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Morken Madness: March 11th - 15thJoin us the week of March 11 – 15th as the Mathematics and Computer Science departments host special events in celebration of their disciplines. All of the PLU community is invited to attend and participate!Schedule of EventsMonday, March 11th, 10:30-11am, Morken  Kick off Morken Madness with fruit and doughnuts courtesy of the Computer Science Department. Meet outside Morken 203. Computer Science Post-it Pixel Project, wall outside of Morken 203. Help us create

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. Before you arrive: Complete the Medical History Record form Bring a copy of your insurance card Bring any medications you are taking Call us if you need a prescription filled before moving in, or if you need a

Department of Political Science Statement on Racial ViolenceBlack lives matter and violence against the bodies of people of color in this country must end. We simply will not survive as a democracy if we do not work to end systemic racism and white supremacy in all our institutions and at all levels of society. The Political Science Department at Pacific Lutheran University mourns the loss of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery and countless others who have seen their lives cut

FAQ for Students Asking for Letters of Recommendation Checklist, before you request the letter: Keep track of the deadlines. Ideally, your letter writers should have at least one month’s notice. Keep in mind that a potential letter writer might have to decline, and you’ll want to have enough time to find an alternate. Is this the right person from whom to request a letter? Choose people who are most familiar with your studies, research interests, or work, including at least one professor in the

Cumulative Competencies for the Anthropology Minor Level I: Anthropology 100 Level CoursesBy the end of their first year, minors should have taken 2 Anthropology 100 level courses and: know and use anthropological concepts know the major perspectives of anthropology (linguistic, cultural, archaeological, biological) and be familiar with the general orientation of the two of these perspectives appreciate and be aware of the diversity of humans in space and time understand the effects of social

Navigating the Veterinary School Application ProcessThe Application To apply to most veterinary schools in the United States, you’ll use the Veterinary Medical College Application Service® (VMCAS®), which is the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges’ (AAVMC) centralized application processing service. VMCAS consists of an online application, 3 letters of recommendation submitted electronically to VMCAS, and all official transcripts from each school you attended.  VMCAS does not

Navigating the Veterinary School Application ProcessThe Application To apply to most veterinary schools in the United States, you’ll use the Veterinary Medical College Application Service® (VMCAS®), which is the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges’ (AAVMC) centralized application processing service. VMCAS consists of an online application, 3 letters of recommendation submitted electronically to VMCAS, and all official transcripts from each school you attended.  VMCAS does not

Navigating the Medical School Application ProcessThe Primary Application The first part of your medical school application –the primary application– is generally submitted in early summer of the application year. If you’re planning to begin allopathic or osteopathic medical school in 2021, your primary application would be submitted in summer of 2020. The AAMC’s Timeline for Application/Admission to Medical School is a good resource to help you plan for undergraduate classes and volunteer