Sending Mail to PLU
Mailing Address
The best way to address a letter or package sent through the U.S. Postal Service is shown below. Note that no street address is necessary. PLU has its own ZIP code.
[Name of Person]
[PLU Department or Residence Hall]
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 98447
Shipping Address
If you are sending a package that requires a street address, such as FedEx or UPS, you should use the address of PLU Mail Services as shown below.
[Name of Person]
[PLU Department or Residence Hall]
Pacific Lutheran University
12210 10th Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98447
Physical Address
For purposes of giving the physical location of the university, such as giving someone directions to campus or for use in an online map search, you should use the university’s street address as shown below.
12180 Park Ave S.
Tacoma, WA 98447
You could also refer to the intersection of Garfield Street South and Park Avenue South.
Important Contacts
Hospitality Services
Hospitality Services is available Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Calls placed after these hours will be directed to Campus Safety (Phone number: 253-535-7450)
Located in the Anderson University Center #280.
On campus: x7450
Off campus: 253-531-6900
Email: events@plu.edu
Admission
The Office of Admission has office hours Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Located in the Hauge Administration Building #109.
Local: 253-535-7151
Toll free: 800-274-6758
Email: admissions@plu.edu
Campus Safety
Campus Safety is available 24/7 including holidays, and there is always someone to take your call in case of an emergency. Located in Martin J. Neeb Center, first floor.
Non-Emergencies
On Campus: x7441
Off Campus: 253-535-7441
Email: campussafety@plu.edu
Emergencies
On Campus: x7911
Off Campus: 253-535-7911
Computing, Phones, Network
The Help Desk has office hours Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday Noon to 8 p.m.
Located on the main floor of the Library.
On Campus: x7525
Off Campus: 253-535-7525
Email: helpdesk@plu.edu
Advancement
The Office of Advancement responds to calls and voicemails Monday – Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. If no one is available to answer your call, please leave a message so your call can be returned. You can also view our staff directory to find direct numbers for Advancement representatives.
Local: 253-535-7177
Toll free: 800-826-0035
Email: advancement@plu.edu
Staff Directory
Legal Description of the University
For a legal description of the university as a corporation, the following apply.
Legal Name: Pacific Lutheran University, Inc.
Location: Tacoma, Washington
IRS Tax Number: 91-0565571.
Address: 12180 Park Ave S., Tacoma, WA 98447
Although the university was founded in 1890, its most current legal incorporation date is November 16, 1920.