New Student Orientation

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

2022 Fall Start students

• Online asynchronous learning via Canvas is available starting August 1.
• Fall Orientation is from August 16-19.
• 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 Colin Watrin and Tony Vo for your schedule tailored to your student status.
• Please see the New Student Orientation Schedule (PDF) for an overview.
• If you have any questions, please email vot1@seattleu.edu.

2022 Summer Start students

• Summer Orientation is on June 14 and June 16. Students can choose to attend in-person or online.
• We will register you for your summer course in May. You can choose between day or evening sections of Criminal Law
• Upon registration, you will receive details about required textbooks, first assignments and more
• Access Admission students must enroll full-time during the summer session and will receive confirmation in May.
• Questions regarding summer orientation? Email vot1@seattleu.edu.

2022–23 Admit Packet

This packet will answer many questions about starting your legal education.

Important Dates

Priority Application Deadline
March 1, 2022

Virtual Visit Day
April 2, 2022

Summer Term Begins
June 21, 2022

Access Admission Program Begins
June 13, 2022

1L Orientation
Week of August 15, 2022

Fall Classes Begin
August 22, 2022