Office of Admission
Important Admission Dates 2017-2018
October
October 1 Application Review Begins
Admission Counselors begin reviewing applications for Fall 2017!
October 1 FAFSA opens
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for Fall 2017 is available. Submit it to be considered for any need-based financial aid for which you may be eligible.
October 9 Fall Preview Day
Fall Preview Day is an opportunity to meet PLU professors, take a tour of campus and learn more about academics, co-curricular options, scholarship opportunities, and the application and financial aid process.
October 14 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 24 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!
November
November 1 Spring Provost Transfer Scholarship Deadline
Transfer students applying for a Spring 2017 start and a 3.5 or higher GPA are encouraged to apply for our competitive top academic Provost Transfer Scholarship.
November 5 Military Appreciation Football Game
All active duty and veteran military members are invited to cheer on the Lutes at a PLU football game. Tickets are FREE!
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 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!
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 21 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!
December
December 1 Presidential Scholarships Application Deadline
First year students with a 3.8+ gpa (weighted), 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 2017
December 1 is the final application date for transfer students planning on starting Spring Semester 2017.
December 3 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 4 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 5 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 9 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 10 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.
Sense of Place
January
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 Nursing Conditional Admission Priority Date
First year students interested in Nursing should complete their application by January 15 to be considered for Conditional Admission to the Nursing program.
January 20 Transfer Lute Life Day
For transfer students only – tour campus, eat lunch and learn more about transfer admission and financial aid. You simply choose your check-in time and we’ll take care of the rest!
January 28 Game Day
Experience Lute athletics during a day on campus highlighting PLU athletic programs, and cheer on Lutes basketball, tickets provided by the Admission Office.
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 13 Artistic Achievement Award Application Deadline
PLU offers scholarships in the areas of music, theatre, art, dance and forensics, ranging from $1,000-$10,000 per year. Apply by the deadline to take part in the audition weekend.
February 15 International Honors Program Application Priority Deadline
The International Honors program (IHON) is for students who demonstrate an exemplary academic record and have an interest in pursuing an honors program with an international focus.
February 17 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!
February 24-26 Audition Weekend for Artistic Achievement Awards
The audition weekend to be considered for scholarships in the areas of music, theatre, dance and art.
PLU Athletics
March
March 1 Provost Transfer Scholarship Deadline
Transfer students applying for a Fall 2017 start and 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 two weeks.
March 3 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 9-10 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 27 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!
Move in Day
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 3 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 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 9-10 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 12 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 21 Transfer Lute Life Day
For transfer students only – tour campus, sit in on a PLU class, eat lunch and learn more about transfer admission and financial aid. You simply choose your check-in time and we’ll take care of the rest!
#REACHHIGHER at PLU
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 2021 and request on-campus housing.
Explore PLU
July
July 12 - 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 a summer berry festival!
August
August 1 - Final Transfer Application Priority Date
Your last chance to apply to transfer to PLU for Fall 2017. Apply by August 1 (the application is free), and receive an admission decision and notification of your academic scholarship eligibility within two weeks.
August 2 - 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 a summer berry festival!
Northwest is Best - why we love our location
September
September 1 - Welcome New Lutes!
September 1 is move-in day and the first day of New Student Orientation!
September 5 - First Day of Classes
The first official day of the Fall 2017 semester kicks off with Convocation and first of classes.
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