Summer 2013 Timeline
Transfer New Student Registration begins on May 6th
Connect with Academic Advising to register for your individual appointment
Request final transcripts from your previous institutions be sent to:
PLU Office of Admission
Tacoma, WA 98447
Transcript must be official and in a sealed envelope from the school. Do not open the envelope.
New Student Information Form
This is in the Acceptance Packet (black folder) you received earlier from the Admission Office. Return to Admission Office
Return to Admission Office.
Confirmation of Living at Home
Applicable for Commuter Students who are <20 and have First Year or Sophomore standing
Athletic Medical Clearance Forms
Applicable for student athletes
A LuteCard is your University ID Card, your library card, your on-campus meal plan card, and even an on-campus debit card. You will need your LuteCard to access most PLU campus events, and to access the swimming pool and Names Fitness Center. You will also need it to access to your residence hall. Pick up your Lutecard at the Campus Concierge desk located in the University Center.
The first day new students are able to get their LuteCard is May 27
It is important that all students be aware of the expectations for the behavior while attending PLU. The Community Standards module consists of policies and campus resources that relate to academic dishonesty, alcohol use, and gender violence. This is required to be completed before the first day of classes. Failure to complete the module will result in a hold being placed on your student account. you will need your PLU epass to complete this module.
Complete online at https://chili2.plu.edu/csm
PLU offers commuter and residential parking passes, subsidized orca cards, walking escorts, and is home to a few Zipcars.
Check out which commuting option will work best for you HERE
Hint: Parking passes and Orca Card requests take a few days to process, plan ahead to get yours before the first day of classes
All newTransfer Students are invited to participate in New Student Orientation on September 5-8. Opportunities at orientation include:
- A welcome from Dr. Tom Krise, PLU President
- Common Reading
- On The Road
- Meeting other Transfer Students, faculty, and staff
- Learning about the many services PLU has to support your success as a student
The Garfield Book Company has a great website to search for the text books you will need for your various classes. Book lists for Fall 2013 will be updated mid-summer
PLU Social Media Stream
MAY
6 Transfer registration begins
29 First day new Fall 2013 students can get their LuteCards
June
10 e-News: New to PLU-First edition sent out
July
2-6 New Student Orientation details sent from Student Involvement & Leadership
- Check your July student billing statement for Lute Discount information
Mid July RSVP to participate in the Common Reading Orientation Session
Mid July get your text books
August
1 Athletic Clearance Forms Due
1-7 Fall 2013 tuition bill mailed
25 First tuition payment due
September
5-8 New Student Orientation
5 Residence Halls open for Fall at 9am
8 Transfer Orientation Day
9 Convocation and First Day of Classes
