The Pacific Lutheran University offers many services for students and provides a rich array of resources to encourage academic success. Students are encouraged to become familiar with the offices and services described in this section of the catalog. Additional information about these resources is available from each of the offices or from the Office of Student Life and the Office of the Provost.
Academic Advising Office
| Assistance with advising and resources for selecting courses | |||
| Ramstad 112 | 253.535.7459 | www.plu.edu/academic-advising/ | advising@plu.edu |
Academic Assistance Center
| Finding tutors for courses and assistance with study skills | |||
| Library 124 | 253.535.7518 | www.plu.edu/aac/ | aac@plu.edu |
Academic Internships
| Internship opportunities and requirements | |||
| Ramstad 112 | 253.535.7459 | www.plu.edu/career/internships/ | intern@plu.edu |
Admission
| Admission-related questions | |||
| Hauge 109 | 253.535.7151 | www.choose.plu.edu | admission@plu.edu |
Alumni and Constituent Relations
| Alumni questions and assistance | |||
| Nesvig Alumni Center | 253.535.7415 | www.plu.edu/alumni/ | |
Army ROTC
| Assisting students who desire to participate in Army ROTC (open to all first-year students) | |||
| Memorial Gym 105 | 252.535.8200 | www.plu.edu/rotc/ | rotc@plu.edu |
Athletics
| NCAA Division III, 20 varsity sports, intramurals, Names Fitness Center, swimming pools, and more | |||
| Olson Gym 101 | 253.535.7352 | www.golutes.com/landing/index | athletic@plu.edu |
PLU Bookstore: Garfield Book Company
| School supplies, books, clothes, Scandinavian Shop | |||
| Located at Garfield and Pacific |
253.535.7665 | garfieldbookcompany.com (online open 24/7/365) | books@plu.edu |
Campus Concierge
| Information desk and assistance | |||
| Anderson University Center, Main Floor | 253.535.7411 | www.plu.edu/concierge/ | concierg@plu.edu |
Campus Ministry
| Assistance with worship opportunities on and off campus | |||
| Anderson University Center 190 | 253.535.7464 | www.plu.edu/campus-ministry/ | cmin@plu.edu |
Campus Safety
| Parking and safety information | |||
| Harstad G-28 | 253.535.7441 | www.plu.edu/campus-safety/ | campussafety@plu.edu |
Career Connections
| Information on career exploration and opportunities | |||
| Ramstad 112 | 253.535.7459 | www.plu.edu/career/ | career@plu.edu |
Center for Community Engagement and Service
| Connecting students, staff, and faculty with service opportunities in Parkland and Tacoma communities | |||
| Ramstad 116 | 253.535.7652 | www.plu.edu/service/ | service@plu.edu |
Conferences and Events
| Information on campus events and planning | |||
| Anderson University Center | 253.535.7450 | www.plu.edu/conferences-events/ or www.plu.edu/calendar/ |
events@plu.edu |
Counseling Center
| Assistance with personal problems or academic issues of a personal nature | |||
| Anderson University Center 300 | 253.535.7206 | www.plu.edu/counseling/ | councen@plu.edu |
Dining & Culinary Services
| Provides food services and creation of culinary delights for the campus | |||
| Anderson University Center | 253.535.7472 | www.plu.edu/dining/ | dining@plu.edu |
Disability Support Services
| Assists students with accommodations and matters relating to the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act | |||
| Anderson University Center 300 Suite 300 |
253.535.7206 | www.plu.edu/dss/ | dss@plu.edu |
Dispute Resolution
| Assists with the resolution of any disputes between members of the PLU community | |||
| 253.535.7185 | www.plu.edu/udrc/staff/ | www.plu.edu/udrc/ | udrc@plu.edu |
Diversity Center
| Social justice, diversity education, and student support | |||
| Anderson University Center 150 | 253.535.8750 | www.plu.edu/dcenter/ | dcenter@plu.edu |
The Elliott Press
| Provides hands-on workshop for students in the Publishing & Printing Arts Program | |||
| Ingram Hall 122 | 253.535.7387 | www.plu.edu/ppa/elliott-press/ | soac@plu.edu |
Financial Aid Office
| Financial aid, scholarships, and loan information | |||
