Undergraduate Viewbook 2017-2018

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SEATTLE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ARE THE ONES who make a meaningful impact on the world. They’re future focused, fearlessly exceptional and brimming with passion and purpose. They’re the ones who balance self-reliance with interdependence. Knowledge with spirituality. And bravely go forth where others dare not.

At Seattle University, you become one of the ones who learns that mind, body and spirit are the essential elements of a well-rounded, Jesuit Catholic education.

Our curriculum and character stretch far beyond the classroom and into the world that surrounds us.

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Spend your spring working with an NGO in India. Your summer interning for a Fortune 500 company in downtown Seattle. Your evenings hanging out where music fans first discovered Nirvana. Indulge your adventurous spirit, get your hands dirty and become invested in the community as you enrich the lives of everyone you meet.

It all begins here at Seattle University.

That first class. That first student club.

That moment when you and your peers look around and realize that in a city so full of culture and history, you are one of the ones prepared to make a difference.

Majors and Minors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06 Jesuit Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 Student Profile: Shaunice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 09 Profile: Project Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 New Program: Business Analytics. . . . . . 11 Dance Marathon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Professionals Without Borders. . . . . . . . . . . 14 Student Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Great Faculty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Our Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Unity and Diversity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Seattle: Something for Every 'One'. . . . 22 Education Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Our Neighborhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Quadstock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Athletics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 De-Stress with Dogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Alumni Profile: Hilary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Career Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Alumni Profile: Nick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 City and Outdoor Adventures. . . . . . . . 38 Tuition and Financial Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Seattle U Deadlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 By the Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

“Seattle University is a place where you can get involved in as much as you can imagine and be passionate about your interests. I learned that if you take an active approach then that will further your ability to connect with quality people.”

—Nick McCarvel, ’08, Sports Journalist Read Nick's story on page 36.

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Seattle University students learn to make a positive impact wherever their passions and pursuits lead them.

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES MAJORS — Anthropology — Art History — Arts Leadership — Asian Studies — Creative Writing — Criminal Justice • Administration of Justice • Criminology • Forensic Psychology • Forensic Science — Communication and Media • Journalism • Strategic Communication — Cultural Anthropology — Digital Design — Education (see Matteo Ricci College and Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies) — English — Environmental Studies • Ecological Systems • Environmental Education and Communication • Politics, Policy and Justice • Urban Sustainability — Film Studies — Fine Arts – Visual and Performing — French — History — Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies • Elementary Education (K-8) — International Studies — Modern Languages and Cultures — Music — Philosophy — Photography — Political Science • Legal Studies — Pre-law and Law Scholars Program — Pre-major Studies Program (undeclared)

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— Psychology — Public Affairs — ROTC — Social Work — Sociology — Spanish — Sport and Exercise Science — String Performance — Studio Art — Theatre — Theology and Religious Studies — Visual Art — Women and Gender Studies MINORS — Catholic Studies — Chinese — Global African Studies — Italian — Japanese — Latin American Studies — Medieval Studies — Social Welfare ALBERS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS MAJORS — Accounting ­— Business Analytics — Business Economics — Business and Law (3+3 dual degree) — Economics • International Economic Development — Finance — International Business — Management — Marketing — Pre-Business MINORS — Entrepreneurship and Innovation — International Economic Development

MATTEO RICCI COLLEGE MAJORS — Humanities — Humanities for Leadership — Humanities for Teaching • Elementary Education (K-8) COLLEGE OF NURSING MAJORS — Nursing — Diagnostic Ultrasound COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING MAJORS — Biochemistry — Biology — Cell and Molecular Biology — Chemistry — Civil and Environmental Engineering — Computer Science • Business • Mathematics — Electrical and Computer Engineering — Environmental Science — Marine and Conservation Biology — Mathematics • Actuarial • Applied • Pure — Mechanical Engineering — Physics — Pre-Engineering — Pre-Health — Pre-Science For a full list of undergraduate and graduate programs, visit SEATTLEU.EDU/ACADEMICS.

UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM At the center of Seattle University’s Jesuit academic experience is the Core Curriculum. With an emphasis on rigorous, contemporary courses, the Core is comprised of 12 classes to be taken over four years. Classes have been designed by faculty members who have used their expertise to shape the content of each class, and the curriculum invites students into engaged learning about themselves, their communities and the world.

Here are just a few of the Core class offerings: RHETORIC OF SUSTAINABLE FOOD

PEOPLE, POWER AND POLITICS

ETHICAL REASONING IN BUSINESS

AMERICAN HISTORY THROUGH FILM

CROSS CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES

WRITING SEATTLE

THE MEANING OF LIFE

DECONSTRUCTING HATE

BIOTECH: PROBLEM OR SOLUTION?

POTIONS FOR MUGGLES To learn more about Seattle University’s Core Curriculum, visit SEATTLEU.EDU/CORE.

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ANGLE That’s why people from everywhere come to Seattle University with open minds and open hearts. We care for the whole person and make every decision knowing that the mind, body and spirit are equal parts of the human equation.

Our curriculum is rooted in nearly 500 years of Jesuit Catholic tradition; an international perspective and commitment to intellectual transformation that challenges our preconceived notions and encourages us to strive for the greater good. We reflect before we react, embrace difficult questions and seek to find common ground.

To learn more about the Jesuit tradition at Seattle U, visit SEATTLEU.EDU/JESUIT-TRADITION.

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AN EDUCATION FOR THE WHOLE YOU When Shaunice Wilson, ’17, spent a quarter abroad in Jimani, Dominican Republic, she came back to the states changed. This was not a typical international study course for Wilson but rather an immersion in a culture, its traditions and people in a deeply impactful way through the International Development Internship Program (IDIP).

SHAUNICE WILSON | CLASS OF 2017 PUBLIC AFFAIRS W/CONCENTRATION IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The program, which spans fall, winter and spring quarters, challenges undergraduate students to explore the root causes and consequences of situations that undermine the well-being of individuals in the developing world, while cultivating leadership skills at non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Latin America, Asia and Africa. During the fall quarter students get familiar with the country and NGO they will be placed with for their research-driven

“...all of us, in one way or another, came back feeling and thinking different.” internship during winter quarter. Then in spring students share their findings and takeaways and reflect on their experiences abroad.

Wilson’s internship was with community co-op COTEDEMI, traveling between towns working with Haitian refugee women living in poverty. In addition to helping the women organize so they can collectively apply for small credit loans to expand their businesses, the organization also encourages these women to invest in a “savings circle,” or general fund, that can be used for emergencies.

“Many do not think about how this global insight will change you. … But all of us, in one way or another, came back feeling and thinking different,” says Wilson. “I think that the IDIP is perfect for anyone who is willing and able to go outside their norms and wants to get a glimpse into what life is like in the developing world.”

Wilson encourages undergrads to consider this “oncein-a-lifetime” learning experience that will leave a lasting imprint.

“While you are … sent there to work and collect observations that will go to support your research, you can totally immerse yourself in a culture and learn about the people and the place they call home.”

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ENGINEERING A BETTER FUTURE Each year the Seattle University Project Center pairs more than 30 teams of senior engineering students with businesses, nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Seattle and around the globe to address a real challenge facing each organization.

The student teams, working under the guidance of professional mentors, must deliver a working solution or functioning prototype­—such as wind turbines using state-of-the-art wind energy solutions­—within the course of an academic year. The projects demand team-based problem solving similar to what students will encounter in the real world.

Abdul-Rasul Kassamali, ’17, an electrical engineering major, was part of a team that developed and installed a power grid that brought electricity to a rural village in Kenya. For Kassamali, who was born in Seattle but lived in Kenya for 10 years and experienced the country’s frequent blackouts, the project had personal satisfaction. “Being able to be part of a solution to a basic human need meant a lot to me,” he says.

Mariah Arnold, ’17, a computer science major, worked to develop a data analytics software program for Costco to help its warehouses determine which wines to stock based on past purchasing patterns. Arnold also had an internship with tech company F5 Networks, which led to a full-time position. She says the Costco project required her team to manage their time effectively and adapt to one another’s work styles to be successful.

