Are you a Creator, Seeker, Trailblazer, or Reformer?

PLU is powered by people like you who think boldly, care deeply, and spark change. We’re a community of Creators, Seekers, Trailblazers, and Reformers who aren’t afraid to do things differently.

At PLU, you won’t just follow a path — you’ll create your own. And along the way, you’ll join others who work to leave the world better than we found it.

Find out if you’re a Creator, Seeker, Trailblazer, or Reformer:

Uncover what makes you you, then turn it into real impact at PLU (and beyond).

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Creator

THE CREATOR

YOU’RE A CREATIVE THINKER WHO BRINGS IDEAS TO LIFE.

You:
  • Solve problems with innovative approaches
  • Enjoy sharing stories
  • Like to flex your imagination
  • Transform abstract ideas into reality

For Creators at PLU:
  • Professors who mentor you as you make your vision a reality
  • 100+ music, theatre and dance performances each year in professional-quality spaces
  • An entrepreneurial Innovation Studies program, one of the first of its kind
  • 50+ clubs and organizations to create new friendships and get creative
  • Senior projects in your major (aka capstones) — apply what you learn and tackle real-world problems

Meet Creators like you:

Senior graphic design major Guillermo Baltazar-Munoz works in the ceramics studio, Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Ingram Hall at PLU.
Guillermo B. '25
Computer Science students watch the robots they created move on the floor in class.
Creating Robots
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Seeker

THE SEEKER

YOU HAVE A THIRST FOR KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING.

You:
  • Investigate and question
  • Pursue answers to questions through thoughtful exploration
  • Try to understand the root causes, not just surface-level issues
  • Take your time to truly understand

For Seekers at PLU:
  • Multiple academic options — nearly half of PLU students add a minor to their major, and 1 in 6 double major
  • Study abroad opportunities in 80+ countries to deepen your global understanding
  • Hands-on experiences through internships, research, labs, student-teaching, clinicals, fieldwork and more
  • An honors program that emphasizes thoughtful discussion and explores international issues from multiple perspectives
  • Annual student research and creative projects showcase to share what you’ve learned

Meet Seekers like you:
Lebron S. '25
Students from PLU's 'The Mast' student newspaper smile and pose in front of 'The Seattle Times' large sign
Behind the Scenes - Student Newspaper
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Trailblazer

THE TRAILBLAZER

YOU’RE AN EXPLORER READY TO TAKE ON THE UNKNOWN.

You:
  • View life as an adventure
  • Love to try new things
  • Leverage your boldness to make positive change
  • Thrive when you are leading

For Trailblazers at PLU:
  • New academic programs like Data Science, Music Therapy and Film and Media Studies — be among the first PLU graduates with those degrees
  • Outdoor Recreation for adventures in the beautiful Pacific Northwest
  • Leadership opportunities in student government, peer tutoring, clubs and organizations, on-campus jobs, and more
  • First-in-the-family learning community on campus for our first-generation college students
  • 18 NCAA Division III Varsity sports, 5 club sports and 40+ intramural leagues to feed your competitive spirit

Meet Trailblazers like you:

Student-athlete Matthea Gaines stands in front of a white background wearing a black PLU swimsuit. She is signing something in ASL.
Matthea G. '28
Cady Wood, dressed in a black and white striped shirt, and black pants with a badge attached to her belt, stands with her hands in pockets outside, looking just beyond the camera. Behind her are bushes, trees and the large white and grey Washington State capitol building.
Cady W. '27
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Reformer

THE REFORMER

YOU’RE DRIVEN TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT.

You:
  • Care about the bigger picture
  • Show support by listening to peoples’ needs
  • Question the way “things have always been done”
  • Speak up when others can’t or won’t

For Reformers at PLU:
  • A campus community where care and service are literally part of our mission statement
  • Service-based learning where professors help you connect with local organizations
  • Volunteer, leadership, and advocacy opportunities through our Center for Diversity, Justice and Sustainability, Community Garden, Parkland Literacy Center, 15+ clubs and more
  • Wellbeing Services and Resources on campus to support student mental, academic, and physical health
  • Programs like pre-law, social work, global studies, pre-health sciences, education, environmental studies, and exercise and sport psychology where you’ll develop skills to be a positive changemaker

Meet Reformers like you:

A group of students from the J-Term on the Hill Class sit on scaffolding against a house being built with Habitat for Humanity. Below is graffiti on the unpainted house that reads 'Habitat for Humanity'.
When the community is your classroom
Carson Burke, in a PLU t-shirt, sits up in a hospital bed with his laptop open in front of him. His left arm is propped up on a pillow with an IV inserted, as he donates stem cells.
Carson B. '26
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A College Experience Designed for You

No matter which trait is your strongest, PLU is a place where you can explore what you care about, try new things, and make a real impact on campus and beyond.

We recognize that you are not just one thing – we are all creators, seekers, reformers and trailblazers. At PLU, we celebrate all the ways you show up — and help you grow into every part of who you are.

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