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“Many of the courses at SU require the student to think in unconventional ways and to explore theories and questions

that may not have an easy answer.”—Fiske Guide

One of the best comprehensive universities in the Western U.S.—U.S. News and World Report

Recognized as among the best colleges in the nation for quality of life and academics—Princeton Review’s 368 Best Colleges

The most diverse university in the Northwest

Three out of four SU students serve the community, a rate more than twice the national average.

The first undergraduate program in Environmental Engineering

A green campus consistently recognized for its earth-friendly and innovative practices

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Jesuit. Personal. Urban.Three characteristics set Seattle University apart: our Jesuit

tradition, our personal style of education and our strategic

location in the city that shares our name.

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

Our Jesuit Tradition ........................................3

A Focus on the Student ..................................9

Urban Oasis ...................................................25

Uniquely Seattle ...........................................34

Visit the SU Campus .....................................44

Exploring the Whole WorldFrom the beginning, Jesuits have sought the best possible education for themselves and their students. In that tradition, Seattle University reaches across a full range of academic disciplines.

Our Jesuit Tradition

A Jesuit education incorporates values, rigorous and wide-ranging

study, worldliness, discussion and personal reflection. It’s a holistic

education involving the mind, body and spirit, the big picture

and your own special place in it. It has a tradition going back four

centuries, a global network, and in Seattle, a powerful mix of diverse

people, neighborhoods and an adventurous intellectual community.

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The Whole PersonA Jesuit education is aimed at the whole person—mind, body and spirit—and it is reflected here in a deep care for the individual. The SU classroom experience is built around each student’s own perspectives, values and ways of learning.

Social TeachingWe take to heart the principles of Catholic social teaching: the dignity of the person, the common good, the needs of the poor and vulnerable, a respect for human rights and a shared responsibility for a healthy community.

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Soulful ReflectionsJesuit philosophy sees works of art as reflections of the soul. SU celebrates them with art around campus, classes in local museums and study among the great halls of Europe.

A Distinctly Northwest Jesuit Education Students at Seattle University are part of the Jesuit educational tradition—a tradition

of academic excellence that goes back 450 years, that spans the globe as the world’s

largest educational system, and whose alumni are among the world’s great thinkers

and doers.

Seattle University’s Jesuit ethos has been nurtured by the many things that attract

people to Seattle. The Puget Sound region is graced by natural beauty, and its residents

are inspired to protect its environment. Seattle is a diverse city governed by consensus.

It is rich in the arts, prized by Jesuits as reflections of humanity and nourishment of

the soul. The city is international, new and progressive. In short, it offers an ideal climate

for the Jesuit values of leadership, social justice, global awareness, environmental

stewardship, tolerance and unity.

Intellectual PioneersJesuits have a long-standing tradition of excellence across the academic disciplines.

They pioneered Euclidean geometry, brought science to countries around the world and

opened observatories for astronomy, geomagnetism, meteorology and solar physics.

We too prize excellence in all academic disciplines. We have dedicated and talented

faculty in the social and physical sciences, engineering, economics and more.

Similarly, the Jesuit commitment to arts and culture is evident in course offerings,

the wealth of original art across campus and abundant opportunities to enjoy the

symphony, opera, plays and exhibits.

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Learning Through ServiceOne of Seattle University’s greatest Jesuit traditions is a commitment to service. Three out of four students serve the community as part of their education.

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Mind, Body, SpiritA core element of Jesuit educational philosophy is the whole person—mind, body and

spirit. Students receive individual attention, with small classes and teachers who focus on

their values and perspectives. Our belief in the whole person is also nurtured by a lively

campus life and a wealth of extracurricular activities on campus and across the city.

Our students also put thought into action, partnering with people and groups throughout

Seattle through service learning, internships and myriad leadership opportunities.

They apply what they are learning, while they are learning it.

The Art of Discernment At the heart of the Jesuit educational philosophy is the art of discernment.

Seattle University attracts bright people, men and women of character, who recognize

that education is a privilege and with that privilege comes the responsibility to work

for a more just and humane world. They want to become better people and recognize

their responsibility to the other members of their communities locally and globally.

With a strong liberal arts and sciences foundation, we empower them to think, to

discern for themselves what is good, bad, right and wrong, and to be a force for positive

social change.

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Spiritual CenterThe Chapel of St. Ignatius is known worldwide for its bold, modernist architecture. It is also an ideal meditative space and the hub of the university’s vibrant spiritual community.

» www.seattleu.edu/chapel

Sabeer BhatiaFounder of Hotmail

Miguel de CervantesSpanish author

Bill ClintonPresident of the United States

Harry Connick, Jr.American singer and actor

René DescartesFrench philosopher

Vicente FoxPresident of Mexico

Charles de GaullePresident of France

John Paul GettyAmerican-British philanthropist

Alfred HitchcockBritish film director

James JoyceIrish novelist, Nobel Prize for literature

Freddie MercurySinger, Queen

MolièreFather of modern French literature

Bill MurrayAmerican actor and comedian

Al RokerTV meteorologist

StingMusician, The Police

Denzel WashingtonAmerican actor

VoltaireFather of the French Enlightenment

Notable Graduates of Jesuit InstitutionsJesuit graduates from around the world

7Paccar Atrium, Pigott Building“Accendo” by Dale Chihuly

Depth of FieldLike many programs at Seattle University, photography offers a balance of theory, technique and the chance to dig deep. The Documentary Photography for Social Change class has students document the daily struggles, successes and challenges of a local service agency while studying the history of social documentary photography.

