Priority Points
Priority Points are what PLU uses to determine the order in which assignments are made. Priority Points are calculated by using the following criteria:
A. Number of semesters student has lived on campus at PLU
1 point for each semester; NOT counting Summer or J-Term;
B. Number of semesters in a PLU authorized Study Away program
1 point for each semester, NOT counting Summer or J-Term;
C. Class standing
Attend of J-Term for academic year applications. At the end of Fall for Spring applications.
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2 Points = |
first year (0 - 14 credits) |
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3 Points = |
first year (15 - 29 credits) |
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4 Points = |
sophomore (30 - 44 credits) |
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5 Points = |
sophomore (45 - 59 credits) |
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6 Points = |
junior (60 - 74 credits) |
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7 Points = |
junior (75 - 89 credits) |
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8 Points = |
senior (90 - 104 credits) |
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9 Points = |
senior (105 - 129 credits) |
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10 Points = |
graduate student (+ 130 credits) |
D. Birth date
Age on September 1st for academic year applications. Age on February 1st for Spring applications.
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0 Points = |
Less than 18 years old |
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1 Point = |
18 years old |
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2 Points = |
19 years old |
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4 Points = |
20 years old |
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6 Points = |
21 years old |
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8 Points = |
22 years old |
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10 Points = |
23 - 24 years old |
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12 Points = |
25 - 26 years old |
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14 Points = |
27 and older |
E. Number of semesters lived in South Hall (South Hall applicants only)
1/2 point for each semester; NOT counting Summer or J-Term.