humanities for Teaching should have no more than 60 transferable credits completed at the time of enrollment.

African and African American Studies

Arabic

Arts Leadership

Catholic Studies

Chinese

Data Science

Ethics

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Japanese

Latin American and Latinx Studies

LGBTQ Studies

Medieval and Modern Studies

Nonprofit and Public Administration

Social Welfare

Studio Art

Theatre Performance

Theatre Production

Writing Studies

Pre-Health

Pre-Law and Law Scholars

Seattle University is located in the heart of one of the most creative, inventive and entrepreneurial cities in the U.S. Seattle U helps prepare students not just academically, but also for life beyond their degree. Students have access to internships and often begin their careers close to campus. We are proud that 97% of Seattle U graduates are employed, enrolled in a graduate program or engaged in service within six months of graduation.

Our Career Engagement Office offers specialized advising for your next steps or current employment needs, along with coaching to improve interviewing skills and resume writing. International students qualify to work on campus part-time, should they choose to. International students seeking employment at the university can work on campus for a maximum of 20 hours per week. Learn more at WWW.SEATTLEU.EDU/CAREERENGAGEMENT.

Being in the city and region of world-class companies—from tech to aerospace, arts to health care—means opportunities abound for students who want training through internships and networking.

SU INTERNSHIP AND EMPLOYERS INCLUDE:

Amazon

Bank of America

The Boeing Company

City of Seattle

Costco Wholesale

Expedia

Liberty Mutual

Microsoft

Seattle Art Museum

Swedish Medical Center

All Seattle University undergraduate programs are direct entry. In order to be considered for admission, all applications need to satisfy the following:

• Complete and submit application at SEATTLEU.EDU/APPLY. (Use Common Application for First-Year students and Seattle U Transfer application for transfer students.)

• Submit high school or college transcripts/exam results. Have the equivalent of a U.S. grade point average of 3.0 on the 4.0 scale. Please note college credit might be awarded for advanced-level curriculum (AP, IB, A-Level).

• Submit two letters of recommendation, one from a teacher and one from a school administrator.

• Meet proof of English proficiency.

Tuition: $50,328

Room and Board: $13,524

Expenses ($5,625 total)

Books and supplies: $900

Personal: $2,400

Transportation: $1,650

Technology Fee: $546

Wellness Fee: $450

Total Estimated Annual Cost: $69,798

* Seattle University international students are required to have health insurance. Plans can be purchased through Seattle U or students may provide proof of insurance under a comparable plan.

Students who submit a complete application to earn their first bachelor’s degree are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. The scholarships range from $8,000 to $25,000 per year* and students are notified of their awarded scholarship in their acceptance letter. For more information, visit SEATTLEU.EDU/INTERNATIONAL.

*Renewable for all four years, or the number of year remaining until expected degree completion based on class standing.

All first-year undergraduate students are required to live on campus for the first two years. Transfer and graduate students can utilize our off-campus housing resources. For more information visit SEATTLEU.EDU/HOUSING.

• TOEFL: 68-85 iBT or 520-579 PBT

• IELTS minimum: 6.0

• Duolingo: 95-105

• PTE: 48–62

• TOEFL: 86 iBT or 580 PBT

• IELTS: 6.5

• Duolingo: 110

• PTE: 63

• SAT: 500 in evidence-based reading and writing section

• ACT: 20 or higher in both reading and English

• Complete ELS Level 112 with 3.0 minimum GPA

For more information, visit www.seattleu.edu/englishproficiency.

All accepted students studying on the F-1 student visa need to submit the following documents:

• Declaration of Finances

• Bank statement showing proof of funding for studies

• SEVIS Status Form

These documents are not required for the admissions process, but should be submitted quickly after receiving an admissions decision to ensure enough time for the visa application process.

For students interested in advanced studies, Seattle U offers 27 graduate degrees, 10 certificates and 2 doctoral programs across five colleges covering a range of disciplines. Programs are offered in person, online and in hybrid settings. A limited number of institutional scholarships are available.