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A Focus on the Student

Seattle University classes have a strong liberal arts and science

core that develops skills for professional formation and a

life of purpose, meaning and fulfillment. The classroom is

a starting point, an intellectual incubator in which students

collaborate, develop and test new ideas in the most economically,

ethnically and geographically diverse learning community in

the Northwest. They develop leadership skills in a wide range of clubs

and activities. They tap the city through hundreds of internships

and service opportunities at local businesses, groups and

neighborhoods. And they study in the far corners of the world.

Up CloseSeattle University’s small class sizes create an atmosphere of collaboration and personal attention.

High-tech LabsSU has Olympics-quality equipment in its Human Performance Lab. The College of Nursing’s $3.1 million, 20,000-square-foot Clinical Performance Lab (left) has simulators that mimic real clinical environments. Both labs are at the nearby Swedish Medical Center.

Modern FacilitiesSeattle University investments in technology and classrooms include modern case rooms, which promote interaction among peers, students and professors.

A Diverse, Engaging ClassroomFor Seattle University to create situations where students can discover what they want

to make of their lives, they need to be engaged—involved, interested, passionate,

energized, excited.

Liftoff starts in the classroom. Classes are small and taught by professors; learning is

active and focused. Humanities courses will incorporate a student’s experiences, beliefs

and values. In the sciences, teachers anticipate challenges and guide students through

roadblocks to where they not only understand the material but also become stronger,

more conceptual learners. Ultimately, students integrate the intellectual, theoretical,

practical and experiential.

Building Cultural CompetencyThe Seattle University learning environment is ideal for building cultural competency—

the ability to effectively work with people of different backgrounds and perspectives.

We are noteworthy for having a high percentage of women who teach in the sciences

and business, acquainting students with different styles of leadership. Our student

body is the most diverse in the Northwest, with students from across the United States,

all economic backgrounds, different ethnicities and cultures, and scores of nations.

This diversity and focus on teamwork hones collaborative skills key to being competitive

and effective in the modern workplace.

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Charles Tung – Assistant Professor, English “The good thing about the classroom experience at Seattle University is that students are not just subjected to knowledge dumps, lectures, and spoon-feeding. They’re encouraged to get out on the court and start swinging their minds.”

Fun fact: With David Neel in mathematics, developed experimental pairing of classes on rational inquiry and problem solving. Tung’s class uses detective novels.

Going FarSonya Milonova, ’09 (Environmental Engineering) studied in Prague in 2007 and was an active member of an Engineers Without Borders project team in Nicaragua. She is SU’s first winner of a Morris K. Udall Foundation scholarship, given to students who plan to pursue careers in environmental fields.

Becoming a Global Citizen

Seattle University students learn to collaborate across borders,

a key skill for the challenges of a complex, interconnected planet.

We have an international curriculum, a diverse student body,

culturally themed housing and programs and myriad ways to

study overseas. Our education abroad programs cover most majors

and every continent, with opportunities for field and mission

work, language immersion, service and major-oriented learning.

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Destination: The WorldA survey of peer institutions ranked SU students near the top in their “desire to understand, appreciate and accept differences among cultures, and to produce a positive outcome from intercultural interactions.”

Costa Rica – Biology 101 for Non-Majors, in the Tropical RainforestStudents in the lab portion of a spring class spend two weeks exploring ecology, botany and global environmental topics in the “lungs of the earth,” the tropical rainforest.

International Development Internship ProgramOur International Development Internship Program (IDIP) embodies

the Jesuit emphasis on social justice as well as the importance of

global awareness. The program places interns in non-governmental

organizations (such as Catholic Relief Services and CARE) in Asia, Africa

and Latin America. This three-phase academic program promotes global

citizenship and demonstrates how individuals can influence their own

futures—both professionally and personally. Past placements include

Nicaragua, Thailand, South Africa, Ghana and India.

» www.seattleu.edu/abroad

Ireland – Writers Workshop, Irish Literary LandscapesClasses in Dublin and Galway experience Irish language and culture through its literary landscape. Washington Poet Laureate Sam Green co-teaches the class.

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French in FranceStudents earn a French minor or work towards a French major with a Seattle University professor at the University Center for French Studies at the University of Grenoble.

Mexico – Latin American StudiesComplete two years of Spanish language in six months with SU faculty on the beautiful Puebla campus of Universidad Iberoamericana, a Jesuit university of 5,000 students.

Morocco/JordanMorocco and Jordan are two of the scores of countries students can visit through partnerships with several SU-approved programs.

