Start at Seattle Central College and Finish Strong at PLU
Each year, Seattle Central College students transfer to Pacific Lutheran University to complete their Bachelor’s degree, with over 40 academic programs from which to choose.
Now is the time to apply. Finish strong at Pacific Lutheran University.
Why attend PLU?
- Washington’s #1 Best Small College to Help Graduates Find Jobs (Zippia)
- 99% of PLU students receive financial aid
- More than 40 academic programs
- Class size average of 19
- Generous credit transfer policy
- Earn a direct transfer associate degree from Seattle Central College (AA-DTA and AS-T), enter PLU with automatic junior standing
* If you do not complete a degree, you can still transfer Seattle Central credits to PLU, which will be reviewed on a course by course basis.
Transfer Guides
For a number of PLU majors, we have put together a degree plan combining the classes you should take at Seattle Central College and the classes you’ll take at PLU. These guides will not only help you plan your time at Seattle Central College but will also show you how you can finish a degree at PLU in just two years.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Biology
Associate of Arts (AA-DTA) Degree
Associate of Science (AS-T) Track 1 Degree
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology
Associate of Arts (AA-DTA) Degree
Associate of Science (AS-T) Track 1 Degree
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology, pre-med track with a gap year
Associate of Science (AS-T) Track 1 Degree
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology, pre-med track without a gap year
Associate of Science (AS-T) Track 1 Degree
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Chemistry
Direct Transfer Degree (AA-DTA)
Associate of Science (AS-T) Track 1 Degree
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry, General Emphasis
Direct Transfer Degree (AA-DTA)
Associate of Science (AS-T) Track 1 Degree
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry, Biochemistry Emphasis
Direct Transfer Degree (AA-DTA)
Associate of Science (AS-T) Track 1 Degree
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry, Pre-Med track with a gap year
Associate of Science (AS-T) Track 1 Degree
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry, Pre-Med track without a gap year
Associate of Science (AS-T) Track 1 Degree
Bachelor of Arts in Communication (BAC)
Direct Transfer Degree (AA-DTA)
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Social Work
Direct Transfer Degree (AA-DTA)
*More majors coming soon
See How Your Credits Transfer
PLU offers equivalency guides to see how your credits from Seattle Central College would transfer to PLU. These guides will show you how your credits transfer and how they fulfill PLU's general education requirements. To be certain which of your credits transfer, however, apply to PLU.
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It’s FREE to apply to PLU. Once you complete your application you can expect an admission decision, notification of academic scholarship eligibility, and an official report of transferable credits, typically within two to four weeks.
Scholarships
Transfer academic scholarships range from $12,000-$25,000 per year. We also offer $1,000 per year Phi Theta Kappa scholarships.
Financial Aid
97% of PLU students qualify for some kind of financial aid, including scholarships, grants, loans and work study, all of which help make PLU more affordable.
Yellow Ribbon & Military Benefits
PLU offers unlimited full-tuition Yellow Ribbon Scholarships to qualified veterans or their dependents, as well as the opportunity to use other military benefits to help fund a PLU education.
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