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New Student Advising

Program Dates, Locations, & Deadlines

Remember: The sooner you attend New Student Advising, the earlier you'll register — and the more likely you'll get the classes you want.

Choose one of the following event dates and make your reservation. Your reservation must reach SPU by the corresponding deadline date. Space is limited!

If you have questions, email nsa@spu.edu. If your home address or phone number has changed, contact admissions@spu.edu with the new information.

On-Campus (all-day events)

Date Time Sign-up Deadline Maps/Directions
Sat., May 16 8 a.m.–4 p.m. May 1-Event is closed SPU maps & directions.
Fri., June 26 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

June 7-Event is closed

SPU maps & directions.
Fri., July 31 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

July 31-Event is closed

SPU maps & directions.

Fri., September 11

We apologize, but Parent Program will not be offered at this event. 

8 a.m.-4 p.m.
August 15
SPU maps & directions.


Off-Campus (choose morning or afternoon session)

Off-campus New Student Advising events have morning sessions (8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.) and afternoon sessions (noon–4 p.m.).

Lunch is served for both morning and afternoon attendees from noon–1 p.m. This is a great time to get to know other students attending SPU from your area.

On the day of the event, if you need to contact SPU staff at the location (i.e., for directions, to let us know you are running late, or to cancel), call 206-281-2575 for a recorded message with contact information.
Date/Location Time Sign-up Deadline Maps/Directions
Tue., July 7
Portland, OR

8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

12–4 p.m.

Choose morning or afternoon session.

Event is Closed

Maps & directions (PDF).
Thu., July 9
San Jose, CA

8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

12–4 p.m.

Choose morning or afternoon session.

Event is Closed

Maps & directions (PDF).
Sat., July 11
Yorba Linda, CA

8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

12–4 p.m.

Choose morning or afternoon session.

Event is Closed

Maps & directions (PDF).
Mon., July 13
Denver, CO

8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

12–4 p.m.

Choose morning or afternoon session.

Event is Closed

Maps & directions (PDF).
Wed., July 15
Spokane, WA

8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

12–4 p.m.

Choose morning or afternoon session.

Event is Closed

Maps & directions (PDF).


At each location, check-in is at 8:30 a.m. for the morning session, and at noon for the afternoon session.

If you are unable to attend any of the new student advising events listed, contact us at nsa@spu.edu or 206-281-2575.

Welcome Week, September 24–27, 2009

Welcome Week is designed to support you in making a smooth transition to community and academic life. During your first days on campus, you will be introduced to the resources you need to be a successful member of our community.

Note: Students and their parents or other guests must register for Welcome Week.