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Athletic and RecreationalThe Athletic and Recreational Clubs and Organizations on campus strive to better students by utilizing teamwork, embracing challenges, and supporting teammates as well as the Tacoma community. These clubs and organizations are great if you are looking for an encouraging environment while staying physically active with like-minded individuals.Men's LacrosseDescription: The Pacific Lutheran University Men’s Lacrosse team is a competitive college lacrosse team that

Quick Links Incoming Students (homepage) Current Students (homepage) ABC Program Policies Living on Campus Staying Healthy Life in the US Food and Dining Campus Life Safety Photo Galleries On-Campus Dining | 校內用餐和餐饮The CommonsThe main dining facility on campus, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner 7 days a week (with limited hours during breaks and holidays), located in the Anderson University Center. You can purchase meals in The Commons with LuteBucks. 校园内的主要餐饮设施，位于安德森大学中心里。每周7天供应早餐，午餐和晚餐（周休和

Hours and AvailabilityDuring the course of the regular academic year, PLU Counseling Services is available Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-noon and 1:00-5:00pm (closed during the lunch hour).*  On Fridays, the front desk is available via email only, from 8:00am to Noon. PLU Counseling Services is also closed on holidays recognized by the university and during situations listed in the table below. *Counseling appointments available Monday-Thursday only.Support When Offices Are ClosedFor mental health or

Keynote SpeakersAra NorenzayanLoretta RossJamal RahmanDean SpadeSeth HolmesDenise DresserKwame Anthony AppiahMitri RahebAra NorenzayanReligious Divides and the Expanding Circle of Cooperation 9:55 a.m. | March 5 | Regency Room Click here to see a recording of Dr. Ara Norenzayan’s talk! Who: Dr. Ara Norenzayan Title: Professor of Psychology, University of British Columbia; Co-director of UBC’s Centre for Human Evolution, Cognition, and Culture (HECC) Bio: Ara Norenzayan, a social psychologist

The PLU English Major and ConcentrationsEnglish majors at PLU complete three core courses that introduce the skills of creative and critical reading and writing that unite all three concentrations of our major. ENGL 227 – Introduction to Creative Writing ENGL 275 – Literary Passages: An Introduction to Literatures in English ENGL 300 – Living Stories Students then complete one of three Concentrations: The Creative Writing Concentration allows students to hone their craft in a variety of genres

Mission StatementPLU seeks to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care—for other people, for their communities, and for the earth. Approved by the Board of Regents, January 22, 2011.HistoryPacific Lutheran University was founded in 1890 by a group of Scandinavian Lutherans from the Puget Sound area. They were led by the Reverend Bjug Harstad, who became PLU’s first president. In naming the university, these pioneers recognized the important role that a

Advising and Mentoring Resources for FacultyFaculty resources for student advising and mentoring, as well as resources and opportunities for faculty colleague mentoring.Student AdvisingFaculty Resources for Advising Students from the CSSLearn MoreGeneral EducationInformation about GE, including the Core Curriculum CommitteeLearn MoreMentoringResources for student mentoring and faculty/colleague mentoringLearn MoreWild Hope Center for VocationOpportunities to engage with, discern, and live out

Faculty and Staff Financial ServicesWho We Are:Faculty and Staff Financial Services provides accounting and financial services for PLU. We strive to provide the highest quality of service to all customers. Services include: Accounting, Accounts Payable, Student Accounts Receivable, Cashier, Purchasing, Student Loan Collections, and Purchase Cards.Important Notes:Mileage Reimbursement Rate 2024 The PLU mileage reimbursement rate of 67 cents per mile (.67) went into effect on January 1, 2024

Free MoneyScholarships and grants are gift aid that go directly onto your PLU student account. Unlike loans, you don’t have to pay these funds back. Outside scholarships from non-PLU sources are added to your account, and depending on your financial aid package, your need-based financial aid MAY be reduced by a like amount (beginning with work study and student loans) per federal regulations. PLU endowed scholarships may be used to replace some or all of your other PLU funded awards (like Q

Awards and Opportunities for Global Studies Students• Fulbright Scholarships • Nobel Peace Scholars • Joe Smith Peacebuilding Awards • Internship with the State Department • Wang Center Faculty-Student Research Grants