Spring 2025 LUTE Welcome
Welcome to PLU!
The schedule has been updated to reflect a 2-hour delayed start for campus operations on Tuesday, February 4th due to inclement weather. Please check your email for more information about the delayed start for PLU operations.
Tuesday, February 4th @ 10am-2pm
| Starting | Events | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | LUTE Welcome Check In & Coffee hosted by CAVE Check-in for LUTE Welcome opens at 8:45am. Come by to meet your CAVE Commuter Advocates and LUTE Welcome Guides over coffee and light refreshments. Note: LUTE Welcome sessions will begin promptly at 9:15am. Get your LuteCard (PLU ID) and parking decals at check in. Check your email for instructions on requesting LuteCards and parking decals. | Anderson University Center Entry Area (2nd Floor) |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Welcome to PLU: DJS, Vocation, and Lutheran Higher Education Required: Learn what it means to join the Lute Community: Diversity, Justice, & Sustainability (DJS), Vocation, and Lutheran Higher Education. This opening session for New Student Orientation is required for all new students! | Anderson University Center Regency Hall (Room 203) |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | LUTE Group Introductions & Icebreakers Required: Meet your LUTE Guide & Group | AUC, Various Locations |
| 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM | Lunch with Academic Divisions/Departments Deans & Faculty Required session for all new students. Note: Academic Department resources are linked below for represented departments. Featured Academic Divisions & Departments Division of Natural Sciences Website Division of Social Sciences Website Division of Humanities Website Kinesiology Department Website School of Business Website School of Arts & Communications Website School of Nursing Website Check out the Academics at PLU YouTube Playlist to learn more about areas of study and majors at PLU! | Anderson University Center CK (Room 214) |
| 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM | Campus Resources: Panel & Mini-Resource Fair Required: This session will introduce students to resources to support their transition from arriving to thriving at PLU. The first part of this session (~40 minutes) will include a panel discussion with Q&A from students, including a brief introduction to each of the following resources. The second part of this session (~20 minutes) will be a resource fair tabling format where students can connect with resources for additional individual questions and information. Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability Center for Student Success Student Employment Student Financial Services Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education Wellbeing Services & Resources Campus Ministry Wild Hope Center for Vocation PLU Library Outdoor Rec | Anderson University Center Regency Hall (Room 203) |
| 1:45 PM - 2:00 PM | THRIVE at PLU: Closing Session Required: Learn about upcoming opportunities to support your thriving as you transition to PLU (includes LUTE Welcome program evaluation). | Anderson University Center Regency Hall (Room 203) |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Campus Tours Optional: Join Lute Guides for a tour around campus. Bring your class schedule so you can check out where your classes are located for the first day! | Meet at the Anderson University Center Clock Tower |
Please note: this LUTE Welcome video references dates from 2023. The first day of New Student Orientation 2024 is Friday, August 30th. Family & Supporters who are joining their students are encouraged to attend sessions on Friday, August 30th.
I have registered for classes. What do I do next?
Start Your PLU Experience Now
Lutes who participate in LUTE Welcome (New Student Orientation) are more successful at PLU and able to better navigate campus. LUTE Welcome includes 2 steps to orienting yourself to PLU to be set up for success (learn more below!). After completing these steps as part of our LUTE Welcome experiences, you’ll know what to expect on your first day of classes, learn about clubs and organizations you can join, and make lifelong friendships.
As students at PLU, we know how important it is to learn about how you will organize your life as a student and have created a LUTE Welcome New Student To-Do’s Checklist with campus resources that will support your transition to PLU. Please complete ALL tasks on this checklist BEFORE the first day of LUTE Welcome. We encourage you to take advantage of New Student Registration and Get Stuff Done Days events when you may be on-campus and/or connecting with PLU staff and faculty to complete the checklist!
New Student Registration for Transfer Students: June 5, 6, 25, 26 and July 18, 19 (in Library)
New Student Registration for First-Year Students: July 8-12, 15-19, July 29-August 1 (in Library)
Get Stuff Done Days for all New Students: August 14, 15 (in AUC)
Attend LUTE Welcome to: (1) meet fellow new students and returning students who will provide tips from their experience; (2) meet our outstanding faculty and staff; and (3) get a chance to explore campus! LUTE Welcome comprises several events for ALL new Lutes, including new students and their families & supporters:
- International Student Orientation (for new International Students): Tuesday, August 26 – Friday, August 30
- Residence Hall Move In (for Residential Students): Friday, August 30
- Lutes Commute Student Welcome (for new Commuter Students): Friday, August 30
- Family & Supporter Orientation: Friday, August 30 & Bonus Events Sunday, September 1
- New Student Orientation (for ALL new students, including first-year and transfer): Friday, August 30 – Tuesday, September 3
- Convocation: Tuesday, September 3
- Engagement Fair: Thursday, September 5
Virtual introductions to PLU!
Check out the Campus Life YouTube page for Campus Resource video playlists and more!
Questions? Email engage@plu.edu
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LuteCard
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Parking Pass
If you drive during your time at PLU, you’ll need to register your vehicle and get a parking pass.
Textbooks
Purchase the common reading book & your books for class. You could even read ahead!
Moving In
Love where you live: Learn more about living on-campus and moving into your residence hall.
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