Pacific Lutheran University

Our brilliant University Symphony Orchestra is tuning up and getting ready for concert season! Keep an eye out for a performance from this wonderfully talented ensemble in October! 👀

Lutes, get ready to laugh! Join us for a comedy show on Friday, October 4th featuring Sam Ellefson '19. Sam will be returning to the stage in the Cave where he starred in PLU's "Late Knight" student comedy group (which earned two Northwest Emmy Nominations!).

This free show is part of PLU's Homecoming & Family Week. Register now!

Lutes "Rocked the Vote" last week, hosting a Constitution Day block party with voter registration, games, speakers and live music.

It's smiles all-around as the sun is out and the semester is in full swing! ☀️

💛 Congratulations to all of our School of Nursing graduates! 🖤 Both our BSN and ABSN programs recently held their pinning ceremonies, which is part of a long-standing tradition of schools of nursing.

Welcome Trailblazers! We are so excited to watch you lead, inspire and create lasting change both on campus and beyond!

PLU Welcomes the Class of 2028: Trailblazers | Pacific Lutheran University After hiding the tool, if you would like to re-enable it, just press CTRL+U to open this window. Or, move your cursor near the tool to display it.

PLU's Outdoor Rec hiked into the new year by taking a six mile trek to Little Mashel Falls.

With the ringing of the Centennial Bell, the 2024-2025 academic year has official begun! Whether you are continuing your PLU journey or just beginning, know that you belong here and are known and loved as part of this community.

We had a blast at the welcome-back BBQ Bash!

Alumni! What is your favorite memory from New Student Orientation?

Join us this year on Saturday, October 5th for PLU on Tap! 🥂 This homecoming tradition (21+) is where you can sample beer, wine and cider produced by Lutes! Tickets are $25 and include a PLU tasting glass. Light appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be available.

Congratulations to Mike Snyder, PLU's Director of Athletics and Recreation, for being named President of the National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators (NADIIIAA)! Attaway Mike!

PLU Director of Athletics and Recreation Mike Snyder named President of NADIIIAA | Pacific Lutheran University Mike Snyder will serve as the President of the National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators ( NADIIIAA ) for the 2023-2025 membership year. Mike Snyder has spent the last three years as PLU’s Director of Athletics and Recreation , guiding the department to eight…

Only a few more of these quiet afternoons on campus until the excitement and liveliness of New Student Orientation!

With over 40 intramural leagues and club sports at PLU, Lutes are always staying active!

Craving a sweet treat? Stop by the Summer Berry Festival on Wednesday in Red Square at 11:30 a.m. to enjoy some live entertainment and summery, seasonal desserts crafted with local blueberries! Fresh desserts are free with a PLU ID or can be purchased with cash by community members.

At PLU, 99% of students receive financial aid, and last year the average student received over $37,000 in scholarships! Rhiannon Leach '25, Hayley Maqui '24 and Austyn Blair '25 shared with us how their scholarships support them to make the world better than how they found it.

Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it | Pacific Lutheran University During the 2023-2024 academic year, 2,345 students received PLU-funded aid, with the average PLU student receiving $37,036 in scholarships. Through scholarship support, donors are part of a network of care that supports students in pursuing their educational goals, unlocking their full potential, an...

PLU has one of the most respected education programs in the region, and 90% of education graduates are employed within four months of graduating!

Did you know that 50% of PLU students study away? With so many locations and programs to choose from, there's an unforgettable experience available for everyone!

☀️ Thankful for another beautiful summer day on campus today! 🌲

Only one more month until move-in and New Student Orientation! Students and their families can review schedules, checklists and other resources at https://www.plu.edu/nso/

Luteville is the home of champions! Lutes have brought home 286 conference team championships and 11 national titles across our 18 NCAA Division III varsity sports.

After studying away two semesters with PLU, Denae McGaha '16 bought a one-way plane ticket and moved to Budapest to work as a teacher. Denae, who now works as a freelance travel writer and remote digital marketing strategist, was recently interviewed about her experience by CNBC.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/13/30-year-old-left-the-us-relocated-to-budapest.html

Welcome Stephanie Johnson, the new dean of the College of Liberal Studies! We are so glad you have felt welcomed so far and hope PLU continues to feel like home. 💛

PLU College of Liberal Studies welcomes Dean Stephanie Johnson | Pacific Lutheran University The Pacific Lutheran University community recently welcomed Stephanie Johnson, the new dean of the College of Liberal Studies, to campus. Johnson comes to PLU from The College of St. Scholastica, where she most recently served as the chair of the Department of English and Communication.…

At PLU, students get to utilize all sorts of unique and fun tools, such as this augmented reality sandbox and stream table!

Congratulations to this year's graduates of the Rainier Writing Workshop! 🎉 Graduates received their Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at the conclusion of the program's annual summer intensive, a 10-day residency packed with workshops, classes and community.