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New Student Programs

For Parents and Families

For Parents and Families

PLU Orientation is for you too! Many events have been designed especially for parents and family members of new students. After all, you too are a part of the PLU Family! Click here to register!

2007 Orientation Events

Thursday, August 30

12pm, 1pm & 2pm
Parent Tours

Red Square
Parents and families are invited to see campus while your student continues to settle in.  We'll take you to the new Garfield Commons, the Morken Center for Learning & Technology as well as other important campus locations.


3:30 - 5:00pm
Parent & Family Welcome

University Center, Chris Knutzen Hall

5:30 – 5:50pm
President’s Welcome

Olson Auditorium

6:00pm
New Student Picnic

Foss Field

8:00 & 8:30pm (Repeat Performances)
Lute Follies

University Center, Chris Knutzen Hall

8:00 – 9:00pm
Ice Cream Social

Red Square


Friday, August 31

9:00 - 9:30am
Coffee & Scones

University Center, Chris Knutzen Hall

9:30 - 10:30am
Support from the Sidelines

University Center, Chris Knutzen Hall

10:45am - 12:15pm
The PLU Advantage: A Panel of Campus Resources

University Center, Chris Knutzen Hall

12:30 - 1:30pm
Lute Lunch

Olson Auditorium

1:30 - 3:00pm
Last Stop

Garfield Book Company
After you have said goodbye to your student, join us for this special event just for parents and families.  Enjoy fireside chats with some of PLU's favorite personalities, special discounts on parent Lute gear, and dessert.

Families are also invited to attend:
University Congregation
11:00am Sunday, September 2nd
Lagerquist Concert Hall

University Convocation
9:00am Tuesday, September 4th
Olson Auditorium

Helpful Resources


Questions about Orientation? 
Please email new@plu.edu or call 253.535.7195.



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