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Seattle Pacific University | SPU

Seattle, Washington2-year, 4-yearPrivate

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Seattle Pacific University | SPU’s 2024-25 Essay Prompts

Select-A-Prompt Short Response

Required
500 Words

Seattle Pacific University is a Christian university fully committed to engaging the culture and changing the world by graduating people of competence and character, becoming people of wisdom, and modeling grace-filled community. At Seattle Pacific, we encourage all students to go deeper in their Christian faith, or to explore the Christian faith, and to be inspired to make a difference. SPU’s vision means that you can pursue an education that helps you make the world a better place for all. Our approach to faith pairs the importance of beliefs and understanding with practices that encourage lives of spiritual growth and service to others. Our diverse learning community offers students a place to grow, discover, and embrace great challenges.

In the space below, briefly (100-500 words) respond to one writing prompt:


Option 1

SPU‘s mission is to empower students to serve the world. How does this align with your desire for college and your career aspirations?


Option 2

Why are you interested in attending SPU and how do you hope your faith will grow or be developed in SPU‘s Christ-centered education?

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