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  • Rae Linda Brown, Ph.D., succeeds Steven P. Starkovich, Ph.D., as PLU’s chief academic officer TACOMA, WASH. (May 9, 2016) – Rae Linda Brown, Ph.D., will join Pacific Lutheran University as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs on Aug. 1, 2016. Brown comes to…

    forward to applying her vision and experience to advancing the distinctive mission of PLU."- PLU President Thomas W. Krise, Ph.D.Steven P. Starkovich, Ph.D., concludes seven years of service in the provost’s role to return to teaching and research in the Department of Physics. Starkovich first came to PLU in 1992 to teach one physics course. In 1997 he was hired into a tenure-track position of assistant professor of physics, and since 2001 he has been a tenured associate professor of physics. In 2009

  • The PLU Department of Kinesiology (KINS) provides a rich variety of educational experiences that help students satisfy both General University Requirements (GURs), as well as pre-professional

    intended to help students increase their awareness, knowledge and behavioral skills regarding the role of physical activity as a foundation for lifelong health and fitness. Further, we believe our undergraduate pre-professional preparation programs, which integrate both liberal arts and professional education, truly prepare students “for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care.”Department of KinesiologyQuick Links My Academic Pathway Catalog AKA Member (www.americankinesiology.org) A

    Current Hours
    Monday: 8am - 4pm
    Tuesday: 8am - 4pm
    Wednesday: 8am - 4pm
    Thursday: 8am - 4pm
    Friday: 8am - 4pm
    Department of Kinesiology
    Olson Auditorium Building Room 101 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • Lutheran Studies at PLU welcomes students, faculty, staff, and alumni into this global network, into the significant dialogue between cultures as we engage the pressing economic, political, and

    service shapes a common life and mission. Lutheran Studies at PLU welcomes students, faculty, staff, and alumni into this global network, into the significant dialogue between cultures as we engage the pressing economic, political, and social issues of the new millennium. In January 2011, the PLU Board of Regents established a professorship in Lutheran Studies and confirmed the nomination of Dr. Samuel Torvend as the first University Professor of Lutheran Studies. Dr. Marit Trelstad is the second

    Lutheran Studies at PLU
    Hauge Administration Building Room 220C Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • The Office of the Registrar supports the mission of Pacific Lutheran University by enforcing academic policy and providing administrative services to the academic community.

    , Google Chat, and in office. Should you need assistance during non-business hours the catalog, the PLU website and Banner Self-Service are available 24/7. We look forward to serving you.Quick Links Transcripts Verifications Learning Spaces My Academic Pathway Registrar's Office Staff Spring 2024 Important Dates Contacting the Registrar’s Office Email: registrar@plu.edu Email is the quickest and most effective way to reach us. Current students and faculty must use their PLU email account. Google Chat

    Current Hours
    Monday: 9:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00PM-4:00PM
    Tuesday: 9:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00PM-4:00PM
    Wednesday: 9:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00PM-4:00PM
    Thursday: 9:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00PM-4:00PM
    Friday: 9:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00PM-4:00PM
    Saturday: Closed
    Sunday: Closed
    Office of the Registrar
    Hauge Administration Building, Room 130 Tacoma, WA 98447
  • The PLU Anthropology Department is dedicated to understanding the nature and variety of all humanity. Humankind has great cultural diversity, significant biological uniformity and an undeniable

    “educate for lives of service” by offering courses that focus on the use and usefulness of our skills and knowledge.  We infuse all our courses with intercultural skills that we encourage students to apply in a wide range of endeavors.  Anthropology, more than any other program, seeks to heighten awareness of nature and strengths of a culturally plural society and a global community. Teaching from the MissionThe core lessons in recognizing ethnocentrism and using the concept of cultural relativity to

  • The mission of the Office of Institutional Research at Pacific Lutheran University is to support the achievement of the University mission by providing timely, accurate, and unbiased data and

    Office of Institutional Research and Analytics Mission Statement: The mission of the Office of Institutional Research at Pacific Lutheran University is to support the achievement of the University mission by providing timely, accurate, and unbiased data and analysis for decision-making, assessment, and strategic planning at all levels of the institution. Institutional Research provides an important service to many of PLU’s departments, staff and faculty, the intent of which is to contribute to

    Office of Institutional Research
  • TACOMA, Wash. — Pacific Lutheran University has established new Parkland Promise Scholarships, allowing PLU to provide even stronger support for outstanding students from our community. PLU will award scholarships of $5,000 each to selected students from Franklin Pierce and Washington high schools, both in the…

    Pierce who has been admitted to PLU automatically will be considered. Winners will be selected based on academic success, school and community involvement, service and leadership. The scholarship will be in addition to any academic merit scholarship a student may already have received from PLU. Renewable for three additional years, this scholarship is worth $20,000 over the course of four years at PLU. Students must be admitted prior to March 31 to be considered. Application to PLU is free. “We are

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 1, 2015)- More than 225 families were able to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner last week thanks in large part to the Pacific Lutheran University Delta Lota Chi Turkey Basket Drive. The student-led Turkey Basket Drive is organized by the PLU nursing group Delta…

    ourselves on community service so it is a privilege to honor that commitment,” Selk said. Read Previous PLU to Host Holiday Events Throughout December Read Next Student Art on Display in the University Gallery COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June

  • Office of the President Allan Belton. As the 14th President of Pacific Lutheran University, Allan Belton serves as the university’s chief executive and is responsible for the organization and

    education. Appointed by the PLU Board of Regents in April 2019, President Belton previously served as PLU’s Acting President and Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to coming to PLU, he enjoyed a 25-year career with Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he served most recently as Managing Director and Chief Operations Officer for global treasury management.MissionPresident Belton is working to ensure that PLU continues to prepare students for lives of service, leadership and

    Office of the President
    Hauge Administration, Room 118 Tacoma, WA 98447
  • PLU alumna serves as interim director of Tacoma’s Rainbow Center.

    organization to be the director of.” For now, Brewer looks forward to being the bridge between the new and old full-time Rainbow Center directors. Brewer said her time at PLU has informed the way she continues to seek out a vocation of service. “One of the things I loved about PLU was the mission — ‘educating for lives of service,’” she said. “The education I got at PLU on how to be a good leader…was really helpful. I’m always glad I went to PLU.”