“It’s extremely rewarding that we could start from nothing and get it done,” she says. “There’s a powerful sense of camaraderie and ownership of the product you’ve made.”

To see other SU student projects, visit SEATTLEU.EDU/SCIENG/PROJECT-CENTER.

“Being able to be part of a solution to a basic human need meant a lot to me.”

ABDUL-RASUL KASSAMALI CLASS OF 2017 | ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

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MARIAH ARNOLD CLASS OF 2017 COMPUTER SCIENCE

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IT’S NO SECRET: BIG DATA IS REVOLUTIONIZING BUSINESS. Large sets of data that have the capability to reveal patterns or trends about human behavior are changing the way many industries operate—and not necessarily in the ways you might think.

For example, professional sports teams use big data to rank players. Insurance companies use it to evaluate whether you’re a safe driver. And retailers use it to determine when to mark down prices.

But big data is only as good as the people who can analyze, interpret and communicate it.

For every computer scientist or mathematician a business has, it needs exponentially more employees who can understand the data analysis, communicate its stories and take action.

ENTER THE ALBERS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS’ NEW UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS ANALYTICS PROGRAM. “Every business has a way to gather data in ways they didn’t before,” says Associate Professor Gareth Green, PhD. “What makes it interesting is that there are stories in these data. Through business analytics, we have a chance to learn those stories.”

Students in Seattle U's Business Analytics major are trained to analyze data and be liaisons between those who do deep analysis, such as computer scientists and statisticians, and those who apply it, such as marketing directors and executives. The curriculum is steeped in statistics, computer programming and business in addition to course work that teaches students how to communicate complex information to a non-technical audience.

“We’re seeing real trends in data,” Green says. “But you have to be able to think from the perspective of “What’s the most important point? How do I tease it out? And, how can it be used?’”

To learn more about Seattle U's new Business Analytics program, visit SEATTLEU.EDU/ALBERS.

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ACTIVITIES THAT ENRICH THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE As Executive Director of Seattle University’s Dance Marathon, student Desiree Caswell, ’18, knows how it feels to put your heart and soul into an event and have it exceed your wildest expectations. That’s what happened when the 2017 fundraising dance-a-thon raised $148,000 for Seattle Children’s Hospital’s Strong Against Cancer Research Initiative and Uncompensated Care Fund, crushing the organizers’ $125,000 goal.

“I’ve never felt happier,” Caswell says. “It was the most life-changing experience I’ve ever had.”

“What most shaped my professional interests were those extracurricular activities. It’s also just a great way to build community and meet people with the same interests.”

—Desiree Caswell, ‘18

Caswell has been involved in campus events since her freshman year, at one point chairing Quadstock, SU’s outdoor music and arts festival. As a new college student, she was concerned about the demands of her classes, but quickly found that managing her time was easier than expected.

DESIREE CASWELL | CLASS OF 2018 HUMANITIES FOR LEADERSHIP AND CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY

“There are lots of ways to balance,” says Caswell, who has also been a community service volunteer and an orientation adviser.

Getting involved at SU is easy, says Nayland Olsen, assistant director for the Center for Student Involvement. There are 140 campus clubs, but that number is always changing because all it takes to start a club is an idea and two friends.

Clubs create a sense of belonging that enhances what is happening in the classroom, Olsen says.

For Caswell, getting involved in on-campus activities had another benefit. Her campus resume helped her land internships with the Seattle Farmers Market Association and Blue Danube Productions.

“What most shaped my professional interests were those extracurricular activities,” Caswell says. “It’s also just a great way to build community and meet people with the same interests.”

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Seattle University students accomplish just as much outside of the classroom as they do in it. Get steeped in the Seattle coffee scene with the Coffee Club. Dig for the truth with the student newspaper, The Spectator. Land an on-air role at KXSU 102.1 FM, the student-run radio station. Or roll up your sleeves to be an advocate and ally for LGBTQ with the Triangle Club. If you have a love for it, we probably have a club for it.

