YOU’VE BEEN ADMITTED TO THE 2026 ENTERING CLASS OF SEATTLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW Congratulations! We welcome you on behalf of the faculty, staff, and entire student body.
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! ADWOA AKYEANSAH, 2L Adwoa (she/her) is originally from Newark, New Jersey. She earned her BBA in International Business Systems from Howard University. Adwoa then joined Amazon as part of the company’s Finance Rotational Program and was among the first cohort of analysts in Treasury. She later joined Flicker, Garelick & Associates LLP in Manhattan as a War Hazard Paralegal, where she specialized in cases under the Defense Base Act. In the summer of 2025, she externed with Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), supporting advocacy for immigrant and refugee children. Adwoa plans to leverage her law degree to advance a dynamic career in finance and currently serves as President of the Black Law Students Association.
Email: aakyeansah@seattleu.edu THEANA AROMIN, 3L Theana (she/her) was born in Guam and attend the University of Washington, where she earned her BA in Law, Societies & Justice and American Ethnic Studies. She returned to Guam and was a high school teacher prior to law school. She has served as a Legal Associate for Salesforce, Inc. under the LEAD WA Fellowship. She was also part of the second cohort for the Family Defense Fellowship with the Office of Public Defense. Through a Rule 9 Internship, she represented indigent parents in dependency proceedings. Theana is the President of the National and Seattle U Law Filipino American Law student Association, a Research Assistant for the Center for Civil Rights and Critical Justice, and an Online Editor for the Seattle University Law Review.
Email: aromint@seattleu.edu GRAYSON EVANS, 1L Grayson (he/him) is originally from Denver, Colorado. He attended Metropolitan State University of Denver where he earned his BA in History with a minor in Legal Studies. Before entering law school, Grayson served six years in the Army Reserves. He hopes to use his legal education to continue serving others, with a particular interest in supporting veterans.
Email: gevans1@seattleu.edu ANDREA STECKLER, 1L Andrea (she/her) is from Bellevue, Washington. She attended San Diego State University and received her BS in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology. Andrea is a member of the Fashion and Arts Law Society and the Public Interest Law Foundation. She is interested in pursuing a career in Intellectual Property Law. In her free time, she enjoys going to the movies.
Email: asteckler@seattleu.edu FERNANDA URBINA, 2L Fernanda (she/her) was born and raised in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. She attended the University of Texas at El Paso and received her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a minor in Legal Reasoning. She spent the summer as a judicial extern at the US District Court for the Western District of Washington. She is the President of the Advocacy Training Society, the Communications Director for the Student Bar Association and a member of the Seattle Journal for Social Justice. Fernanda hopes to use her legal education to advocate for victims of domestic violence.
Email: furbina@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.
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 it to the Admission Office on your JD application, contact Student Financial Services at 206-3984250 with your information to avoid delay.
¡ SUBMIT SEAT DEPOSIT
A non-refundable $300 deposit is required to reserve your seat in the 2026 entering class (please see your admission letter for your deposit deadline). If you are starting in the fall, a second $300 deposit is due June 1, 2026. Online payment information will follow soon.
¡ 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 more information about insurance 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.
¡ 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, denied 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 in the 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 amentkowski@seattleu.edu after May 15, 2026, with the subject line: “New Admitted Student Accommodations”.
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.
¡ 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. https://accesslex.org
¡ ALTERNATIVE LOANS
Apply for an alternative loan if eligible and additional funding is necessary. A credit check is required for alternative loans. Equal disbursements of loan funds will be made in the fall and spring unless requested otherwise in writing and approved. See our website or contact lawfa@seattleu.edu for information about alternative loan types and eligibility requirements.
