We consider PLU to be a perfect ending to any college experience and we're glad you chose us! As a transfer student, you bring experience and perspective that makes you a major asset to the PLU community.  Transfer Student Orientation is designed specifically with your needs in mind.

Join us for a 3-hour Transfer Orientation Session packed full of essential information and experiences to get you started at PLU!

Transfer Student Orientation

Thursday, September 1st
3:00pm - 7:00pm

2:30pm  Transfer Student Check In  University Center
3:00pm  Transfer Student Welcome  University Center
4:00pm  Student Resource Fair  Kreidler Lawn
4:30pm  Knowledge Tour
5:30pm  President's Welcome  Olson Auditorium
6:00pm  New Student Picnic  Foss Field
7:00pm  Intro to Online Systems  Optional
8:00pm  Ice Cream Social  Optional
8:00pm  Lute Follies  Optional (Repeat Performances at 8:00pm & 8:45pm)

Click here to register!

Can't Join Us on September 1st?
Please register for one of our August Transfer Student Orientation Sessions:

Thursday, August 18th 9am - Noon
Thursday, August 18th 1pm - 4pm

Additional Welcome Activities for Transfer Students

Friday, September 2
2:30pm  New Student Photo  Foss Field
2:45pm  Lutes@Play  Olson Fieldhouse
4:30pm  Dinner with Residence Hall (Commuting Students meet at Hinderlie Hall at 4:30pm)
8:30pm  College Life...Explained  Lagerquist Hall
10:00pm  Block Party  Red Square

Saturday, September 3
All Day  On The Road Trips  Register Online
6:00pm  Green Dot Dinner  University Center
9:30pm  Sound Off (Residence Hall Competition)  Foss Field

Sunday, September 4
11:00am  University Congregation  Lagerquist Hall
2:00pm-4:00pm  Sand Volleyball & Field Games (Including Ultimate Frisbee)  Lower Campus
9:00pm  Clay Crow's Student Improv  University Center - CK Hall

Monday, September 5
10am & 2pm  Learning to Get the Grade: Successful Students Share Tips & Tools  Library - Room 124
11am - 1pm  Student Involvement Open House  University Center - Lower Level
11am & 1pm  How to Find a Job at PLU and Keep It: A Guide to Student Employment  University Center - 133
12pm  Spiritual Life at PLU: Faith-based Clubs & Campus Opportunities  University Center - 133
2pm  Sustainability at PLU & Green Tour  University Center - 201
3:15pm - 4:30pm Gonyea Reception at the President's Home  Shuttles Depart From Harstad Hall
9pm  Residence Hall Meetings (for on campus students)

Tuesday, September 6
8:00am  Classes Begin
8:30am  New Student Gathering (Classes Dismissed Early)  Eastvold Auditorium
9:00am  University Convocation  Olson Auditorium
10:15am  Campus Involvement & Job Fair  Foss Field
11:50am  Classes Resume