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Pacific Lutheran University uses a 4-1-4 calendar, which consists of two 15-week semesters bridged by a four-week January Term. The January Term’s intensive, four-week format is designed to offer students a unique pedagogical opportunity. It supports study away, in-depth focus on a single theme or topic, and the use of student-centered and active-learning pedagogies. The January Term’s intensive format also supports other pedagogical activities that contribute to building an intentional culture

Pacific Lutheran University is a community of scholars, a community of readers and writers. Reading informs the intellect and liberates the imagination. Writing pervades our academic lives as teachers and students, both as a way of communicating what we learn and as a means of shaping thoughts and ideas. All faculty members share the responsibility for improving the literacy of their students. Faculty in every department and school make writing an essential part of their courses and show

253.535.7560 www.plu.edu/nsci/ nsci@plu.edu Ann Auman, Ph.D., Dean The College of Natural Sciences fulfills a two-fold purpose, preparing its majors for careers as science professionals and providing all students grounding in the scientific awareness vital for being a citizen in the modern world and participating in a democracy. Opportunities for close interactions abound and the development of the whole person is a central concern. The College of Natural Sciences offers B.S. and B.A. degrees

Gen Ed transition info for students who arrived before Fall 2022As a student who began at PLU prior to Fall 2022, you will not be required to complete the new requirements. You will continue with the previous GenEd requirements, as reflected on your CAPP report in Banner. However, students who arrived prior to Fall 2022 have the option of waiving one of four requirements in the old core:  Christian Traditions (RC)* Global Religious Traditions (RG) Natural Science, Computer Science, or

reduced, if you secure additional outside scholarships or have other resources to meet your educational expenses not covered by financial aid. You can calculate the amount of PLUS Loan you will need by using the 2023-24 PLUS Loan Worksheet or contact Student Financial Services for assistance in determining the amount that works best for your financial situation. Should I apply for an alternative loan or the Parent PLUS Loan?It’s a personal choice that each family needs to make for itself. Here are a

PLU Requirements 253.535.7653 www.plu.edu/physics/dual-degree/ nsci@plu.edu Bogomil Gerganov, Ph.D., Director In order to earn a PLU degree in the Dual-Degree Program, the following requirements must be satisfied: Completion of the following science and mathematics courses, paired with a Bachelor of Arts in Physics or Chemistry major, as specified below 44 semester hours MATH 151, 152, 253 (12 semester hours) MATH 351 or PHYS 354 (4 semester hours) PHYS 153, 154, 163, 164, 223 (14 semester

. In essence, they value exactly what a sound liberal arts education provides—indeed, requires. Therefore, regardless of their declared majors and minors, students considering law school are encouraged to demonstrate proficiency in courses selected from across the disciplines and schools while undergraduates at PLU. An appropriate curricular program should be structured from a mix of the students’ personal academic interests, their professional inclinations, and coursework aimed at developing

The University’s mission is to “educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, leadership, service, and care—for other people, for their communities, and for the earth.” Emerging from the University’s Lutheran heritage, our mission emphasizes both freedom of inquiry and a life engaged in the world. Our location in the Pacific Northwest, and our commitment to educate students for the complexities of life in the 21st century, also shape the University’s educational identity. The University