Japan – Sophia University Exchange ProgramIn Japan, students study Japanese and take courses from a wide range of disciplines, most taught in English, at a Jesuit university.

Australia – Sustainability and the Environment in PerthPerth, state capital of western Australia, is one of three cities in Australia—and dozens around the world—where Seattle University partners with the Council for International Educational Exchange.

India – The Kolkata ExperienceSU’s student-run Calcutta Club prepares students to work with the poor in Kolkata (Calcutta) for three to six months. (Not for credit.)

China – Language Studies in SuzhouEarn up to 15 college credits for a Chinese minor at Seattle University while enjoying the ancient city of Suzhou, an ideal site for studies on traditional Chinese thinking as reflected in arts and landscaping.

Summer CoursesAfter a spring semester on campus, students go abroad for faculty-led study in the field.

Austria

Belize

China

Costa Rica

France

Ghana

Iceland

India

Ireland

Italy

Nicaragua

South Africa

Vietnam

Quarter-Year ProgramsSU directly administers several programs abroad, maintaining all financial aid, including institutional scholarships.

Austria

Belize

China

Denmark

Ecuador

France

Ghana

Japan

Mexico

Spain

International Development Internship (IDIP)

Education Abroad Program OptionsMore than 500 Seattle University students study abroad in some 45 countries every year.

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Values for LifeSeattle University’s values-oriented education cultivates a sense of community among its students, starting with a strong campus community.

Your Personal Best

We are a success engine, and we gauge success in both personal

and professional terms.

We pride ourselves on the less tangible measures of personal

success—your personal wholeness, including your spirituality, your

ability to think critically, to work with and lead others, to assess

and articulate your values and develop a world view informed

by a global perspective. Such things are measured over the

range of a lifetime and seen in your involvement, the richness of

your friendships and family life, your community, your ability to

empathize with the less fortunate, to help those in need and to

make the world a better place.

In short, Seattle University prepares you for a fulfilling life.

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Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

ABET, formerly Accreditation Board For Engineering and Technology

AACSB International – Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

American Chemical Society

Accreditation

Commission On Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

Council on Social Work Education

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education

National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

American Bar Association

Association of Theological Schools

SU Resources

Albers Placement Center Brings students together with the business community and runs a mentorship program that helps business students interact with upper level executives from leading Puget Sound companies and organizations.

» www.seattleu.edu/albers/placement

Career ServicesThe university’s central facilitator of career and professional opportunities helps with career decisions, professional formation and networking among thousands of alumni and other contacts.

» www.seattleu.edu/careerservices

Project CenterThis joint effort of the engineering and business schools links small teams of students with companies and non-profit organizations to work on year-long projects.

» www.seattleu.edu/projectcenter

Writing CenterYour writing ability will be one of your most fundamental skills for years to come. The Writing Center has more than 20 consultants to work closely on all projects across all disciplines.

» www.seattleu.edu/writingcenter

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On the JobKenny McCray, ’10 (Strategic Communications) had a summer internship at Costco, one of several Seattle University partners offering real-world experience in the Seattle area.

Success in Many WaysProfessionally, we set the stage through rigorous, balanced academic programs, solid service

and internship experiences in a world-class city, and global education opportunities that

prepare students for work in an international marketplace. Our Career Services Office helps

students develop work strategies and holds networking and recruitment events through

the year. The online Redhawk Network connects students and alumni with employment,

internship and networking opportunities at more than 8,000 employers, many involving

fellow alumni.

Real World ExperienceHalf our undergraduates have at least one internship, gaining valuable experience in fields

that include nursing, communications, criminal justice, accounting, psychology, fine arts

and drama, and environmental studies. The Career Services office works to match students

from all majors to the most appropriate internships with some 200 businesses and non-

profits in Seattle including:

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Hayden Harvey, ’11 – Philosophy Current major: philosophy —“I realized the world needs more critical thinkers.”

“Leadership has a strong connotation of service at SU. More practically, it’s about informed service. It involves an eye for justice and an informed sense of humanity that comes through the liberal arts and core curriculum.”

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Amgen

Anacortes School District

Army Corps of Engineeers

The Boeing Company

Cooperativa Martin-Baro

Costco Wholesale

Eddie Bauer

FEMA

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Kenworth

International Sustainable Institute

KEXP 90.3 FM

Macy’s

McKinstry

Merrill Lynch

Microsoft

Mirabella

People for Puget Sound

Seattle Art Museum

Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Times

Starbucks Coffee Company

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell

U.S. Senator Patty Murray

WashPIRG

Wing Luke Asian Museum

Weyerhaeuser

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A Competitive NetworkHundreds of students, alumni and employers take part in the Competitive Advantage networking forum to improve their networking skills and advance their careers.

Culminating ProjectsStudents from the Project Center, a joint effort of the engineering and business schools and local organizations, showcase solutions to real problems at the end of each year.

Solid AchievementChristine Topinka was the student speaker during the 2009 graduation and was recipient of the Sister Mary Ruth Niehoff Award for academic achievement, excellence in nursing and community involvement.

