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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…

May 8, 2025
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Two students in their residence hall room in Tingelstad. One is sitting at his desk under a lofted bed, with headphones around his neck. The other student stands near - both are looking at a laptop on the desk.
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…

May 7, 2025
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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…

April 22, 2025
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We Went Bouldering in Seattle!

PLU student Zari shares about a spring Outdoor Rec trip to Seattle Bouldering Project.

April 19, 2025
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Get Involved: Justice H. shares about being a part of Women’s+ Ultimate Frisbee team

If you are interested in trying something new while in college, consider joining PLU Reign Women’s+ Ultimate Frisbee. “Ultimate Frisbee is a sport which works to foster spirit of the game by encouraging players to self regulate, work together, and respect other teams. Our team…

April 17, 2025
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You Ask, We Answer: What accommodations does PLU provide?

One of the most common questions that I receive as I am working with students that are considering PLU is “I had a 504 plan or an IEP in high school, what does that mean for me at PLU?” At PLU, we are able to…

April 17, 2025
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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…

April 11, 2025
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Get Involved: Austyn B. shares about being part of Clay Crows Improv Group

If you like to crack a good joke and are not afraid of not having a plan for performing, Clay Crows is a great place for you. Clay Crows is a student improv group of PLU. They audition every semester and you don’t have to…

February 27, 2025
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Communication Major at PLU — Student Perspective

Hey all! My name is Kateryna. I am second-year student at PLU, studying Strategic Communication and here’s everything I do in this field: I am on the Leadership Board for the Tour Guide Program. As a tour guide, I get to practice the true art…

February 24, 2025
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“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…

February 14, 2025
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