We consider PLU to be a perfect ending to any college experience and we're glad you chose us! As transfer students, you bring an experience and a perspective that could not be gained from anywhere else, and that insight makes you a major asset to the PLU community, and we are here to help you find your way into that community. There are several Transfer Student Orientation programs designed specifically with your needs in mind.
Listed below is the schedule for the Fall Orientation. We encourage you to make as many sessions as possible to make your transition to PLU as smooth as possible, and to help remove some of the stress and anxiety that comes from entering a new system and new environment. We encourage you to continue to reference back to this site, at is will be update as soon as more details are finalized. Please email us if you have any questions!
Transfer Orientation Schedule
Thursday, September 3
1 - 5PM Transfer Student Welcome & Essentials, University Center (UC) - Regency Room
This is a time for us to get to know you and for you to get to know one another. We will cover a wide range of topics and introduce you to the many services that PLU offers. You will be introduced to many of the people that you will be in contact with during the rest of your time at PLU. This is also a great time to ask all of your nagging questions and to start making the PLU community your own.
5:30PM President's Welcome, Olson Auditorium
6 - 7PM New Student Picnic, Foss Field
8 & 8:30PM Lute Follies (Repeat Performances), UC - Chris Knutzen (CK) Hall
8 - 9PM Ice Cream Social, Red Square
9:30PM Residence Hall Meetings (for students living on campus)
Friday, September 4
7PM Tacoma Rainiers Baseball Game, Meet at Cheney Stadium
Bring the whole family for this chance to just unwind and enjoy watching the Tacoma Rainiers baseball team take on the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. Tickets are $5 per person and include a meal voucher good for a hot dog, chips and drink.
Saturday, September 5
On the Road Trips
Click the On the Road link to the left for more information.
Sunday, September 6
11AM University Congregation, Lagerquist Hall
12PM Lunch with your Orientation Guide, UC Commons
12:45 - 2PM Gonyea Reception, Shuttles to the President's home depart from Harstad Hall
3:30PM Intramural Sand Volleyball Tournament, Sand Courts near Foss & Pflueger Halls
Monday, September 7
11AM & 12PM Study Away & Global Education Opportunities, Wang Center for International Programs
11AM - 1PM Student Involvement Open House: ASPLU, Clubhouse, Diversity Center & Student Media, UC Lower Level
1 & 4PM - Working Through College: How to Make it Happen, UC - Room 201
1, 3 & 5PM Get to Know the Fitness Center, Names Fitness Center
2PM You Are Here: A Glimpse into the Journey of Spiritual Life at PLU, UC - Room 100 (NEW LOCATION)
2 & 4PM Learning to Get the Grade: Successful Students Share Tips & Tools, Library - Room 124
3 & 5PM More than Books: Get to Know the Library, Library Lobby
9PM Residence Hall Meetings (for students living on campus)
Tuesday, September 8
8AM Classes Begin
8:30AM New Student Gathering, Eastvold Auditorium
9AM University Convocation, Olson Auditorium
10:15AM Campus Involvement & Job Fair, Red Square
11:50AM Classes Resume