Prestigious Scholarships and FellowshipsSeattle University’s Office of Fellowships excels in helping students get some of the nation’s most prestigious post-graduate scholarships.

» www.seattleu.edu/sas/fellowships

Harry S. Truman ScholarshipThe most prestigious academic award for undergraduates preparing for careers in public service. Seattle University has had seven Truman scholars in seven years, a distinction shared by only 14 other schools.

J. William Fulbright ScholarshipThe largest government-funded scholarship, best known for “scholar ambassadors” who increase mutual understanding around the world. Nationally, Seattle University is a top producer of Fulbright scholars, with as many as three a year and at least one every year for the past eight years.

Rotary International Ambassadorial ScholarshipOne of the best for students with international and service interests. In the past eight years, SU has had 11 Rotary scholars, the most in the Northwest.

Morris K. Udall Scholarship For careers in the environment and Native American and Alaska Native students aspiring to careers in tribal public policy. Seattle University had two recipients last year.

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Students pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences and engineering. Seattle University has had three recipients and an honorable mention.

Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship Program Students attend summer workshops at Princeton, Berkeley and other leading universities with an eye toward study and careers in public or international affairs. Awarded to Seattle University students for five years in a row.

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Aerica Banks Junior, Environmental StudiesTruman ScholarshipUdall ScholarshipPublic Policy and International Affairs Summer Fellowship (Princeton)

Teresa Abrahamson-RichardsJunior, Spanish & Art HistoryUdall Scholarship

Zachary Thornhill, ’08FrenchFulbright English Teaching Assistantship (Belgium)Critical Language Scholarship Program (Egypt)

Yunuen CastorenaJunior, EconomicsPublic Policy and International Affairs Summer Fellowship (UC Berkeley)

Sarah Yohannes, ’08International Studies & EconomicsRotary Ambassadorial Scholarship (Ghana)

Christine Topinka Senior, NursingHumanity in Action Fellowship

Nathan FurukawaSenior, BiochemistryHumanity in Action Fellowship

Ajla AljiJunior, International BusinessCritical Language Scholarship Program (Turkey)

Lauren SavageSenior, PsychologyGilman International Scholarship (UK)

Academic SuccessForty percent of our students go on to apply to graduate programs for further study. Nearly four out of five get admitted to their first choice.

Many receive post-graduate fellowships, a powerful indicator of Seattle University’s prestige and academic excellence.

Yusef Hatira, ’06International Studies & Political ScienceChevening Scholarship

Jesse NofzigerJunior, Civil EngineeringAPWA Higher Education Memorial ScholarshipASCE R.H. Thomson Memorial Scholarship

Alicia Ward, ’06BiologyMilotte Scholarship

Natalie SheilsJunior, MathematicsMath in Moscow Schlolarship

Amanda MartinSenior, Asian StudiesJASSO Scholarship (Japan)

Andre Taegder, ’08EconomicsCongress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Scholarship (Germany)

Carole TriemJunior, EconomicsPublic Policy and International Affairs Summer Fellowship (Alternate)

Kai SmithSenior, Political ScienceRhodes Scholarship (Finalist)

T.J. SheeheySenior, Political ScienceRhodes Scholarship (Finalist)

Catherine WilcoxJunior, Civil EngineeringBoren Scholarship (Alternate)

Jim Whittaker, ’52 Biology First American to summit Mt. Everest Former CEO and president, REI

Enid Moore, ’88, ’96 MPA Nursing Associate director of community education and relations, HIV Vaccine Trials Network

Rebecca Saldana, ’99 Theology and Religious Studies/HumanitiesCommunity liaison for U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott

Carol Kobuke Nelson, ’78, ’84 MBA Business Administration President and CEO, Cascade Bank

Richard A. Jones, ’72 Public Administration U.S. District court judge

Mohamed Ali Alabbar, ’81 FinanceDirector general, United Arab Emirates Department of Economic Development

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Representative AlumniThe network of Seattle University’s 50,000-plus graduates covers every

state and reaches into nearly 100 foreign nations. More than half have

graduated since 1987.

General Patrick Brady, ’58Psychology Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient

Tom Campion, ’70Political ScienceCo-owner, Zumiez

Analisa Castaneda, ’05General Science International sales manager, Leiner Health Products

Dorene Centioli-McTigue, ’65 JournalismCo-founder, Pagliacci Pizza

Natasha Coleman, ’99, ’02 JDPolitical ScienceCriminal defense attorney, Associated Counsel for the Accused

Will Espero, ’82Business ManagementState senator, Hawaii

Kymberly Evanson, ’99FrenchAttorney and former program coordinator, Access to Justice Institute

Adair Ellison, ’84Criminal JusticeSocial worker

Christopher Harmon, ’77Foreign LanguagesAuthor, Terrorism Today

Steve Hooper, ’75Civil EngineeringFormer CEO, AT&T Wireless

Katie Lesseg, ’07Business ManagementNational advance staff, Obama for America

Stan McNaughton, ’74BusinessPresident and CEO, Pemco

Dr. Chung-Jen K. Tan, ’63Electrical EngineeringChief developer, IBM “Deep Blue” chess computer

Norma Ureña, ’89Political ScienceAttorney

Anita Crawford-Willis, ’82, ’86 JDPolitical Science Administrative law judge, SU regent (ex officio)

Alexis Wolfe, ’02 Spanish/PhotographyPhotographer and author, Emerald City Hip-Hop

Christian Wong, ’98FinanceChief chocolate officer, Chocolati

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Spacious and ReflectiveSeattle University’s 48 acres of sustainably landscaped grounds offer a variety of places to study, reflect and meet friends.

