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

If you want... First year application deadline Transfer application deadline
Autumn Quarter 2024 (Early Action)* December 1, 2023 April 1, 2024 (Extended to May 15)
Autumn Quarter 2024 (Regular Extended) February 15, 2024 July 1, 2024
Winter Quarter 2024 November 15, 2023 November 15, 2023
Spring Quarter 2024 February 1, 2024 February 1, 2024
*Early Action applicants will receive priority financial aid consideration, an application fee waiver, and a fast admissions decision.

First-year students apply by:

  • May 1 (Extended to June 1): Decision deadline if you want to start Autumn Quarter
  • December 1: Extended Early Action Deadline if you want to start Autumn Quarter. When you apply by Dec. 1, you will receive priority financial aid consideration, an application fee waiver, and a fast admissions decision.
  • November 15: if you want to start Winter Quarter
  • February 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