Accounting and Analytics (MSAA)

Accounting—Professional (MPAC)

Business Analytics (MSBA)*

Business Administration (MBA)*

Sport and Entertainment Management (MBA)

Executive Leadership (MBA for Advanced Career Professionals)

Finance (MSF)

Accounting Certificate

Business Administration Certificate

Business Analytics Certificate

Finance Certificate

Global Business Certificate

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate

Leadership Formation Certificate

Marketing Certificate

Risk Advisory and Assurance Certificate

Arts Leadership (MFA)

Couples and Family Therapy (MACFT)

Criminal Justice, Criminology & Forensics (MACJ)

Kinesiology (MS)

Nonprofit Leadership (MNLP)

Psychology (MAP)

Public Administration (MPA)

Social Work (MSW)

Social Work—Advanced (MSW)

Crime Analysis Certificate

Fundraising Leadership Certificate

Public Administration Certificate

Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MAED)*

Doctorate in Educational and Organizational Learning and Leadership (EOLL)

Educational Administration—Principal (MED)

Educational Administration—Program Administrator (MED)

School Counseling (MAED)

School Psychology (EDS or post-master’s EDS)

Student Development Administration (MA or MED)

Teaching (MIT)

Educational Administration, Program Administrator Post-Master’s Certificate

Educational Administration, Principal Post-Masters Certificate

Doctor of Nursing Practice—Immersion for Non-Nursing (DNP)

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Health Systems Leader (DNP)

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care

Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Certified Nurse Midwifery Certificate

Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Certificate

Computer Science (MS)

Data Science (MSDS)

Mechanical Engineering (MSME)

Structural Engineering (MS)

Computer Science Fundamentals Certificate

Software Engineering Certificate

Juris Doctor (JD)

American Legal Studies (LLM)

Indian Law (LLM)

Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Law (LLM)

Legal Studies (MLS)

Legal Studies: Compliance and Risk Management (MLS)

*Online option

The cost of tuition varies by program and can range from $17,847 to $25,569 per academic year, assuming a course load of 9 credits per quarter. For more information on the program credit requirement and cost per credit please visit our website.

Learn more at WWW.SEATTLEU.EDU/GRADUATE-ADMISSIONS.

For further information about the graduate student experience, explore our digital viewbook at WWW.SEATTLEU.EDU/GRADVIEWBOOK.

For questions, contact the Graduate Admissions Office at 206-220-8010 or grad-admissions@seattleu.edu or request additional information at WWW.SEATTLEU.EDU/GRADUATE-ADMISSIONS/REQUEST-INFORMATION.

Chen “Ben” Chung Wang, a student in Seattle U’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) dual degree program, was a trained commercial airline pilot in Taiwan before his curiosity led him to Seattle.

Chung Wang chose Seattle U not only for its prime location, but also for the small class sizes and close connection to qualified faculty with industry connections. This supportive and innovative environment has already led Chung Wang to exciting future opportunities. “I have initiated conversations with professors and already have critical insights, feedback and aid in developing my business ideas,” he says. “The campus of Seattle U is a great spot for anyone to explore a new world and feel the pulse of a vibrant city.”

1. China

2. Vietnam

3. Indonesia

4. India

5. Taiwan

6. South Korea

7. Japan

8. Hong Kong

9. Saudi Arabia

10. Canada

Total countries represented on campus: 74

9.3% of SU undergraduate students are international

13% of SU graduate students are international

SU’s International Student Center (ISC) provides students with immigration support and offers opportunities for both international and domestic students to connect. The ISC is a home away from home for our international campus population. In addition to ISC programs offered throughout the academic year, SU also offers a variety of other on-campus resources specifically geared towards our international students. Here are just a few examples:

• English Language and Cultural Bridge program

• Office of Multicultural Affairs

• Student Success and Outreach Center

• Lemieux Library Learning Commons

• African Student Association

• Chinese Student Association

• Japanese Student Association

• Muslim Student Association

• Re-Mixed (multiracial and multiethnic students)

—KHADIJA MOHAMED

Submit an admissions application and required supporting documents prior to the deadlines below:

Early Action: Nov. 15 (Early Action decisions are released in late December)

Regular Decision: Jan. 15 (Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until mid-July.)

Fall Quarter (priority): March 1

Fall Quarter (final): Aug. 15

- Nursing: Dec. 1

- Diagnostic Ultrasound: Feb. 15

Winter Quarter: Nov. 1

Spring Quarter: Feb. 15

Summer Quarter: May 15

Office of Admissions

206-220-8040 or 800-426-7123

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