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Office of Institutional EffectivenessThe Office of Institutional Effectiveness supports the University’s efforts toward mission fulfillment through the coordination and management of strategic planning and progress; institutional accreditation and improvement; and data integration and institutional research.Strategic Planning and ProgressThe University’s Strategic Plan provides guidance for decisions – both long term and day to day – that seek to carry out the mission, vision and values of the

PLUS Year Find out all you need to know about PLU's offer of a free year to all currently enrolled students. Learn more Division of Enrollment ManagementMissionThe Division of Enrollment Management serves Pacific Lutheran University by attracting, enrolling, supporting, and graduating students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care.  As professionals, we accomplish this work by admitting a talented, diverse group of students, creating access through financial aid, and

Search the Archives and Special Collections Search The Pacific Lutheran University Archives and Special Collections preserves physical and digital records of permanent historical value related to the operations of Pacific Lutheran University, the experience of Scandinavian immigrants in the Pacific Northwest, and the history of Parkland and Pierce County. The Archives and Special Collections also serves as the regional repository for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. For more

Homecoming & Family Week Homecoming & Family Week - Oct 1-5, 2025! We welcome you into Luteville October 1 – 5, 2025 to embrace the energy of Homecoming & Family Week! We are making the final touches on 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 for this year’s lineup!

Symposium gathers scholars, writers, artists, and practitioners to explore the causes and effects, the patterns and disruptions, and the past, present and future of migration, an issue that one expert argues, will define the twenty-first century . Seeking a nuanced and compassionate understanding of this pressing issue, the two-day conference will attempt to answer some of the following questions: Why do humans move? What methods exist to document the history and patterns of migration? In what ways do

variety of issues both professional and personal – from dealing with stress at work to elder care and emotional well-being. EAP is a confidential resource and will provide guidance, assessment, and referral at no cost to you. Click here and enter the username: pacific Coping with the Stress of Unexpected Events The Nature of Grief Self-Care StrategiesEmploymentJoin a remarkable community working together in support of the university's mission and students.MoreCommuteCommute Smart provides alternative

PLU Admission Partnership with PNWUPLU and Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) established separate formal admission partnership agreements to support PLU alums interested in pursuing a Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS), a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), or a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT). Currently, PLU does not have an official admission agreement with PNWU’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), but PNWU is the primary medical school of choice

Leading a Congregation in Anxious Times 2018 Summer Institute in Pastoral Theology June 11-13, 2018 Ten years ago, Peter Steinke published a volume entitled Congregational Leadership in Anxious Times: Being Calm and Courageous No Matter What (Alban Institute, 2006). Fast forward to 2018 and, if anything, the times have become even more anxious. Pastors and congregational leaders face multiple challenges in a very unsettled and unsettling national and international social, political, economic

Clubs & OrganizationsWe support student-led clubs and events that offer students thoughtful and meaningful communities outside the classroom and enact PLU’s values of diversity, justice, and sustainability.  Connect with an affinity group Broadcast your voice with Lute Air Student Radio (LASR) Showcase your improv talents through Clay Crows Explore the outdoors with Outdoor Rec Get involved with student leadership through ASPLU Want to join a club that addresses a special interest, initiative

Welcome to Hospitality Services and Campus Restaurants where it is our purpose and sincere pleasure to serve the Pacific Lutheran University community and its visitors. The entire division supports the PLU mission by providing various essential support services to the campus community. This is a non-academic division of the university that facilitates the creation of community, extends learning beyond the classroom and enhances the quality of campus life. We are comprised of multiple internal