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First-Year Requirements and Deadlines

See instructions below for the application fee waiver.

Here’s what we need from you:

  • A completed or the The Common Application is helpful if you're applying to other schools using the common application. The SPU-specific application is shorter if you're not applying to as many Common Application schools. We do not have a preference between applications, but please only apply with ONE application.
  • $50 application fee waiver. Here's how to get your $50 fee waiver.
    • 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 December 1.
    • If applying via the Common Application
      • Go to the "My Colleges" section.
      • Navigate to ºù«ÍÞÊÓÆµ and click on "Questions."
      • Within the fee waiver question, select "Seattle Pacific Fee Waiver" from the drop-down menu.
      • Type in the code SPUGift.
  • Writing Prompt. You’ll submit this brief writing prompt with your application.
  • Test scores. We are test optional. Applicants can choose whether to submit SAT, ACT, or CLT scores. See our test score policy for more information.
    • SPU can review updated test scores post-application, but they must be received by March 1. Please if you will submit new scores for review.
    • We will superscore your SAT and ACT (combining the highest scores received for the evidence-based reading and writing + math sections).
  • High school transcript. You or your high school counselor can email a copy of your transcript to admission@spu.edu. Your counselor can also mail your transcript in a sealed envelope to our office.     
Optional
  • Recommendations. Although letters of recommendation are not required to complete your application, they are strongly recommended. Your recommenders can write a short, free-form letter of recommendation and send it to us via the application, email, or mail. We consider the opinions of your teachers, mentors, and youth leaders. (If your teacher is a parent, please send us a recommendation from a non-family member as well.)

  • Interview. This is optional, but allows us to connect a face and personality with your admission file. A phone interview is also an option.

If you want... First year application deadline
Autumn Quarter 2026 (Early Action)* November 1, 2025
Autumn Quarter 2026 (Regular Deadline) January 15, 2026
Winter Quarter 2026 November 15, 2025
Spring Quarter 2026 February 1, 2026

*Early Action applicants will receive priority financial aid consideration, an application fee waiver, and a fast admissions decision.