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celebrates not just a new academic year but a new generation of students defined by the spirit of innovation, resilience, and transformation. The Admission staff has dubbed this cohort “Trailblazers” due to their distinctive… continue reading Parkland’s University: PLU and Parkland share history, common bonds and a vibrant future PLU President Allan Belton is a morning person. He’s frequently among the first employees to arrive at the Hauge Administration Building, but not before his morning cup of joe

Understanding PLU's General Education ProgramPLU’s General Education Program prepares graduates to ask significant questions, engage relevant knowledge, and wrestle with complex issues. The program is rooted in the classical liberal arts and sciences as understood within the Lutheran educational tradition, and is grounded in an understanding of scientific perspectives, mathematics, languages, and the longstanding traditions of critical discourse about nature, humanity, and the world. The array

Office of Institutional EffectivenessThe Office of Institutional Effectiveness supports the University’s efforts toward mission fulfillment through the coordination and management of strategic planning and progress; institutional accreditation and improvement; and data integration and institutional research.Strategic Planning and ProgressThe University’s Strategic Plan provides guidance for decisions – both long term and day to day – that seek to carry out the mission, vision and values of the

PLUS Year Find out all you need to know about PLU's offer of a free year to all currently enrolled students. Learn more Division of Enrollment ManagementMissionThe Division of Enrollment Management serves Pacific Lutheran University by attracting, enrolling, supporting, and graduating students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care.  As professionals, we accomplish this work by admitting a talented, diverse group of students, creating access through financial aid, and

Homecoming & Family Week Homecoming & Family Week - Sept 30 - Oct 6, 2024! Thank you for stepping into Luteville and embracing the energy of Homecoming & Family Week this year. We wove together a tapestry of exciting and nostalgic festivities for alumni, students and the PLU community to enjoy. From the football game, to PLU on Tap, to the Musical Revue, there was something for everyone to enjoy. We hope you created unforgettable memories that ignited your inner Lute in the spirit of

Search the Archives and Special Collections Search The Pacific Lutheran University Archives and Special Collections preserves physical and digital records of permanent historical value related to the operations of Pacific Lutheran University, the experience of Scandinavian immigrants in the Pacific Northwest, and the history of Parkland and Pierce County. The Archives and Special Collections also serves as the regional repository for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. For more

Welcome to Human Resources HR Mission Statement: We are a team of HR professionals, who promote an exceptional work environment for the PLU community, in order to provide a premier educational experience. Olson Auditorium Doors open at 11:30 Program begins at noon Help make the holiday season a little brighter for Parkland families in need by joining the PLU drive for the Trinity Lutheran Church Food Pantry. Healthy soups, peanut butter, milk substitutes, breakfast bars, and canned fruit or

Symposium gathers scholars, writers, artists, and practitioners to explore the causes and effects, the patterns and disruptions, and the past, present and future of migration, an issue that one expert argues, will define the twenty-first century . Seeking a nuanced and compassionate understanding of this pressing issue, the two-day conference will attempt to answer some of the following questions: Why do humans move? What methods exist to document the history and patterns of migration? In what ways do

Clubs & OrganizationsWe support student-led clubs and events that offer students thoughtful and meaningful communities outside the classroom and enact PLU’s values of diversity, justice, and sustainability.  Connect with an affinity group Broadcast your voice with Lute Air Student Radio (LASR) Showcase your improv talents through Clay Crows Explore the outdoors with Outdoor Rec Get involved with student leadership through ASPLU Want to join a club that addresses a special interest, initiative

Welcome to Hospitality Services and Campus Restaurants where it is our purpose and sincere pleasure to serve the Pacific Lutheran University community and its visitors. The entire division supports the PLU mission by providing various essential support services to the campus community. This is a non-academic division of the university that facilitates the creation of community, extends learning beyond the classroom and enhances the quality of campus life. We are comprised of multiple internal