| Hauge 102 | 253.535.7806 | www.plu.edu/financial-aid/ | faid@plu.edu |
First-Year Experience
| Director Carmiña Palerm is available to answer questions regarding the First-Year Experience at PLU. | |||
| Bloomquist House 11 | 253.535.7806 | www.plu.edu/first-year/ | palermaca@plu.edu |
Health Center
| On campus health care for students | |||
| Corner of Park & 121st Streets | 253.535.7337 | www.plu.edu/health-center/ | health@plu.edu |
Help Desk: Information and Technology Services
| Assistance with computer-related and phone issues | |||
| Mortvedt Library | 253.535.7525 or 253.535.7500 | www.plu.edu/helpdesk/ and www.plu.edu/library/ | helpdesk@plu.edu |
International Student Services
| Provides support for international students | |||
| Anderson University Center 161 | 253.535.7195 | www.plu.edu/iss/ | iss@plu.edu |
KPLU-FM, National Public Radio
| NPR Radio Station | |||
| Neeb Center | 253.535.7758 | www.kplu.org | info@kplu.org |
Library Services
| Provides information resources and research and reference services to the PLU community. | |||
| Mortvedt Library | 253.535.7500 | www.plu.edu/library/ | library@plu.edu |
LuteCard/Campus Concierge
| Activating a LuteCard (PLU ID card), reporting lost cards, general university information | |||
| Anderson University Center, Main Floor | 253.535.7411 | www.plu.edu/lutecard/ | lutecard@plu.edu |
Media Studies, Center for
| Co-curricular activities of Student Media Lab to develop new community outreach and engagement opportunities | |||
| Ingram 101 | 253.535.7150 | www.plu.edu/mediastudies/ | soac@plu.edu |
New Student Orientation
| Assists students with a smooth transition to the PLU community | |||
| Anderson University Center 153 | 253.535.7195 | www.plu.edu/new | new@plu.edu |
Off-Campus Student Services
| Commuter Advocates engage the lounge communities in the Cave and Kreider | |||
| 253.535.7195 | www.plu.edu/commuter-students/ | commuter@plu.edu | |
Registrar
| Class scheduling, registration appointment times, grades, academic policies, CAPP, graduation, transfer credit evaluation | |||
| Hauge 102 | 253.535.7131 | www.plu.edu/registrar/ | regi@plu.edu |
Residential Life
| Assists with issues related to residence halls | |||
| Anderson University Center 161 | 253.535.7200 | www.plu.edu/residential-life/ | rlif@plu.edu |
Student Rights and Responsibilities (Formerly Student Conduct)
| Assists students with the University’s commitment to holistic student development | |||
| Anderson University Center 161 | 253.535.7195 | www.plu.edu/srr/ | srr@plu.edu |
Student Employment
| Provides employment opportunities for students | |||
| Ramstad 112 | 253.535.7459 | www.plu.edu/studentemployment/ | stuemp@plu.edu |
Student Involvement and Leadership
| Advocates for student-directed experiences | |||
| Anderson University Center 161 | 253.535.7195 | www.plu.edu/student-involvement/ | sil@plu.edu |
Student Life
| Provides programs and services that advance the development and well-being of students | |||
| Hauge 105 | 253.535.7191 | www.plu.edu/student-life/ | slif@plu.edu |
Student Services Center
| Add and drop classes, transcripts, payment options; financial aid assistance, and billing questions | |||
| Hauge 202 | 253.535.7161 or 800.678.3243 | www.plu.edu/student-services/ | ssvc@plu.edu |
Study Away – See Wang Center for Global Education
Summer Session
| Summer courses are offered in June and July | |||
| Hauge 104 | 253.535.8628 | www.plu.edu/summer/ | summer@plu.edu |
Wang Center for Global Education
| Provides students, faculty, and staff with challenging and rewarding opportunities to live and learn globally and locally | |||
| 868 Wheeler Street | 253.535.7577 | www.plu.edu/wang-center/ | wang.center@plu.edu |
Women’s Center
| Provides resources and programs to promote gender equity | |||
| 801 121st Street | 253.535.8759 | www.plu.edu/womenscenter/ | womencen@plu.edu |
Writing Center
| Provides assistance with writing and tutoring | |||
| Mortvedt Library 220 | 253.535.8709 | www.plu.edu/writingcenter/ | writing@plu.edu |