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  • PLU is the small, private university in Tacoma, Washington where everyone shares a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice.

    Master of Business Administration (MBA)Founded on the cornerstones of leadership, creative innovation, global awareness and ethical responsibility, the PLU MBA prepares you to excel in your field and make meaningful contributions to your organizations and the business world. With classes in late afternoons and evenings, our in-person MBA is designed to accommodate working professionals and offers multiple options to complete your degree in the timeframe that works for you — 21 months, 16 months

    Graduate Admission
    Pacific Lutheran University 12180 Park Avenue South Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • 8th WANG CENTER SYMPOSIUM Migration: Towards an Interdisciplinary and Cross-Cultural Understanding of Human Mobility

    community, regional, state and global policies and powers foster or hinder migration and why? What evidence is there that climate change is impacting migration? Are there patterns in migrant resettlement? If so, what do they look like and what can we learn from them? How has increased awareness of mobility shaped academic disciplines and the arts? What examples exist—historical and contemporary—of effective, creative, and humane responses to human and non-human movement, in general, and to refugee

    Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education
    868 Wheeler St. Tacoma, WA 98447
  • PLU’s mission to support the education of our students and larger community on issues of diversity and justice are intimately connected to the study of the tragedy of the Holocaust.

    Studies at the University of South Florida, delivers his keynote address titled “Sub-Saharan Africans and the Holocaust” during the 15th Annual Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, at PLU. (PLU Photo / Emma Stafki).Dr. Elizabeth Baer, Research Professor of English and African Studies at Gustavus Adolphus College, delivers her speech titled “German Genocide in Africa and the Third Reich: Imperialism, Race, and Sexual Violence” during the 15th Annual Powell-Heller

    Powell-Heller Holocaust Education Conference
    12180 Park Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • Ask our students and staff about Love Where You Live! Students here are passionate about their studies, goals, and relationships!

    Welcome to Residential Life Heze (Junior Student, Former Resident of Wellness House in Tingelstad, Participant in Fall 2017 Linked FYEP Writing 101 Course) “Within the wellness community we believe in growth for the body, spirit and the mind.” Francisco (Senior Student, Resident of Upper Division Housing) “I love living in [Upper Division Housing] because it offers an individualized space for me to live and I’ve found friends within my hall.” Cece (Senior, South Hall Resident) “South Hall

    Current Hours
    Monday: 8:00am -5:00pm
    Tuesday: 8:00am -5:00pm
    Wednesday: 8:00am -5:00pm
    Thursday: 8:00am -5:00pm
    Friday: 8:00am -5:00pm
    Saturday: Closed
    Sunday: Closed
    Department of Residential Life
    Department of Residential Life Anderson University Center 161 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • The PLU Computer Science department has small class sizes, dedicated and caring faculty, great facilities, and an excellent curriculum.

    writing code for software simulations of proteins, creating the next big video game, or developing a social application that connects people in new ways.  The possibilities seem limitless. Software is a fundamental part of modern life.  Most of what we do runs on software, and the world needs quality people to create that software.  At PLU, we strive to educate our students to be responsible citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and to value life-long learning.  Employers value our

    Department of Computer Science
    Morken Center Room 252 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • Peace Corps Prep (PC Prep) is an undergraduate certificate program that helps students prepare for service in the Peace Corps, a US-government organization that sends US citizens abroad to volunteer

    PLU or demonstrate equivalent proficiency. This will ensure that you have the skills you need to start communicating in a place where English is likely not the national language. Intercultural competence: You will take three courses that relate to global diversity and world cultures. This will prepare you to interact with the people you serve in a thoughtful, educated way. Professional and leadership development: This component involves having Alumni and Student Connections help you with your

    Peace Corps Prep
    12180 Park Avenue S. Tacoma, WA 98447
  • Pacific Lutheran University MediaLab is an award–winning, student–run media organization with expertise across the media spectrum.

    Welcome to MediaLabWelcome to MediaLab, a media research and consulting program based in the College of Professional Studies at Pacific Lutheran University. MediaLab is an award–winning, student–run media organization with expertise across the media spectrum. Whether you need market research, photography, graphic design, writing, video, public relations, event planning, or more, MediaLab can work for you. MediaLab is also home to our acclaimed documentary studies program, where students produce

    MediaLab
    For general questions, new business and media coverage
    Physical Address
  • Find a job. Students and alumni can use PLU’s Opportunities Board to find jobs on and off campus. Upload your resume and start your search. Get advise.

    eligibility. You need a resume to apply for on-campus jobsSchedule an appointment to get help writing a resume. If you already have a resume, advisors will help you take it to the next level. Click on Opportunities Board at plu.edu/career to schedule. Alumni & Student Connections offers career advising appointmentsWe can help you write a resume, explore career interests, and learn about Work Study options. Log in to the Opportunities Board to schedule a telephonic or in-person appointment with one of our

    Current Hours
    Monday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Thursday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Friday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Student Employment - Sarah deBack
    Department of Human Resources Hauge Administrative Building Suite 110 Tacoma, WA 98447
  • Civilization exists by geologic consent, subject to change without notice. - Will Durant Global society is based on geology.

    integrate information from a wide range of connected topics such as chemistry, biology, physics, and geography. In this light, geoscientists have a particularly flexible professional skill set that is founded in core analysis and interpretation skills developed in the field and laboratory. Successful students must be able to think three dimensionally, have strong quantitative skills, and be able to communicate clearly through writing and speaking. Field trips are included in most courses.Quick Links My

    Department of Earth Science
    Rieke Science Center Room 158 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • History students at Pacific Lutheran University develop the skills needed to ask important questions, collect and evaluate evidence, work collaboratively with others, and offer clear and

    -based explanations of past events and phenomena. History Faculty Mike Halvorson, Beth Griech-Polelle, Gina Hames, and Rebekah Mergenthal (May 2024). Through research and writing projects, internships, lively discussions, class presentations and other opportunities, students build their confidence as poised critical thinkers and effective communicators. History students can study off campus for a month or a semester in many parts of the world, earning credit that counts toward a History major or

    Professor Rebekah Mergenthal, Chair
    Xavier Hall, Room 109 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003