You Ask, We Answer: How do you match roommates?
At PLU, we pride ourselves on having an actual person make roommate assignments. Over the summer, our professional staff members carefully review all Student Roommate Questionnaires (part of the Housing Application) to create the best roommate matches. So, answer your questionnaire thoroughly and honestly! You…
PLU Student-led Newspaper wins Mark of Excellence Awards
Earlier this spring, the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) announced the winners of the Mark of Excellence Award (MOE). The Mast , PLU’s student-led newspaper, won one of the entries and got to the final round in two other entries! As Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of The…
Reflections from our Iftar!
The Interfaith Iftar at our university was such a wholesome and meaningful experience. At exactly 6:06 PM, everyone, Muslim and non-Muslim students alike, broke the fast together with dates and water. One of the sweetest things was seeing students who weren’t fasting get up to…
You Ask, We Answer: Do I have to live on-campus?
We’re proud to offer on-campus housing to more than 1,300 students yearly, with nearly 72% of our first-year students choosing to live in the residence halls! If you’re wondering, “Do I have to live on campus?” while attending PLU, our answer is “Yes, unless…” PLU…
How to Take Care of Your Mental Wellbeing While in College
In many ways, college is the most exciting and transformative time of your life. But it’s also not a big secret that the “perfect” student life we see in TV shows is not reality. College comes with stress. Stress is a given part of our…
Internship Q&A: Student Gavin Ripka’s experience at Tacoma Arts Live
With a triple major, multiple internships, three study away experiences, and lots of participation in campus life, Gavin Ripka is soaking up as much as he can at PLU. We caught up with Gavin to learn more about his most recent internship experience with Tacoma…
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…
“What do you love about PLU?”
The PLU community is a vibe. In this video, students sound off about what they love about being a Lute. From the small class sizes, to faculty support, to the sense of belonging…PLU’s campus culture is a big reason why students thrive. Want to see…
“Day in the Life” RA Vlog: Residence Hall Events
Part of life in the residence halls is about “adding sparkle” into students’ lives. That’s what Cordelia Seil ’27 and others bring to residence hall life as Resident Assistants (RAs). Codelia says “I love the sense of community that I get to cultivate for my…
When Community is the Classroom
How do you want to make a difference? PLU students are about paying it forward, and you can see that core value lived out through “J-Term on the Hill” – a social work class that students from any major can take, as it can count…
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