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  • Brandon Nguyen ’21 was born in Hawaii and moved to Washington with his family when he was a child and has lived in the Pacific Northwest ever since. Nguyen shares how he became interested in biology and why he chose PLU for his studies. 1.…

    transitioned school online. I was also a commuter student, so I can’t speak much about campus life. With that said, my experiences at PLU have been wonderful. I’ve participated in several organic chemistry and biology labs and always felt that PLU had sufficient resources. Yeah, some money could be spent on buying better ring stands or heat plates, but I am very satisfied with the lab tools provided to the students. Professors are always willing to chat during office hours and happy to answer questions

  • Jasneet Sandhu had planned to minor in global studies. But soon into her PLU experience, she decided to double major in it, along with computer science. She added anthropology and religion as double minors—as part of a strategy to enjoy her college experience at a…

    enjoy her college experience at a reasonable pace.Which might seem contradictory at first. But Sandhu transferred to PLU with two years of Running Start credits as a 17-year-old, with plans to graduate in two years. The pandemic was in full force, and classes were online. When in-person classes started in Sandhu’s senior year, she felt a little behind and hesitant to ask for help. “I decided to add a year, slow down a bit and give myself space to grow,” she says. As a result, she pursued

  • Registration Do I need a code in order to register? How do I know what day and time I can register? How do I know what general education requirements I still need to fulfill? How can I prepare for

    FAQs Registration Do I need a code in order to register? How do I know what day and time I can register? How do I know what general education requirements I still need to fulfill? How can I prepare for registration? How do I register for my classes online from home? I’m finishing up my Business prerequisite courses this Spring and have not declared my concentration yet but want to register for some 300 or 400 level Business course for Summer and Fall. How would I do that? Do I need a code in

  • by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer In the age of information overload, it can be challenging to filter through constant streams of information to find good ideas to take your teaching to the next level. However, that doesn’t mean we should stop looking or sharing ideas…

    classes across campus (or online!). Tweet a picture of student projects or an instructional video you created for class. It is an opportunity to give colleagues a peek into a world that can sometimes feel solitary. Or, if you find a great resource that your colleagues may benefit from, pass it along using the hashtag. Many online content providers allow readers to easily tweet out a link without leaving their website. Look for the Twitter bird to share your find, but don’t forget to tag it so it will

  • A high level of English proficiency is necessary for academic success in nursing as well as for patient safety.

    admission to the School of Nursing, applicants may take the TOEFL Internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) and must achieve: Minimum Cumulative Score of: 86 combined AND Minimum Individual Scores of: 26 in Speaking 20 in Writing 20 in Reading 20 in ListeningTest Preparation and RegistrationTOEFL iBT Registration: Complete information on the TOEFL iBT, including free test preparation materials, testing sites, and registration, is available online. Applicants may register for the TOEFL iBT by Internet, telephone

  • Information & Technology Services (I&TS) is here to help you gain the skills and knowledge you can build on for the rest of your life.

    Training Information & Technology Services (I&TS) is here to help you gain the skills and knowledge you can build on for the rest of your life. And we’re committed to providing you with the help you need for using technology at PLU. There are a number of ways to learn the technology you need for your courses and work at PLU… Online Tutorials and Quick-Starts – Are you the do-it-yourself type? Consult the quick-start guides and online flash tutorials on a variety of topics. I&TS Workshops – A

  • “My Language. My Choice. Words Mean Things” is a dynamic digital campaign being launched this month by Pacific Lutheran University. The campaign is focused on better understanding the meaning of the words anti-racist, anti-Blackness, decolonize and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). “These terms and…

    Sustainability at PLU. “The campaign was about taking personal responsibility for the impact, positive or negative, that our words have on others and how our words also have the ability to define how we see ourselves.”  “With MLMC: Words Mean Things, we are giving folks the opportunity to again, understand the impact of our words, but also giving folks the tools they need to use words responsibly and to explore how we experience words, personally,” says Hambrick. MLMC: Words Mean Things“My Language. My

  • The Access Department is mainly utilized for requesting and changing key and/or card access for PLU employees and students.

    allow 7 to 10 business days for processing. If it can be accomplished earlier, it will be. If your access requires keys, pick them up at Campus Safety (CSAF) after you have received an email from CSAF/Access Administration indicating keys are ready for pick up. Campus Safety is located on the 1st floor of Neeb Center at 125th & Park Ave. Office hours are Mon-Fri 8am-pm. If you don’t already have a LuteCard, go online to https://www.plu.edu/lutecard/ and follow the instructions. REMINDER:  New

    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
    Access Administration
    Campus Safety Martin J. Neeb Center (1st Floor) Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • By Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer I recently offered a workshop on “flipping the classroom” and it has me thinking more and more about the virtues of instructional videos.  Even if you are not ready for a full classroom flip, instructional videos are a great way…

    from remediation to advanced learning, reviewing to previewing, to sharing insightful demonstrations. Do you strive to meet the diverse needs of students in your course?  Videos can be posted online to provide remediation for students needing a review of foundational concepts.  And for your advanced students, more challenging topics can be posted to help take their learning to the next level.  Many of these resources already exist on sites like TedEd and Kahn Academy. Do you waste a lot of time at

  • Making the Most out of Our Resources While drop-in visitors are always welcome in the Writing Center, to be sure that a consultant is available it's best to make an appointment in advance.

    minutes to an hour. Longer papers are scheduled for an hour and we recommend multiple visits.Make An Appointment Online!As part of the new PLU Center for Student Success the PLU Writing Center now accepts appointments via online scheduling. To make an appointment, click below to access the Center for Student Success Website. When you're there click ``Schedule An Appointment``! Easy!Go the Center for Student Success Website Some tips for getting the most out of PLU Writing Center: Bring your assignment