Mailing Address
The best way to address a letter
or package sent through the U.S. Postal Service is shown below. Note
that no street address is necessary. PLU has its own ZIP code.
[Name of Person]
[PLU Department or Residence Hall]
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 98447
Shipping Address
If you are sending a package
that requires a street address, such as FedEx or UPS, you should use
the address of PLU Mail Services as shown below.
[Name of Person]
[PLU Department or Residence Hall]
Pacific Lutheran University
1010 122nd Street S.
Tacoma, WA 98447
Physical Address
For purposes of giving the
physical location of the university, such as giving someone directions
to campus or for use in an online map search, you should use the
university's street address as shown below.
12180 Park Street S.
Tacoma, WA 98447
You could also refer to the intersection of Garfield Street South and Park Avenue South.
Campus Concierge
The Campus Concierge (Operator) is available
to direct your Monday - Friday, 7am to 7pm and Saturday - Sunday, 9am
to 7pm. Calls placed after these hours will be directed to Campus
Safety & Information.
On campus: x7457
Off campus: (253) 531-6900
Admissions
The Office of Admissions has office hours Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm. Located in the Administration Bldg. Rm 109.
Local: (253) 535-7151
Toll free: (800) 274-6758
Email: admissions@plu.edu
Campus Safety & Information
Campus Safety
and Information is available 24/7 including holidays, and there is
always someone to take your call in case of an emergency. Located in
Harstad Hall G-28.
Non-Emergencies
On Campus: x7441
Off Campus: (253) 535-7441
Email: campussafety@plu.eduEmergencies
On Campus: x7911
Off Campus: (253) 535-7911
News and Information
News and Information
Services is available to provide information about PLU to the media,
the university and the community. Located in the Administration Bldg.
Rm 207.
On campus: x7430
Off Campus: (253) 535-7430
Email: ucom@plu.edu
Computing Services
Computing and Telecommunication Services has office hours Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm. Located in the Library Basement.
On Campus: x7525
Off Campus: (253) 535-7525
Email: comptelc@plu.edu
For a legal description of the university as a corporation, the following apply.
Legal Name: Pacific Lutheran University, Inc.
Location: Tacoma, Washington
IRS Tax Number: 91-0565571.
Address: 12180 Park Street S., Tacoma, WA 98447
Although the university was founded in 1890, its most current legal incorporation date is November 16, 1920.