Seattle University emphasizes a personal education that starts in the admissions process. Connect with your Admissions Counselor for individualized advice and support as you move through the application steps.

    First Year counselors are assigned by region and Transfer counselors are assigned by last name. Click the counselor button of choice to navigate to our designated counselors for that student type. Click your counselor's name to view their upcoming visits, interview opportunities, and more. Counselor regions are listed below their photos. 

    COUNSELORS FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

    First-year students have never attended college or have only received college credit before high school graduation. Running Start students are considered first-year studentsIf you have not yet graduated from High School, please schedule with a counselor below.

    To schedule an appointment, find your region below and click on the Admissions Counselor profile.

     

    Alayna Tamaki

    (she/her/hers)

    Alayna works with students from Greater Oregon (outside the Portland area) and the Eastside of King County.

    Aly Cotte

    (she/her/hers)
    Aly works with students from Montana, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

    Cassey Yabes

    (she/her/hers)
    Cassey works with students from Seattle Public Schools and South King County (Highline, Federal Way SD).

    Andre Williams

    (he/him/his)

    Andre works with students from the Tacoma area (Fife to DuPont along I-5) and students interested in Visual and Performing Arts programs.

    Hannah March

    (she/they)
    Hannah works with students from the greater Olympia area (Lacey to Kalama), the Washington Peninsula, including Kitsap County and the San Juan Islands, as well as students interested in Visual and Performing Arts programs.

    Ineliz Soto-Fuller

    (she/her/ella)

    Ineliz works with students from American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

    Kate Bittner

    (she/her/hers)
    Kate works with students from Seattle Area Private and Independent Schools, Whatcom County in Washington, and Arizona.

    JR Rabago

    (he/him/his)
    JR works with students from Hawaii and Guam.
    Juan works with students from the greater Portland, OR, South King County (Kent, Renton, Auburn, Tahoma SD), and the Vancouver, WA area.

    Kaelyn Kappes

    (she/her/hers)
    Kaelyn works with students from North Seattle (Shoreline to Arlington) and Colorado.

    Lilia Klute

    (she/her/hers)

    Lilia works with students from the Bay Area of Northern California and Eastern/Central Washington.

    Lucymar Carbajal

    (she/her/hers)
    Lucymar works with all first year international students (living in the US or abroad).

    Matt Thomas

    (he/him/his)
    Matt works with students from Nevada and the Southern states of the U.S.

    Nick Pecora

    (he/him/his)
    Nick works with students from Alaska, North and South Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southern California (Greater LA and San Diego areas), Utah, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming.

    Ruby Berliner

    (she/her/hers)
    Ruby works with students from Idaho, Northern California (South Bay area, including San Jose), and Texas.

    If you are a first-year international student, click here to connect with your admissions counselor.


     

    COUNSELORS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS

    A student who has completed college coursework following high school graduation. If you are running start and/or have not yet graduated from High School, please look for times with counselors listed under "First Year Student".

    Please note that this is not an academic advising appointment and our Transfer Admissions Counselors will not be able to help you register for classes.

    Your last name determines your Transfer Counselor. Click on your Transfer Counselor's photo or name to find their contact details.

    Kari Berkas

    (she/her/hers)

    Connect with Kari if your last name begins with A - F.

    Jennifer Bautista

    (she/her/ella)

    Connect with Jennifer if your last name begins with G - O.

    Nina Kim

    (she/her/ella)

    Connect with Nina if your last name begins with P - Z, or if you are an international student seeking an F-1 visa.



    IN-PERSON APPOINTMENTS ON CAMPUS

    Want to speak with a Counselor on campus? Use the calendar below to schedule a 30-minute meeting during your visit to Seattle University.

    Please note: space is limited. To schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with a specific counselor, please contact your counselor directly using the directory above.

    Use the calendar on the right to schedule an in-person appointment the counselor of the day. To schedule an appointment with your Admissions Counselor, please use the directory above and reach out directly.

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