The university offers many support services for students and
provides a rich array of resources to encourage academic success.
Students are encouraged to become familiar with the offices and
services described in this section of the catalog. Additional
information about these resources is available from each of the offices
or from the Office of Student Life and the Office of the Provost.
253.535.7518
www.plu.edu/~aast
The Academic Assistance Center provides students with trained,
certified peer tutors and a comfortable environment where learning,
risk taking, and discovery can occur. Registered PLU students use the
free services of the center to develop effective study strategies and
to supplement or reinforce their classroom experience.
Tutoring takes place on campus, usually in the Academic Assistance
Center (AAC), located in the Library. However, study and test-review sessions
may occur in separate locations such as the science or music buildings,
and drop-in math tutoring is available in the Math Lab,
located in Morken 233. Students taking foreign languages can
attend weekly informal conversation groups led by our language tutors.
All ability levels are welcome at these conversations.
Tutoring sessions are set up by advance appointment (drop-ins are welcome, but may not find tutors available). During fall and spring semesters, the AAC, located in Library 124, is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and Sunday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Hours and services are limited during J-term and summer sessions. Students should stop by the office, call, or e-mail to learn more about our services or request an appointment. The Academic Assistance website provides information on tutoring and weekly updates on study sessions.
253.535.7206
www.plu.edu/~slif/ct
The university complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and provides reasonable
accommodations to students with documented disabilities who are registered with the University.
Policies regarding documentation of a physical, psychological/psychiatric, Specific Learning Disability and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder are available in Ramstad 106 or on the Web at www.plu.edu/~slif/ct and lead into Services for Students with Disabilities. Classroom, assistive technology and accessibility accommodations are coordinated on an individual basis. The office is located in Ramstad 106.
While the professional evaluation of a disability is considered by PLU to be a Medical Treatment Record, records pertaining to the academic accommodations provided by PLU are considered to be Educational Records (and not Medical Treatment Records) as defined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (“FERPA”). Records regarding academic accommodations may be utilized in the same manner and under the same conditions as other Educational Records. See www.plu.edu/print/handbook/code-of-conduct/FERPA-policy-html
253.535.7665
luteworld.plu.edu (online open 24/7/365)
The PLU Bookstore is owned and operated by Pacific Lutheran
University for the benefit of students, faculty and staff. The
bookstore sells textbooks and supplies required for classes. School
supplies, PLU clothing and gifts, cards, and convenience store items
are also available. Computer software at discounted prices is available
or can be special ordered. Personal computer systems at educational
prices can be purchased through the bookstore. Special book orders are
welcome. To order your textbooks online, visit luteworld.plu.edu, using your student ID and birth date.
PLU Northwest and Scandinavian Gift Shop is located at 407
Garfield Street in historic Parkland. Featuring Northwest and
Scandinavian dishware, pottery, clothing, music, and foods, the store
also offers books and gifts depicting northwest and Scandinavian
themes. Contact at 253.535.8397.
253.535.7411
www.plu.edu/~concierg/
concierg@plu.edu
The Campus Concierge Center is the welcoming hub of the campus for phone callers and walk-up patrons. The Concierge can help, whether you need a bandage, to sew on a button, or forgot a pen on your way to class. Students, staff and visitors can purchase tickets, add LuteBuck$ to their account, send a package, receive and send facsimiles or make copies. The Concierge also has "emergency" homework supplies such as computer disks, writing manuals, dictionaries, blue books and Scantron cards.
253.535.7464
www.plu.edu/~cmin
Pacific Lutheran University by its very nature is a place for the
interaction between faith and reason. Opportunities for the mutual
celebration of that faith on campus are rich and diverse.
Chapel worship is held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings
during each semester. The University Congregation worships and
celebrates the Lord's Supper each Saturday evening and Sunday morning.
The University Pastors are available to provide care, support and
spiritual direction to the university community.
Several denominations and religious groups have organizations on
campus. Numerous student-initiated Bible study and fellowship groups
are offered.
The Campus Ministry Office is available to provide resources or to connect individuals with organizations that can meet a variety of ministry needs. The Campus Ministry Council, an elected student and faculty committee, coordinates these activities in a spirit of openness and mutual respect.
253.535.7441
www.plu.edu/campussafety
The personal safety of the PLU community is the number one goal of
Campus Safety and Information. Campus Safety officers are available to
escort students, provide vehicle jump starts, respond to medical
emergencies and fire alarms, and provide general telephone information
services.
