How to Apply

You must do three things to be assigned to campus housing:

1. Submit an Application

If this is your first time entering the system, or if you have forgotten your username or password, go to spu.edu/findmyid. Access the housing portal via the student menu in the Banner Information System or go to spu.edu/housingapp.

2. Submit a $300 Housing Deposit

During the housing application process, you will be prompted to pay your deposit. You can pay by e-check (a no-fee service) or by credit card (with a 2.75 percent transaction fee). MasterCard, American Express, Visa, and Discover Card are accepted. SPU cannot accept credit or debit card payments over the phone or in person.

If you would prefer to pay by paper check, mail a $300 check payable to SPU, with your ID number on the memo line, to the following address:

Seattle Pacific University
Housing and Meal Plan Services
3307 Third Avenue West, Suite 312
Seattle, Washington 98119-1957

Note: Your housing deposit will not appear as a payment on your student account; it is held separately and released when you leave SPU housing, provided you have met your contract obligations and have not damaged your room.


3. Accept Your Admission to SPU

If you haven’t already done so, accept your admission to SPU by submitting the $200 enrollment deposit. The $200 will be credited toward your first tuition payment.

Assignment deadlines

Autumn Quarter 2024

If your housing application, deposit, and advance payment are received:

  • By June 1, you will receive your assignment on July 15.
  • Between June 2 and August 15, you will receive your assignment on September 1.
  • After August 15, your application will be processed as space permits.

Winter Quarter 2025

If your housing application, deposit, and advance payment are received:

  • By November 29, you will receive your assignment before Christmas.
  • Between December 1 and December 15, you will receive your assignment when you check in January 5.
  • After December 15, your application will be processed as space permits.

Spring Quarter 2025

If your housing application, deposit, and advance payment are received:

  • By March 15, you will receive your assignment by March 24.
  • Between March 15 and March 24, you will receive your assignment when you check in March 25.
  • After March 24, your application will be processed as space permits.

Canceling an application and refund deadlines

To cancel, log back into your application, navigate to the application status page, and complete the cancellation process.

To receive a refund of your deposit, you must cancel your application by the following dates:

  • Spring Quarter 2024: March 6, 2024
  • Autumn Quarter 2024: June 1, 2024
  • Winter Quarter 2025: November 29, 2024
  • Spring Quarter 2025: March 6, 2025

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Residential Living Requirement

Since it was founded in 1891, Seattle Pacific University has been committed to the education of the whole person. For this reason, the residential experience is considered an integral part of your education. To find out who is required to live on campus, read the Residential Living Requirement.

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Undergrad Admissions

Considering SPU? Come visit, see campus for yourself, ask questions, and meet current students and professors. Call 800-366-3344 or email admissions@spu.edu.

Questions about housing or meal plans?

Send questions or comments to housing@spu.edu or call 206-281-2188.