Alumni Blog

Career mentorship can be pivotal and some of the most transformative relationships involve one-to-one interactions. The new Seattle University Redhawk Landing (RHL) platform helps you build these relationships. Alumni serve as mentors for students and other alumni or find mentors of their own. Redhawk Landing provides opportunities for alumni to connect with alumni in a city or industry of interest, join interest groups or browse career resources and programs.  

With RHL, both mentors and mentees indicate the type of mentoring relationship they are interested in—from a short phone call to a longer-term engagement—and their specific interest areas to advance their professional journey.  

With the Class of 2020 graduating and entering the workforce, it is the perfect time for mentors to help them find a professional pathway and accelerate their career trajectory. Mentees gain professional development, specific advice for their needs and a new perspective.  

"The connections that I've built with fellow SU alumni have been pretty strong. And so, to me this is another way to be able to have that type of connection with people that have had the same type of Jesuit education as I have," said Scott Newton, ‘16.  

Engaging on Redhawk Landing can be as easy as connecting over coffee, answering a few questions over email or video chatting. Alumni mentors choose their commitment level and preferred way to engage. 

In our current economic environment, building community and supporting each other is more important than ever. Register and start making connections with alumni and the class of 2020. 

As an alum, you have a lifelong connection to Seattle University. The Seattle University Alumni Association is here to support you at every stage of your journey with a broad array of useful and exciting benefits. 

Career and Mentoring

Career Coaching
You have unlimited access to career coaching appointments up to one year after graduation.

Career Workshops 
Tools for Transition Alumni Career Workshops are offered throughout the year to support you in changing your career path and learning new professional skills. For our upcoming sessions, visit our Events page.

LinkedIn
Build your network by connecting with the over 8,700 alumni professionals on our LinkedIn group.

Mentoring
Redhawk Landing is your place to find a mentor or volunteer to mentor a student or fellow alum through short- or long-term engagements. 

Alumni Communities 

Alumni Chapters and Affinity Groups
Join our alumni communities to build connections and benefit from the power of participating in an alumni network. Our many regional chapters, affinity groups and alliances engage alumni based on shared location, interests and identities.

Lifelong Learning 

Reading Redhawks
Engage with other active minds though Reading Redhawks, our new virtual book club-style learning opportunity. Look forward to a rotating lineup of compelling, thought-provoking subjects with discussion led by Seattle U faculty, alumni and staff members.

Alumni Audit Program
Missing the classroom learning experience? As an alum, you can audit undergraduate courses for a nominal fee ($35 or $55 per course).

Library Access
SU alumni can check out books from the Lemieux Library. Access to the catalog is available from the library's website. 

Spirit and Pride

Seattle U License Plates
Are you living in Washington State? Show your Redhawk pride and support student scholarships with a Seattle U license plate.

Seattle University Credit Card          
Seattle U alums, parents and friends are eligible to apply for the Seattle U Visa® Rewards credit card -- the only credit card that helps support the Seattle University Alumni Association with every purchase!

Discounts

Auto, Home and Rental Insurance
Seattle University alumni receive a discount on GEICO auto insurance. Visit Geico’s Seattle University page  or call 1-800-368-2734 to find out how much you could save today! (Be sure to mention your affiliation with Seattle University to be eligible for the special savings.)

Medical, Life, Disability Insurance and More 
Our partner, the Alumni Insurance Program, provides comprehensive insurance offerings at money-saving group rates for medical, group term life insurance, disability, long term care and travel insurance.

Fitness Center Membership
Base Rate: $399 annually / $35 monthly
As an alum of Seattle University, you can use the facilities at the Eisiminger Fitness Center and take fitness classes with an alumni gym membership.

Hotels
Alumni visiting campus can take advantage of discounts at Seattle-area hotels including The Sorrento, The Crowne Plaza, Silver Cloud Hotel (Broadway) and Springhill Suites. Mention your Seattle University alumni status to receive a discounted rate.  

ZipCar
Zipcar, the world's largest car sharing network, has partnered with Seattle University to offer you an exclusive discount. Join today and pay $35 for your first year (discounted from $70).

Want more details about any of the benefits you’ve read about here? Visit our benefits website.