Visitor information is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week,
through the Campus Safety Office. Vehicle registration for parking on
campus is required and is available through the Campus Safety Web site. A
PLU ePass is required.
Pacific Lutheran University is private property and the university reserves the right to restrict access to the campus and buildings.
253.535.7459
www.plu.edu/career
Career Development provides students with a holistic approach to
understanding the career process. Students are assisted in integrating
their personal values and aptitudes with career choices through
individual counseling, workshops, assessments, a comprehensive Web site
and events. In addition to providing a place to identify and explore
one’s vocation, the department provides opportunities to acquire
practical skills, including resume writing, interview preparation and
job search strategies.
Career Development maintains relationships with local employers and
recruiters. In collaboration with the Academic Internship office,
Career Development coordinates a Career and Internship Fair each
fall and spring semester.
253.535.7519
The Challenge Program offers students who wish to attend PLU, and who
show potential but are not admissible, the opportunity to attend the
university. The program takes place over summer and fall terms,
and provides the strong academic and personal support needed to show
students that they can succeed in a college environment and to offer
them the opportunity to realize their potential here. Regular
admission to the university is contingent on successful completion of
both the fall and summer components of the program.
The Summer Challenge is an intense, six-week, live-in program
highlighted by a challenging academic load, excellent faculty,
effective academic and personal support, and activities designed to
develop a sense of community and participation in the life of the
university. In six weeks, Challenge students complete nine
credits offered by faculty experienced in working with students of
concern. Supplemental instruction, individual tutoring, and
mentoring is provided by peer coaches who live in the residence hall
with the Challenge students.
The Fall Challenge is an intermediate step between the highly
structured summer component and the regular, non-Challenge workload the
students will experience beginning in spring of their freshman
year. Challenge students take 13-14 credits of Challenge Program
courses and regularly offered university "solid" courses. Peer
coaches provide supplemental instruction but do not live in the halls
with the students. Co-curricular activities continue connections
with the on- and off-campus communities and foster the students'
growing sense of vocation and their career and educational plans.
(see Information and Technology Services)
253.535.7450
www.plu.edu/~events
Conferences and Events schedules university facilities for workshops, seminars, lectures, banquets, meetings and more. Students interested in scheduling an event must first work with Student Involvement and Leadership (253.535.7195) for approval and to develop an event plan prior to contacting Conferences and Events to reserve facilities.
253.535.7206
www.plu.edu/~slif/ct
Realizing that a students' emotional health is important for their
academic success, Counseling and Testing Services provides a wide range
of counseling and supportive services. Trained and experienced
mental health professionals offer both individual and group
counseling/support services. Additionally, a consulting
psychiatrist is available for assessment and medication
evaluation. A variety of interest and personality inventories are
available to assist students with personal growth
issues. All services are confidential and offered at no cost for
students attending classes.
253.535.7472
www.plu.edu/~dining
Dining Services is owned and operated by Pacific Lutheran University
and provides a wide variety of services for students, faculty, staff
and the community. In addition to student meal services, PLU Dining
Services operates PLU Catering and the following locations that gladly
accept cash and LuteBuck$:
With the exception of South Hall residents, students living on campus
must enroll in one of several meal plan packages. Most campus
meals are served in the University Center Commons and include a variety
of hot entrée choices and at least one vegetarian selection. There is
also an extensive salad and deli bar, desserts, and a large assortment
of beverages and other extras. In addition to the complete meal system
offered at the University Center Commons, students are encouraged to
use their meal plans in the University Center Coffee Shop and The
Bistro. Off-campus and South Hall residents are encouraged to purchase
a Dining Services meal plan tailored to their specific needs.
Is there an upcoming celebration in your student's life? The Send a Smile Gift Program is designed to help make someone's day. Convenient on-campus delivery of flowers, celebration cakes, local movie theatre tickets and many other gifts can be ordered at www.plu.edu/~dining/gift.htm.
Policies and procedures at the university are intended to maintain
an orderly educational environment conducive to student learning and
development. In order to fulfill institutional responsibility and at
the same time follow procedures that are fair, consistent, and
protective of each person's rights, appropriate dispute resolution procedures
have been established. If a student has reason to believe that an
academic or administrative action is unjust, capricious, or
discriminatory, these procedures are available for the student to seek
redress.