20 CULTURAL CLUBS Hui ‘O Nani Hawaii, Indian Student Association, MECha, First Nations Club, Black Student Union and more.

3D PRINTING CLUB Learn to design with CAD software in the new 3D Printing Lab. D1 IMPROV Join a group of students who take being funny seriously.

ANIMATION APPRECIATION CLUB Celebrate passion for animation in all its forms.

BEST BUDDIES Creates opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

FASHION CLUB Join aspiring fashion designers and stylists.

FOOD WITH SPIRIT Promote sustainability, urban agriculture and food justice.

YOUNG LIFE Discover yourself in a Christian-based organization that celebrates community, adventure and faith.

SU FILMMAKERS Join a community of student filmmakers.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS CREW Train as certified peer health educators and help other SU students.

ULTIMATE DISC CLUB Toss a disc and make friends with SU’s competitive Ultimate Disc team, Throbot.

HIP-HOP CLUB Learn urban dancing, lyrics composition, rapping and more.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS Expand your career, leadership and networking opportunities.

MAKER’S CLUB Learn how to make things using circuit boards, LEDs and more.

Hear from students directly on how they manage school, work and play at SEATTLEU.EDU/STUDENTVOICES.

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Located in the heart of one of the most advanced cities in the nation, Seattle University pulls in faculty at the top of their disciplines. These scholars don’t just lead their fields but revolutionize them—from a Professor of the Year to a contributor to The New York Times.

Their philosophy isn’t exclusive to their research activities or filed in the appendix of a book. With 13 students to every 1 faculty member—and, on average, 19 students per class—our faculty provide personalized learning for students, leading to an education that challenges, empowers and inspires.

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Nursing Professor Danuta Wojnar, PhD, RN, MED, IBCLC, FAAN, meets her students where they are and takes them farther than they could imagine going. As a first-generation immigrant who escaped violence in her native Poland, Wojnar says, “I am the living example of ‘Yes, you can.’ As such, I expect a lot from myself and no less from my students. Still, they know they can trust me and that I understand them.”

In the 1980s, Wojnar, then a beginning teacher, was forced to flee her home country with her husband and infant son when Poland’s military cracked down on the Solidarity Worker’s Union of which she was a member. Arriving in Nova Scotia, she “envisioned using my experience as a political activist and my knowledge of teaching and fluency in several languages to promote equitable healthcare for all but especially the underserved.”

In 2005 Wojnar completed her Doctorate of Nursing and joined the faculty of Seattle University, attracted by the university's social justice mission. Now Associate Dean for the College of Nursing and a naturalized U.S. citizen, she is a renowned international leader in nursing whose clinical work and research focuses on non-traditional and underserved populations. In the classroom, she is devoted to mentoring— and challenging—her students, many of whom have gone on to become recognized leaders in their own right in the field of primary care.

“Creating an environment in which students feel safe to ask questions, voice opinions, debate and seek knowledge is my primary objective as a teacher,” she says. “I particularly enjoy when students ask difficult questions to which there is no one easy answer.”

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GRAB YOUR GUSTO WE'RE GOING OUT A LITTLE RAIN CAN NEVER EXTINGUISH THE FIRE IN OUR SPIRIT

Our students will set the worlds of art, business and science ablaze with their energy and ingenuity. They are a new generation of thought leaders with the brainpower to flip “business as usual” on its head. It’s not just a forecast of the future—it’s the cultural climate of Seattle.

Seattle residents not only think outside the box—they live outside it year round. Despite its reputation, Seattle is not the rainiest city in America—even if some days it feels like it. So, you’ll find us in the greatest of outdoors, where the crisp, clean air and lush green spaces power our imaginations.

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It rains all the time in Seattle.

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While we do have overcast skies, cities like Miami, Boston, and Washington, D.C., have higher average rainfall than Seattle.

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You can never leave home without an umbrella.

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A typical rainy day in Seattle is more of a soft drizzle, so most true Seattleites invest in a good rain jacket (with a hood!) and leave the umbrella at home.

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It's never sunny in Seattle.

