Welcome to the Seattle U Law community! We have created an informative Orientation program that’s designed to:

  • Build foundations for academic success
  • Create a shared understanding of our law school’s values
  • Communicate classroom expectations
  • Convey what it means to enter the legal profession
  • Answer any questions you may have about the law school experience

2024 Summer start students

  • Summer Orientation will take place the week of June 17. You will receive the exact dates via your SU student email. Students can choose to attend orientation in-person or online.
  • In May, we will register you for your summer course. Except for Access Admission students who will take the daytime section of Criminal Law, you can choose between day or evening sections of Criminal Law.
  • Upon registration, you will receive details about required textbooks, first assignments and more.
  • Questions regarding summer orientation? Email vot1@seattleu.edu.

2024 Fall start students

  • Online asynchronous learning via Canvas is available starting August 1.
  • Fall Orientation takes place the week of August 19. Exact dates will be announced this summer.
  • Students are required to attend fall orientation even if they attended summer orientation.
  • Each student group will have different schedules to attend. Please refer to emails sent by Student Affairs staff for your schedule tailored to your student status.
  • If you have any questions, please email vot1@seattleu.edu.

Cover to the 2024 Admit Packet

2024 Admit Packet

The Admit Packet will answer many questions about starting your legal education.

Contact Admission

Seattle University School of Law
901 12th Avenue, Sullivan Hall
Seattle, WA 98122-1090
Phone: 206-398-4200
Toll-free: 800-471-1767
Email: lawadmis@seattleu.edu

Important dates

Priority application deadline
March 1, 2024

Spring Visit Day
April 6, 2024

Summer term begins
June 24, 2024

1L Orientation
Week of August 19, 2024

Fall classes begin
August 26, 2024