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  • Established in 2011, the PLU Peace Scholars Program is designed to deepen understanding of central issues and theories of dialogue, peace-building, conflict, and war.

    scholars. Open to sophomores and juniors. Applicants must be returning to PLU as students in Fall term next year. The fully funded program includes: Study in Norway for six weeks in the summer: study includes a week-long intensive dialogue training and peace seminar. Airfare, room, and board for the six weeks. Participation in a U.S. program component for a weekend, with other Peace Scholars in Minnesota. Peace Scholar StudiesPeace scholars participate in an interdisciplinary six-week undergraduate

    Peace Scholars
    Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA 98447
  • Our curriculum provides students with the skills to contribute to a complex society that encourages justice, diversity, and sustainability at the local, state, national and international levels.

    show support for PLU Regent Sal Mungia, candidate for state supreme court Quan Huynh ’25 Discusses her Internship at the Washington State Senate Read More Politics in Washington State PLU professor Maria Chávez sits on panel hosted by Secretary of State. Why study political science? The study of political science helps to prepare you for the exercise of your rights, duties and opportunities as citizens. Quick Facts Senator Cantwell had a Q&A session with the Political Science majors October 8th

    Professor Maria Chávez, Chair
    Xavier, Room 102 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • The Department of Global and Cultural Studies is a dynamic curricular hub for global education made up of the following programs: Chinese and Chinese Studies, French and Francophone Studies, Global

    Studies. Aligned with PLU’s commitment to global education broadly speaking, both on campus and through study away, our courses promote global awareness and cultural competency through various types of cultural studies and interdisciplinary issue-centered courses, including: Immersive learning in world languages, literatures, film, and other forms of cultural expression Interdisciplinary analysis of contemporary global problems and possible solutions Exploration of past and present struggles for

    Department of Global & Cultural Studies
    Administration Building Room 222-C Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • The PLU Doctor of Nursing Practice degree prepares graduates in one of two advanced practice specialty areas, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

    master’s degree in nursing complete a Gap Analysis with the Nursing Graduate Program Director to determine what courses from their master’s degree can be applied to the DNP program, and an individualized program of study is developed. Two to three years of full-time study is required to complete the DNP FNP or DNP PMHNP. MSN-APRN to DNP The post-master’s DNP program for nurses who are already advanced practice nurses is designed for the APRN to complete their doctorate in two years of part-time study

    Graduate Admission
    Pacific Lutheran University 12180 Park Avenue South Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • PLU French & Francophone Studies. At PLU, you will learn to speak, write, and comprehend French through interactive classes grounded in diverse media forms and cultural contexts.

    : Students discuss Jean Rouch’s controversial documentary, Mad Masters, at the 2019 Tournées French film festival. Study Away: French & Francophone Studies majors and minors learn new skills during J-Term in Martinique. French & Francophone StudiesFrench is spoken by over 300 million people worldwide and is an official language in 28 countries. Communicating proficiently in French expands your professional opportunities and enhances your growth as a citizen of the world.At PLUAt PLU, you will learn to

    French & Francophone Studies Program
    Administration Building Room 222-G 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
  • The curriculum prepares students to pursue careers in research and the health sciences or to apply their biology interests to careers as diverse as science education and public health.

    evolutionary biology of North American catfishes and song divergence in North American Red Crossbills. Hands-on laboratory experience is central to any biology curriculum, and we invite students to use departmental facilities for independent study and work with faculty members in ongoing research.Quick Links My Academic Pathway Catalog Darwin Day Biology Facebook NatSci Fellows ProgramCulturally Sustaining STEMPLU’s Culturally Sustaining STEM program helped prepare Becca Anderson to be a dynamic

    Department of Biology
    Rieke Science Center, Room 159 Tacoma, WA 98447
  • All students who live off campus are members of the Lutes Commute Community. Learning Communities are for all PLU students.

    most up-to-date hours). The CAVE serves as an on-campus community & lounge space for all commuter students. This space is designed to provide a home-away-from-home for students to rest, study, and eat between classes. This space is staffed and facilitated by Commuter Advocates, which are student leaders that create and implement opportunities for commuter students to build relationships and be part of a dedicated community at PLU. Commuting to Campus? Check out these resources:The CAVEA dedicated

    Commuter & Transfer Student Connections
    Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • International Admission helps prospective international students, studying inside and outside the United States, through the admission and enrollment process.

    International Students at PLU Join our international student community! Watch the video Water Mountain Forest Tacoma Northwest is best! Watch the video Sense of Place at PLU The world needs more PLU! Watch the video Study Away at Pacific Lutheran University Challenge your perspective! Watch the video Request InfoSign up to get updates!MoreExploreFind what PLU is about!MoreCost & ScholarshipSee how PLU can fit your budget!MoreApply NowAre you ready for action?More Quick Links 简体中文 (Chinese

    International Admission
    253-536-5136
    Pacific Lutheran University 12180 Park Ave S. Tacoma, WA 98447
  • The Robert A.L. Mordvedt Library Services website is your portal to the Pacific Lutheran University library collection.

    Mortvedt Library Open to the public Monday – Friday from 7 am – 5 pm. PLU students must swipe their lute card for access past 5 pm and on Sundays. VIEW ALL LIBRARY HOURS Advanced Search | Journal Search | Course Reserves Popular Resources Meet with a Librarian A-Z Database List Research Guides Archives and Special Collections .s-lch-widget-float.open { z-index: 1000000000; } Popular Services Ask a Librarian Reserve A Study Room Course Reserves / Lute Library Printing InformationLibrary News and

    Mortvedt Library
    12180 Park Avenue S. Tacoma, WA 98447