Major Minute Monday: Music
Brian Galante , Music Professor and Department of Music Chair shares why it’s a great time to study music and why PLU is a great place to do so! PLU Music Program Highlights: Participate in ensembles regardless of your major. The total of 11 vocal…
You Ask, We Answer: I’m interested in cybersecurity – What classes should I take?
Thinking about cyber security as part of a computer science major ? Computer Science professor, Dr. Laurie Murphy, shares insight about pursuing that path at PLU! “The PLU computer science program doesn’t have a dedicated security concentration, but our curriculum provides a strong foundation in…
Writing a College Essay: 5 Helpful Tips
The Common App to apply to PLU is open and deadlines will be here sooner than you think – so it’s time to start thinking about your college essay. Your essay is your moment to show colleges what makes you unique. Ready to get started?…
From an Expert: 10 Tips on How to Stand Out on Your Common App
We caught up with Hillary Powell , our Director of Undergraduate Admission, to get the inside scoop on how to make your Common App stand out! And check out the recorded webinar below for more details on the college application process. If you’re ready to…
5 Tips for a Successful College Search
So. many. college. options. Where do you even start and how do you narrow down to the schools you want to apply to, visit, and explore more? Here are 5 quick tips from our Admission Office to help get you started: 1. Research Online BigFuture…
We Ask, Students Answer: How’s the Food?
I just recently graduated from PLU (Spring 2025!), and as a senior, I would grab to-go meals at The Commons . While I appreciated a lot of the different offerings, my favorite was always the poke bowl! This is one of the many options that…
You Ask, We Answer: Is campus welcoming to the LGBTQIA+ community?
The short answer to this question is yes, we are definitely welcoming to LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities . Here’s how: At PLU, ‘care’ is not a just a word in our mission statement, but a value we are committed to living out authentically. We recognize…
You Ask, We Answer: Is your campus safe?
Everyone has their own idea of what it means to feel safe. At PLU, we do everything we can to make sure you feel secure — on campus and in the community around us. But we can’t do it alone. Creating a safe place to…
You Ask, We Answer: I’m considering both dental hygiene and dentistry – what are the different tracks?
When considering your choices, I think it makes sense to consider which career path feels like it may be a better fit for you. The jobs of dental hygienist and dentist differ. A dental hygienist does a lot of teeth cleaning and assists the dentist…
Meet PLU’s Newest Varsity Team: Women’s Lacrosse
Big news – PLU has a brand new varsity sport! In February, women’s lacrosse officially hit the field for its first NCAA Division III season. This is the university’s first new varsity team since 1996, making it an exciting time to be a Lute. The…
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