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  • Master of Science in Nursing Care and Outcomes Manager (COM) program is designed to equip nurses with the knowledge and skills to lead change, promote health and elevate care in various roles and

    nurses with a BSN The core MSN curriculum prepares an advanced generalist, who has the knowledge and skills required of all master’s‐prepared nurses as determined by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (2021).  The MSN student may also choose an area of specialization. Two areas of role specialization are available: Clinical Nurse Educator Clinical Nurse Leader® PLU MSN graduates are nursing leaders and educators throughout

    Graduate Programs
    Graduate Programs Pacific Lutheran University 12180 Park Avenue South Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • PLU has one commencement ceremony. This ceremony is held at the end of the Spring term. Students must have completed their degree in the previous August, December or January or be enrolled in their

    separate Commencement ceremonies spread over two days in May 2024: one for each of the four colleges that make up PLU. Degrees are sorted into the College of Health Professions, College of Liberal Studies, College of Natural Sciences, and College of Professional Studies. Students will participate in the ceremony for the college of their degree program. Students graduating with multiple majors will have the opportunity walk in both College ceremonies if they wish. To identify which ceremony you will

    Commencement Weekend
  • Pacific Lutheran University’s Center for Media Studies serves the community by providing assistance with communication and media related projects.

    projects. The Center, housed within the College of Professional Studies, leverages outstanding programs in journalism, public relations, advertising, and art & design to provide unprecedented student learning opportunities through addressing the communication needs of on-campus and external clients.Quick Links Make a Gift MediaLabOrigins and MissionOriginating in PLU’s College of Professional Studies, the Center is intended as a collaborative effort that spans a wide range of departments and

    Center for Media Studies
    253-535-5063
    Ingram 101 Tacoma, WA 98447
  • PLU offers the most comprehensive music faculty of any private university in the Pacific Northwest. String majors and non-majors alike have access to a rich culture of opportunities to perform

    non-majors alike have access to a rich culture of opportunities to perform orchestral music, chamber music, and early music (taught by faculty with extensive professional experience in authentic performance and baroque strings), as well as opera and musical productions and, of course, solo recitals. Our degree programs are particularly distinguished in the field of music education, where our graduates have gone on to become some of the best known string educators in the region, both in the

    PLU Strings
    Mary Baker Russell Music Center, Room 206 Tacoma, WA 98447
  • The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Pacific Lutheran University teaches students to understand the social and structural context of our human experience.

    Criminal justice major Raphi Crenshaw ’24 interned at Tacoma Pro Bono and plans to attend law school Read Article Systemic Racism Statement Read the Statement Why Study Sociology? Sociologists investigate the structure and development of individuals, communities, organizations and societies. Few disciplines have such broad scope and relevance. Quick Facts Sociology major Allen Tugade ’24 has been a dynamic researcher and student leader at PLU More Sociology & Criminal Justice at PLUWhether we

    Professor Laura McCloud, Chair
    Xavier Hall, Room 242 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • The Wang Center is dedicated to supporting faculty, students and staff with the resources necessary to advance PLU’s distinction and vision for global education of “educating to achieve a just,

    , healthy, sustainable and peaceful world” through faculty development and grant opportunities, delivery of study away programs, on-campus programming on pressing world issues, and a commitment to best practices when engaging with education partners, both locally and globally.PLU is a globally focused university that remains committed to providing high quality study away programs as a high-impact experiential practice that enhances students’ capacity for critical thought, written and verbal expression

    Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education
    253-535-8752
    868 Wheeler Street Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • The graduate programs at Pacific Lutheran University are designed to combine practice and theory to prepare students to take the next step in their careers.

    quality within a health system, collaborate with inter-professional teams to improve health outcomes, and be leaders in the nursing profession. Information Sessions How to Apply Graduate Programs at PLUThe graduate programs at Pacific Lutheran University are designed to combine practice and theory to prepare students to take the next step in their careers.Vision: PLU graduate students will be highly skilled, knowledgeable, ethical professionals and leaders for their businesses, organizations, and

    Graduate Programs
    Graduate Programs Pacific Lutheran University 12180 Park Avenue South Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • At the Department of Psychology we are committed to providing our students with a meaningful and rigorous undergraduate education that balances science with application.

    methodology, statistics, and historical and systemic perspectives. In addition, professors offer seminar level courses in their own specialties, ranging from physiological to social issues relevant in psychology. Our psychology courses focus on the development of skills in critical thinking, theory building, research methods, statistical analysis and using psychology in human contexts. Throughout the program direct experience and interactive teaching methods are emphasized. Our goal is to prepare you to

    Psychology
    253-535-8700
    Ramstad Hall
  • Hospitality Services is a group of services that touches nearly 100% of the PLU community. We provide services and hospitality to the PLU community and its friends while supporting PLU’s fiscal

    How We Support the University Advocate co-curricular experiences through event services Provide open resource for learning, recreation & rest through conference rentals, event services, and university center management Support faculty professional organizations and external constituencies through conference services Uphold community and neighbor relationships through conference services Provide non-tuition revenue sources through conference services Schedule public space use through event

    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
    Hospitality Services
    Anderson University Center 280 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • Pre-Health Sciences Advising at Pacific Lutheran University provides advising and support to students and alumni who are interested in exploring careers in the health professions including medicine,

    school and so forth. Many pre-health students do choose to major in the natural sciences; however, in recent years there have been students who majored in anthropology, sociology, Hispanic Studies, psychology, and religion. By using the navigation bars on the top of the page, we encourage you to explore this website for information on the different health care careers available to you and how Pre-Health Sciences Advising can help you become a successful candidate for a health-related professional

    Pre-Health Sciences Advising
    253-536-5055
    Rieke Science Center