GET TO KNOW CAMPUS

We offer in-person visits and events, as well as some virtual info sessions and events. We know experiencing campus and the college community is one of the most important things you can do in your college search and look forward to meeting you soon.

 

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Joshua S.

Computer Science, '24

READY TO VISIT? WE'RE READY TO WELCOME YOU!

EVENTS & VIRTUAL SESSIONS

Admitted Student Days

April 5 & April 26

These days will include campus and special interest tours (Nursing, Athletics, Residence Halls & more), sitting in on a class, breakout sessions for your parents, an academic, involvement & resource fair, and the option for one-on-ones to go over your financial aid offer.

Space is limited for these days, so RSVP soon!

Spring Preview Day - Thursday, March 28, 2024

Celebrate the beginning of spring on the PLU campus! On this special program day, you’ll have the opportunity to tour campus, experience a mock lecture, have lunch with us, attend an academic fair, and learn more about the application process, admission requirements, scholarships and financial aid opportunities.

Lute Life Day - Monday, April 1, 2024

Curious what life as a Lute is like? Join us for a Lute Life Day on-campus to experience PLU for yourself. Take a campus tour, attend a PLU class, learn more about PLU with an Admission Presentation, and join a current student for lunch.

Lute Life Day - Monday, April 8, 2024

Curious what life as a Lute is like? Join us for a Lute Life Day on-campus to experience PLU for yourself. Take a campus tour, attend a PLU class, learn more about PLU with an Admission Presentation, and join a current student for lunch.

Lute Life Day - Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Curious what life as a Lute is like? Join us for a Lute Life Day on-campus to experience PLU for yourself. Take a campus tour, attend a PLU class, learn more about PLU with an Admission Presentation, and join a current student for lunch.

Future Lutes of Color - Lute Life Day - Wednesday, April 10, 2024

This special event for admitted students of color is a unique opportunity for students to build community with one another while experiencing first-hand the resources and intentional spaces at PLU that center, celebrate, and work for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability (DJS). We’ll also pair with some Lute Life Day experiences like the campus tour, sitting in on a class, lunch and residence hall tour!

'You Ask, We Answer: Art & Design' - Tuesday, April 2 @ 6:00pm PT

What resources and spaces are available for art and design majors? Which study away programs align with the major, and how will it strengthen my work on campus? When you register, you’ll have the chance to post your questions and Heather Mathews, art history professor and chair of the department, will make sure they’re answered during the session! Heads up that you’ll need to log in to your portal to RSVP.

'You Ask, We Answer: Biology' - Thursday, April 4 @ 5:00pm PT

How many students conduct undergraduate research at PLU and in other spaces while enrolled? Are there mentorship opportunities with those currently working in the field? When you register, you’ll have the chance to post your questions and Matt Smith, chair of biology, will make sure they’re answered during the session! Heads up that you’ll need to log in to your portal to RSVP.

'You Ask, We Answer: Education' - Tuesday, April 9 @ 5:00pm PT

When are education students able to enter the classroom? Can you gain skills in teaching students while you study away? When you register, you’ll have the chance to post your questions and John Wright, assistant professor of Education, and Ryan Branchini will make sure they’re answered during the session! Heads up that you’ll need to log in to your portal to RSVP.

'You Ask, We Answer: Music' - Tuesday, April 9 @ 6:00pm PT

Did you know the music faculty are also active performers and composers in professional capacities? How do you balance being involved in multiple music ensembles alongside classes? When you register, you’ll have the chance to post your questions and Dr. Brian Galante, chair of music, will make sure they’re answered during the session! Heads up that you’ll need to log in to your portal to RSVP.

Join a 30-45 minute webinar hosted by Nursing’s Associate Director of Advising, Admissions and Student Support to talk more about the PLU School of Nursing, with allowed Q&A time at the end of each session.

Upcoming Virtual Sessions:

GROUP VISITS

PLU is offering virtual group visits for groups from schools and organizations. Group visits are offered Monday-Friday and selections include an Admission Presentation, Virtual Tour, or Current Student Panel.

SELF-GUIDED TOUR

Will you be traveling to campus on your own? Feel free to use this self-guided tour to explore campus at your own pace. This tour can also be found on all way-finding signs around campus.

LODGING & TRAVEL

Looking for recommendations on where to stay during your campus visit? Here are some local hotels (many, if not all, offer PLU discounts), airport tips, and other travel recommendations that we suggest.

*Questions? Feel free to email us at visit@plu.edu or call us at 253-535-8412.

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PLU's Visit Scholarship

Visit PLU and get a $1,000 per year scholarship!

If you attend an official Admission-sponsored visit to the PLU campus the year prior to your enrollment, you will automatically receive a $1,000 per year Visit Scholarship.

What counts:

  • Any on-campus individual visit that you have scheduled with the PLU Admission Office (see above for individual visit details) or Admission visit events (i.e. Fall Preview Day, Lute Life Day, Spring Preview Day, Admitted Student Day, Summer Lute Life Day, etc.)
  • When you arrive on campus for a visit, you must check in with an admission representative in order to be marked “attended.” Check-in details are provided in a confirmation email before your visit, and the Visit Scholarship is automatically awarded based on your “attended” status.

What doesn't count:

  • Phone appointments
  • Virtual Information Sessions
  • Off-campus events or coffee one-on-ones
  • Visiting friends or siblings without scheduling an official tour
  • Self-guided tours
  • New Student Registration or Advising
  • Meetings with another administrative (i.e. Student Financial Services) or academic department, unless it’s joined with an Admission tour and appointment, or event
  • Information sessions through other on-campus offices (i.e. Nursing Information sessions), unless it’s joined with an Admission tour and appointment, or event
  • Athletics visits, unless it’s joined with an Admission tour and appointment, or event

When you're a walk-in visitor:

  • If you didn’t RSVP in time for one of our visit events (i.e. Fall Preview Day, Lute Life Day, Spring Preview Day, Summer Lute Life Day, etc.), but still come, you ARE eligible and will receive the Visit Scholarship as long as you check-in at the registration table.
  • If you come for an individual visit without scheduling ahead of time, and we can get you on a campus tour and connected with one of our admission counselors, you ARE eligible and will receive the Visit Scholarship.
  • If you come for an individual visit without scheduling ahead of time, and we’re unable to accommodate a visit at that time, you’ll have to visit campus again to be eligible for the Visit Scholarship. This is why we highly recommend that you schedule your visit ahead of time!

Year prior to enrollment:

  • For first-year students (including Running Start students), it means you need to visit between June 1, 2023 and June 1, 2024 of your senior year of high school. (Yes, it means that even if you visited as a junior, you’ll want to visit again senior year to get the scholarship)
  • For transfer students, you need to visit between June 1 and December 1 for a 2024 spring semester start, or between June 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024 for a fall semester 2024 start

Please note that the Visit Scholarship is for undergraduate students only – students pursuing any of PLU’s graduate programs are not eligible for this scholarship.

Eligibility & Awarding:

  • You must apply and be admitted to PLU (you’ll get the scholarship whether you visit before OR after you’re admitted)
  • Be marked as “attended” for an Admission-sponsored visit between the aforementioned dates
  • Wait for the scholarship to show up on your PLU financial aid award! (It will be disbursed over fall and spring semester)
    • If you visit after receiving your initial financial aid award, Student Financial Services will send you an alert once your award’s been updated with the scholarship

Please note: The Visit Scholarship cannot be combined with a full-tuition scholarship such as the Regents’ Scholarship, tuition exchange, 253 PLU Bound Scholarship or Act Six Scholarship.