The University Dispute Resolution Committee is comprised of six individuals trained in dispute resolution. They are Michelle Ceynar
(253.535.7297), Tom Huelsbeck (253.535.7202), Fran Lane Rasmus
(253.535.7141), Teri Phillips (253.535.7187), Leon Reisberg
(253.535.7280) and Richard Seeger, chair (253.535.7519). Any of the committee members may be contacted to receive assistance.
Copies of dispute resolution procedures are available for review at the office of each committee member. Students with disabilities who want to appeal a decision regarding an accommodation should contact the Director of Counseling and Testing (253.535.7206), the ADA Grievance Officer.
253.535.8750
www.plu.edu/~dcenter
Pacific Lutheran University is committed to the mission of providing a diverse and inclusive education for all students. Graduates of PLU are people capable of effective lives in an expanding, diverse world. Every student at PLU is required to take courses in Alternative Perspectives and in Cross-Cultural Perspectives. Multiculturalism, outside of the classroom, is experienced through social and educational programming from a variety of sources. The Diversity Center is staffed by an Associate Director and Diversity Advocates. Diversity Advocates are diverse PLU students working together to bring multicultural awareness to our campus and surrounding communities. They provide support to students and clubs that work with diversity-related issues and raising and sustaining general awareness on campus about current educational, political, and social issues related to race, ethnicity, gender, age, and sexuality. They are available to help all students, staff, and faculty who have interest in areas of multiculturalism. The Diversity Center is located on the ground floor of the University Center, across from Campus Ministry.
Other campus resources in the area of multiculturalism are:
- the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership helps different clubs and organizations that support the efforts of underrepresented populations programs and work within the PLU community;
- Associated Students of Pacific Lutheran University (ASPLU) and Residence Hall Association (RHA) both have formal leadership positions that program events both social and educational for the entire student body on a variety of multicultural issues;
- the Women’s Center strives to increase understanding of gender issues, empower women to explore options in their lives, and motivate both women and men toward greater involvement in these social justice issues, as leaders, as allies, and agents of change, on campus and in the world;
- the Wang Center for International Programs provides extensive support and education for students, faculty and staff interested in studying away for a year, semester or January Term. The Wang Center also coordinates the biannual Wang Center Symposium, Wang Center Research Grants and various on-campus activities to promote international perspectives, cultures, and interculturalism; and
- the University Diversity Committee furthers the university's mission of multiculturalism through policy review and event planning on both a social and educational level in the area of multiculturalism that integrates both the academic and student life.
253.535.7387
www.plu.edu/~ppa/elliott.html
The Elliott Press is PLU's studio laboratory for the printing arts. With the press's large collection of letterpress type and equipment, students design and produce printed texts using traditional techniques that flourish today in the lively art form known as fine printing. The press also houses a growing collection of innovative artist books and is a working museum where visitors may try their hands at the technology pioneered by Gutenberg.
253.535.7337
www.plu.edu/health
The Student Health Center, “caring, convenient, confidential,” is
staffed full time by two physician assistants. Also available weekly
are a consulting physician, a psychiatric physician assistant, and a
nurse practitioner.
Services provided include acute care for illness and injury,
physical exams for sports, travel, employment and reproductive health,
birth control, STD information and testing, chronic disease monitoring,
consultations for travel, smoking cessation, substance abuse and eating
disorders. Also offered are immunizations, allergy shots, laboratory
tests and health education on a wide variety of topics. Completion of the university health history form is required for registration.
Sickness and Accident Insurance: The health center strongly
encourages all students to have medical insurance. Information about
various insurance options can be found on the health center Web site.
The immunization policy states that all students born after
December 31, 1956, are required to provide documentation of two
measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccinations received after their first
birthday. This information must be on file before a student is
permitted to register. Also recommended are Hepatitis B, meningitis,
and up-to-date tetanus/diphtheria immunizations.
International students, faculty and scholars from countries at risk
for TB will be required to have a tuberculosis skin test. This test is
done at the Student Health Center after arrival at the university. The
cost is $20.
Questions about the immunization policy will be answered gladly at the health center.
(Library and Computing Services)
253.535.7500 and 253.535.7525
www.plu.edu/~libr and www.plu.edu/~comptelc
Information and Technology Services (I&TS) - computing and library brought together
in one organization -- is here to help you be successful as a student.
Most I&TS services are located in Mortvedt Library. The
television and audio portions of Multimedia Services are located on the
second floor of Administration Building (Hauge Hall).
