BEEN ADMITTED TO THE 2023
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SCHOOL
LAW. Congratulations! We welcome you on behalf of the faculty, staff, and entire student body.
YOU’VE
ENTERING CLASS
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY
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At this stage in the decision process, you may have questions about registration, core class requirements, and the academic calendar. You will find answers to many of your questions in this packet. We will have one of our Admission Fellows contact you and act as a resource to address any additional questions.
Please feel free to contact the Admission Office at 206‑398‑4200 or lawadmis@seattleu.edu.
YOU BELONG HERE
MEET SEATTLE U LAW ADMISSION FELLOWS
Below is information about our Admission Fellows, current law students who work with the Admission Office as a resource for you. They are happy to answer any questions you may have about the law student experience. Feel free to reach out!
HALLIE CONYERS ‑TUCKER, 1L
Hallie was born in Guangzhou, China. She received her BA in Global Health from Colorado College and is interested in pursuing health law, specifically how health policies impact community health outcomes. Hallie is currently a 1L Access to Justice Institute Fellow. She decided to go to law school to serve vulnerable communities and to increase access to legal services. In her free time, she enjoys playing ultimate frisbee and sea kayaking.
Email: hconyers tucker@seattleu.edu
JUSTIN GORNEY, 2L
Justin is originally from Houston, Texas and received his BA in English from the University of North Texas. Justin is a member of the Moot Court Board, the Entertainment and Sports Law Society, and the Intellectual Property Law Society. Justin currently works with American Family Insurance Company on their litigation team. In his free time, he loves to attend pop concerts and is an avid Harry Potter fan. Email: jgorney@seattleu.edu
ZULEN PANTOJA ‑ ORTEGA, 2L
Zulen is from Mount Vernon, Washington and received her BA in Law Societies & Justice from the University of Washington. Zulen is part of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Board, the Moot Court Board, and serves on the Student Bar Association as the Graduate Student Council Representative. She has worked at Columbia Legal Services as an advocacy intern and a Laurel Rubin Farmworker Justice intern. Zulen hopes to use her legal education to continue to serve her community.
Email: zpantoja‑ortega@seattleu.edu
TIANA PEREIRA,
2L
Tiana was born on the island of O‘ahu, Hawai‘i and received her BA in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Gonzaga University. She serves on the Moot Court Board and the Alter native Dispute Resolution Board. She spent the summer of 2022 working at Seattle Children’s Hospital through the LEAD WA program and she enjoys learning about how she can use her legal education to support and serve underrepresented communities.
Email: tpereira@seattleu.edu
KEEP IN TOUCH!
We’re available to welcome you and answer your questions. Admission and Student Financial Services staff are happy to meet with you in-person or via phone or Zoom at your convenience.
You will soon receive an SU student email address. The majority of our communication occurs via email. Your SU student email keeps you in contact with all School of Law departments.
COVID ‑ 19 INFORMATION
We look forward to welcoming you to Sullivan Hall. The School of Law is committed to the safety and health of our students, staff, and faculty during the COVID-19 pandemic.
All students must submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or request an accommodated exception prior to enrollment. Check Seattle University’s COVID-19 webpage often for the latest updates and information. seattleu.edu/coronavirus
ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST
¡ CONTACT INFORMATION UPDATE
Please contact us to update your email address and/or mailing address if needed. Be sure to check your spam or junk mail filter to ensure that you don’t miss any important communications from us. Send updates to lawadmis@seattleu.edu.
¡ SU STUDENT EMAIL ACCOUNT
To keep you in contact with all law school departments and to pay your seat deposit online, we will provide you with a SU student email account. Watch your personal email for activation instructions and make a habit of checking your SU email frequently!
¡ COMPLETE FINANCIAL AID DOCUMENTS
Carefully review the Financial Aid Checklist on the next page. Your Social Security Number is required for financial aid purposes. If you did not provide your SSN to the Admission Office during the application process, contact Student Financial Services at 206398-4250 with your information to avoid delay.
¡ SUBMIT SEAT DEPOSIT
A non-refundable $250 deposit is required to reserve your seat in the 2023 entering class (please see your admission letter for your deposit deadline). If you are starting in the fall, a second $250 deposit is due June 1, 2023. Online payment information will follow soon.
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LAPTOP COMPUTER REQUIREMENT
All students are required to have a laptop computer. Visit our website for laptop specifications and financial aid options. Note that tablets and Chromebooks do not meet the necessary specifications. law.seattleu.edu/computing‑information
¡ RESEARCH HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS
Students are strongly encouraged to maintain health insurance during law school. Visit our website for the SU Student Insurance plan options. law.seattleu.edu/student insurance
¡ OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED
All students must provide a final, official undergraduate transcript prior to enrollment. The transcript must reflect the conferral of your bachelor’s degree. Transcripts submitted with your law school application may not satisfy this ABA requirement. If not, your undergraduate Registrar must send transcripts directly to the Admission Office. Graduate school transcripts are not necessary.
