Welcome to City University of Seattle
Welcome from CityU's President
City University opened its doors nearly 50 years ago, and a lot has changed since that day in 1973. Expanding to become one of the largest private, non-profit institutions in the Pacific Northwest with a global reach that now includes Canada, Mexico, China, Vietnam, Czech Republic, and Slovakia, the University has always prided itself on its flexibility and innovation. From offering classes to commuters on the Washington State Ferries in the 1980s and to teachers in local school districts in the 1990s to becoming one of the early adopters of online education in 2000, the University now has over 60K alumni worldwide.
I am continually in awe of the work that I hear City University alumni are accomplishing. Our alumni work at local companies ranging from Amazon, Microsoft, and Boeing to Seattle Public Schools as well as in private practice as counselors. City University even has a Mayor of Seattle as an alum.
Thank you for carrying on this tradition of excellence, and I wish you luck as you make your way towards becoming an alum. You help City University fulfill its mission as a private non-profit institution that changes lives, creating a ripple effect for good throughout the Pacific Northwest and to the world beyond.
Christopher Bryan
Interim President of CityU
Welcome from National University System's Chancellor
Dear Student,
It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the City University of Seattle family of exceptional faculty, staff, students, and a strong alumni network. We are excited to support you in reaching your educational goals, and we are committed to providing world-class education that is both affordable and accessible.
CityU is a private nonprofit university that has distinguished itself by offering quality, market-relevant degrees through innovative programs that positively transform and impact students, enterprises, and communities. As part of CityU, you join a diverse community of over 45,000 lifelong learners who are part of the National University System. Together we share a common approach to learning and fostering student success while creating new and exciting pathways for your educational future.
Since the creation of the National University System, we continue to build on the foundation of serving adult learners in new and creative formats. Today, NUS is comprised of:
• City University of Seattle: Emphasizes master’s, doctoral, and international programs, while establishing choice through workforce partnerships
• National University: A veteran-founded institution that serves a diverse population of adult learners through innovative educational solutions
• Northcentral University: A graduate-level focused institution, with expansive doctoral offerings, featuring weekly starts and a one-to-one learning format
The System is also leading the national expansion of education initiatives to address critical needs in the education and nonprofit sectors. Harmony SEL, Inspire Teaching & Learning provide innovative resources for the PreK education space, and the Fundraising Academy Cause Selling Education offers educational programs to help nonprofits become more effective at fundraising and donor relationships.
Connected by shared values of academic excellence and integrity, the affiliates of the National University System are committed to expanding academic pathways and opportunities for students to attain professional and terminal, and to exploring innovative, personalized approaches to learning that guide students to successful completion of their academic and career goals. Through its Workforce Education Solutions initiative, the National University System establishes partnerships with industry groups to align degree programs with employer-defined professional competencies, offering students more affordable degree pathways and developing market-ready employees to meet the needs of the 21st-century economy.
As graduates can attest, an education from a National University System affiliate provides the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed and lead in today’s ever-changing environment.
Thank you for choosing City University of Seattle and Welcome! I wish you much success in your academic and professional journey.
Sincerely,
Michael R. Cunningham, Ph.D.