The Seattle University Admissions Office reviews applications holistically. General admission requirements are listed below, but know that many factors are considered in the admissions process. Students with specific questions regarding their admission should contact their Admissions Counselor.
To see a list of required materials, please see the How to Apply page.
Successful candidates complete the following minimal program in high school (each unit is equivalent to one academic year of study):
At Seattle University, students can apply directly to their intended major. For instance, students who select "Nursing" as their intended major will be considered directly for admission to our Nursing program. If admitted, students can begin their journey in their major right from the beginning.
As a result, certain programs—Nursing included—have additional admission requirements. Please review the programs with direct entry admission requirements below:
Competitive applicants to majors within the Albers School of Business and Economics must meet minimum credit requirements (see the top of this page) and:
The following majors have additional requirements for direct entry admission:
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Business Analytics
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Business and Law
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Please note the following: Due to the fast-paced nature of this program, students interested in Business and Law must apply directly to the program and begin cohort classes in fall quarter of their first year. Current students are not able to change their major to Business and Law after starting classes. Students who are enrolled in the Bridge program would not be able to complete the Business Foundation requirements in three years and, therefore, would not be able to enroll in Business and Law. |
Competitive applicants to majors within the College of Arts and Sciences must meet minimum requirements credit requirements (see the top of this page), and the following majors have additional requirements for direct entry admission:
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Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science
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Competitive applicants to majors within the College of Nursing must meet minimum requirements credit requirements (see the top of this page) and:
Additionally, the following majors have additional requirements for direct entry admission:
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Nursing |
Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing is our most competitive program. Please note: to pursue Nursing, students must indicate Nursing on their application and meet all relevant admissions deadlines. Due to the cohort nature of the program, students are not able to change their major to Nursing after enrolling at SU. Admission Requirements and Considerations:
*The admissions review process will consider a student’s schedule, AP or honors coursework, and grade trend in context with cumulative GPA. |
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Diagnostic Ultrasound
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Competitive applicants to majors within the College of Science and Engineering must meet minimum requirements credit requirements (see the top of this page) and:
The following majors have additional requirements for direct entry admission:
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Engineering
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Biology, Biochemistry, and Chemistry
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You do not need to know your major before you apply!* We have advisors that work with you to research, explore and prepare for a wide variety of majors. Students who have not yet selected a major should contact the Admissions Office to learn more about our Undeclared (Academic Pathways), Pre-Business, Pre-Science, and Pre-Engineering programs. See some more information below.
*Please note that—due to the cohort structure of their programs—students interested in Nursing, Diagnostic Ultrasound, or Business and Law must select that major on their application for consideration.
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Still trying to decide what to major in? Select Undeclared to work with an Academic Pathways advisor. They will help to provide the framework, programming, and resources necessary to help you make informed decisions about choosing a major. |
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Pre-Science Advising or Science (major undeclared) |
Are you interested in a Science major but still need to decide what field you want to pursue? Do you need to complete some prerequisites before starting your intended Science program? Pre-Science offers the opportunity to explore the different science disciplines in the College of Science Engineering. |
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Pre-Engineering Advising or Engineering (major undeclared) |
Are you interested in Engineering but need to discern what engineering field is right for you? Do you need to complete some prerequisites before officially starting your intended Engineering program? Pre-Engineering offers the opportunity to explore the different engineering disciplines and meet necessary requirements. |
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Pre-Business Advising or Business (major undeclared) |
Are you interested in Business but want time to decide what field you want to pursue? Do you need to complete some prerequisites before officially starting your intended Business program? Pre-Business offers the opportunity to explore different business majors and avenues and meet necessary prerequisites. |
Seattle University employs a holistic review of your application materials to determine admission. Part of that holistic review includes evaluating student performance on the SAT or ACT exam, an optional admission component.
If you choose to submit your test scores, Seattle University will use the highest sub-scores on both the ACT and SAT Reasoning test when making admission, scholarship, and course placement decisions.
Should applicants choose to submit test scores, they must be received by November 15 for early action consideration and by January 15 for regular admission consideration. We will provisionally accept self-reported scores from the Common Application to complete applications. Students submitting self-reported scores must follow up with an official score report if they attend SU.
Although international students are not required to submit the SAT or ACT, the Admissions Office recommends international students take either exam and submit their scores.
Some applicants have taken some time off while completing a degree. Students with a gap of 5 or more years may be asked to establish a current academic record at another college or university before applying for Seattle University admission. In addition, recent prerequisite coursework may be needed to apply to specific majors. Don't hesitate to contact your Admissions Counselor for more information.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must demonstrate English proficiency regardless of the length of residency in the U.S., citizenship, or immigration status.
If an applicant has a gap in education of 5 or more years, they may be asked to establish a current academic record at another college or university prior to applying for admission at Seattle University. In addition, recent prerequisite coursework may be needed to apply to specific majors. Please contact your Admissions Counselor for more information.