Homecoming

Homecoming & Family Week

Homecoming & Family Weekend - Oct 9-11, 2026!

We welcome you into Luteville October 9 -11, 2026 to embrace the energy of Homecoming & Family Weekend! We have some exciting and nostalgic festivities for alumni, students and the PLU community to enjoy. We hope you can join us to ignite your inner Lute in the spirit of celebration. Whip up a batch of famous PLU scones while you wait!

Tickets for sporting events, and the Musical Revue, can be purchased at the door.

Friday, October 9

Volleyball Game

Olson Gymnasium, 7 p.m.
Wear your black and gold as you cheer on the women’s volleyball team as they take on Whitworth!

Class of 1976 - 50th Reunion

Scandinavian Cultural Center, Anderson University Center, 5-8 p.m.
Lutes in the Class of 1976 are gathering to celebrate 50 years since graduating from PLU! Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, there is no charge for this event, but registration is required. Class of 1976 website

Musical Revue: 1950s & 1960s

Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30-8:45 p.m.
An evening of songs performed by PLU’s brightest talents!

Comedy Show

The Cave, 9-10:15 p.m.
PLU alum Sam Ellefson ’19, originally from Minnesota and now based in Denver, launched his comedy career through PLU’s grassroots comedy show, Late Knight, which earned two Northwest Emmy nominations. Sam is the ultimate middle child whose down-to-earth Midwest storytelling style combines with his charm and quick wit to have you laughing hard in your seat. Sam’s comedy has been featured in festivals across the country including the prestigious High Plains Comedy Festival and he regularly works at some of the best clubs west of the Mississippi. He is a regular at the world famous Comedy Works in Denver and won the 2025 Comedy Fort’s Funniest Competition.

Saturday, October 10

Alumni Swim Meet

PLU Swimming Pool
9:30 am warmups, 10:00 am meet starts

Golden Club Brunch

Anderson University Center, Regency Room, 9:30 a.m.
Class of 1976 and earlier are invited to a complimentary brunch hosted by PLU. President Allan Belton will share campus updates.

Lute Family Brunch

Anderson University Center, Chris Knutzen Hall, 10 – 11 a.m.
A brunch for all current students and their families. President Allan Belton, VP Joanna Royce-Davis, and Provost Joanna Gregson will share campus updates.

Money Matters and Mimosas

Anderson University Center, Scandinavian Cultural Center 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and live on youTube.

Open to all those who identify as women, or support them, who are interested in food, fellowship and becoming more financially fluent. Brought to you by HIVE, a diverse community of alumnae, faculty, staff and friends dedicated to amplifying engagement, leadership and philanthropic impact in support of PLU students. LEARN MORE HERE

Men's Soccer Game

PLU Soccer Field, 12 noon
Wear your black and gold and cheer on the Lutes as they take on Whitman!

Football Game

Sparks Stadium (601 7th Ave, Puyallup), kickoff at 1 p.m.
Wear your black and gold and cheer on the Lutes as they take on cross town rivals University of Puget Sound! Prices Vary.
We will honor PLU’s 25th and 50th anniversary of championship teams at the football game for teams in 2001/2002: Football, Women’s Rowing, Women’s Basketball, Softball; and teams in 1976/1977: Men’s Golf, Men’s Swimming, Men’s Tennis. There will be two food trucks as well!

Women's Soccer Game

PLU Soccer Field, 2:45 p.m.
Wear your black and gold and cheer on the Lutes as they take on Whitman!