Important Admission Dates 2019
August
August 31 - Welcome New Lutes!
August 31 is move-in day and the first day of New Student Orientation!
September
September 9 - First Day of Classes
The first official day of the fall 2019 semester kicks off with Convocation and the start of classes.
October
October 1 Application Review Begins
Admission Counselors begin reviewing applications for fall 2020!
October 1 FAFSA opens
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for fall 2020 is available. Submit it to be considered for any need-based financial aid for which you may be eligible.
October 11 Lute Life Day
Tour campus, sit in on a PLU class, eat lunch and learn more about admission and financial aid. You simply choose your check-in time and we’ll take care of the rest!
October 15 Admission Decision Priority Date
Apply to PLU by October 15 (the application is free), and receive an admission decision and notification of your academic scholarship eligibility by November 15.
October 15 Nursing Conditional Admission Priority Date
First-year students interested in Nursing should complete the PLU application and the Nursing Conditional Admission application by the October 15 priority date to receive a decision about Conditional Admission to the Nursing program by November 15.
Fall on campus
November
November 1 Spring Provost Transfer Scholarship Deadline
Transfer students applying for a spring 2020 start and who have a 3.5 or higher GPA are encouraged to apply for our competitive top academic Provost Transfer Scholarship.
November 11 Fall Preview Day
We invite you to campus to experience what makes a PLU education unique.
- Academic information sessions
- Campus tours
- Admission, scholarship and financial aid information
- Clubs, athletics, music and other involvement information
November 11 Veterans Day Celebration
Join us in the Lagerquist Concert Hall, 10:30-11:11 a.m. to honor those who have served.
November 15 Admission Decision Priority Date
Apply to PLU by November 15 (the application is free), and receive an admission decision and notification of your academic scholarship eligibility by December 15.
November 15 Nursing Conditional Admission Priority Date
First-year students interested in Nursing should complete the PLU application and the Nursing Conditional Admission application by the November 15 priority date to receive a decision about Conditional Admission to the Nursing program by December 15.
Sense of Place
December
December 1 Presidential Scholarships Application Deadline
First year students with a 3.8+ gpa (weighted), or 1310+ SAT or 28+ ACT are encouraged to apply for our top academic and leadership Presidential Scholarships.
December 1 Transfer Admission Decision Priority Date for Spring 2019
December 1 is the final application date for transfer students planning on starting Spring Semester 2019.
December 1 PLU Christmas Concert on campus
Prospective students interested in music are invited to attend one of PLU’s incredible Christmas Concert performances, with tickets provided by the Admission Office.
December 2 PLU Christmas Concert on campus
Prospective students interested in music are invited to attend one of PLU’s incredible Christmas Concert performances, with tickets provided by the Admission Office.
December 3 PLU Christmas Concert at Benaroya Hall
Prospective students interested in music are invited to attend one of PLU’s incredible Christmas Concert performances, with tickets provided by the Admission Office.
December 7 PLU Christmas Concert on campus
Prospective students interested in music are invited to attend one of PLU’s incredible Christmas Concert performances, with tickets provided by the Admission Office.
December 15 Admission Decision Priority Date
Apply to PLU by December 15 (the application is free), and receive an admission decision and notification of your academic scholarship eligibility by January 15.
December 15 Nursing Conditional Admission Priority Date
First-year students interested in Nursing should complete the PLU application and the Nursing Conditional Admission application by the December 15 priority date to receive a decision about Conditional Admission to the Nursing program by January 15.
Global Education: Antarctica
January
January 1 Transfer Application Priority Date
Apply to transfer to PLU by January 1 (the application is free), and receive an admission decision and notification of your academic scholarship within two weeks.
January 4 Music & Theatre Early Scholarships Deadline
If interested in doing early auditions for a music and/or theatre scholarship (January 12), complete the scholarship application by the January 4 deadline.
January 15 Admission Decision Priority Date
Apply to PLU by January 15 (the application is free), and receive an admission decision and notification of your academic scholarship eligibility by February 15.
January 15 is the final Admission Decision Priority Date. Applications received after January 15 will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
January 15 Nursing Conditional Admission Priority Date
First-year students interested in Nursing should complete the PLU application and the Nursing Conditional Admission application by the January 15 priority date to receive a decision about Conditional Admission to the Nursing program by February 15.
January 15 is the final deadline to apply for Nursing Conditional Admission.
January 26 Honolulu Connection Event
We’re coming to you! Join us at a reception in Honolulu, HI to learn more about academics, admission and financial aid at PLU, and to make connections with the PLU community.
January 28 Lute Life Day
Tour campus, eat lunch and learn more about admission and financial aid. You simply choose your check-in time and we’ll take care of the rest!
Music at PLU
February
February 1 Transfer Admission Decision Priority Date
Apply to transfer to PLU by February 1 (the application is free), and receive an admission decision and notification of your academic scholarship eligibility within two weeks.