Urban Oasis

Seattle University sits in the heart of the Northwest’s largest and

most dynamic city, but that can be hard to tell on our 48-acre oasis

of a campus. It’s the only campus in the state that’s a certified

wildlife habitat, with tree-lined malls and lush pesticide-free

landscaping. Works by internationally known artists grace walls

and workspaces. Light-filled lobbies and leafy enclaves invite study

and reflection.

Against this backdrop, the school has grown into a vibrant,

modern university. Every academic department, from engineering

to the arts, has seen its facilities refurbished or rebuilt in recent

years. Theater and music are on display at the Lee Center for

the Arts. The business and engineering buildings have state-of-the-

art classrooms; the 64,000-square-foot Student Center was built

using eco-friendly design and materials. Residents in Chardin Hall

enjoy a multi-media education center, including a computer lab,

study lounge and private study rooms.

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INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT

City Living and LearningSeattle University is an integral part of the city’s

great fabric of neighborhoods, culture and activity.

DOWNTOWN SEATTLE

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Independent OptionsThe four-person suites of Chardin Hall and the popular Murphy apartments offer upperclassmen convenient locations and more independent living.

Welcome to the NeighborhoodSU students are also urban citizens, viewing our neighborhood as an extension of campus. Students who move off campus find myriad housing options within a few blocks.

MAGNOLIA

FIRST HILL

PUGET SOUND

OLYMPIC MOUNTAINS

LAKE UNION

SEATTLE UNIVERSITY

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Water ViewThe study lounge and upper floors of Campion Hall have breathtaking views of the Olympic and Cascade mountains and Puget Sound.

In the Thick of ThingsBellarmine Hall is strategically located in the center of campus and just steps away from the Student Center, the Student Pavilion and the library and learning commons.

Your Northwest NetworkSU students have ready-made internship opportunities and employment contacts in hundreds of Seattle-area firms and non-profits.

Capitol HillCapitol Hill is a visitor destination and a daily part of SU life. Students routinely take in the Jimi Hendrix statue, vintage clothes on Broadway, numerous restaurants and coffee shops and internationally known nightclubs.

QUEEN ANNE

SQUIRE PARK

WALLINGFORD

CAPITOL HILL

CENTRAL DISTRICT

BALLARD

FREMONT

Eat WellStudents find eating options across campus, and the Seattle University food service is nationally recognized for flexible options, fresh ingredients, customer service and a commitment to social responsibility. The largest dining area, Cherry Street Market, is in the spacious, light-filled Student Center (right).

» www.seattleu.edu/bon_appetit

Take a BreakSeattle University’s elegantly landscaped grounds offer a variety of places to study, reflect and hang out with friends.

Live WellOn-campus students can choose from learning communities, themed floors, general interest residence halls and apartments. All have their own distinctive community and personality.

» www.seattleu.edu/housing

An Engaged CommunityFrom the moment they arrive on campus, Seattle University students start making

friends for life. The forging of friendships is one of many benefits of living on campus,

where daily interactions build a close-knit community and help you make the most

of your SU experience.

Nine out of 10 freshmen live on campus and are guaranteed on-campus housing their

first two years. They enjoy a whirlwind of activities within the briefest of walks—

a midnight game of Uno in the room next door, a discussion in the lobby, a movie

on one of several big screen TVs, an open mic in the Hawk’s Nest Bistro, a late-night

ice cream run to the Cave in Campion. Be warned: It is possible to have too much

to do. Not recommended but possible: getting from bed to class in five minutes.

Live Your PassionRoughly half of entering freshmen live in residential learning communities linking

their interests to the living environment.

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Staying ConnectedSU has a nationally recognized program of Collegia spaces—home-like environments in which commuter and transfer students can meet, study, snack and relax between classes. The spaces help off-campus students remain connected and involved in campus life.

Faith and Great Ideas An Academic Residential Community devoted to great thinkers, writers, and artists from ancient, medieval and modern times.

Hurtado Students live on floors dedicated to social justice, environmental sustainability and gender and justice.

Oscar Romero Students explore issues of diversity in women’s, unity and arts communities.

Millie Bown Russell Leadership Learning Community Residents focus on the university’s mission of “empowering leaders for a just and humane world.”

Xavier Global House Students pursue the Jesuit value of a global perspective in five different communities built around languages, global affairs and culture.

Goings OnLife on campus and nearby Capitol Hill is an ever-changing buffet of events, social activities and serendipity.