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Due to our northern location, Seattle sees nearly 16 hours of daylight in the summer (it stays light past 10 p.m.) and Seattleites are said to purchase more sunglasses per capita than any other city in the U.S.

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SOME UNIVERSITIES CLAIM TO THRIVE, but when you walk on our grounds, it feels more like it’s bubbling with life. From the progressive energy of the city to the diverse mosaic that is our campus, culture beats from our very core.

Central to this is the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA).

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about current topics related to identity, diversity and inclusion.

Nahdia Bell, ’20, and her twin sister were inseparable until they decided to attend different colleges.

Through OMA, Bell found strength and community in the Connections Leadership Program (CLP), a year-long cohort-based program designed to support and empower incoming students of color.

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Filipino-American Jess Juanich, ’20, says OMA’s programs “empowered me and helped me develop connections to other students of color. I knew I could be comfortable sharing my identity.”

This is just one of more than two dozen OMA programs.

Another is Moral Mondays at SU, a #BlackLivesMatter initiative that creates space for conversation on race and the social justice movement. And there is OMA Live, an open mic where participants express identity through performance art.

To learn more about OMA and the ways SU fosters intercultural learning and development, visit SEATTLEU.EDU/OMA.

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Study abroad programs at Seattle University range in length from one week, one summer, an entire academic year abroad and everywhere in between. “Our advisers work with you to explore options and find a good fit academically, financially and personally,” explains Gina Lopardo, director of Seattle University’s Education Abroad program. “Students who study abroad have a stronger ability to interact with those of different interests, values and perspectives. They find it easier to navigate cultural differences in the workplace and are able to adapt to challenging situations.”

Become a true global citizen through education abroad. Learn more at SEATTLE.EDU/ABROAD.

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Zambia Seattle University students come to understand the motivations, ideologies and cultures of other people by simply living among them. Each year, some 550 students travel, learn and make positive impact through community service in more than 55 countries. A few of our international programs are highlighted on the map below.

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DOING THE GREATEST GOOD FROM THE OTHER CAPITOL HILL Seattle truly is a city like no other. It’s the city that has other civic leaders asking, “How can we become ‘the next Seattle?’”

It’s where some of the most forward-thinking people in the world come to live and work and where students who aspire to shine in the Emerald City come to forge new paths.

Our 55-acre campus, in the vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood, was designated an official Backyard Sanctuary by the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Department. On campus, our facilities are

state-of-the-art, while off campus, art, culture and nightlife are in a constant state of reinvention—and all within walking distance.

One minute you’re studying in the acclaimed Lemieux Library and McGoldrick Learning Commons, the next you’re feasting on world-class sushi then discovering a rock legend-in-the-making long before Spotify does.

When you’re living, learning and playing at Seattle University, a day in the life presents the opportunities of a lifetime.

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Every spring the campus comes alive with an outdoor concert and arts festival that features established and up-and-coming musical talent. Hundreds of students gather for Quadstock—a day of live entertainment as diverse as the playlist on KXSU. Past performers for this nearly 30-year musical tradition include Brothers From Another, OK Go, Grieves, Best Coast, Macklemore and Talib Kweli.

YOUR LIFE: THE MUSICAL Jimi Hendrix, Band of Horses, Nirvana, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Quincy Jones, Death Cab for Cutie…Seattle has a rich musical history and SU students are always finding new songs for their personal soundtrack in the city. Our admissions application question even contains an option to answer an important question: “So, what's on your playlist?”

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When you’re a student-athlete, you raise your level of play on every play. When you're a fan in the REDZONE, you raise your arms—and the volume of your cheers—to show your Redhawk pride. From softball games at Logan Field and swim meets at Connolly Center to men’s basketball at KeyArena at Seattle Center, our voices soar. Here are some of the voices of our accomplished athletes: “Sports played a big part in allowing me to have a significantly different college experience than most. I was able to travel around the country and play the sport I was passionate about. Being a student-athlete exposed me to many different situations that helped me grow as an individual.”

MANNY CHIBUOGWU | CLASS OF 2017 MEN'S BASKETBALL | MARKETING

“Being a part of the SU athletics family is such an honor. Competing for something bigger than yourself is the most humbling experience. My family within athletics has shaped my experiences at Seattle University tremendously.”

