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Communications Telephone Cards Paid calling cards provide an easy way to call from any phone, to anywhere. They are available in many different amounts ($5, $10, etc…) and the cost of each call is deducted from the amount, until you have used it all up. These calling cards are available in most grocery stores and drug stores. It is good to ask other international students where to purchase the best deals! Cell Phones Many cell phone carriers are available in Tacoma and each of them offers a

San Juan Islands The San Juan Islands are an island group in the Puget Sound, known for its magnificent whale watching and nature. Vashon Island Check out this little island in the Puget Sound where they host a Strawberry Festival every year. It is also home to the All-Merciful Savior Orthodox Monastery. Snoqualmie Falls This beautiful waterfall is located 30 miles east of Seattle, and is a popular sight for visitors. Leavenworth Visit this Bavarian style town and get a taste of German culture

BSN pathway to the MSNPathway: The BSN to MSN Care and Outcomes degree allows students with a BSN degree to focus on care management and improving patient outcomes in a continually changing healthcare environment. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) The Future of Nursing:  Leading Change, Advancing Health (2011) report calls for more nurses with advanced education in order to meet the health care needs of the public.  MSN COM-prepared nurse is the ultimate “Care Manager” with skills in coordinating

Major in ReligionClick here if you’re interested in declaring a major in Religion! The B.A. in Religion requires 32 credit hours. Of these: At least 16 credit hours will be 300-level courses or RELI 495: Internship. At least 8 credit hours will be housed in each of the two lines: Christian Traditions (RC) and Global Religious Traditions (RG) 4 credit hours will be fulfilled through RELI 499: Capstone Seminar. Transfer students must take at least 20 hours of Religion coursework at PLU The

Alumni NewsBy Kristin Monroe '16Alumni News Editor 2015-2016 Year OverviewThe T.O.H. Karl Forensics Forum took home two first place titles from tournaments, won numerous speaker awards, and hosted an outstanding tournament of their own. “This has been a phenomenal year,” Justin Eckstein said, Director of the T.O.H. Karl Forensics Forum. Tournament accomplishments At the Steve Hunt Classic, PLU advanced more than 50 percent of its teams onto elimination rounds, won over a quarter of the speaker

First Year Scholarships Each year, we award more than $63 million in PLU-funded scholarships and grants. Our scholarships recognize your academic achievement, talent, leadership, and service, as well as your potential to continue all of those things as a Lute. Take a look below to see the scholarships for which you could be eligible and should apply for! PLU Academic Scholarships - $8,000-$32,000Eligibility: All first-year applicants are considered for PLU Academic Scholarships. Amount: $8,000

Frequently Asked QuestionsBelow you will find answers to some of our most common questions asked by incoming first year students. If there are any questions you have that aren’t listed below, email our office at RLIF@plu.eduPLU's Residency RequirementDoes PLU have a residency requirement?Yes, PLU does have a residency requirement. Campus Life will be moving to the following Residency Requirement, applicable to all incoming students, beginning Academic Year 2024-2025. Pacific Lutheran University

International Advance Course Transfer Credit at PLUPLU grants entering International students transfer credit for Cambridge International Examinations, the Global Assessment Certificate Program, the International Baccalaureate program, and Scandinavia Upper Secondary School completion. Cambridge International Examinations (A-level exams) A maximum of 30 semester hours may be granted for completion of Cambridge International Examinations. Students must earn a passing grade (C or better) to earn