There's a lot to do before you get here.
For every student, getting admitted is the first step to getting to PLU. For you, as an international student, there are several other steps that you need to take to make your arrival as smooth as possible. The following pages will help you to acquaintance yourself with the forms, proceedures, and necessary steps to arriving at PLU safe and sound.
Preflight Checklist
A list of things to do before you leave your home country. It includes a list of forms that will be necessary for your arrival.
Applying for a Student Visa
Contains information on obtaining the student visa as well as tips for the interview process and what to do in the even that you are denied.
What to bring with you to PLU
Everything from clothes to money to documents—here is a list of what you'll need for your time here.
Health/Medical Requirements
PLU's goal is to create a safe and healthy enviroment. To that end, we require that all students have current immunizations and medical insurance obtained either through their own means or through the university.
Housing
Choosing your home sets the tone for your year. Get help choosing the right home for you to get you off to the best start as possible.
Arriving to the US
Navigating the airport and the trek from Seattle to Tacoma can be a chore. Here are some tips for how to make your travel time as little and as smooth as possible.