Personalized assistance in computing,
library, and multimedia services can be obtained from I&TS information
professionals in a variety of ways. Here are some good starting
points:
Computer accounts are essential for all
PLU students. "ePass" accounts, including an account user name
and password, can be created online by students during the
Summer. Students entering PLU at other times than the Fall
semester can create the ePass account online after registering for
classes. PLU's ePass system enables use of email, a wide range of
online student services, and a rich collection of electronic research
sources and tools.
Check out books and multimedia equipment and materials (e.g., videos, DVDs, digital cameras) with your student ID card. This card with the barcode on the back serves as your PLU library card.
Computer rooms are located throughout
campus. The library has concentrations of
computers including the Haley Center for work with electronic
information resources, the Language Resource Center for foreign
language learning, and the Digital Media Center for working with
digital multimedia technologies. Business, Communication and
Theatre, Art, Psychology, Nursing, Computer Science, Mathematics, Rieke
Science Center, and Education maintain other computer labs and
technology-rich classrooms, for which access may be limited to specific
departments or programs.
Wireless network zones are located throughout campus,
including University Center, Mortvedt Library, Xavier Hall and Rieke
Center. The Morken Center for Learning and Technologyhas have both fixed and wireless network, a digital
multimedia lab, an open lab for students, and department computing labs.
Residence hall rooms all have Ethernet
network connections. To connect to the network, you need an
Ethernet card and network communication software on your computer in
addition to ePass access. Modems are needed only for off-campus
connections. For information on setting up a computer for
residence hall access to the network (ResNet), follow instructions in
the ResNet handbook in your room or contact the PLU help desk.
Ethernet cards for most computers are available at the PLU Bookstore.
Off-campus students need a modem and an
Internet service provider in addition to the PLU ePass. An ISP
usually entails a monthly charge. Additional information on
connecting to the PLU network from off campus can be found at www.plu.edu/~comptelc.
253.535.7194
www.plu.edu/~intserv
International Student Services provides assistance to international
students in adjusting to the university and in meeting both education
and personal needs. Services include orientation, registration and
on-campus liaison with other university offices. Assistance with
immigration and government regulations as well as immigration
procedures regarding temporary travel, work applications, and
extensions of stay is available.
253.535.7758
www.kplu.org
KPLU is a public radio station licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to the Board of Regents of Pacific Lutheran University in the Tacoma/Seattle area at 88.5 FM. With a network of eight booster signals, KPLU extends its service throughout Western Washington and lower British Columbia. Public radio stations are authorized by the federal government as noncommercial to offer alternative programming not found on commercial radio.
Recognized for its programming excellence, KPLU 88.5, National Public Radio (NPR), is one of the nation's leading public radio stations. KPLU broadcasts NPR news, local and regional news, and jazz to more than 500,000 listeners per week. The KPLU news team files hundreds of stories for national broadcast with NPR each year.
KPLU streams its exclusive, award-winning jazz, and news 24 hours a day on its Web site. KPLU is also now a leader in worldwide jazz listening.
PLU is the only independent university in the Northwest operating a full-power NPR member station.
(see Information and Technology Services)
253.535.7195
www.plu.edu/~new/
New Student Orientation will assist students and their families with the transition to PLU. The five-day fall program introduces students to many dimensions of PLU life and includes meeting with an advisor, talking in small groups with other new students, becoming acquainted with campus services and having relaxed time with other students before classes begin. Special activities are also planned for parents and families. While January and spring orientations are more condensed, they also provide new students with an introduction to academic life and co-curricular activities.
253.535.7195
www.plu.edu/~offcamp
Student Involvement and Leadership (SIL) provides off-campus students with a relaxing office and supportive staff. Off-campus students are invited to seek involvement, resources, and support through this office. SIL partners with ASPLU to coordinate communication and programming and to advocate for nonresidential students. In addition, the following resources are available:
253.535.7173
253.535.7652
www.plu.edu/~pubsrvc
The Center for Public Service connects the PLU campus to the surrounding communities by providing opportunities for students, staff and faculty to serve community needs as part of their university experience.
