Summer Sessions at PLU offers courses in face-to-face and online formats, across a variety of majors, subjects, general education requirements.
For information about registration, please read the Registration Page.
PLU students register through Banner. Please contact your academic advisor if you have questions about which classes are best for your schedule.
Non-matriculated students will follow the instructions on the Registration page. If you have any questions, please fill out our form Request for Information.
Summer 2025 Schedule*
*click here for Banner listing, which includes textbook information and additional course fees
| Term 1 | June 2 – 27, 2025 |
| ARTD 230 | Ceramics 1 – TWRF – 8:30 am - 11:20 am |
| Introduction to ceramic materials, tools, and techniques including hand-built and wheel-thrown methods and glaze application. Includes a survey of ceramic art. | |
| ARTD 330 | Ceramics 2 – TWRF – 8:30 am - 11:20 am |
| Advanced techniques in ceramic construction and experiments in glaze formation. Focus on form and craftsmanship. | |
| BIOL 205 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I – TWRF 8:30 am - 11:20 am & Lab: TWRF - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
| This course covers human anatomy, physiology, and cellular biology, including organ systems. Labs involve cadaver identification, dissection, and physiology experiments, and is not for biology majors. | |
| CHEM 103 | Food Chemistry – ONLINE – Engaging the Natural World (NW) |
| Dive into the molecular science behind food, studying its structure, chemical reactions, and nutritional properties to understand food transformation. | |
| CHEM 115 | General Chemistry I – TWRF - 8:30 am - 11:20 am & Lab: TR - 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm – Engaging the Natural World (NW) |
| Learn the fundamental concepts of chemistry, including atomic structure, bonding, thermodynamics, and basic chemical reactions. | |
| CSCI 115 | Solve It With the Computer – MTWR - 11:30 am - 2:20 pm – Quantitative Reasoning (QR) |
| Discover problem-solving techniques using computational tools, focusing on algorithms, programming, and real-world applications in computing. | |
| ENGL 213 | Topics in Literature: Themes and Authors - ONLINE |
| True-Crime Literature: America's Obsession with Crime and Murder! | |
| FTWL 100 | Personalized Fitness Program – ONLINE – Fitness and Wellness (FT) |
| Develop tailored fitness plans by understanding exercise physiology, biomechanics, and wellness strategies to improve individual health. | |
| FTWL 159 | Walking for Health – ONLINE – Fitness and Wellness (FT) |
| Promote physical well-being through walking, learning its health benefits, techniques, and role in enhancing cardiovascular fitness and mobility. | |
| GSRS 287 | Voices of Reproductive Justice – ONLINE |
| An introduction to reproductive justice in the U.S., focusing on the ways gender, race, class, and sexuality impact reproduction, kinship and parenthood. | |
| HISP 103 | Accelerated Elementary Spanish – ONLINE |
| Gain foundational skills in Spanish, focusing on basic conversation, grammar, and cultural understanding for effective communication. | |
| MATH 107 | Mathematical Explorations – ONLINE |
| Mathematics and modern society with an emphasis on numerical and logical reasoning | |
| MUSI 101 | Introduction to Music – ONLINE |
| Explore the fundamentals of music theory, history, and appreciation, learning to identify musical styles, instruments, and notation. | |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology – ONLINE |
| Delve into the study of human behavior, cognition, emotions, and social interactions, with a focus on psychological principles and theories. | |
| PSYC 320 | Lifespan Development – ONLINE |
| Examine psychological changes throughout life, from infancy to old age, understanding cognitive, emotional, and social development. | |
| PSYC 448 | Cognitive Psychology– ONLINE |
| Study mental processes such as perception, memory, learning, and problem-solving, and explore how the mind processes information. | |
| RELI 221 | Medieval Christian History – ONLINE |
| Investigate the history of Christianity during the medieval period, examining key events, figures, and theological developments. | |
| RELI 236 | Native American Religious Traditions – ONLINE |
| Introduction to a variety of Native American religious traditions, emphasizing the ways sacred traditions construct identity, promote individual and collective well-being, and respond to colonialism. | |
| Term 2 | July 7 start |
| BIOL 206 & BIOL 206 L01 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II - TWRF 8:30 am - 11:20 am & Lab: TWRF - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
| This second course in a two-course sequence expands on cellular function and organ systems, covering metabolism, temperature regulation, and anatomy through lab work and dissections. Not intended for biology majors. | |
| CHEM 116 & CHEM 116 L01 | General Chemistry II – TWRF - 8:30 am - 11:20 am & Lab: TR - 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm – Jul 7 - Aug 1 – Engaging the Natural World (NW) |
| Build upon General Chemistry I, exploring advanced topics such as kinetics, equilibria, acids, bases, and thermodynamics in chemical systems. | |
| PHYS 125 & PHYS 135 L01 | College Physics I – TWRF - 8:30 am - 11:20 am & Lab: TR - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Jul 7 - Aug 8 – Engaging the Natural World (NW) |
| Study the principles of physics, covering topics like mechanics, energy, waves, and electromagnetism, with applications to real-world phenomena. |
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