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Homeschooled students are an important part of PLU’s applicant pool and the campus community. We welcome and value the unique experiences and backgrounds that students like you bring to our campus! You are considered a homeschool student if:the majority of your schooling has taken place, or if your high school career will conclude, outside of a traditional academic setting. Homeschool students, even with advanced credit standing (see Running Start and College Level Credit Policies below) apply
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connections between what you’ve experienced abroad and how you live here in the U.S. It may be difficult to find connections to your coursework on campus. There are plenty of resources at PLU to help you process your time abroad, connect with other students who have had similar experiences, re-engage in your community and plan for the next phase of your journey. You may also want to consider discussing this transition at the PLU Counseling Center.Returner WelcomeEvery fall and spring semester the Wang
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sure to check the new PLU email account at least once a week for other important information from PLU! ScheduleFall 2024 NSO International students are able to move into their on-campus housing on August 27th. Check your email for more information. Mandatory Orientation Sessions start August 28th! Fall Semester 2024 Classes begin on Tuesday, September 3rd! Contact For questions or concerns regarding NSO, please contact: iss@plu.edu.Quick Links New Student To Do List International Orientation
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TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 4, 2016)- Kamari Sharpley-Ragin reluctantly admits that he used to joke about racism. The ninth-grader from Lincoln High School in Tacoma says it didn’t seem like a big deal, since he never really experienced overt discrimination himself. Now, he says he knows…
forth,” Gould said. “If you don’t leave the PLU dome, you’re not going to have these experiences.” CONFRONTING PRIVILEGE Professor Beth Kraig said pushing students to confront their privilege was pivotal to the course’s design. That included requiring students to ride Pierce Transit buses ‒ either Route 1 or 45 ‒ to and from Lincoln for the weekly workshops. Students were encouraged to observe and interact with riders and write about their experiences. Those reflections will be included in the
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persons in the U.S. with permanent resident status. Although undocumented students are currently ineligible for federal student aid, the U.S. Department of Education has provided a Resource Guide: Supporting Undocumented Youth,U.S. Department of Education Resource GuideAfter students have been admitted to the university, the PLU Office of Student Financial Services will generate a financial aid offer that outlines the types and amount of assistance being offered as well as the university cost for
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GEAR The Lute Locker is offering 20% off your entire order when you shop online! Enter the code NEWLUTE at checkout.FOLLOW SOCIAL MEDIA Now that you’re an admitted student, there are a lot of ways to connect with PLU students, groups, academics, clubs, (and of course your friendly neighborhood PLU Admission counselors) on social media. Here are a few to get you started: ZeeMee: ZeeMee for PLU admitted students Get to know other future Lutes and connect with current PLU students on this free app
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TACOMA, WASH. (April 25, 2016)- Erik Hammerstrom, assistant professor of East Asian and comparative religions, teaches Pacific Lutheran University students the fundamentals of Buddhism from the shores of Honolulu, Hawaii, to the streets of Chengdu, China. Now, the course has arrived in a more familiar…
registered for this course it was planned to be entirely off campus. While the course ultimately was not placed with TIES, Hammerstrom took advantage of the change to hyper-localize global education. “For me, Tacoma is a place with a history and a diversity that is us, we are Tacoma,” Hammerstrom said, “even students who are coming to Tacoma from outside the state or outside the Puget Sound Region, they need to understand that it’s not just the campus in Parkland.” Tacoma’s religious diversity comes from
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New StudentsWelcome to PLU!We are delighted to have you with us, and we will do everything to keep you safe, healthy, and happy throughout your PLU education. Prior to arrival on campus, there are several important steps to protect your health and to meet PLU’s health requirements.Student Immunization History and Emergency Information FormFirst, learn about immunizations we require and immunizations that we recommend for all students. Next, complete and submit the mandatory Student MRR
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You're in!Congratulations on your admission to Pacific Lutheran University! PLU is a unique place that will challenge you as a student, support you as a person, and prepare you for a lifetime of success. Below you’ll find a list of steps to take now that you’ve been admitted. Remember that at any point you can contact International Admission at 1-253-535-7264 or intl@plu.edu with questions.Next Steps Explore Campus If you are able, we recommend you visit campus. During your visit, you can meet
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specialist, we urge you to begin establishing a relationship with a specialist near the PLU campus now. Examples may include students who need allergy injections (these are not offered by the PLU Health Center,) regular visits to an endocrinologist for conditions like diabetes, and students who require ongoing care from a psychiatrist or other mental health professional. Although the PLU Health and Counseling Centers provide a wide array of services, we do not offer specialty care on campus. Please talk
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