
You Ask, We Answer: What is public transportation like around PLU?
While PLU’s Campus is neither in an urban or rural area, our middle of the road residential location of Parkland has plenty of public transportation options through Pierce Transit. Just a block from campus sits the Parkland Transit Center. The two main bus options here…

You Ask, We Answer: Is campus welcoming to the LGBTQIA+ community?
“PLU seeks to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care – for other people, for their communities and for the Earth.” Within that mission statement, the highlight here is “for their communities.” We recognize and value the differences and diversity of…

You Ask, We Answer: Do you offer full-ride scholarships?
When it comes to full-ride scholarships, these are far and few between at most colleges and universities. A full-ride scholarship would mean that every expense associated with going to school would be covered – tuition, student fees, housing, food, etc. The reality is that very…

You Ask, We Answer: What is January Term?
At PLU, we have a 4-1-4 term system. This means that we have a four month fall semester, a four month spring semester, and a one month January term (or J-Term for short) in between, where you’ll fit in an entire semester of usually just…

You Ask, We Answer: How do you accommodate dietary restrictions?
If you are living with a medically diagnosed food allergy or intolerance, or any other reason you may have dietary restrictions, you are not the only one on PLU’s campus! PLU Hospitality Services & Campus Restaurants are equipped and dedicated to accommodate customers who have…

You Ask, We Answer: Can I study international business at PLU?
The School of Business at PLU offers a broad range of courses and skills. We offer areas of specialization (what we call concentrations) in marketing, management, accounting and finance. Students who are interested in international business may use any one of those concentrations as a…

You Ask, We Answer: Where do I find my PLU Student ID Number?
If you’re an admitted student and you cannot find your eight digit PLU Student ID Number to work through next steps (such as setting up your ePass to see your financial aid updates), here are two places to look: Log in to your PLU student…

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 each year, with nearly 85% 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 “Technically, no.”…

You Ask, We Answer: PLU is too close to home…or is it?
I have grown up in Parkland, WA my entire life. I went to Brookdale Elementary, Keithley Middle School, and then Washington High School. The last thing I wanted to do was to attend PLU, as it had been right there in my backyard and right…

You Ask, We Answer: How’s the food?
I have been impressed with PLU’s food since the moment I started working here. As someone who is very familiar with the term “hangry”, good food is an important part of my work day. With the options available both on campus and off, it’s hard…
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