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  • Thursday, October 29, 2020 | 1-3 p.m. (Pacific Time)Chat real-time in our virtual meeting room with our program directors and advisors to explore graduate programs in business, education, nursing and health services, and learn how a graduate degree will enhance career prospects and optimize opportunities. You can also participate in a workshop on how to pay for graduate school. The virtual fair will be held online via Zoom. Register in advance to receive a confirmation email with the the Zoom

  • The new PLU Fixed Tuition Guarantee ensures tuition for the 2022–23 incoming class of first-year and transfer students will remain the same throughout their undergraduate years, adding to the list

    to reduce financial risk, allows students and families to better plan for college costs over time and avoid unexpected financial challenges.PLU Costs & Financial Aid Facts Fixed tuition for 2024-25 incoming class: $50,720 (you can find more cost of attendance information here) 99% of PLU students receive financial aid, after which the average cost of PLU goes down to just over $19,000 Average financial aid offer for the incoming class of 2022-23: $46,417 (from all sources, including scholarships

  • 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…

    varied immigration to the area throughout the 20th century. After Chinese immigrants were expelled by city officials in the late 1800s, Japanese immigrants followed. Before the start of internment, Tacoma had a thriving Japanese community. It was during this time that the Tacoma Buddhist Temple started. After internment was in place, the community was dismantled. Following the implementation of immigration laws in 1965, Korean and Vietnamese immigrants began arriving to the U.S. The conflict in these

  • Three years ago, Katie Blanchard ‘13 was set on fire and nearly killed by a colleague at a military health center at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Since then, Blanchard has undergone over 100 recovery-related surgeries, filed a personal injury claim against the Army and enrolled in…

    of the nursing program and living in the residence halls for most of my time at PLU. The nursing program is just excellent. I really appreciated the holistic approach to nursing. The program gives you the space to really hone in on the nursing essentials, be an advocate, have a voice, and feel like that is part of your job as a nurse. I also really valued the mentorship, there are several professors that I still keep in contact with. Katie Blanchard at her commissioning ceremony in 2013. Katie

  • Kate Monthy ’04 and Dmitry Mikheyev ’10 empower fellow artists at Spaceworks.

    science at Pacific Lutheran University, serves as Spaceworks’ development coordinator, a position she says “entails cultivating a lot of relationships in Tacoma with people who are interested in investing their time, money or other resources in our work.” Monthy’s natural gifts and charisma, her teammates say, is key to the success she’s enjoyed at Spaceworks. “It takes a certain personality to be successful at fundraising,” said Heather Joy, Spaceworks’ manager. “Kate has such a way with people that

  • PLU News documents good work Lutes are doing, on and off campus, as they live and pursue lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care.

    Reflections on a Day With PLU’s Rwandan Guests TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 24, 2015)—On Sept. 21, I had the immense privilege of meeting and getting to know members of the iDebate Rwanda team. Although it is always an honor to spend time with international guests, their visit was of special importance to me as… September 24, 2015 Equity, Faith, JusticeResearch & AcademicsStudent Life, Resources, Community

  • New Student Orientation, also known as PLU orientation or LUTE Welcome. Whether you are a first-year, transfer, or international student, LUTE Welcome orientation will assist in a smooth and

    the GET app & learn about meal plans & dining options GET app> Dining Plans >Parking PassIf you drive during your time at PLU, you’ll need to register your vehicle and get a parking pass. Parking at PLU >TextbooksPurchase the common reading book & your books for class. You could even read ahead! Online Bookstore >Moving InLove where you live: Learn more about living on-campus and moving into your residence hall. Living On Campus >Example LUTE Welcome Schedules Our fall 2024 LUTE Welcome schedule

    New Student Orientation
  • The PLU Master of Science in Marketing Analytics (MSMA) is a cutting edge, STEM-designated program offering an innovative analytics degree, specialized in marketing.

    arranged allowing flexibility for students with full-time jobs, children, or other responsibilities. Students attend classes online at home or anywhere, but will also have personal, individualized interaction and support from faculty and staff, such as individual appointments and video calls, online messaging, and social media groups with fellow students. Students in the hybrid track will participate in the same synchronous and live online lectures as the fully online students in addition to taking up

    Graduate Admission
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  • Knutson Lecture

    The 18th Annual David and Marilyn Knutson Lecture “Love Without Limits: A Story of Censorship, Solidarity, and Hope for our Polarized Times” Dr. Jacqueline Bussie Wednesday October 4, 2023 7:00 pm (Pacific time) Anderson University Center, PLU Related events: (see below for details) Oct. 1, 2023: 9:45am Sunday morning Zoom discussion of Love Without Limits Oct. 4, 2023: Reception and Book Signing following lecture Our world feels more divided than ever. Polarizing politics, racial violence

  • Thinking about becoming a social worker? Compare a BSW and an MSW and explore if an MSW is worth it. In social work, two degrees stand out: the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and the Master of Social Work (MSW). Understanding the differences and their…

    more.How long does a BSW take?BSWs are undergraduate degrees that you can typically complete in four years. This allows you to enter the workforce sooner. This means you will gain practical experience earlier and potentially establish your career earlier. While an MSW requires an additional one or two years, many believe the investment in time can provide additional opportunities down the road. Obtaining a BSW first allows you to enter MSW programs with advanced standing. The last year of a BSW program