There are many ways PLU people can become involved in community service at PLU. They can work with all ages—preschoolers through senior citizens—at the Family and Children's Center, a coalition of social service agencies housed together in PLU's East Campus that closely cooperates with the Center for Public Service. Students can also become involved in community work through academic service-learning classes that explore the relationship between an academic subject and community service experience. The Center for Public Service is a resource to faculty teaching these courses, which are available in many departments, and can help students find out about them. For a variety of volunteer work, individuals and student groups can also use the Volunteer Center, part of the Center for Public Service, to browse through listings of more than 100 volunteer opportunities on and near the PLU campus and to learn about residence hall or student club service projects.
To find out more about how to become engaged in the community, call the Center for Public Service, or stop by Ramstad Room 116.
253.535.7200
www.plu.edu/~rlif
“Your Place in the World.” That’s what Residential Life at Pacific Lutheran University hopes you will explore while living on campus. Whether through a conversation with a roommate, a study group, a late night run to a local coffee shop, or a dialogue with a faculty member who is attending an event, living in the residence halls provides students with an opportunity to experiment how what is learned in the classroom can be applied in the world. For this reason, we believe that life in the residence halls is an integral part of the Lute experience.
The university requires all full-time (12 or more semester hours) students to live on campus unless they meet one of the following conditions:
1) The student is living at home with parent(s), legal guardian(s), spouse, or child(ren)
2) The student is 20 years of age or older on or before September 1 for the academic year, or February 1 for the spring semester.
3) They have attained junior status (60 semester hours) on or before September 1 for the academic year or February 1 for the spring semester.
Residential Life at PLU aspires to provide safe, comfortable and welcoming residence hall communities in which all students can live, learn and grow. We offer a variety of housing options for students to help us meet that goal. These include an all-women’s residence hall, an intentional living and learning community focused on language and cultural immersion, and several “traditional” co-ed options. For students 20 years or age or older who have attained a minimum of junior standing, more autonomous living options are available including an all-single room hall and an apartment style residence hall. All halls include informal lounges, study rooms, and common kitchen and laundry facilities that allow residents to establish a comfortable living pattern.
Each residence hall is managed by a live in professional staff member who oversees housing and facilities needs, serves as a resource for students, advises the residence hall council (RHC), and supervises the Resident Assistants (RA). RAs are the primary contact for all residents. They serve as a personal resource to assist with needs as they arise, provide social activities and co-curricular programming. The RHC is a team of volunteers who work to build identity within the entire residence hall community. RHCs can also serve as an advocate for students to the Residential Life Department and the University at large.
Within any community certain regulations are necessary. Pacific
Lutheran University adopts only those standards believed to be
reasonably necessary and admits students with the expectation that they
will comply with those standards. All members of the university
community are expected to respect the rights and integrity of others.
Conduct on-campus or off-campus which is detrimental to students, faculty, staff, or the
university, or which violates local, state, or federal laws, may be
grounds for sanctions or for dismissal. The university prohibits the
possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on campus and limits
the hours when students may have visitors of the opposite sex in their
residence hall rooms. The code of conduct for all students is available
online at www.plu.edu/print/handbook. The student conduct coordinator may be reached at 253.535.7195.
253.535.7195
www.plu.edu/~sil
Student activities are regarded as essential factors in higher
education. Some are related to courses of instruction such as drama,
music, and physical education; others are connected more closely to
recreational and social life. Involvement in student activities
provides practical experience and at the same time develops an
understanding of self in relation to others. Cocurricular programs
include student government (Associated Students of PLU, and Residence
Hall Association), sports activities (varsity, intramural and club
sports), student media (newspaper, social justice journal, artistic
magazine, radio and television), student clubs and organizations and
community service programs. With over 100 student activities in which
to become involved, there is sure to be at least one that will enrich
a person's college experience.
253.535.7459
Within the university, approximately 1,500 students will have on
campus employment. Campus employment provides excellent opportunities
to consider and connect their work experience to their career
possibilities with an emphasis on vocation. Employment on campus is
also excellent training for students with limited experience as well as
those students who have significant work experience. Experience,
convenience and flexibility are major attractions to campus employment.
Federal work-study, is not a requirement to obtain a job on campus.
The Student Employment Office, located in Ramstad Hall room 112, also
manages the Washington State Work Study program. This program is
designed to provide, para-professional off campus work experience for
students in fields related to their career goals. Contact our office at
253 535-7459 or stuemp@plu.edu.
253.535.7191
www.plu.edu/~slif
Student Life at PLU seeks to promote the holistic development of
students and steward a dynamic campus community. We engage
students in purposeful experiential learning that challenges them to
make a difference in the world as they care for themselves and others,
and positively impact the diverse communities in which they live.