¡ CAMPUS CARD ID
Once registered for classes, you must obtain a Campus Card ID for access to university facilities and services. Details to follow via your SU student email. Visit the SU website for details. seattleu.edu/its/access/campus card
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ORCA TRANSIT & PARKING PASSES
The Department of Campus Public Safety & Transportation provides parking passes and subsidized ORCA transit passes. Visit the SU website for details. Carpools for those commuting to campus can be arranged via Seattle Metro Transit. seattleu.edu/transportation
¡ RESEARCH TEXTBOOKS & PURCHASE OPTIONS
Prior to the beginning of classes, the Admission Office will provide a list of required textbooks with your registration confirmation and section assignment. You can review textbook availability and purchase/rental options on the SU Campus Store website. seattleu.edu/campus store
¡ RESOURCES FOR VETERANS
Seattle U Law is committed to providing educational and professional opportunities for veterans. Visit our website for details about VA benefits, career services, and resources for veterans and their families. law.seattleu.edu/veteran benefits
¡ CHARACTER & FITNESS DISCLOSURES
In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners, http://www.ncbex.org. Note that any new incidents of criminal charges, convictions, or allegations of academic misconduct that occur after the submission of the law school application must be reported to the law school immediately.
¡ NOTICE TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
It is the policy of Seattle University that no qualified person shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in, denied the benefit of, or be subject to discrimination in any job, facility, program, or activity provided by the University. The law school will evaluate all requests to make reasonable accommodations or adjustments in law school facilities, programs, policies, services, and activities to ensure equal opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis; documentation is required. Contact the Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Kristin DiBiase, at kdibiase@seattleu.edu.
FINANCIAL AID CHECKLIST
¡ OFFER LETTER
Your financial aid offer letter, which outlines your financial aid package, will be sent via your SU email approximately three weeks after your admission (but no earlier than mid-March). Note that you must complete your FAFSA form online along with any other requested information in order to receive your offer letter. Instructions on how to accept, reject or amend your financial aid package will be included with the offer letter.
¡ FEDERAL DIRECT UNSUBSIDIZED STAFFORD LOAN MASTER PROMISSORY NOTE
Unless you previously signed a Master Promissory Note at a Direct Lending school, complete the Stafford Loan Promissory Note online at https://studentaid.gov (choose Complete Loan Agreement for a Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan). The Stafford Unsubsidized Loan is disbursed in equal amounts each semester, but tuition charges may vary from term to term. Budget carefully!
¡ ENTRANCE COUNSELING
Complete Entrance Counseling documentation at https://studentaid.gov (click on Entrance Counseling) for Stafford and Grad PLUS loans.
¡ OTHER FORMS
Submit verification forms or any other documentation as requested by our office. Disclose any outside scholarships or funding assistance you receive.
¡ ALTERNATIVE LOANS
Apply for an alternative loan (federal Grad PLUS or private loan) if eligible and additional funding is necessary. A credit check is required. Equal disbursements will be made in the fall and spring unless requested otherwise in writing and approved. If you choose Grad PLUS, complete the PLUS request process, promissory note, and entrance counseling at https://studentaid.gov.
¡ LAPTOP COMPUTER
Laptops are required by the law school. If you need to purchase a laptop, you must buy it first and keep your receipt and proof of payment by you, the student. After authorization by Student Financial Services, you may apply for an alternative, creditbased loan to reimburse yourself up to the cost of the computer, or $1,450, whichever is less. You must pass a credit check to receive this loan.
¡ FUNDING
You must complete the registration/validation process each term and attend class. Financial aid pays institutional charges first. Refunds for living expenses are usually available shortly after the term begins, if you have completed all necessary paperwork in a timely manner. However, always be prepared to pay for books and expenses yourself the first few weeks of each term.
¡ ACCESSLEX INSTITUTE
The AccessLex Institute offers free, broad-based access to financial information and tools to educate law students about the economic realities of law school. We encourage all of our students to engage with AccessLex from the very start of their law school careers to become knowledgeable about educational debt, personal finance management, and more. http://accesslex.org
MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Student Financial Services if you have any questions, need more information, or would like a one-on-one appointment. We are happy to help you with this process.
