Department of
Residential Life

Living-Learning Communities

PLU has three unique living options available in our traditional-style Residence Halls. Newly admitted students to PLU receive brochures for these options from the Office of Admission with their PLU admittance packet.  Students / parents who would like to request an additional copy, may do so by contacting the Office of Residential Life.

Hong International Hall (HIH)

HIH serves as the hub of global education in the PLU residence halls.  It is home to six different language and/or culture houses brought together for a common passion for language study and global education. Students living in HIH receive a traditional residence hall experience with all the fun that comes along, plus a cultural component that makes Hong unique. Supported by Resident Assistants with a high level of fluency and frequent faculty involvement, residents can apply to live on a wing dedicated to immersion in …

French Norwegian
German
Spanish
Mandarin Chinese International Honors


For supplemental application material needed to apply for Hong International Hall, clickhere.

Social Action and Leadership (SAL)

The SAL community was created so that students who have a strong desire to develop their leadership skills and utilize these skills to be social change agents could have safe and intentional experiences to grow induvidually and as a community, specifically, SAL residents will develop a strong self-awareness, use that awareness to understand their indentity within a group, and work collaboratively to make an impact in their communities.  The SAL wing is located in Stuen Hall on upper campus.  For more information on becoming part of this engaging community, click here.

Hinderlie Community for Creative Expression (HCCE) -- Started Spring 2011

Hinderlie Hall is a fantastic place for all who have an appreciation of art, whether you consider yourself an artist or just enjoy being serenaded while you work on homework.  In the next year, Hinderlie will be working to develop relationships with faculty from very discipline in order to develop a learning community celebrating creativity and expression in diverse forms.  Students will be able to have a typical residence hall experience with the added value of relationships with faculty and a shared community appreciation for the world of art.  Located close to Mary Baker Russell Music Center and Ingram Hall and central to the entire campus, it is convenient to everything regardless of your major!  Hinderlie offers an artistic living-learning environment, a great location, and a welcoming community.  To apply to HCCE, Click Here.