Some of Seattle’s best known neighborhoods—the Central District, Little Ethiopia, Little Saigon and the International District—are within strolling distance of campus.

Seattle University’s administration building (above) is home to both the president and more than two dozen classrooms. Garrand Hall (right) was built only two years after the university was founded in 1891.

TeamworkSU students often work in teams, building community and collaborative skills essential to the contemporary workplace.

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Join the Club—or Start OneImprovisational theater, knitting, international business or cheering on the Redhawks—the list of clubs grows each year. Students have created clubs and societies for community service, cultural heritage, professional development and recreation. More than a dozen clubs celebrate the university’s religious and cultural diversity.

» www.seattleu.edu/activities

Division ISeattle University is stepping up to the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Division I, the highest level of competition.

» www.goseattleu.com

Division I Teams

BaseballBasketball – Men/WomenCross-country – Men/WomenSwimming – Men/WomenGolf – Men/WomenSoccer – Men/WomenSoftballTennis – Men/WomenTrack and Field – Men/Women Volleyball

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An Active Campus… and Then SomeBetween studies and your social life, it is possible to have too much to do. We aim to

keep it that way.

The Jesuit belief in developing the whole person—mind, spirit and body—carries over

into our support for recreational and athletic opportunities at the same high level

of our academic programs. Our facilities and programs foster a variety of engaging,

nourishing activities that promote community, renew your spirits and educate in the

broader context.

More than 1,200 Seattle University students take part each year in more than 30

different intramural sports activities. Seattle University also has 15 club sports, including

baseball, cheerleading, rugby, ultimate Frisbee, kayaking, crew and marksmanship.

The Outdoor and Adventure Recreation program each quarter has students lead trail,

climbing, snow, water, cycling and service activities around the Pacific Northwest.

Through the recreational sports Leisure Education Program, students can relieve

stress, lose weight or simply live healthier through classes like aqua fitness, spinning,

stability ball, yoga, and Pilates. During the program’s annual Anne Carragher Fitness

& Wellness Challenge, students, staff and faculty compete over six weeks by earning

points for healthy activities, from exercising to eating well to flossing.

Intercollegiate sports are also becoming a more prominent part of campus life as

SU moves 19 sports in to the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Division I,

the highest level of competition. The men’s basketball team is a particularly high-profile

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Sophie Keefe-Bullock, ’09 – Social Work/Sociology “I was able to be involved in so many things: choir, recycling, Calcutta Club, Social Work Club. I did crew for a couple of years. It’s a small enough community that you can be as overcommitted as you want to be. I loved it.”

Experience abroad: Four months in Calcutta working in home for mentally ill women.

Uniquely Seattle

Seattle is unlike anywhere else, nor is it trying to be. It defines

itself in the following ways:

ManageableThis is an easy, uncomplicated and stress-free

city. Buses can take you just about anywhere.

There are distinctive, fun, human-scale

neighborhoods. In the summer sun, Friday

afternoons get so relaxed they’re like an

unofficial holiday.

LiterateSeattle is consistently ranked the most literate

city in the country. It has more bookstores per

capita and one of the most educated populations

in the country.

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InternationalIn 1962, Seattle launched itself into the modern world,

hosting the World’s Fair around the Space Needle

and monorail. It’s a center of international trade,

sitting closer to Asia than any major U.S. seaport.

Several neighborhoods have powerful cultural

identities, from Scandinavian Ballard to the Asian and

African homes of the International District. One in six

of the city’s residents is foreign born.

CreativeThe city has produced Grammy winner Quincy

Jones, the philanthropists Bill and Melinda

Gates, filmmaker Cameron Crowe, the founder

of Cranium games, authors and patent winners.

It’s the wellspring of Microsoft, Boeing and

medical brain trusts.

BreathableAt SU our green initiatives—pesticide-free landscaping,

on-campus composting, remotely adjusted heat and

ventilation in classrooms—goes with the territory.

Whether saving salmon or leading a national carbon-

reduction effort, Seattle’s environmental ethic runs deep.

ActiveWhich mountain range to hike in, Cascade or Olympic?

Which body of water to boat in, Lake Washington,

Lake Union or Puget Sound? The choice is yours.

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THE CITY 1. Ginger Lime Restaurant 2. Michaela’s Salon and

Day Spa 3. Photographic Center NW 4. Stumptown Coffee 5. Cafe Presse 6. Elysian Brewing Company 7. Piecora’s Pizza 8. Caffé Vita 9. New City Theatre 10. Jimi Hendrix Statue 11. Broadway Performance Hall 12. Egyptian Theater 14. Rudy’s Barbershop 15. Bauhaus Books and Coffee

16. Swedish Medical Center, First Hill

17. Frye Art Museum 18. Virginia Mason

Medical Center 19. Washington State

Convention Center 20. Paramount Theatre 21. Pacific Place/

Nordstrom 22. 5th Avenue Theatre 23. Benaroya Hall 24. Seattle Art Museum 25. Pike Place Market 26. Olympic Sculpture Park 27. Space Needle

