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  • Loans https://www.plu.edu/financial-services/students/financial-aid/types-of-aid/loans/

    Educational LoansA loan is a form of financial aid that must be repaid, with interest. Few students can afford to pay for college without some form of education financing. Many students find that they must supplement their savings, earnings, or family resources with educational loans which usually do not require repayment until after completing school or dropping below half time enrollment. Before  borrowing, the lender will be present you with a sample repayment schedule and terms of your loan

  • The Pragmatism of the Liberal Arts https://www.plu.edu/prism/news/the-pragmatism-of-the-liberal-arts/

    around in an old Harvard green bag that she slung over her slumped shoulders. She had glasses, braces, long hair pulled straight back. She wore heavy brown and white oxford with thin anklets, and her long hems were always crooked. Hanging around with Sally damaged my fragile popularity, but she was still my dearest friend. Today Sally is a world-class geneticist at an eminent university. During our rare encounters, we continue to share an uncanny unity of vision about education, and a resulting

  • Part II. – FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 (FERPA) https://www.plu.edu/faculty-handbook/section-v-special-institutional-policies-and-procedures/part-ii-family-educational-rights-and-privacy-act-of-1974-ferpa/

    Section 1.The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, popularly known as the “Buckley Amendment” and carrying the acronym FERPA, governs the university’s collection, retention, and dissemination of information about students. FERPA accords students five rights: A. The right to inspect and review education records; B. The right to seek the amendment of education records; C. The right to consent to the disclosure of education records; D. The right to obtain a copy of the school’s FERPA

  • Federal Grant Opportunity Resources https://www.plu.edu/sponsored-programs/federal-grant-opportunity-resources/

    Federal Grant Links Corporation for National Service AmeriCorps Council for International Education of Scholars (CIES) Fulbright Programs Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental Education Grants Health Resources and Services Administration Health Resources and Services Administration Workforce Grants Institute for Museum and Library Services NASA National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) NEH

  • Faculty members approach difficult budget cuts in a ‘very PLU way,’ with care and inquiry https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2017/09/11/fjc-process/

    colleagues.” While he disagrees with the provisional recommendation to cut seven positions in SOAC — including three in the music department and two in communication, among others — he said the mission to maintain first-class curriculum and quality co-curricular experiences for students is paramount. He stressed that many students choose to come to PLU because they can participate in music, theatre, debate or other related programs at a high level without sacrificing their pursuit of other academic

  • Our Middle Name https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2013/10/01/our-middle-name/

    October 1, 2013 Our Middle Name: People of Wondrous Ability Editor’s note: This essay is the first in a series of writings in Scene from various authors on Lutheran outreach in the world, and the impact and meaning of a Lutheran higher education. By Professor Samuel Torvend, Chair of Lutheran Studies In 1524, monasteries across Germany had closed, their property confiscated by greedy rulers. And with this, education of the young was abandoned. In desperation, Martin Luther wrote a heartfelt

  • From the Dean https://www.plu.edu/nursing/about/

    Dean's WelcomeA Message from Dean Rhoberta HaleyDear Students, Alumni, Staff, Faculty, and Friends of Nursing: It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Pacific Lutheran University School of Nursing. You are joining a nursing school with a long history of educational excellence and service in the Pacific Northwest. The PLU School of Nursing promotes the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities through education, scholarship and service. Our core values of inquiry, service

  • Board of Directors https://www.plu.edu/confucius-institute/department/board-of-directors/

    Paul Manfredi, 魏朴 CIWA Director, Higher Education, Director of Chinese Studies Program at PLU Full Profile 253-535-7216 manfredi@plu.edu

  • Application Priority Dates https://www.plu.edu/admission-graduate/apply/application-priority-dates/

    (Rolling thereafter based on space availability)Apply to the MFA program Education – Master of Arts in Education Early application: November 1 Final application: February 1 (Rolling thereafter based on space availability)Apply to the MAE program Education - Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Accept applications every two years)Early application for 2025: November 1, 2024 Final application: February 1, 2025 (Rolling thereafter based on space availability)Apply to the Ed.D program Marriage

  • Academic Identity Statement https://www.plu.edu/provost/academic-identity-statement/

    for people, local and global communities, and the Earth by upholding principles of diversity, inclusion, social justice, and sustainability. These commitments affirm that the core elements of Lutheran Higher Education are central to a PLU education. We offer an integrative education that examines and welcomes faith and spiritual traditions, develops deep values, seeks meaning and purpose, and supports rigorous inquiry.31 Kimball, Bruce A. The Liberal Arts Tradition: A Documentary History