February 15 International Honors Program Application Priority Deadline
The International Honors program (IHON) is designed for independently-motivated students with an interest in pursuing their studies in a global context. The program is for students from any academic major.
February 15 Artistic Achievement Award Application Deadline
PLU offers scholarships in the areas of music, theatre, art, dance and forensics, ranging from $1,000-$7,500 per year. Apply by the deadline to take part in the audition weekend.
February 22-24 Audition Weekend for Artistic Achievement Awards
The audition weekend to be considered for scholarships in the areas of music, theatre, forensics, dance and art.
PLU Athletics
March
March 1 Provost Transfer Scholarship Deadline
Transfer students applying for a Fall 2019 start and with a 3.5 or higher GPA are encouraged to apply for our competitive top academic Provost Transfer Scholarship
March 1 Transfer Admission Decision Priority Date
Apply to transfer to PLU by March 1 (the application is free), and receive an admission decision and notification of your academic scholarship eligibility within three weeks.
March 3 Spokane Connection Event
We’re coming to you! Join us at a reception in Spokane, WA to learn more about academics, admission and financial aid at PLU, and to make connections with the PLU community.
March 10 Twin Cities Connection Event
We’re coming to you! Join us at a reception in Saint Paul, MN to learn more about academics, admission and financial aid at PLU, and to make connections with the PLU community.
March 14-15 Lute OverKnight
For admitted first-year students, an opportunity to experience campus, explore academics and enjoy the PLU community as you make your decision about where you will go to college.
March 22 Lute Life Day
Tour campus, sit in on a PLU class, eat lunch and learn more about admission and financial aid. You simply choose your check-in time and we’ll take care of the rest!
March 27 Spring Preview Day
Celebrate the beginning of spring on the PLU campus! Tour campus, experience a PLU class, have lunch with us, attend an academic and involvement info fair with organizations from all over campus, and learn more about admission requirements and scholarships and financial aid opportunities.
March 30 Anchorage Connection Event
We’re coming to you! Join us at a reception in Anchorage, AK to learn more about academics, admission and financial aid at PLU, and to make connections with the PLU community.
Spring at PLU
April
April 1 Saugen Business Scholarships for Transfer Students Deadline
Transfer students interested in Business are encouraged to apply for the Saugen Business Scholarship for Transfer students.
April 1 Transfer Admission Decision Priority Date
Apply to transfer to PLU by April 1 (the application is free), and receive an admission decision and notification of your academic scholarship eligibility within three weeks.
April 5 Lute Life Day
Tour campus, sit in on a PLU class, eat lunch and learn more about admission and financial aid. You simply choose your check-in time and we’ll take care of the rest!
April 8 Lute Life Day
Tour campus, sit in on a PLU class, eat lunch and learn more about admission and financial aid. You simply choose your check-in time and we’ll take care of the rest!
April 11-12 Lute OverKnight
For admitted first year students, an opportunity to experience campus, explore academics and enjoy the PLU community as you make your decision about where you will go to college.
April 22 Lute Life Day
Tour campus, sit in on a PLU class, eat lunch and learn more about admission and financial aid. You simply choose your check-in time and we’ll take care of the rest!
Student & Faculty Research
May
May 1 National Decision Date
May 1 is National Decision Date for colleges. Submit an Enrollment Deposit to secure your place in the PLU Class of 2023 and request on-campus housing.
May 20 Transfer Student Registration
Transfer students who have committed to PLU can come to campus to register for Fall 2019 classes, meet with Student Financial Services, and be on campus as an official PLU student.
Are you a Lute?
June
June 1 Transfer Admission Decision Priority Date
Apply to transfer to PLU by June 1 (the application is free), and receive an admission decision and notification of your academic scholarship eligibility within three weeks.
June 24-28 New Student Registration
First-year students who have committed to PLU are invited to come to campus to receive and review their Fall 2019 course schedule, meet with Student Financial Services, attend a resource fair, and learn more about next steps as a PLU student.
July
July 1 - Transfer Admission Decision Priority Date
Apply to transfer to PLU by July 1 (the application is free), and receive an admission decision and notification of your academic scholarship eligibility within three weeks.
July 10 - Summer Lute Life Day
Tour campus, sit in on a mock class, eat lunch, and learn more about admission and financial aid. Afterward, join us for dessert at the PLU summer berry festival!
August
August 1 - Final Transfer Application Priority Date
Your last chance to apply to transfer to PLU for Fall 2018. Apply by August 1 (the application is free), and receive an admission decision and notification of your academic scholarship eligibility within two weeks.
August 7 - Lute Life Day
Tour campus, sit in on a mock class, eat lunch, and learn more about admission and financial aid. Afterward, join us for dessert at the PLU summer berry festival!
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