The quality of life cultivated and fostered within the university is
an essential component of the academic community. The environment
produced is conducive to a life of vigorous and creative learning.
Pacific Lutheran University also recognizes that liberal education is
for the total person and that a complementary relationship exists
between students' intellectual development and the satisfaction of
their other individual needs. Interaction with persons of differing
life experiences, application of classroom knowledge to personal goals
and aspirations, and cocurricular experiences are all available and
total components of education at PLU. In a time when there is a need
for meaningful community, the campus facilitates genuine relationships
among members of the university from diverse religious, racial, and
cultural backgrounds.
All of the services and facilities provided are intended to complement the academic program. The services reflect changing student needs, and the opportunities for student participation include virtually all aspects of the university. Individual attention is given to students' concerns, including a variety of specific services outlined here and on the web at www.plu.edu/~slif.
253.535.7161
800.678.3243
www.plu.edu/~ssvc
The student Services Center, located in Hauge Administration Building, Room 102, offers a variety of services for students, families and the PLU community. Questions or requests for registration assistance, copies of unofficial/official transcripts, verification of enrollment, deferments, financial aid, account financing, billing statements, and veteran's assistance are some of the services offered. We pride ourselves in a high quality of service and are dedicated to assisting students through the academic process with financial assistance and other resources.
If you need to access information regarding a student's financial aid and/or billing inquiries, you are required to have the student's PLU Identification Number and Personal Identification Number (PIN). It is the student's right to give these numbers to a parent or significant other for access to education records. Pacific Luterhan University has adopted a policy to protect the privacy of education records. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, popularly known as "FERPA", governs the university's collection, retention and dissemination of information about students.
253.535.8628
www.plu.edu/~summer
The university offers an extensive summer school curriculum that includes continuing education courses and special institutes. These course offerings are open to all qualified persons. PLU faculty typically offer innovative, experimental courses during summer sessions. These experimental courses cover a broad range of contemporary issues and perspectives in different academic fields. Designed for undergraduates and graduate students alike, the summer program serves teachers and administrators who seek to satisfy credentials and special courses.
The summer session, which begins the last week of May, consists of three discrete four-week terms and a one-week workshop session. There are courses taught in the evening, two nights per week for nine weeks. Master of Business Administration courses are taught during two six-week terms, two nights per week. Continuing education courses are available through the School of Education and offered at varying times throughout the summer.
Summer Session classes may be viewed online at www.plu.edu/~summer. A schedule of classes is printed each year for the Summer Session and Fall Semester and is available on campus. Information about special institutes, workshops and seminars may be viewed at www.plu.edu/academics. Special academic areas may be viewed under the topic special programs.
Non-matriculating students who enroll for the summer session submit a signed Summer Sessions Non-Degree Registration Form with the attached statement of good academic standing.
253.535.8318
www.plu.edu/~voluntr
PLU's Volunteer Center, run by students and housed in the Center for Public Service, seeks to give students opportunities to put to work their dreams for a better world. The Volunteer Center has listings for over 100 organizations that need volunteers. Students can stop by and browse through the placement lists, or make an appointment with one of the Volunteer Center coordinators who help match students with organizations. Class projects, residence hall group activities, one day or several, the Volunteer Center can help students help.
253.535.8759
www.plu.edu/~womencen
The Women's Center is an on-campus resource center that serves students, staff and faculty. Located on lower campus in the little blue house next to the softball field (1004 124th Street South), the center provides advocacy, resources, and educational programming for and about women and gender equity. Both women and men are welcome to use the resources of the Women's Center and encouraged to take advantage of the safe, supportive, and confidential atmosphere for support or network groups. The staff at the Women's Center offers confidential support and assistance in dealing with sexual harassment, rape or sexual assault, and dating/relationship issues. Throughout the year, the center also provides a variety of opportunities for gathering and celebration.
253.535.8709
www.plu.edu/~writing
The Writing Center provides a place for students to meet with trained student consultants to discuss their academic, creative and professional writing. Student staff members help writers generate topics, develop focus, organize material and clarify ideas. In an atmosphere that is comfortable and removed from the classroom setting, student readers and writers talk seriously about ideas and writing strategies. Most sessions are one-hour meetings, but drop-in students with brief essays or questions are welcome.
The Writing Center is located on the second floor of the Library, and is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. These hours may vary slightly from semester to semester.