Academic Programs and Key Initiatives

Seattle University’s academic programs and key initiatives are where Seattle University’s mission comes to life.

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A Seattle University Education

A Seattle University education is not one-dimensional—it’s about mind, body and spirit. Our Jesuit mission focuses on educating the whole person, which means students will learn and grow inside and outside the classroom as they become leaders for a just and humane world.

Academic and Student Affairs

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Key Initiatives—Vision in Action

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Jesuit Education

Jesuit education is about excellence with purpose, empowering students to realize their full potential through an inclusive and holistic educational experience.

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Seattle University Youth Initiative Building Program at Washington Middle School.

Community Engagement

The Sundborg Center for Community Engagement connects campus and community to promote a more just and humane world.

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Health and Wellness

Teams of professionals offer a variety of support for your wellbeing, ranging from health education and university health services to recreation and therapy.

Health and Wellness
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Laudato Si’

In response to Pope Francis’s invitation to higher education institutions, Seattle University's President signed a letter of commitment in 2021 to participate in the “Seven-Year Journey Towards Integral Ecology” and the Laudato Si’ Action Platform.

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Provost Fellows

Provost Fellows lead the work of reimagining the curricula of all 75 undergraduate and graduate departments and programs and create curriculum that employs Ignatian pedagogy in alignment with our Strategic Directions.

Read about their efforts in the latest summit.

Reimagine and Revise Our Curriculum Summit
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SU alum Robin DiAngelo, Ph.D., '91 author of 'Nice Racism' and 'White Fragility' at the 2023 Racial Equity Summit.

LIFT SU

Created by the Office for Diversity and Inclusion, LIFT SU supports strategic action to address systemic racism and enhance equitable practices throughout Seattle University.

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SU Advance

The SU Advance Program supports the recruitment, retention, advancement, and professional growth of a diverse faculty.

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