28. EMP (Experience Music Project) 29. Seattle Center 30. Pacific Northwest Ballet 31. REI (Recreational

Equipment Inc.) 32. Dick’s Drive-In 33. Broadway Market 34. Bailey Coy Books 35. Harvard Exit Theater 36. Seattle Asian Art Museum 37. Volunteer Park 38. Interlaken Park 39. Kingfish Cafe 40. Washington Park Arboretum 41. Central Cinema

42. Swedish Medical Center, Cherry Hill

43. Watertown Coffee/ Nowak Glass Studio

44. Langston Hughes Cultural Center

45. Pratt Fine Arts Center 46. NAAM (Northwest African

American Museum) 47. Safeco Field 48. Qwest Field 49. Elliott Bay Bookstore 50. Wing Luke Asian Museum 51. Pioneer Square

A City of NeighborhoodsSeattle is a city of neighborhoods, varied, nuanced, accessible communities with distinct

personalities. The neighborhoods of Capitol Hill and First Hill have a counterculture

atmosphere that epitomizes how Seattle is an open-minded, progressive city where

people assume you are worth something until they see otherwise. It’s a popular

destination, be it for its two-day, multi-bands block party, the Jimi Hendrix statue or

the Seattle International Film Festival, the nation’s largest film festival. SU students are

an integral part of the neighborhood and see it as an extension of campus, swinging

by Stumptown coffee or Caffé Vita, hunting bargains at Value Village or running down

Broadway for burgers and shakes at Dick’s.

Students also integrate quickly into the city’s other urban villages. East and south

of campus are some of the most culturally and ethnically diverse neighborhoods in

the Northwest—the Central District, Little Ethiopia, Little Saigon and the International

District. All are within strolling distance, as is downtown, Pioneer Square, Qwest Field,

home of the Seahawks and Safeco Field, where the Mariners play. The city’s other

neighborhoods are easily reached on buses that stop at three of the four corners

of campus.

City of CharacterSeattle is entrepreneurial—willing to try new things and see how they work out.

That’s how it has given American culture Microsoft, Boeing, Nordstrom, Jimi Hendrix,

Kurt Cobain, Bruce Lee, Eddie Bauer, REI, Costco, the United Parcel Service and the

Starbucks latte. And the smiley face, the covered shopping mall, the Dick and Jane

book series, the world’s first espresso cart, the stadium wave, the first floating bridge,

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Hollis Wong-Wear, ’09 – History/Global African StudiesSpoken word artist, co-creator of the hip-hop project Canary Sing

“We’re two blocks away from one of the epicenters of music in America. Jimi Hendrix was kicking it here on Capitol Hill. Kurt Cobain performed at the Comet Tavern. That’s been empowering for me—I go to school three blocks from where I perform.”

Indoor/OutdoorSeattle makes the most of both its indoor and outdoor tendencies. Mount Rainier (above) and the waterfront Olympic Sculpture Park, (above right) are both huge draws. Seattleites also know how to curl up with a book, celebrating the written word in great bookstores like Elliott Bay (right) and the new central library, designed by Rem Koolhaas (below).

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Snow and Water SportsGood snow is within an hour’s drive, at Snoqualmie Pass or Stevens Pass (above). Good swimming is in Lake Washington, a short bike or bus ride away.

Life AfloatSeattle is a huge boat town. Opening Day of boating season has one of the largest boat parades in the nation. Sailboats are a common sight on Lake Union (left).

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A Cosmopolitan CitySeattle is an international city; the immigrant population grew 40 percent over the

past decade. It’s also remarkably diverse: 17 percent Asian American, 10 percent African

American, 6 percent Latino, 7 percent multicultural and 1 percent Native American.

Of those polled, 13 percent identify themselves as gay, lesbian or bisexual.

Seattle also has the distinction of buying more books and seeing more movies per

capita than any other city. Moreover, it has the most college graduates per capita.

Enterprising, international, smart—a great formula for the city we think of as our

learning laboratory.

City as TextEach quarter, hundreds of SU students take to the city’s streets, fields, forests, museums,

theaters, hospitals, businesses and community groups as part of their education.

A history class uses a local European art exhibit as a course text. Fine arts classes

incorporate opera, drama, ballet and other live art forms in the city’s remarkable

venues. Accounting students help low-income clients prepare tax returns. Business

statistics students compare organic produce prices at local farmers markets and retail

stores. (The farmers’ markets produce costs less.)

In one year, service-learning classes alone can involve 200 different classes and see

students devote tens of thousands of hours doing service while earning credit. Come

graduation, three out of four Seattle University students will do service as part of their

education. Many work close by the campus with some 60 community organizations.

The experience is powerful and transformative, a perfect alchemy of Seattle University,

the city and what students aim for here.40

Student LifeSeattle University students blog about what it’s like to be here, providing a personal look at life on campus and around Seattle.

» www.seattleu.edu/home/student_diaries

Sports TownSeattle loves its sports, supporting the home teams the Seahawks at Qwest Field and the Mariners at Safeco Field. Seattle University fans are happy to get in the mix.

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Seattle’s latest sports rage is the Seattle Sounders FC soccer team (above and left).