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“Being an athlete at Seattle U helped me become a more outgoing leader and unafraid to meet new people and learn and grow along the way. Being a part of a sports team was vital to enriching my college experience.”

MANNY CHIBUOGWU | CLASS OF 2017

KAYLEE BEST | CLASS OF 2017 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL | POLITICAL SCIENCE “Some advice I would give an incoming student to help them get the most out of Seattle U is to attend as many sporting events as possible. The environment of Seattle U sporting events is a great experience and something I wish I did more. … Also I would volunteer and sign up for as much as possible as a freshman.”

JACK BALDONI | CLASS OF 2018 MEN'S SWIMMING | SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE “Being a student-athlete, and taking part in sport as the competitor as well as the spectator, offers a unique opportunity for an immensely fulfilling college journey that is experienced by relatively few. I feel fortunate to venture through college as a student-athlete. My teammates make me feel supported, loved and challenged every day and I am grateful to have them.”

ISABELLE BUTTERFIELD | CLASS OF 2018 WOMEN'S SOCCER | MATHEMATICS

D-I SPORTS AT SU BASEBALL BASKETBALL MEN / WOMEN CROSS COUNTRY MEN / WOMEN GOLF MEN / WOMEN ROWING WOMEN SOCCER MEN / WOMEN SOFTBALL SWIMMING MEN / WOMEN TENNIS MEN / WOMEN TRACK & FIELD MEN / WOMEN (Indoor/Outdoor) VOLLEYBALL WOMEN Learn about all of our D-I athletics at GOSEATTLEU.COM.

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Soon you’ll experience every college student’s arch nemesis: Finals Week. Sorry, it can’t be helped. However, there is a data-backed remedy for dealing with the anxiety: dogs. “De-Stress with Dogs” invites students to sit, stay and spend time with furry friends. Sure, dogs are cute, but there’s more to canine companions than long walks and fetching Frisbees. Putting down the books for a moment and petting these lovable four-legged creatures is scientifically proven to lower blood pressure, keep the heart healthy and increase endorphin release. This means we’re taking care of students’ mental health and their bodies, too—allergies permitting.

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VISION FOR THE HILARY EDWARDS | CLASS OF 2017 MARKETING

Hilary Edwards, ’17, proudly donned a custom-woven mortar board with an elegant feather in place of the usual tassel to set off her black graduation robe. Edwards’ special cap identified her history—her roots in the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community—as much as it signaled plans for the future. The vision of this alumna of the Albers School of Business and Economics is to use her education to bring further economic prosperity to her reservation of Coast Salish people north of Seattle.

As an Albers undergraduate, Edwards interned with both the Swinomish Casino & Lodge and the Swinomish Golf Links.

After graduation, she will work with a more established tribe out of state and earn an MBA, before eventually returning to the Swinomish.

“My community has done so much to serve me, I want to serve them back,” Edwards says. “My vision is for every Swinomish tribal member to be successful.”

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RNING TO A E L

STEP · BY · STEP Quite a bit will change between your freshman and senior years. You know you have the drive to lead, but who? And where to? Our Career Services professionals can help you figure out your journey by breaking the process into manageable steps. They offer a broad range of career development support that will make finding your career path a little easier, including: • Guidance in career and major selection • Job interview preparation • Annual Career Fairs with local employers • In-depth or express advising appointments • Mentor and internship connection Learn more about our Career Services resources by visiting SEATTLEU.EDU/CAREERSERVICES.

TOP 25 IN THE U.S.

TOP 40 IN THE U.S.

TOP 5% IN THE U.S.

BUSINESS PROGRAMS

SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

Several Albers business programs are in the Top 25 in the nation, including finance and accounting, according to U.S. News & World Report. And 92% of Albers seniors are placed in a job or career-related activity within six months of graduating.

Seattle University College of Science and Engineering is ranked #31 among all engineering schools in the U.S., according to U.S. News & World Report.

