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The Measure of SuccessYou can be sure that the main goal of any college experience is to prepare you for the moment you step off campus and into the working world – to prepare you to be successful. But not all colleges are the same. PLU is distinguished by the way we measure success. Our goal is to prepare you both for success in a career and for success in service to others. We think college is both about finding yourself and about finding a career. At PLU we want to make sure you have the

Records Management for CongregationsAdvice for Congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America*This information was obtained from the ELCA website. This same document can be found by clicking here.Parish Register Legal and Vital Records Financial Records Congregation StatisticsInformation on Persons Pastoral Care Records CorrespondenceProgrammatic Material Sermons Resource Materials

Records Management for SynodsAdvice for Synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaThis information regarding record management for synods was obtained from the ELCA website. This same document can be found by clicking here.Life Cycle of Records Legal Records Information on Congregations Information on Rostered PersonsInformation on Synod Employees Correspondence, including E-mail Synod Financial RecordsDocuments and Reports Synodical Agencies, Schools, and Camps Synodical Auxiliaries

ParentsCollege is a period of great change for students and their parents.  The George Washington University Counseling Center designed a page to help you understand and prepare for some of the unique experiences your children may have during their college years.  It can be downloaded here.  Another resource for parents is College Parents of America.  CPA is a national membership association that helps parents “prepare and put their children through college easily, economically and safely.” If

For Faculty and StaffJust as students do, faculty, staff, and administrators can experience increases in demands, stress, and anxiety at any time.  Don’t hold your concern for a student alone, and don’t hesitate to reach out for support in assisting your students. Information on Consultation Services PLU Faculty and Staff Guide to Helping Students in Distress In addition to (and in many cases even before) seeking consultation from our counseling staff, we strongly urge faculty and staff to

Tips and Resources for Parents and Caregivers of StudentsSending your student off to college is an exciting time.  Many parents feel it is the culmination of years spent raising, educating and caring for their children.  However, it can also be a time of sadness and grief for parents.  You may be familiar with the popular term, ‘Empty Nest Syndrome’, which is not actually a clinical syndrome, but rather a common reaction to children transitioning out of the family home; it is characterized by

Recycling for Campus EventsSubmit a work order,  or call Facilities Management main office at 253-535-7380. On the work order, please state the intended delivery and removal dates, the materials planned to be recycled, or composted, the number of totes needed, as well as the expected amount of people attending the event. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance of your event to confirm tote availability. The Waste Diversion Department can provide a few different recycling

Applying for Financial AidMaking sense of the application process for financial aid.1: Apply For AdmissionApply for admission to Pacific Lutheran University. An offer of financial aid will not be made until you have been admitted to PLU.First-Year AdmissionTransfer AdmissionInternational AdmissionGraduate Admission2: Obtain Federal Student Aid (FSA) IDIf you will be completing the FAFSA, obtain a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID. This FSA ID (and the password you create with it) will be used as