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The PLU Program is built upon a foundation within a set of courses that focus specifically on transitioning into PLU. All the courses focus on building and sustaining success at PLU. For further questions, contact the Center for Student Success.
PLU Success (PLUS) - Undergraduate
PLUS 100 : Transitions to PLU
Specifically designed for first-year students. Affirming students' past experiences, this course assists an individual student's successful navigation of the complex transition to Pacific Lutheran University. Students will identify resources, develop strategies, and hone skills and capacities for college success; including, understanding the roles and responsibilities of university students, faculty, and staff, and alumni/community partners. Community connections, academic support, and personal wellness will be explored within the context of the PLU values of diversity, justice, and sustainability (DJS). Course topics include increasing hope, understanding vocation, appreciating liberal arts, developing metacognition, maximizing campus resources, creating an academic plan, and learning professional communication skills. (1)
PLUS 110 : College Learning Strategies
Effective strategies for college learning. Emphasizes a metacognitive and self-regulated approach to deep learning through reading, note taking, test preparation and test taking strategies. Coursework supplemented by two individual academic counseling appointments. (1)
PLUS 115 : Career and Educational Planning: Finding Your Way
Personal decision-making process applied to career and educational choices, self-assessment, exploration of the world of work, educational planning, reality testing, and building career-related experience. Includes zero-hour required discussion section for required supplemental workshops. (1)
PLUS 287 : Special Topics in PLU Success
To provide undergraduate students with new, one-time, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as ST: followed by the specific title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4)
PLUS 288 : Special Topics in PLU Success
To provide undergraduate students with new, one-time, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as ST: followed by the specific title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4)
PLUS 289 : Special Topics in PLU Success
To provide undergraduate students with new, one-time, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as ST: followed by the specific title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4)
PLUS 320 : Effective Tutoring Methods
Typically offered during Summer Session II, this course is designed to train peer tutors in the application of learning theory to one-on-one and group tutoring situations. The online course will be followed by an on-site practical workshop at the beginning of the semester. Enrollment with instructor's permission. (0-1)
PLUS 387 : Special Topics in PLU Success
To provide undergraduate students with new, one-time, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as ST: followed by the specific title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4)