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Creative ImpulsesSeattle thrives on creativity. You can see it in Fremont’s troll statue (above) at the PNB ballet (top right) and the iconic Hammering Man statue outside the Seattle Art Museum. Movies are a city staple and their found in several film festivals, art house theaters and major multiplexes (right).

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Street LifeSeattle’s temperate, maritime climate and human-scale neighborhoods have residents getting out and about year ’round. Pike Place Market (right) the nation’s oldest continuously operated farmers market, is hugely popular.

Café SocietyThe city has numerous sidewalk cafes, including several at nearby Madison Beach, on Lake Washington, Ballard, Fremont and downtown.

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ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS

By using 100% post-consumer recycled paper, the following resources have been saved:

Trees 355 fully grownWater 162,360 gallonsEnergy 112 million BTUSolid Waste 9,858 poundsGreenhouse Gases 33,711 pounds

Visit the SU campusA visit to Seattle University will help decide if it’s a

good fit. You can tour the campus, attend classes,

meet faculty, students and coaches, and speak with

admissions and financial aid counselors.

Admissions(206) 296-2000 / (800) 426-7123 admissions@seattleu.edu

Schedule a VisitTours are conducted at convenient times throughout the day, Monday through Friday and most Saturdays (Monday through Friday during the summer). Please allow two weeks’ notice for us to accommodate your visit.

» (206) 296-2211 / (206) 296-2000» www.seattleu.edu/visit

Can’t Wait to Visit?The Seattle University Experience is an interactive, online introduction to our beautiful campus, including more than 100 photos representing all aspects of campus life, facilities and the surrounding community.

» www.seattleu.edu/go

SU Profile

FACTS

Roman CatholicOne of 28 Jesuit colleges in the U.S.

Faculty-to-student ratio: 1:13670 total faculty

Full-time faculty withHighest degree in their fields: 78%

Average class size: 20All classes taught by faculty

Alumni Approximately 62,000 in all 50 states and 77 nations

Tuition (2009–10)$29,340 full-time

Student profile4,206 Undergraduate students888 New freshman

39% Men61% Women

51 states and territories and 76 nations represented

52% Caucasian19% Asian/Pacific Islander8% International students 8% Latino/Hispanic 5% African American 1% Native American

Freshman class middle 50% Grade point avg. 3.3-3.8SAT math score 520–620SAT critical reading score 520–630SAT writing score 510–610ACT composite score 22–2848% from Washington State

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Arts and SciencesArt History; Asian Studies; Communication Studies; Creative Writing; Criminal Justice; Cultural Anthropology; Drama; English; Environmental Studies; Film Studies; Fine Arts; French; History; International Studies; Journalism; Liberal Studies; Military Science/ROTC; Philosophy; Photography; Political Science; Prelaw (Pre-professional Programs); Premajor (for Freshmen and Sophomores only); Psychology; Public Affairs; Social Work; Sociology; Spanish; Sport and Exercise Science; Strategic Communications; String Performance; Theology and Religious Studies; Visual Art; Women Studies

Business and Economics

Accounting; Business Administration–Individualized Major; Business Economics; E-commerce and Information Systems; Economics; Finance; International Business; International Economic Development; Management; Marketing; Prebusiness

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Humanities; Humanities for Teaching

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Science and Engineering

Biochemistry; Biology; Chemistry; Civil Engineering; Computer Engineering; Computer Science; Computer Science–Business; Computer Science–Mathematics; Diagnostic Ultrasound; Electrical Engineering; Environmental Engineering; Environmental Science; General Science; General Science–Preprofessional; Mathematics; Mathematics–Applied; Mathematics–Pure; Mechanical Engineering; Physics

ACTIVE STUDENTS

Nearly one in three incoming students get credit for International Baccalaureate or AP coursework.One in three incoming students have government or leadership experience.One in three incoming students sing or play an instrument.Nearly three out of four incoming students have community service experience.Three out of four incoming students have part-time work experience.

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. 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 Assistant Vice President for Human Resources and Equal Opportunity Officer.

Consistent with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations, Seattle University has designated three 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 any one of the following Title IX coordinators: Gerald Huffman, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources, University Services Building 107, (206) 296-5869, huffmaje@seattleu.edu; Dr. Jacob Diaz, Vice President for Student Development, Student Center 140B, (206) 296-6066, diazj@seattleu.edu; Dr. Jacquelyn Miller, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, Administration 104, (206) 296-5446, jcmiller@seattleu.edu; individuals may also contact the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education. 45

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“Many of the courses at SU require the student to think in unconventional ways and to explore theories and questions

that may not have an easy answer.”—Fiske Guide

One of the best comprehensive universities in the Western U.S.—U.S. News and World Report

Recognized as among the best colleges in the nation for quality of life and academics—Princeton Review’s 368 Best Colleges

The most diverse university in the Northwest

Three out of four SU students serve the community, a rate more than twice the national average.

The first undergraduate program in Environmental Engineering

A green campus consistently recognized for its earth-friendly and innovative practices

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