Homecoming & Family Weekend - Oct 3-5, 2025!
We welcome you into Luteville October 3 – 5, 2025 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 can be purchased at the door.
Women's Soccer Game
PLU Soccer Field, 12pm
Wear your black and gold and cheer on the Lutes as they take on Pacific!
Football Game
Sparks Stadium (601 7th Ave, Puyallup), kickoff at 1pm
Wear your black and gold and cheer on the Lutes as they take on Willamette! Prices Vary.
We will honor PLU’s 25th and 50th anniversary of championship teams at the football game for teams in 2000/2001: Men’s Golf, Women’s Rowing, Softball, Women’s Tennis; and teams in 1975/1976: Men’s Cross Country, Football, Men’s Golf, Men’s Swimming, Men’s Tennis, Women’s Tennis. There will be two food trucks: Thai’m to Roll & La Cocina de Jalisco
Men's Soccer Game
PLU Soccer Field, 2:45pm
Wear your black and gold and cheer on the Lutes as they take on Pacific!
Class of 1975 - 50th Reunion
Scandinavian Cultural Center, Anderson University Center, 4-7pm
Lutes in the Class of 1975 are gathering to celebrate 50 years since graduating from PLU! $50 per person. Dinner and drinks included. Class of 1975 website
55er's Feast with Phyllis
Phyllis & Don Pejsa’s home, 4:30pm
A gathering and dinner for Lutes in the Class of 1955. Hosted by Phyllis (Grahn) Pejsa ’55 and Don Pejsa. Dinner will be served at 5:30pm. Address and directions will be emailed out before the event.
Mystery & Legends Campus Tour
Meet in Red Square – 6-7pm
Want to unravel the secrets of PLU? This exciting tour, led by tour guide and PLU alumnus Chris Staudinger ’08 of Pretty Gritty Tours, will take you into the hidden corners of upper campus and unwind the story of this magnificent academic world. Learn the obscure past, dive into the mysteries, and see behind the scenes of PLU’s greatest spots. Ghost stories, local legends, and that zingy Lutheran humor you have always wanted. All in one breathless hour-long exploration of upper campus. $10. Space is limited – get your tickets early!
Volleyball Game
Olson Gymnasium, 6pm
Wear your black and gold as you cheer on the women’s volleyball team as they take on Pacific!
PLU on Tap
Chris Knutzen Hall, Anderson University Center, 7-9pm
Join us as we continue the PLU on Tap tradition with Lute producers of beer, wine and cider. $25 includes 4 tastings, appetizers and a tasting glass. Event is 21+.
Use the discount code ONTAP25 to save 25% off your ticket! Type it into the discount code field at the end of the registration form to activate.
Sunday Worship
Trinity Lutheran Sunday Worship, 10am
Dr. Erv Severtson, Class of 1955, will be preaching!
12115 Park Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98444
Class of 1955 - 70th Reunion Brunch
Class of 1955 room, Room 201, Anderson University Center, 11:30-1pm
For alumni from the class of 1955. Free – registration required.
Women's Soccer Game
PLU Soccer Field, 12 pm
Wear your black and gold and watch the Lutes take on Linfield!
Men's Soccer Game
PLU Soccer Field, 2:45pm
Cheer on the Lutes as they take on Linfield!
University Wind Ensemble
Lagerquist Concert Hall, 3:00pm
Join the amazing University Wind Ensemble as they perform their first concert of the new academic year. Dr. Ron Gerhardstein, Conductor.