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months before graduating high school, it didn’t cross my mind that I’d attend PLU. I was a Spanaway native who always assumed the “L” excluded me from consideration. Then I toured campus and stayed overnight. I learned PLU’s middle name wasn’t a label, but rather a philosophy — a philosophy that energized me. I didn’t have to be Lutheran. The Lutheran in PLU means “come as you are, leave a better version of yourself.” I returned to the university in similar fashion earlier this year. An unexpected

and a high school senior when applying to PLU, the short answer is “no”. Because you haven’t yet obtained your high school diploma or GED, you are considered a first-year student with advanced standing and must apply as a first year student. Do I still get to transfer my college credits to PLU? Absolutely! And it will count toward your class standing at PLU. For example, if you earn an AA-DTA (Associate of Arts – Direct Transfer Agreement) degree through Running Start, you’ll be granted PLU junior

and a high school senior when applying to PLU, the short answer is “no”. Because you haven’t yet obtained your high school diploma or GED, you are considered a first-year student with advanced standing and must apply as a first year student. Do I still get to transfer my college credits to PLU? Absolutely! And it will count toward your class standing at PLU. For example, if you earn an AA-DTA (Associate of Arts – Direct Transfer Agreement) degree through Running Start, you’ll be granted PLU junior

interested in dental school should take the sequence that is required for their intended major. Students majoring in biology usually take the PHYS 125/126 series with accompanying labs, while those majoring in chemistry or physics must take the PHYS 153/154 series with accompanying labs.Social Sciences, Humanities and Art Courses Most dental schools require at least one semester of psychology. We also recommend that you take a course in 3-dimensional art, such as sculpture or 3-dimensional design, to

interested in dental school should take the sequence that is required for their intended major. Students majoring in biology usually take the PHYS 125/126 series with accompanying labs, while those majoring in chemistry or physics must take the PHYS 153/154 series with accompanying labs.Social Sciences, Humanities and Art Courses Most dental schools require at least one semester of psychology. We also recommend that you take a course in 3-dimensional art, such as sculpture or 3-dimensional design, to

. The English requirement is intended to demonstrate competency in grammar and composition as well as comprehension and analysis of written work. In general, the English requirement is met by taking courses that schools would recognize as writing or literature courses.Behavioral Sciences: The following course is recommended for anyone entering into the Optometry field. Some programs require one or more social or behavioral science courses while others only recommend they be taken. Please check with

. The English requirement is intended to demonstrate competency in grammar and composition as well as comprehension and analysis of written work. In general, the English requirement is met by taking courses that schools would recognize as writing or literature courses.Behavioral Sciences: The following course is recommended for anyone entering into the Optometry field. Some programs require one or more social or behavioral science courses while others only recommend they be taken. Please check with

Sciences: preferably physics, chemistry, and biology; at least two semester-long courses. Social Sciences: psychology, sociology, economics, political science, and education. At least six semesters, including at least one semester of psychology. Foreign Languages – one or more of the following: Latin, Greek, Hebrew, German, French. Students who anticipate post- graduate studies are urged to undertake these disciplines as early as possible (at least four semesters). Religion: a thorough knowledge of