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  • Lutheran Studies at PLU welcomes students, faculty, staff, and alumni into this global network, into the significant dialogue between cultures as we engage the pressing economic, political, and

    The 13th Annual Lutheran Studies Conference More Information Lutheran Studies at Pacific Lutheran UniversityPLU has been a lively center for the study of Lutheran higher education and the global Lutheran tradition since its beginnings in 1890. Distinguished lecturers, undergraduate courses in history, music, scripture, theology, and the visual arts, study away classes in Germany, Namibia, and Norway, campus ministry workshops, faith and reason dialogues, faculty publications and public

    Lutheran Studies at PLU
    Hauge Administration Building Room 220C Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • Cover art by  Diego B. Lasansky Intersections, Number 46, Fall 2017 Intersections is a publication by and largely for the academic communities of the twenty-seven institutions that comprise the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU). Each issue reflects on the intersection of faith, learning,…

    of publication; moving to Capital University) Celebrating the Reformation: The Lutheran Foundation of a Called Life by Mark D. Tranvik (Augsburg University) Reforming Our Visions of City Nature by Lea F. Schweitz (Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago) Both Priest and Beggar: Luther Among the Poor by Martha E. Stortz (Augsburg University) In the Beginning of the Reformation Was the Word by George Connell (Concordia College) Luther’s Sutra: An Indian, Subaltern (Dalit) Perspective by Surekha

  • TACOMA, WASH. (October 28, 2015)-Pacific Lutheran University is on the cutting edge of the U.S. government’s financial aid process. The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrator (NASFAA) was looking to recommend changes in how students submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)…

    to assist in making this transition as smooth as possible,” Soltis said. “But I believe this is a great decision, and students and their families have nothing to worry about all the best people in the financial aid community  are working on making this a smooth transition.” More information on the PPY program and NASFAAOffice of Financial AidThe process of applying for, understanding and accepting financial aid can be a bit overwhelming. PLU’s Office of Financial Aid is here to help! Read

  • TACOMA, WASH. (January 12, 2016)- Sylvia May ’18, a doctoral student at Pacific Lutheran University, was one of just eight students in the country to receive the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship in 2015. The prestigious scholarship will cover her tuition, books and other fees…

    serve my country. I just didn’t know how I was going to get there. I heard about this scholarship, did some research and applied. I was convinced this scholarship would afford me the opportunity to reach both my aims at the same time. What was that process like? It was a yearlong process. It entailed three interviews, many essay-style questions, and the patience of Job! There was lots of waiting throughout the process. There were only eight scholarships being awarded in the nation for the 2015

  • Pacific Lutheran University’s Pre-Law advising program is designed to help students interested in attending law school find the answers to the many questions that they may have.

    to develop an undergraduate curriculum to prepare them for success in law school Aid students in the selection of extracurricular opportunities Provide resources and assistance in preparing for the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) Assist students with the law school application process Guide students through the process of choosing a law school Prepare students to be successful law students Thomas Kim ’15 Meets Justice Sandra Day O’Connor at Law SchoolLearn MoreThomas Kim ‘15 is passionate about

    Michael Artime, Pre Law Advisor
    Ralph Flick, Pre Law Advisor
  • The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) is part of Pacific Lutheran University’s commitment to holistic student development.

    TimelyCareHealthCounselingCare NetworkAccommodationsDean of StudentsStudent Rights & Responsibilities The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) is part of Pacific Lutheran University’s commitment to holistic student development. PLU SR&R Office seeks to provide a fair and equitable process for reviewing and responding to incidents. Its procedures have been developed with the goal that all students involved in any disciplinary matter are treated with fairness and in a manner

    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
    Student Rights and Responsibilities
    253-535-8252
    Dean of Students Office In the Health Services Building On the Corner of Park Ave. S and 121st Street Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA 98447
  • TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 24, 2015)—Courtney Lee ’15 applied for an internship with the U.S. State Department four times. After missing the mark three times and not hearing back the fourth, Lee had all but forgotten about it and was already looking at other positions. Then…

    in China, England and Holden Village in the Cascades. Her experiences humanized other countries, she said, and she decided to get involved. Going from involvement to the internship, however, was a long process. After being accepted, Lee applied for financial aid and received the Joe Smith Peace Building Award from PLU. “I want to give credit where credit is due,” Lee said. “Without the award, this wouldn’t be possible. I just want to thank everyone involved … who believed in me.” Lee’s award will

  • The PLU Writing Center is a resource for all PLU writers and teachers of writing. Because we believe that all writers, whether novice or professional, benefit from feedback, our mission is to provide

    writing process. A student may bring an assignment, an idea, or a draft to the center, located in Library 220, where they consult one-on-one with trained peer writing consultants.Our emphasis is on helping students become better writers, rather than on “fixing” individual pieces of writing, so we work to make sessions as conversational as possible. Consultants also assist in the editing process by sharing with writers proofreading strategies, ways to identify patterns of error, and ways to utilize

    Writing Center
    Writing Center, Library 220 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • Pacific Lutheran University’s Sponsored Programs Relations team helps faculty to identify and submit proposals to grant-making entities to grow support for research, curricular or programmatic

    to simplify the grants process to encourage further grant-seeking and greater grant collaboration across campus.

    Sponsored Programs
    12501 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0018
  • Pacific Lutheran University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).

    2024 Policies, Regulations, and Finances ReviewPacific Lutheran University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Regional accreditation is a process of recognizing educational institutions for performance, integrity, and quality that entitles them to the confidence of the educational community and the public.  In the United States this recognition is extended largely through nongovernmental, voluntary membership associations that establish accreditation

    University Accreditation
    K. E. McConnell, Ph.D., CHES Accreditation Liaison Officer, NWCCU Professor of Kinesiology Pacific Lutheran University