Seattle University essay prompts
2025-26verified Seattle University admissions
These are the most recent published prompts. Final 2026-27 supplements typically land by early August. These are the most recent prompts Kolly has verified for this school. Schools typically publish final 2026-27 supplements by early August; check the official source below before submitting.
Why Diagnostic Ultrasound at SU (Required for Diagnostic Ultrasound Applicants)
Essay for Diagnostic Ultrasound Applicants (Required): The Diagnostic Ultrasound program at Seattle University is a competitive program that admits students directly to the four-year Diagnostic Ultrasound cohort. The College of Nursing and Health Science's mission is to educate and inspire leaders to transform healthcare for a just and humane world. Why are you applying to the Diagnostic Ultrasound program at Seattle University and what aspects of the profession uniquely excite you? Please limit your response to 250 words or less.
250 words max · Required
Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (Optional)
Belonging and Inclusion Short Essay (Optional): At Seattle University we are inspired by the diversity of our campus community and are committed to a culture where equity, inclusion and belonging are hallmarks of who we are. Tell us about an experience you have had involving equity, inclusion or belonging—whether through celebration, inspiration, challenge or adversity—and why it was meaningful to you and how it would demonstrate your unique ability to contribute to the university.
No limit listed · Optional
Why Nursing at SU (Required for Nursing Applicants)
Essay for Nursing Applicants (Required): The nursing program is a competitive program that admits students directly to the four-year nursing cohort. The College of Nursing and Health Sciences' mission is to educate and inspire leaders to transform health care for a just and humane world. Why are you applying to the nursing program at Seattle University and what aspects of the profession uniquely excite you?
No limit listed · Required
Cornish Artist Statement (Required for Cornish College of the Arts Applicants)
Artist Statement for Cornish College of the Arts Applicants (Required via Redhawk Admissions Portal): Your artist statement is a way to introduce yourself and your work. We are interested in finding out more about you as an individual, your artistic practice, and why you believe Cornish College of the Arts at Seattle University is the right college for you.
No limit listed · Required
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Common questions
- What are the Seattle University essay prompts for 2025-26?
- Seattle University lists Why Diagnostic Ultrasound at SU (Required for Diagnostic Ultrasound Applicants) (1 prompt); Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (Optional) (1 prompt); Why Nursing at SU (Required for Nursing Applicants) (1 prompt); Cornish Artist Statement (Required for Cornish College of the Arts Applicants) (1 prompt) for 2025-26.
- How many essays does Seattle University require?
- Seattle University requires 3 essays based on the published group instructions for 2025-26. The page lists 3 required and 1 optional prompts.
- What are the word limits for the Seattle University supplemental essays?
- The published word and character limits are 250 words max.