LIBERAL ARTS & COMPUTER SCIENCE

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College Factual puts SU in the top 5% for highest paid graduates in liberal arts/sciences and humanities and computer and information science.

ALAN YU | CLASS OF 2017 COMPUTER SCIENCE Alan Yu, ’17, considers himself lucky to have been offered a job on Microsoft’s high-profile Azure SQL Database team right out of college.

Tenacity had much more to do with it than luck.

After transferring to Seattle U for its computer science program, Yu set out to join the region’s world-renowned technology sector. But first, he had to pay his dues through internships.

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The benefits of a Seattle University education continue beyond graduation. Our alumni network includes more than 77,000 graduates around the world with 92 percent rating their decision to attend SU as “good” or “great.” They’re experiencing success professionally while also making a difference in their communities.

CAREER OUTCOMES Seattle University partners with employers who align with our mission and values by supporting the professional growth of a diverse workforce.

AMONG TOP EMPLOYERS OF RECENT GRADUATES Alaska Airlines Amazon The Boeing Company Ernst & Young Harborview Medical Center Microsoft Nordstrom PACCAR Physio-Control Seattle Children’s Hospital Swedish Medical Center T-Mobile

AMONG TOP EMPLOYERS FOR SU INTERNS Amazon Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation The Boeing Company City of Seattle Expedia Harborview Medical Center Puget Sound Energy Russell Investments Seattle Children’s Hospital Seattle City Light Swedish Medical Center

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ROGER FEDERER, AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2017

“Be involved in as much as you can and seek out ways to connect with people. The worst potential is the kind you don’t tap into.”

NICK MCCARVEL | CLASS OF 2008 SPORTS JOURNALIST

Nick McCarvel, 08, has a breezy, ebullient style when interviewing tennis legends like Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. But McCarvel will be the first to tell you that while he might appear relaxed, there are times when he is operating outside his comfort zone.

“I’m still nervous today when I try to do bigger things,” says the freelance sports reporter who has written for USA Today, ESPN, NBC Olympics and The Daily Beast. These days McCarvel is more often found in front of a camera. His multimedia career has him conducting live interviews, hosting video chats and emceeing sports events with tennis and Olympic champions.

A Montana native, McCarvel knew he wanted to be a sports reporter when he came to Seattle U to study journalism. In his junior year, during a Thanksgiving break in New York City, he showed up at Tennis magazine without an appointment and talked his way into a summer internship. The bold move cemented a guiding philosophy to his self-made career: “You can’t be afraid of being told ‘no.’”

After graduation, McCarvel moved to New York City and established himself as a freelance reporter while supporting himself through nonprofit work. A turning point came in May 2009 when he wrote a blog post about former Wimbledon champion Steffi Graf for The New York Times—his first major byline.

McCarvel advises new college students to put themselves out there: go to a meeting or a club where you don’t know anyone. During his time at Seattle U, he led Campus Ministry retreats and spearheaded a successful student drive to end the sale of bottled water on campus.

“Be involved in as much as you can and seek out ways to connect with people,” he advises. “The worst potential is the kind you don’t tap into.”

SERENA WILLIAMS, AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2017

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LET YOUR ADVENTURER COME OUT TO PLAY

Seattle is equal parts mountainous and metropolitan. Idyllic, but never idle. From the beauty of the Puget Sound to the booming fans of the Seattle Sounders FC and Seattle Seahawks, our backyard is a wondrous place to play.

Rent whatever you need for your outdoor adventure on a budget at SU’s Outdoor Adventure Recreation Center.

Shred some slopes or cozy up to a cup of cocoa at Stevens, Snoqualmie Pass or Crystal Mountain.

Go kayaking or canoeing while barely changing zip codes.

Explore the cultures—art and food alike—in the International District.

Stroll Alki Beach or take a swim at Madison Park Beach.

Have a visit with the internationally known Fremont Troll.

Lose track of time while wandering the stacks at Elliott Bay Book Co., an independent bookstore just blocks from SU. Walk Capitol Hill, home to Rock Box karaoke, Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream and more.

Find there’s more to the famous Pike Place Market than flying fish.

