Apply to SPU

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If applying via the SPU Application

  • Go to the "Program Information" tab.
  • Within the fee waiver question, the SPUGift waiver code will automatically load if you apply by March 1.

If applying via the Common Application

  • Go to the "My Colleges" section.
  • Navigate to Seattle Pacific University and click on "Questions."
  • Within the fee waiver question, select "Institutional Fee Waiver" from the drop-down menu.
  • Type in the code SPUGift.

Application Deadlines

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First-year students apply by:

  • November 15: Early Action Deadline if you want to start Autumn Quarter. When you apply by Nov. 15, you will receive $5,000 minimum in merit scholarships, an application fee waiver, and a fast admissions decision.
  • May 1 (Extended to June 1!): Decision deadline if you want to start Autumn Quarter
  • November 15: if you want to start Winter Quarter
  • January 15: if you want to start Autumn Quarter
  • February 1: if you want to start Spring Quarter

Transfer students apply by:

  • April 1: Early Action Deadline if you want to start Autumn Quarter. Make sure to apply Early Action if you want priority on financial aid.
  • July 1: Decision deadline if you want to start Autumn Quarter
  • November 15: if you want to start Winter Quarter
  • February 1: if you want to start Spring Quarter
  • Nursing: for Nursing application deadlines, for transfer and post-baccalaureate students, please refer to the nursing application site

Questions?

The Office of Admissions

Email: admissions@spu.edu | transfer@spu.edu | international@spu.edu
Phone: 206-281-2021 | 800-366-3344
Fax: 206-281-2544
Mailing Address: 3307 Third Ave. W., Suite 115 Seattle, WA 98119-1922
Applications still open for fall 2023! Apply now.