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…
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…
How can I still do Nursing if I’m not directly admitted to PLU’s program?
Maybe you already know there’s a way to be directly admitted to PLU’s excellent nursing program as a high school senior (if not, see the box below), but this post is about the additional options you have to pursue Nursing at PLU if you don’t…
You Ask, We Answer: What’s the Difference between Intramurals, Club Sports & Varsity Sports?
Thanks to Associate Athletic Director for Recreation Rob Thompson for helping us answer this question! There are plenty of ways to get active and involved in sports at PLU, whether you’re looking for competition, skill-building, or just some fun with friends. Here’s a breakdown of…
You Ask, We Answer: Why do I need to log in to my PLU applicant portal?
If you’ve recently applied to PLU, you may be asking (or your parents are asking) one or all of these questions:; How will I know if I’ve been admitted? Did I receive a scholarship – and how much? Has PLU received my FAFSA or WASFA?…
You Ask, We Answer: What does spirituality look like at PLU?
You’re more than your major, your GPA, or your spot on the team. You’re a whole person. And at PLU, we believe that your spiritual life – however you define it – is a vital part of that whole. This belief in wholeness is rooted…
What are the differences between high school and college? PLU students weigh in.
Worried about the changes you might have when you start college? We went around campus to ask our fellow PLU students the differences between college and high school that they’ve experienced, and think their answers will help you get prepped for your own college transition!
Major Minute Monday: Data Science
Learn about PLU’s Data Science major in just one minute from Professor Jeff Caley!
You Ask, We Answer: How is playing a college varsity different from playing a high school varsity sport?
Playing an NCAA Division III varsity sport at PLU differs from playing a high school varsity sport immensely. From the level of athletic opportunity to the overall lifestyle shift, DIII athletics creates an environment that is rich in growth both on and off the field…
Ask the Expert: What’s the Difference between NCAA Division I, II & III?
If you’re thinking about playing a varsity sport in college (or like following college sports in general!), you’ve probably heard the terms NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II and NCAA Division III (PLU’s 18 varsity athletic teams are part of Division III, aka D3).; So,…
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