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You Ask, We Answer: How do I understand my financial aid offer(s)?

You’ve received your financial aid offer from PLU (and maybe some other schools?) and there’s a lot of info and terms that may be new to you and your family. What does it all mean? And how did PLU (and other universities) put this financial…

January 29, 2026
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What’s in My Room? College Room Tour in Hinderlie

Jack shows you his room in Hinderlie Hall! Hinderlie is home to our Community of Creative Expression.  This community is great if you: Love the arts – dancing, paint, doodling, music, acting, writing, building, and more. Identify as a visual and/or performing artist. Are interested…

March 6, 2026
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PLU Clubs Alphabet: A-C

Watch this first video of the series to learn more about A PISA (Asian Pacific Islander Student Association), B SU (Black Student Union), and C ARE (Community Aid Relief and Education). This is a great opportunity to hear from current students and leaders about their…

March 5, 2026
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PLU’s First Data Science Grad

Meet Yuta Shimazu ’25, PLU’s very first data science graduate! A student-athlete, barista at Old Main Market (the main coffee shop on campus), and international student from Japan, Yuta balanced all his interests while making connections. “Because I worked at the coffee shop and played…

March 4, 2026
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What’s in My Room? College Room Tour in Ordal

Delaney shows you her room in Ordal Hall! Ordal is home to our Diversity, Justice & Sustainability learning community, which has four different sub-communities: First in the Family (first-generation college students) wings Students of Color wings Environmental & Social Justice wings Lavender Community (LGBTQ+) wings

February 26, 2026
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The impact of playing DIII varsity athletics

Want more insight into playing a college varsity sport at PLU? SEE RELATED POSTS

February 25, 2026
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Major Minute Monday: Education

Curious about what it’s like to major in Education at PLU? In this quick video, Professor Paul Sutton breaks down the essentials of the program, from how PLU teachers to the hands-on opportunities our program creates for future teachers. Watch this one-minute video for insights…

February 23, 2026
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Major Minute Monday: Psychology

Psychology professor Laura Shneidman spends one (major) minute describing the exciting opportunities and experiences psychology students have at PLU! Psychology Program Highlights: Choose between a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts (see requirements for both here ). Participate in Experiential Learning — a…

February 9, 2026
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The hidden talents of PLU’s Women’s Basketball team!

February 6, 2026
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You Ask, We Answer: How does PLU support students from different faith backgrounds?

As an international student from Pakistan and proud Muslim, I arrived at PLU hoping I would find spaces where my faith, culture, and values could feel understood. What I discovered was a campus that not only welcomes students from diverse traditions but actively creates opportunities…

February 6, 2026
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