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES: 206-398-4250 • lawfa@seattleu.edu • law.seattleu.edu/financialservices
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
We have over 40 student organizations at the School of Law, in addition to six co-curricular law journals and groups:
Alternative Dispute Resolution Board
American Constitution Society for Law & Policy
American Indian Law Journal
Artificial Intelligence Law Society
Asian Pacific Islander Law Students Association
Black Law Students Association
Business & Entrepreneurship Law Association
Cannabis Law Society
Disability Inclusion Alliance
Entertainment & Sports Law Association
Environmental Law Society
Family Law Society Federalist Society
Future Prosecutors for Social Justice Health Law Society
If/When/How - Lawyering for Reproductive Justice
Incarcerated Mothers Advocacy Project
Intellectual Property Law Society
International Law Society
International Refugee Assistance Project
Jewish Law Student Association
Labor Employment Law Association
Latinx Law Student Association
Legal Advocates Empowering Youth
Middle Eastern/ South Asian Law Student Association
Moot Court Board
National Lawyers Guild
Native American Law Student Association
Non-Binary, Gender Non-Conforming & Allies Student Association
OutLaws
Phi Alpha Delta
Plaintiffs’ Law Association
Privacy Law Student Association
Public Interest Law Foundation
Real Estate Law Association
Seattle Journal for Social Justice
Seattle Journal of Technology, Environmental, & Innovation Law Seattle University Law Review
Seattle University Post-Conviction Appellate Alliance
Space Law Society
Student Animal Legal Defense Fund
Student Bar Association
Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Law Association
Undocumented Law Student Association
Veterans Law Society Womxn of Color Coalition Womxn’s Law Caucus
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 202 3 –202 4
SUMMER SEMESTER
Criminal Law Section B Begins June 12
Juneteenth Holiday (no classes, offices closed) .............................................................. June 19
Criminal Law Sections A & E Begin June 20
Independence Day (no classes, offices closed) July 4
Last Day to Withdraw from Criminal Law ............................................................................. July 7
Last Class Day for Upper Division Courses July 20
Last Class Day for Criminal Law & Flex JD Courses July 27
Final Examinations for Criminal Law & Flex JD Courses ......................... July 31–August 2
Grades Due from Professors August 17
Grades Will Post by August 22
FALL SEMESTER
New Student Orientation
August 14–18
Flex JD Orientation/In-Person Weekend................................................................ August 17-19
Classes Begin August 21
Last Day to Add or Drop Courses August 25
Labor Day (no classes, offices closed)....................................................................... September 4
Constitution Day Presentation (no class cancellations) September 14
Last Day to Withdraw from Courses September 22
Flex JD In-person Weekend.......................................................................................... October 7-8
Veterans Day (no classes, offices closed) November 10
Thanksgiving Recess (no classes after 1pm, offices close at 1 pm) November 22
Thanksgiving Recess (no classes, offices closed) ..................................... November 22 & 24
Last Class Day November 30
Flex JD In-person Weekend December 2-3
Final Examinations ...................................................................................................... December 5–15
December Commencement December 16
Semester Break (no classes) December 18–January 1
Grades Due from Professors .............................................................................................. January 5 Grades Will Post by January 10
SPRING SEMESTER
January Intersession
January 2–5
Classes Begin ............................................................................................................................ January 8
Last Day to Add or Drop Courses January 12
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no classes, offices closed) January 15
Last Day for Late Registration ........................................................................................ January 26
Last Day to Withdraw from Courses February 9
Flex JD In-person Weekend February 10-11
Presidents Day (no classes, offices closed) ................................................................ February 19
Spring Break (no classes) March 11–15
Good Friday (no classes, offices closed) March 29
Flex JD In-person Weekend............................................................................................. April 20-21
Last Class Day April 25
Final Examinations April 30-May 10
Spring Commencement ............................................................................................................... May 11
Grades Due from Professors May 31
Grades Will Post by June 5
VISITING SULLIVAN HALL
We warmly welcome you to the School of Law! All new students are invited to attend our special events designed to acquaint you with our vibrant community. In March, our Meet the Faculty events will feature some of our renowned faculty who will take your questions about life as a law student. Our Spring Visit Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 1. This popular event includes a welcome from Dean Anthony E. Varona, a current student panel, and information about the many resources and services that will support you during your law school career. More open house events will be announced later in the spring and early summer. Check your SU student email for more information.
FIRST YEAR START DATES
For those planning to start law school this summer, classes begin on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Students enrolling in the Access Admission program will begin on Monday, June 12, 2023. Fall orientation for all new students will take place the week of August 14, and the fall semester begins Monday, August 21, 2023. Note that the Registrar’s Office will complete your class registration for you, but the Registrar will send you a notice via email to confirm your registration before classes begin. See the Academic Calendar on this page for other important dates and deadlines.
SEAT DEPOSIT REMINDER
Remember your $250 seat deposit to ensure your place in the 2023 entering class must be submitted by the deadline indicated in your admission letter. The tuition deposit is non refundable. Should you enroll at Seattle U Law, the deposit will be applied to your first semester’s tuition. A second $250 deposit will be required by June 1, 2023 for students beginning fall semester.
HOW TO REACH US
Seattle University School of Law 901 12th Avenue, Sullivan Hall P.O. Box 222000 Seattle, WA 98122-1090
ADMISSION 206-398-4200 phone 206-398-4058 fax lawadmis@seattleu.edu law.seattleu.edu/admission
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES 206-398-4250 phone 206-398-4058 fax lawfa@seattleu.edu law.seattleu.edu/financialservices
CONNECT WITH OUR STUDENTS AND THE LAW SCHOOL: @seattleu.law law.seattleu.edu/admission
AT THE HEART OF LAW
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 or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking 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 Interim Assistant Vice President for Institutional Equity/Title IX Coordinator at 206-220-8515 or jmoffitt@seattleu.edu. 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: Jill Moffitt, Interim Assistant Vice President for Institutional Equity, Title IX Coordinator | ADA/504 Coordinator, 206-220-8515, jmoffitt@seattleu.edu; Alvin A. Sturdivant, Ed.D., Vice President for Student Development, STCN 140B, 206-296-6066, sturdial@seattleu.edu; 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. To learn more information about Seattle University’s policies, please visit seattleu.edu/policies
