Supplemental essays · 2026–27 application
Seattle Pacific University supplemental essays.
All 2 essay questions Seattle Pacific University asks this year, word for word, with the word limits and how to approach each one.
Checked against spu.edu and the Common App application on October 17, 2026
What you write: One response, 100–500 words: answer one of two.
SPU is a Christian university. In the same section you confirm you've read its Statement of Faith and Student Handbook.
SPU's mission and your goals
SPU's mission is to empower students to serve the world. How does this align with your desire for college and your career aspirations?
Pick one of the two.
How to approach it
- Start with the moment the interest began.
- Show what you’ve already done about it: a class, a project, a book, a job.
- Say where you want to take it, even if you’re not sure yet.
Why SPU and your faith
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?
Pick one of the two.
How to approach it
- Name things you could only find at this college: a class, a professor, a program, a tradition.
- Tie every detail to something true about you.
- Swap test: if another college’s name fits your sentence, it’s too general.
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