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  • PLU and TCC announce Automatic Admission Partnership https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2023/04/12/plu-tcc-partnership/

    2.75 or higher grade point average and complete an associate of arts – DTA or associate of science – transfer degree at TCC.TCC to PLU Automatic Admission Partnership“Students who qualify will automatically know they are admitted to PLU and will just have to accept their non-binding admission for us to get their scholarship award and financial aid moved through the process,” said Melody Ferguson, PLU associate dean of admission. “This will allow them to bypass our general transfer application and

  • Support the Scandinavian Cultural Center https://www.plu.edu/scancenter/get-involved/endowment-fund/

    benefits as well.Another technique is to make the charity a full or partial beneficiary of one’s IRA account. More and more, people are including charitable donations in their estate plans. If you have questions as to how best to proceed, check with your attorney or accountant. For questions regarding tax benefits of some of the deferred gift techniques or other ways to support the Scandinavian Cultural Center, contact University Relations by phone (253-535-7177) or by email (advancement@plu.edu). PLU

  • Pregnancy and Related Condiditions https://www.plu.edu/title-ix/pregnancy-and-related-condiditions/

    Coordinator to discuss their rights afforded to them under Title IX. The Title IX Coordinator, following an individual needs assessment with the student/employee, will help organize with faculty and staff the reasonable modifications necessary to assist the student/employee while they are navigating their pregnancy or related conditions. Some examples of the reasonable modifications that may be implemented include, but are not limited to, access to a larger desk, class location reassignment to a building

  • Norway and PLU Exhibit https://www.plu.edu/scancenter/exhibitions/norway-plu-exhibit/

    vice president, treasurer and general agent.  All official business was conducted in Norwegian until 1918.Norwegian Language InstructionSchool was very important to the Scandinavian immigrants who came in the 1870s and 1880s in search of their own land, comfortable living and education for their children. Additionally, Norwegian fishermen and loggers came to PLU in their offseason to learn English. When the school opened, Harstad taught Religion, Latin, German and Norwegian; thus the Norwegian

  • The People’s Librarian: Brian Bannon’s passion for democratizing information led him to the New York https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2023/09/12/peoples-librarian-brian-bannon-resolute/

    in a 40 percent increase in use — an unprecedented result that Bannon credits to the diversity of his staff and their authentic community engagement. “Of course I understood, intellectually, the importance of diversity and inclusive staff and leadership, but that experience exemplified how it’s not just the right thing to do — it’s also the smart thing to do, and necessary to get the absolute best result.”Chi-town CEOIn 2012, Bannon was appointed CEO of the Chicago Public Library. Newly-elected

  • Exploring Values and Worldviews (VW) https://www.plu.edu/catalog-2023-2024/general-education/course-fulfillment/values-and-worldviews/

    American Religious Traditions - RL, VW, GE RELI 239 Environment and Culture - RL, VW RELI 240 African American Religious Traditions - RL, VW, GE RELI 241 Islam in the United States - RL, VW, GE RELI 245 Global Christian Theologies - RL, VW, GE RELI 247 Christian Theology - RL, VW, GE RELI 257 Christian Theology - RL, VW, GE RELI 342 City of Gods: Ordinary Life and Religion in Late Antiquity - RL, VW RELI 362 Luther and His Legacy - RL, VW RELI 364 Theological Studies - RL, VW RELI 365 Climate Justice

  • Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability (DJS)/Civic Engagement https://www.plu.edu/clubs/club-list/djs-civic-engagement/

    Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability (DJS)/Civic EngagementDiversity, Justice, and Sustainability (DJS)/Civic Engagement Clubs and Organizations seek to create a safe, supportive, and diverse environment that challenges students to explore social justice issues and begin the work towards equity as engaged citizens on both local and global levels. These clubs and organizations are great for students that are interested in gaining an increased understanding of their cultural identities through

  • Act Six scholar and social work major Georjina Soliai ’23 thrives at PLU https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2020/12/14/act-six-georjina-soliai-23/

    www.plu.edu/change-makers.Before her freshman year began in 2019, Soliai was able to meet with other Act Six Scholars for training. Soliai credits this time in helping her cement her decision in pursuing social work. She was hesitant to choose that as her major because of the workload. But other Act Six students stepped in and encouraged her by sharing their own stories of being part of the program. The support offered by Act Six helped Soliai navigate those first months of school. “I think it definitely

  • Student-athlete makes entrepreneurship look like a piece of cake https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/student-athlete-makes-entrepreneurship-look-like-a-piece-of-cake/

    Student-athlete makes entrepreneurship look like a piece of cake Posted by: vcraker / May 25, 2022 May 25, 2022 By Craig CrakerAsst. Sports Information Director Some people spent their COVID lockdown time learning to bake homemade bread or bingeing TV shows or, frankly, just trying to survive. Pacific Lutheran University junior Jasneet Sandhu spent the spring of 2021 learning to row and launching a business out of her family home.The Sandhu Cake Company is the brainchild of Jasneet and her

  • Employment and Practical Training https://www.plu.edu/iss/current-students/training/

    Achieving academic success is the first priority of International Students. After meeting that priority, it is highly recommended that students engage in out-of-class learning opportunities to further enrich their experiences. These opportunities may be located on-campus or off-campus. These opportunities may also come with or without compensation.  As International Students holding F-1 or J-1 student status, some opportunities may require prior authorization from ISS office.This page covers