Orientation/New Student Advising

 

Dates, Locations, & Deadlines


Register for an Event

Online Tutorial

 

University Seminars

(2008 high school grads only)

Checklist: Before You Arrive

Questions & Answers

On-Campus Sample Schedules

Off-Campus Sample Schedules

Special Assistance

What to Expect After Registration

Computer Access & Services

On-Campus Sample Schedules

Student Sample Schedule

Below is a sample to show you what to expect at Orientation/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 $6.25 each, and will have lunch with faculty members. 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
  • Registration
  • I.D. cards
 

Office/Location Activity

University Services: Get your student I.D. picture taken. 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'll buy your textbooks in September.



On-Campus Sample Parent Schedule
   
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 $6.25 each, and will have lunch with faculty members. Cash only please!
   
1:30–3:30 p.m.

Open Forum