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  • The mission of the Office of Institutional Research at Pacific Lutheran University is to support the achievement of the University mission by providing timely, accurate, and unbiased data and

    Office Provost's OfficeWhat We Do The Office of Institutional Research (OIR) is dedicated to supporting the planning, management, accreditation, assessment and evaluation of PLU activities at every level. OIR is a central reporting entity for the university, and as such is responsible for fulfilling many of the PLU’s external reporting requirements. OIR’s function also includes collection and dissemination of information and data in response to both internal and external requests. Support Student

    Office of Institutional Research
  • PLU's annual celebration of undergraduate student work is named in honor of Dr. Rae Linda Brown, PLU Professor of Music and former Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs.

    Dr. Rae Linda Brown Undergraduate Research and Creative Projects Showcase May 9th, 2025 Submissions are now open!Submissions will close March 21, 2025 APPLY HEREAbout Dr. Rae Linda Brown Dr. Rae Linda Brown PLU’s annual celebration of undergraduate student work is named in honor of Dr. Rae Linda Brown, PLU Professor of Music and former Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. During her brief tenure as PLU’s provost, Dr. Brown launched the first campus wide Undergraduate Research

    Office of the Provost
    253-536-5103
    Hauge Administration Building, 103 Tacoma, WA 98447
  • The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) at Pacific Lutheran University is responsible for the oversight and evaluation of the animal care and use program and its components.

    Welcome!The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) at Pacific Lutheran University is responsible for the oversight and evaluation of the animal care and use program and its components. The principal responsibilities of the committee are to: Ensure the humane and ethical treatment of laboratory animals Monitor the environment provided for laboratory animals by periodic inspection of the areas in which they are housed Facilitate the establishment of mechanisms to protect personnel

    Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
    Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • Pacific Lutheran University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).

    criteria, evaluate institutions against those criteria, and approving institutions that meet the criteria. The NWCCU accreditation process is represented by a seven-year cycle of written reports and visits by evaluation committees.  The current calendar for PLU is: Annual Report August 15, 2020 Mid-Cycle Report March 15, 2021 Evaluation (site visit) April 22-23, 2021 Annual Report August 15, 2021 Annual Report August 15, 2022 Annual Report August 15, 2023 Policies, Regulations, and Financial Review

    University Accreditation
    K. E. McConnell, Ph.D., CHES Accreditation Liaison Officer, NWCCU Professor of Kinesiology Pacific Lutheran University
  • The Office of the Registrar supports the mission of Pacific Lutheran University by enforcing academic policy and providing administrative services to the academic community.

    Online Transcript Ordering More Information Dates and Deadlines More Information Transferring Credits? Equivalency Guides Welcome to the Office of the Registrar's Website!The Office of the Registrar supports the mission of Pacific Lutheran University by enforcing academic policy and providing administrative services to the academic community. A few key services we support include: class registration, grading, transfer credit evaluation, degree evaluation, enrollment reporting, and academic

    Current Hours
    Monday: 9:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00PM-4:00PM
    Tuesday: 9:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00PM-4:00PM
    Wednesday: 9:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00PM-4:00PM
    Thursday: 9:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00PM-4:00PM
    Friday: 9:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00PM-4:00PM
    Saturday: Closed
    Sunday: Closed
    Office of the Registrar
    Hauge Administration Building, Room 130 Tacoma, WA 98447
  • Pacific Lutheran University’s Sponsored Programs Relations team helps faculty to identify and submit proposals to grant-making entities to grow support for research, curricular or programmatic

    Federal Funding Opportunities Check out our list of Federal grant links More Information Congratulations to the School of Nursing PLU School of Nursing secures $1.4 million to treat state’s health care shortages More Information Sponsored ProgramsPacific Lutheran University’s Sponsored Programs Relations team helps faculty and staff to identify and submit proposals to grant-making entities to grow support for research, curricular or programmatic enhancements and university priorities. Our

    Sponsored Programs
    12501 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0018
  • The curriculum prepares students to pursue careers in research and the health sciences or to apply their biology interests to careers as diverse as science education and public health.

    hypotheses. Our students read and evaluate primary research articles, write laboratory reports, and are given opportunities to make oral presentations. The curriculum prepares students to pursue careers in research and the health sciences or to apply their biology interests to careers as diverse as science education and public health. Moreover, our undergraduates have an excellent record of acceptance into medical, dental and allied health professional schools. Faculty members are committed to helping

    Department of Biology
    Rieke Science Center, Room 159 Tacoma, WA 98447
  • PLU is home to an academic minor in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, an endowed chair in Holocaust history, an annual conference on Holocaust education, summer research fellowships for students

    annual conference on Holocaust education, summer research fellowships for students studying Holocaust questions, and much more. Collectively, these programs and opportunities reflect PLU’s prominence as the home of internationally recognized Holocaust scholarship. Explore our opportunities for learning about the hatred and destruction that infect human history and haunt our world today, and for engaging deeply with scholars and activists whose work promotes understanding, healing, and

    Holocaust and Genocide Studies Programs
    Xavier Hall/115 Tacoma, WA 98447
  • The mission of the PLU Chemistry Department is to provide high quality educational programs for all students who study chemistry at PLU.

    “This summer has been such a great experience in research,” said Fisher. “In our lab, I got to practice a lot of different chemistry and biology-based methods to understand marine microbes on a molecular level.” Unlocking the Magic of Colloidal Nanocrystals Research students examine how liquids and tiny particles affect nanocrystal growth, mastering the art of precise material-making. From Oxford to Oaxaca, Jackie Lindstrom '23 uses math to understand migration. Jackie worked with Oxfam and a

    Department of Chemistry
    Rieke Science Center Tacoma, WA 98447
  • The curriculum for the Business and Economic History program at PLU is administered by the History department, and taught by the Benson Family Chair.

    2024 Benson Summer Research Project Released Recording of 17th Benson Lecture on Adam Smith Watch Now Our Home The Business and Economic History Program is part of the Department of History, housed in Xavier Hall on upper campus. Interactive Campus Map Business and Economic History Program at PLUBusiness and economic history involves the study of business organizations, companies, entrepreneurs, workers, products, and consumers, as well as the economic forces that have shaped culture and

    Business and Economic History Program
    253-535-8305
    Xavier, Room 101 Tacoma, WA 98447