Student Handbook

The Student Handbook is a guide to the academic policies, procedures and services of the Seattle University School of Law. It is provided as a resource to answer questions that relate to the many regulations that govern the academic life of students. This handbook also contains a description of the services provided by the law school and the university, as well as a summary of relevant policy statements. We hope you find this handbook useful. It is an attempt to incorporate in one document those policies and procedures that may affect your day-to-day life.

Degree Requirements
Enrollment Status
Probation and Academic Dismissal
Class Attendance
Joint Degree Programs
Courses Taken at Other Law Schools
Bottom Quarter of the Class
Clinical Courses
Externship Policies and Procedures
Independent Study
Rule 9 Certifications: Admission to Limited Practice
Leave of Absence/Withdrawals
Scheduling of Classes and Registration

III. Grades and Examinations

Grades
Failing Grades
Final Examinations

IV. Student Services

Academic Resource Center
Access to Justice
Administrative Offices
Alumni Credits
Bookstore Charges
Campus Card
Campus Ministry
Center for Professional Development
Children in the Classroom
Class Assignments, Cancellations and Reschedules
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Disabled Students
Document Delivery Center/Computer Lab
Emergency Loans
Financial Aid
General Problems
Health Insurance
Loan Deferments
Photocopying
Print Charges
Recreational Facilities
Seattle University Facilities Use
Side Bar
Student Health Center
Student Mail Boxes
SU Online
Transcripts
Tuition and Fees

V. Student Organizations

Law Review
The Seattle Journal of Social Justice
Moot Court
Dispute Resolution Board
Student Bar Association

VI. Library

VII. Sullivan Hall

Building Policy
Parking Regulations
Safety
Emergency Closure Procedures
Earthquake and Emergencies

VIII. University and Law School Policies

Drug and Alcohol Policy and Procedures
Seattle University Non-Discrimination Statement
Seattle University Policy on Sexual Harassment
Smoking Policy
Student Records and Confidentiality

IX. Bar Certifications Information

General
Washington State Bar Examination: General Areas of Testing
Bar Studies Program

X. Seattle University Code of Student Conduct

XI. Seattle University School of Law Academic Integrity Code

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Sullivan Hall

Information for:

Student Handbook

Introduction

School of Law Mission Statement

Calendar

Quick Reference Guide

Commonly Asked Questions Answered

I. Administration, Staff and Faculty

II. Academic Requirements