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International Students

International students are an important part of Seattle Pacific University. A vibrant and active international population, SPU’s international students represent 43 different countries.

If you have any questions about Seattle Pacific University or applying, please contact International Admissions Counselor Lisa Hirayama, at international@spu.edu.

Should I apply as a first year, transfer, or post-baccalaureate student?
  • Apply as a first year student if you are coming to SPU directly after your high school graduation.
  • Apply as a transfer student if you earned transferable credit from a college or university, but not a bachelor’s degree.
  • Apply as a post-baccalaureate student if you have already earned a bachelor’s degree and are seeking additional baccalaureate-level studies.
  • Apply as a graduate student if you want admission to a master’s-level program.
Application Deadlines

Autumn Quarter Dates (begins late September and ends mid-December)

November 15

Autumn Quarter Early Action Deadline for First-Year Students 

Make sure to apply "early action" if you want an earlier admission decision.

January 15

Autumn Quarter Deadline for First-Year Students

April 1

Autumn Quarter Early Action Deadline for Transfer Students or Post-Baccalaureate* Students 

Make sure to apply "early action" if you want priority housing and on class registration.

July 1

Autumn Quarter Regular Deadline for Transfer Students or Post-Baccalaureate* Students


Winter Quarter (begins early January and ends mid-March)

November 15

Winter Quarter Deadline for All Applicants


Spring Quarter (begins late March and ends mid-June)

February 1


Spring Quarter Deadline for Transfer Students or Post-Baccalaureate* Students

Summer Quarter

Not Available for International Students


*If you are a transfer or post-baccalaureate student and want direct admission to nursing, apply by early/mid-April to begin coursework for January 2019. Transfer students will apply to begin coursework for Winter 2019 or Autumn 2019. You must also provide additional application materials to the Prelicensure Nursing Program.

If you intend to study nursing but are not yet ready to apply for the major, you are welcome to apply for admission to the University in the Autumn, Winter, or Spring quarter.