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Pacific Lutheran University

Life on Campus



With 3,600 students PLU offers more classes, more majors and more opportunities than most liberal arts colleges. PLU provides the type of support that can only come from a close-knit community. Professors are mentors who will encourage you to consider new ways of thinking, to take risks and grow.

Distinctive Learning And Living

This is what university life is all about – tackling the day’s issues, big and small. And there is no better way to do this than as part of a thoughtful, caring community. These special relationships ensure that you have every opportunity to succeed, both academically and personally. We call it the PLU experience. More

Your New Home

We don’t call them “dorms.” Dorms are places to stash your gear, study and sleep. PLU residence halls are much more – places where just about everything and anything can happen, from small-group late-night study sessions to hall dances and movie marathons. More

Athletics And Recreation

PLU has long been known as a sports powerhouse. The football team has won four national titles, and more than 400 Lutes in all sports have been named first-team NCAA All-Americans. More

The Arts

One look at the exquisite Lagerquist Concert Hall, and you can tell that PLU has a passion for the arts. The facility, part of the Mary Baker Russell Music Center, plays host to more than 100 annual concerts that feature students, faculty artists and renowned guest performers. More

Clubs And Organizations

PLU hosts an Involvement Fair each fall where students can learn about more than 100 clubs and organizations. The possibilities are limitless. PLU has hundreds of opportunities that allow you to pursue an interest – even if it is something you’ve never done before. Especially if it is something you’ve never done before. More

Pacific Northwest

There’s nothing quite like the Pacific Northwest. It is a special place to live and learn – and PLU is committed to making sure that you will get to experience all of it. More




Emma Coulson '07, Colorado Springs, Colo.

“When I visited, I just knew.” That doesn’t happen to everybody, I realize. But for me, I just knew this is where I belong.”

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