Guide to living in Seattle

Now that you’re a Seattle U Law student, you no doubt need to find housing. While we aren’t equipped to actively assist in this effort, we can provide resources to steer you in the right direction.

Seattle Moving Guide

The Seattle Newcomer’s Guide includes helpful information about:

• Moving resources
• Housing and neighborhoods
• Becoming a Washington resident
• Voter registration

Housing

Finding a roommate

• Roommates.com: Seattle

Finding an apartment

• Apartments.com
• Craigslist: Seattle
• Rent.com
• Phillips Real Estate manages many Capitol Hill apartment buildings
• SeattleRentals.com
• Trulia.com
• Zumper.com
• Apartment Guide

Childcare

• City of Seattle – Resources for Parents
• Seattle Child Care Directory
• For more information, see our Childcare Referral Services page.

Read more about life in Seattle.

2023-24 Admit Packet

This packet will answer many questions about starting your legal education.

Important dates

Priority application deadline
March 1, 2024

Spring Visit Day
April 6, 2024

Summer term begins
June 24, 2024

1L Orientation
Week of August 19, 2024

Fall classes begin
August 26, 2024