Vision, Mission and Values

Vision:

To prepare students to be courageous and gracious contributors in a diverse and changing world.

Mission:

Residence Life cultivates a safe, inclusive, fun and transformative residential learning experience at Seattle Pacific University.  We collaborate within the University to promote academic success, engagement with Falcon Formation Learning Outcomes, and preparation for students to be courageous and gracious contributors in a diverse and changing world.

Values:

  • Christ-Centered Community: we seek opportunities to explore and grow deeper in Christian faith as a community.
  • Personal Relationships & Support: we see, know and love members of our community.
  • Integrated Learning & Academic Success: we encourage students to make connections in their learning both inside and outside of the classroom.
  • Cultural Engagement & Humility: we actively seek competence in understanding ourselves and others with a posture of care, self-reflection and learning.
  • Whole-Person Wellness: we promote the overall well-being of our community members.
  • Simple Systems & Process: we seek to provide simple and intuitive processes for students.
  • Theory, Research and Assessment: we ground our practice in relevant literature and assessment

Residential Living Requirement

Since it was founded in 1891, Seattle Pacific University has been committed to the education of the whole person. For this reason, the residential experience is considered an integral part of your education. To find out who is required to live on campus, read the Residential Living Requirement.

Questions about residence life?

Send questions or comments to reslife@yqczg.net or call 206-281-2043.