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New Student Advising

On-Campus Sample Schedules

NOTE:  The September event will have a different schedule and will run from 8 AM to 3 PM!

Student Sample Schedule
Below is a sample to show you what to expect at New Student Advising. You will receive your personal schedule when you check in.

Time Activity
8 a.m. Check in
(continental breakfast at 7:45 a.m.)

Receive your personal information packet and individualized schedule for the day.

Location: Gwinn Commons Third Floor
8:15–8:45 a.m.

Welcome

9–10:30 a.m.

Academic session or SPU life session

10:30 a.m.–noon Academic session or SPU life session
noon–1 p.m.

Lunch

Students eat lunch, provided by SPU, with their emissary group.

Family members pay $6.75 each. Cash only please!

1–1:45 p.m. Session I*
1:45–2:30 p.m. Session II*
2:30–3:15 p.m. Session III*

*Sessions rotate between:
  • Student Financial Services
  • SPU life
  • Academic advising, and registering for classes



Office/Location Activity

University Services: Get your picture taken for your Sea Pac Pass (student I.D.) Finalize meal plans. Ask any questions about room assignments.

Safety and Security: Hear about safety measures and services provided.

Health Services (Watson Hall): Turn in your medical history forms, if you haven't done so already.

Bookstore: Familiarize yourself with the SPU Bookstore, where you can buy your textbooks in September.


On-Campus Parent Sample Schedule:

We apologize, but the Parent Program will not be offered at the September 11th event. 

Time Event/ Location
8 a.m.   Check in
(continental breakfast at 7:45 a.m. )

Location: Gwinn Commons, Third Floor
8:15–8:45 a.m.

Welcome  

8:45–9 a.m.

Break  

9–10 a.m. Academics at Seattle Pacific University

What is a liberal arts degree?

Student-development model

A parent's role
10–10:15 a.m.

Break

10:15–11:15 a.m. Student Life at Seattle Pacific University

11:30–12:15 p.m. Student Financial Services and Parents

12:15–1:30 p.m. Open Houses
12:45–1:30 p.m. Lunch

Students eat lunch, provided by SPU, with their emissary group.

Family members pay $6.75 each. Cash only please!
1:30–3:30 p.m. Open Forum