Seattle University

Seattle University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Seattle University has the Student Government of Seattle University (SGSU). In fact, more students participate in the Student Government of Seattle University (SGSU) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Seattle University include Student Events and Activities Council (SEAC), Redzone, Dance Marathon and Hui O Nani Hawaii Club.

Seattle University students' favorite campus events are Quadstock, Christmas Tree Lighting and Luau.

Seattle University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Seattle University.

Seattle University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through sophomore year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Seattle University students live off campus. In 2023, 50% of undergrads at Seattle University lived in some kind of on-campus housing. There are 2,085 spots available in on-campus housing for all 4,301 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,965 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Seattle University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Seattle University Athletics

At Seattle University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Seattle University:

Is Seattle University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Seattle University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Seattle University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Seattle University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Seattle University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Seattle University, take Interstate 5 to Seattle, WA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Seattle-Tacoma International airport.

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