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students for careers grounded in their fields and for wide-ranging graduate study.  All of our programs include the essential tools of a liberal arts education: critical thinking, collaborative learning, strategic problem solving, and the ability to thoughtfully and creatively make connections. Our students work closely alongside faculty in discussion, research, and reflection, as we support and honor students as whole people, in a complex world. The College of Liberal Studies offers B.A. degrees in

Commemoration of Dietrich BonhoefferLutheran Pastor and Nazi resister1906-1945The significance of his work as a political theologian is witnessed in the recent publication of the critical edition of his works by Fortress Press (U.S.A.), the work of the International Bonhoeffer Society, and the numerous Bonhoeffer courses taught in universities and schools of theology throughout the world. Holy Communion at 12:30. At PLU, the anniversary of his death will be commemorated on Thursday, April 9

The School of Nursing faculty may enact a Performance Progression Alert (PPA) for students who are not meeting the Essential Qualifications or not performing to academic, clinical, lab, or professional standards at any point in the academic term and program of study. The PPA will specify the nature of the performance concern, criteria for satisfactory performance, the timeline for achieving expected improvements, and consequences for failure to improve. The notice will be signed by the issuing

Celebrating PLU’s 2023 Sankta Lucia A bearer of light in a dark worldFor over 70 years Pacific Lutheran University has been celebrating Sankta Lucia. Our tradition emerges from Sweden which celebrates the Sicilian saint, Sankta Lucia, who stood up for her beliefs in the face of persecution. At PLU, the Lucia is chosen based on an essay and interview process where applicants demonstrate their dedication to service and honoring the core elements of Lutheran higher education. The appointed Lucia

Deanna Hobbs’s Story- Holden Village Political Science (Genocide Studies Minor)- Class of 2020 What she would like other students to know: Even though I participated in a domestic study away program, I still learned so much about myself, the community around me, and the world. Immersion learning doesn’t need to happen somewhere across the globe, it can happen in your own backyard. Being in the Cascades for a month with no access to cell service really challenged me to look at what I value in

ScholarshipsThe School of Music, Theatre & Dance offers more than 250 scholarships each year for student-musicians who seek to develop their skills alongside some of the most talented student-musicians and faculty members in the Pacific Northwest. Scholarships are available for all instrumentalists without regard to major. If you play an orchestral instrument, you may be able to make a music scholarship part of your financial aid package. Auditions are held annually for new students, first-year

Supporting Pacific Lutheran University As an independent, non-profit university, PLU has two primary sources of revenue – tuition and gift support. In order to keep tuition at a level that enables the university to serve the broadest range of students possible, PLU relies on the generous support of alumni, friends, corporations and foundations. The Office of Advancement works to raise charitable contributions, which support the mission of Pacific Lutheran University. Contributions are made in a

Graduate Programs Webinar About the WebinarLooking to make a change? Want to take the next step in your career or start something new? A Master’s degree in Business, Finance or Marketing Analytics could be the key to making that happen. Pacific Lutheran University offers you opportunities to reach your goals in as few as nine months with classes in the afternoons and evenings. We have recorded a webinar to give you more insights about our graduate business programs. In the webinar, you will