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Even to students who have been here for a while, it can seem as if the RAs and Public Safety are overbearing and somewhat obsessed with enforcing the rules. Even many of the people who feel this way would agree, however, that this is not because of some sort of power trip but out of a genuine desire to maintain the community and because they do actually care about the people entrusted to them. It can seem like they are everywhere, but there are not actually a huge number of public safety officers or student patrol members, and they tend to respond rapidly when an incident is reported. Even RAs will be lenient about certain things and might only give you a verbal warning and make you pour out your beer if they catch you and your friends during a late night gathering. That, of course, depends on their personality and if this is the first time they have caught you.

However, if you are doing things that are causing problems for others or are endangering them (or yourself), neither the RAs nor Public Safety will tolerate them. Loud music will often earn you a rap of knuckles on the door and a request to turn it down, and repeated alcohol or drug violations will get you sent before the school disciplinary system. But even then the school won’t automatically toss you over to the Seattle PD if it’s your first time or a genuinely minor offense. They can be forgiving, but they certainly aren’t fools, and know when a student is pushing it or trying to take advantage of them. The best way to stay out of trouble is to never break the rules in the first place, but if you decide to just be careful, and be ready to deal with the consequences.
 

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Campus Strictness at Seattle University

bananacake2

'13

Registered Nursing (RN)

4.2

A-

SU Seems Safe

As far as strictness, there doesn't seem to be to many. What I like is that there is a night hawk service where if your around the campus late at night the van will pick you up and take you wherever around the other buildings you need to go. There is also a 24/7 computer and studying room available to students.

Jul 10, 2011

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Campus Strictness at Seattle University

churchstud

'11

Political Science and Government

2.3

C

Campus Police Do Their Best

They can come down a little hard on dorm parties but do a pretty good job at keeping the campus safe after dark even though some of the surrounding neighborhoods aren't the best.

Mar 09, 2011

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Campus Strictness at Seattle University

simonadriane

'12

Nursing

3.8

B+

Caring but Not Overbearing

I am a graduate student so I don't have experience with the school's policies for on campus housing, etc. But as far as I can tell the school sends out emails telling students not to do really dangerous stuff, but is pretty hands off.

Dec 18, 2010

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