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About New Transfer and Continuing Student Communities Francisco (Former Resident of Kreidler Hall) “I love living [on campus] because it offers an individualized space for me to live and I’ve found friends within my hall.” Welcome Home & Welcome Back! Transitioning Through PLU.Learning Communities are an integral component of the PLU experience, adding to the learning that happens both in the classroom and beyond the classroom. New Transfer and Continuing Student communities are designed

Notes Class Notes Obituaries Submit a Class Note Calendar Calendar Highlights First in the Family Community The “First in the Family” community at Pacific Lutheran University is one of many ways the university is fostering a sense of belonging for Lutes who identify as first-generation college students. The two wings — located in Stuen Hall as part of PLU’s collection of themed Residential Learning Communities — offer support to self-identified “first in the family” students, or those whose parents

over $8 million in new scholarships for students Pacific Lutheran University gratefully acknowledges the remarkable generosity and commitment of several donor families who have made four significant gifts to student scholarships. The gifts offer more than $8 million in combined support, establishing four new scholarships to increase student access: the Danielle and Brad Tilden Endowed Scholarship, the Sylvia Kirkebo Endowed Scholarship, the Norbert and Sonia Grove Scholarship and the Marcus and

Graduate School For some students, studying sociology at PLU will only be part of the academic journey. Many options exist for students to pursue graduate studies related to sociology. Graduate programs are often classified by the terminal degree offered. Students wishing to pursue a graduate degree can seek a certificate, a Master’s, or a Ph.D. program. Deciding on Graduate School To Apply or Not to Apply to Graduate School?Certificate Programs Certificate programs tend to focus on classroom

New Delete Religion Academic Programs all programs program website Religion Undergraduate Major & Minor College of Liberal Studies Bachelor of Arts Meet the Professors More Stories Visit About In a world where most social and political conflicts contain a religious dimension, it becomes increasingly necessary to have a better understanding of religion’s diversity and influence in regional, national, and global life. When you study religion at PLU, you’ll discover the history, thought, and practice

PLU is committed to providing our alumni and friends with helpful resources for lifelong learning and growth. Therefore, we are proud to partner with FreeWill to offer the Lute community a free, easy resource to help you write your will in less than 20 minutes.Make My WillWhat is FreeWill?FreeWill is a team of 60+ engineers, lawyers, designers, nonprofit experts, and more who are dedicated to making estate planning more accessible — and have raised $1.7B in planned gifts — through their free

The application for Fall 2025 will open in September. HOW TO APPLY Deadline and Application Timeline Application deadlineFebruary 1 Interview notificationEnd of February through end of April Interview dateTo be arranged Non-refundable enrollment deposit dueWithin three weeks of acceptance date Classes beginEarly September Speak to a Graduate Admission CounselorContact a member of the Graduate Admission Team for questions about the application process. Schedule Phone Appointment Application

J-1 Exchange VisitorsPacific Lutheran University extends a warm welcome to its international scholars! The Exchange Visitors and Visiting Scholars are a valued part of the PLU community. The Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education is committed to providing support to our visiting scholars each year. We are here to provide assistance with campus logistics, as well as support with immigration services. The broad purpose of the Exchange Visitor program is to promote international