Go see the “next best thing” in music at Neumos or The Showbox.

Explore Seattle by way of public transportation— Seattle Streetcar, Light Rail or Metro bus.

Admire the colors of a Pacific Northwest sunset from Kerry Park in Queen Anne.

Enjoy the internationally acclaimed Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall.

Break out your picnic blanket and lunch beside the Asian Art Museum at Volunteer Park.

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GIVE YOUR DREAMS WINGS (WE CAN HELP)

Nearly 90 percent of Seattle University students receive financial aid, which adds up to $116 million in scholarships, grants, loans and employment assistance annually. And we guarantee that any amount you receive as an institutional gift will remain constant for all four years you’re eligible at SU. We know how important investing in a Seattle University education is to you and we’re ready to help you make it happen. Learn how to apply for financial aid with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at SEATTLEU.EDU/FINANCIAL-AID. FAFSA SCHOOL CODE: 003790

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MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FIRST-YEAR DOMESTIC STUDENTS (FRESHMEN) TRUSTEE SCHOLARSHIP

CAMPION SCHOLARSHIP

BELLARMINE SCHOLARSHIP

ARRUPE SCHOLARSHIP

$22,000

$20,000

$18,000

$12,000

per academic year

per academic year

per academic year

per academic year

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FIRST-YEAR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP

PROVOST’S SCHOLARSHIP

REGENT'S SCHOLARSHIP

DEANS' SCHOLARSHIP

$12,000

$9,000

$7,000

$5,000

per academic year

per academic year

per academic year

per academic year

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS MESSINA SCHOLARSHIP

XAVIER SCHOLARSHIP

LOYOLA SCHOLARSHIP

HURTADO SCHOLARSHIP

$16,000

$13,000

$10,000

$5,000

per academic year

per academic year

per academic year

per academic year

Visit SEATTLEU.EDU/UNDERGRADUATE-ADMISSIONS to learn more about merit awards and English proficiency requirements.

Amounts based on 2017-18 award levels.

BUDGET FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS (3 Quarters per Year)*

On-Campus Living with Parents/Relatives Tuition (12-20 credits) $42,120 $42,120 Room and Board $12,072 $4,029 Expenses $5,415 $5,415 Books and supplies $1,200 $1,200 Personal $2,310 $2,310 Transportation $1,140 $1,140 Technology Fee $465 $465 Recreation Fee $300 $300 Total Cost of Attendance $59,607 $51,564 *Amounts based on 2017-2018 costs.

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RECORD BOOKS This is where determination becomes enlightened transformation. Where human potential is turned in to a more powerful force for good. Where those with true character learn to be cultural and economic game changers. Here, you’ll become one of the ones who will write the next great chapters of the human experience, from the center of this amazing city to every corner of the globe.

Learn more and start your application at SEATTLE.EDU/UNDERGRADUATE-ADMISSIONS.

ADMISSION DEADLINES First-Year Early Action Deadline

NOV 15

First-Year Regular Decision Deadline

JAN 15

TRANSFER DEADLINES Fall Quarter MARCH 1 priority deadline AUG 15 final deadline Transfer Nursing

DEC 1

Transfer Diagnostic Ultrasound JAN 15 Winter Quarter

NOV 1

Spring Quarter

FEB 15

Summer Quarter

MAY 15

fall entry only

fall entry only

COME SEE US! To schedule a visit to campus, go to SEATTLEU.EDU/VISIT or check out our virtual tour online at SEATTLEU.EDU/#VIRTUALTOUR.

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Note: Race and ethnicity percentages listed are based on Seattle University’s undergraduate population. Individuals can self-identify with more than one race or ethnicity and are counted within each group, which results in a total of more than 100%.

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 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 Chief EEO Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 206-220-8515. 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 VP for Institutional Equity/ Title IX Coordinator | Office of Institutional Equity, Loyola Hall 300 | 206-220-8515 | katahira@seattleu.edu; Alvin Sturdivant, PhD | Interim Vice President for Student Development |STCN 140B | 206-296-6066 | sturdial@seattleu.edu; or 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.

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