Parents and Families In the Loop

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Winter Quarter Dean’s List

The Winter Quarter 2024 Dean’s List is now available. The list recognizes undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students who completed at least 12 credit hours at SPU during the Winter Quarter and earned a 3.5 or higher grade-point average.

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Commencement 2024

The 2024 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony will be held at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Saturday, June 8, 2024, 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. For complete info about graduation events, including Ivy Cutting on Friday, June 7, visit the Commencement 2024 website here.

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2024–25 FAFSA available

All current and prospective students and families should fill out the 2024–25 FAFSA form as soon as possible to determine financial aid eligibility. SPU strongly recommends that families submit their information before SPU's extended priority filing date of April 1, 2024. Learn more here.

Upcoming Events 

Winter and spring events

Lectures, academic dates, concerts, Spring Break, and more.


SPU Academic Calendars include important deadlines, holidays, and academic highlights for 2023–24, as well as for 2024–25. 

The Engage Events Series include renowned national and international speakers, and more. 

Explore more In the Loop for additional news and information for parents and families.

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Digital swag

Show your Falcon spirit with virtual backgrounds and wallpapers from the new Digital Swag webpage! Bring SPU’s beautiful campus to life on your preferred platform or device.

Parent Prayer Network

Join Seattle Pacific University parents and pray together for the SPU community.

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