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: Advocacy Training Society
Korean Law Student Association
American Constitution Society
Latinx Law Student Association
American Indian Law Journal
Middle Eastern/South Asian Law Student Association
Artificial Intelligence Law Society
Military & Veteran’s Law Society
Asian Law Students Association
National Lawyers Guild
Black Law Students Association
Native American Law Student Association
Business & Entrepreneurship Law Association
Non-Binary, Gender Non-Conforming and Allies Student Association
Disability Justice Collective Election Law Caucus Entertainment & Sports Law Association Environmental Law Society Family Law Society Fashion and Arts Law Society Federalist Society
OutLaws Pacific Islander Law Student Association Phi Alpha Delta Privacy Law Student Association Property and Tax Law Society Public Interest Law Foundation Seattle Journal for Social Justice
Filipino American Law Students Association
Seattle Journal of Technology, Environmental, & Innovation Law
First Generation Lawyers Coalition
Seattle University Law Review
Health Law Society
Punjabi Law Society
If/When/How — Lawyering for Reproductive Justice
Seattle U Post-Conviction Appellate Alliance
Intellectual Property Law Society
Society of International Students in Law
International Law Society
Student Animal Legal Defense Fund
International Refugee Assistance Project
Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Law Association
Jewish Law Student Association
Womxn of Color Coalition
Justice in Employment and Labor Law Organization
Womxn’s Law Caucus
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2026–2027 VISITING SULLIVAN HALL SUMMER SEMESTER Memorial Day Holiday..........................................................................................................May 23-25 Juneteenth Holiday..................................................................................................................... June 19 First Day Criminal Law classes............................................................................................... June 22 Last Day to Withdraw from Criminal Law............................................................................July 10 Independence Day (no classes, offices closed).....................................................................July 3 Last Class Day................................................................................................................................ July 30 Final Examinations................................................................................................................August 3-5 Grades Due from Professors..............................................................................................August 28 Grades Will Post by........................................................................................................... September 1
FALL SEMESTER New Student Orientation................................................................................................August 17-21 Flex JD Orientation/In-Person Weekend.............................................................. August 20-22 Classes Begin............................................................................................................................August 24 Last Day to Add or Drop Courses....................................................................................August 28 Labor Day (no classes, offices closed)....................................................................... September 7 Constitution Day Presentation (no class cancellations)...................................September 17 Last Day to Withdraw from Courses...................................................................... September 26 Flex JD In-person Weekend.................................................................................September 26-27 Mass of the Holy Spirit (no classes before 1:30 p.m.)............................................... October 2 Flex JD In-person Weekend..................................................................October 31 - November 1 Veterans Day (no classes, offices closed)..................................................................November 11 Thanksgiving Recess (no classes after 1pm, offices close at 1 pm)..........November 25-27 Final Examinations........................................................................................................December 3–11 Semester Break (no classes).................................................................. December 14–January 3 Grades Due from Professors...............................................................................................January 8 Grades Will Post by............................................................................................................... January 13
SPRING SEMESTER Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no classes, offices closed)............................................ January 18 Classes Begin........................................................................................................................... January 19
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 11. 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 Monday, June 22, 2026. Fall orientation for all new students will take place the week of August 17, and the fall semester begins Monday, August 24, 2026. 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.
Last Day to Add or Drop Courses.................................................................................. January 23 Flex JD In-person Weekend....................................................................................... January 23-24
SEAT DEPOSIT REMINDER
Last Day to Withdraw from Courses............................................................................February 14
Remember your $300 seat deposit to ensure your place in the 2026 incoming 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 $300 deposit will be required by June 1, 2026 for students beginning fall semester.
Presidents Day (no classes, offices closed).................................................................February 15 Flex JD In-person Weekend............................................................................................ March 13-14 Spring Break (no classes)...............................................................................................March 22–26 Good Friday (no classes, offices closed).......................................................................... March 26 Last Class Day............................................................................................................................... April 29 Final Examinations.................................................................................................................... May 5-14 Spring Commencement...............................................................................................................May 15 Grades Due from Professors.....................................................................................................June 4 Grades Will Post by.......................................................................................................................June 9
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LE AD ERS SERVI N G J U STI CE
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.