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2024-2025 Tuition* & Fees: $52,259 Room & Meals (if living on campus): $13,008 Total (if living on campus): $65,267
50% of PLU students study away!Valuable research, field, and internship experience.Preparation for your next steps after graduation and connections with fellow alumni around the world.Washington's #1small college to help graduates find jobs-Zippia Top 13%in the Nation for return on investment–Georgetown University study
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Meet Isaiah Banken, a ’21 graduate who set his sights on a career in medicine. With a B.S. in biology and a minor in mathematics from PLU, Isaiah began exploring diverse medical opportunities near his hometown of Wenatchee, WA. From being a compassionate force in…
was exploring different career ideas in research and medicine.Was there a professor or advisor who was influential during your time at PLU?IB: It sounds cheesy, but all the professors I had at PLU were influential in that their passion for their field fostered my curiosity. I bounced back and forth between majoring in biology and math and considered chemistry because my instructors’ excitement was contagious. If I had to highlight three people, Dr. Auman, Dr. Nervo, and Dave Harvey, my rowing
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As Pacific Lutheran University welcomes the Class of 2028, the university celebrates not just a new academic year but a new generation of students defined by the spirit of innovation, resilience, and transformation. The Admission staff has dubbed this cohort “Trailblazers” due to their distinctive…
PLU Welcomes the Class of 2028: Trailblazers Posted by: mhines / September 19, 2024 Image: The class of 2028 gathers on Foss Field during New Student Orientation. Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at PLU. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) September 19, 2024 As Pacific Lutheran University welcomes the Class of 2028, the university celebrates not just a new academic year but a new generation of students defined by the spirit of innovation, resilience, and transformation. The Admission staff has dubbed this cohort
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Did you know that PLU has an observatory ? See how students and professors spent this summer learning about the stars. “Capturing astronomy images is rewarding but can be challenging,” said professor of physics Katrina Hay. “It requires long exposures or stacked images, focusing in…
on the monitor showcases an image we took of the Moon when we had free time.” Jessica Ordaz ’24 analyzes observations of globular clusters to estimate the minimum age of the universe. “This was definitely the opportunity of a lifetime for me,” reflected Jessica Ordaz. “Astronomy was a childhood obsession of mine. YouTube videos, books, movies, and shows, I used to want to know everything about this field of study, so when I saw that my two favorite professors were leading an astronomy summer
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Professional Conference Presentations: 2022: NASPA Western Regional Conference & Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Annual Conferences - Jes Takla (with two PhD cohort members)
(2022): “When I first came to PLU, Jes Takla encouraged and fostered ways to get involved in the knowledge communities in NASPA. Due to her leadership and mentorship, I have been confident to be the Region V Rep for the Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Knowledge Community (KC). It has been great to get support from Campus Life to go to conferences like the Western Regional. PLU has pride in giving back to the field through these professional development opportunities. “ Paul Metellus, Former
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The Commencement ceremony is a celebration of the Pacific Lutheran University community and all it represents.
is indicated especially by the sleeves and hoods. The master’s gown has long, closed sleeves, and the doctor’s gown has bell-shaped sleeves and velvet trimmings. The master’s hood is 3 feet in length and the doctor’s, 4 feet. Hoods are lined with the colors of the institution from which the individual received his or her degree. The colored velvet border of the hood, which is 3 inches and 5 inches wide for the master’s and doctor’s degrees, respectively, indicates the faculty or field to which
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Written works preserve our history, describe our current reality and color our future beyond imagination.
Publishing and Printing Arts program is an especially valuable complement to majors concerned with language and the written word, majors such as English, other languages, education, public relations, journalism, marketing and graphic design. Students majoring in a wide spectrum of disciplines—from biology to music to religion—have also discovered the value of a PPA minor. It helps to connect them to publishing career opportunities in their field, and provides a richer understanding of the complex roles
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Like many students, Heven Ambachew ’24 wasn’t yet sure of her major when embarking on her PLU journey. Four years later, thanks to PLU’s individualized major pathway, she is the university’s first graduate with a major in innovation studies . Innovation Studies at PLU Courses…
sister, who graduated in 2022 with a degree in biology. At first, Ambachew thought she’d go into computer programming and user experience design by majoring in computer science. In her first year at PLU, a Microsoft internship taught her about software engineering and product management. Ambachew dove into the field, working part-time during the school year and full-time one summer with Geeking Out Kids of Color (GOKiC). GOKiC is a Seattle-area after-school and summer program offering multicultural
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by Damian Alessandro. The scope of human history is vast, encompassing everything that has happened in past societies. However, when most students think about history, they usually focus on the dates and events that have been highlighted in textbooks. These events tend to include social…
combination. A practical curriculum The Innovation Studies minor is a useful supporting field for history majors, since it has the ability to provide tangible job skills that you might not otherwise receive in the basic PLU curriculum. The director of the program, Michael Halvorson, is a history professor here on campus, and he is enthusiastic about what the program can do for all PLU students. The minor offers a great synergy and overlap with many majors (including History), so that students can double
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PLU Named Top Fulbright Producer By Chris Albert Pacific Lutheran University ranks among the top schools in the nation for the number of students selected for a Fulbright Student Fellowship in 2010. Eric Buley and Nicolette Paso were selected as student Fulbright Fellowship recipients.…
. culture and society. “I decided to apply for an English teaching assistantship to learn more about teaching, to gain experience in the education field and to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students,” Buley said. In his free time in Venezuela, he hopes to pursue work with a community-based organization that provides educational opportunities to low-income communities. “Within my formal Fulbright assignment and in my volunteer pursuit I look forward to continuing to refine my leadership skills
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