Admitted Student Days

A collage of six photos from around campus: top left are students at a clubs fair, top middle is the volleyball team in a huddle on the court with arms raised, top right is a group of students wearing PLU shirts and posing for a selfie, bottom left are two students smiling at each other during a musical theatre performance, bottom middle is a group of students posing on the large PLU sign outside on campus, bottom right are two students interacting in the residence hall room.

ADMITTED STUDENT EVENTS

Congratulations on your admission to PLU! We’ve got lots of ways for you to experience campus, whether it’s your first time or your fifth.

Take a look at the upcoming events (including some virtual info sessions and ZeeMee Live events to connect with both current Lutes and potential classmates – we’ll update as we get more dates confirmed), and get your RSVP in soon – we’re excited to welcome you to campus!

COLLEGE PREP 101 WEBINAR: CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLLEGE
FEBRUARY 25, 6:30-7:15pm (PT)

Finding your home for the next four years is one of the most exciting—and overwhelming—decisions you’ll make. In this webinar, you will learn how to balance academic goals, campus culture, and financial reality, so you can feel confident in your decision.

These days will include campus and special interest tours (Nursing, Athletics, Residence Halls & more), sitting in on a class, breakout sessions for your parents, an academic, involvement & resource fair, and the option for one-on-ones to go over your financial aid offer.

Space is limited for these days, so RSVP soon! Note: You’ll be asked to log-in to your PLU student applicant portal to RSVP.

**These days are for first-year admitted students only*

MARCH 20

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APRIL 10

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APRIL 17

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APRIL 24

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If you haven’t yet earned your $1,000 per year Visit Scholarship, attending an Admitted Student Day counts for this scholarship!

ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT DAYS

Join other admitted students interested in the same major for a day focused on your academic major! Structured just a little differently than the Admitted Student Days, Academic Spotlight Days will include an academic connections session, class visit, special tours, current student meet & greets, and more.

MARCH 11 - LIBERAL STUDIES

For students interested in Chinese Studies, Criminal Justice, Economics, English, French & Francophone Studies, Gender, Sexuality & Race Studies, Global Studies, Hispanic & Latino Studies, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Pre-Law, Religion, or Sociology.

Learn More & RSVP

MARCH 13 - STEM

For students interested in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics – come learn about one of these STEM programs that interests you! (For other STEM majors not mentioned, we recommend one of the Admitted Student Days listed above.)

Learn More & RSVP

APRIL 6 - MUSIC

For students interested in majoring in our excellent Music program, with degree options in Music Composition, Music Performance (Instrumental, Organ, Piano, or Voice), Musical Arts, Music Education (K-12 Band, Choral or Orchestra) and our newest PLU major, Music Therapy!

Learn More & RSVP

APRIL 15 - PSYCHOLOGY

Our Psychology program is unique in that we offer both a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree. Come learn about the different options you have and the opportunities for research with professors (including an ongoing project on-campus that works with children).

Learn More & RSVP

APRIL 22 - BUSINESS

For students interested in majoring in Business, including Accounting, Finance, Management, and Marketing. Did you know that PLU’s School of Business program is accredited by the AACSB? Only 6% of schools that offer business degrees achieve this internationally-recognized accreditation.

Learn More & RSVP

If you haven’t yet earned your $1,000 per year Visit Scholarship, attending an Academic Spotlight Day counts for this scholarship!

YOU ASK, WE ANSWER: VIRTUAL INFO SESSIONS

BUSINESS

FEBRUARY 10, 5:00-5:45PM
Business classes at PLU include marketing, management, accounting, business, law, finance, strategy, supply chain operations, and information systems – and that’s just the beginning! Join current business students and a professor to learn more about one of PLU’s most popular majors. You’ll have the chance to post your questions when you register, and we’ll make sure they’re answered during the session!

RELIGIOUS LIFE AT PLU

FEBRUARY 11, 5:00-5:45PM
One of the distinctions of being a Lutheran university is that we welcome all religious and spiritual backgrounds and practices. Join University Pastor Jen Rude, along with current students, to learn more about the opportunities on campus to get involved in religious and/or spiritual activities. You’ll have the chance to post your questions when you register, and we’ll make sure they’re answered during the session!

ENVIRONMENTAL & EARTH SCIENCES

FEBRUARY 17, 5:00-5:45PM
Love hands-on learning about the Earth and its many systems? Join current Earth Science and Environmental Studies students along with a professor to learn about these programs at PLU. You’ll have the chance to post your questions when you register, and we’ll make sure they’re answered during the session!

SOCIAL WORK

FEBRUARY 19, 5:00-5:45PM
100% of PLU social work majors get hands-on experience through a field practicum with a local social service agency. Join current social work students along with a professor to learn about the programs at PLU. You’ll have the chance to post your questions when you register, and we’ll make sure they’re answered during the session!

STUDY ABROAD

FEBRUARY 23, 5:00-5:45PM
Thinking about studying abroad? Wondering how to make it work? Join current students and a study abroad adviser to learn about your options at PLU. You’ll have the chance to post your questions when you register, and we’ll make sure they’re answered during the session!

KINESIOLOGY

FEBRUARY 24, 5:00-5:45PM
When you’re a Kinesiology student, you’ll have the option to choose from an exercise science, pre-physical therapy, or health and fitness education concentration. Join current kinesiology students and a professor to learn more about this program. You’ll have the chance to post your questions when you register, and we’ll make sure they’re answered during the session!

RECREATION AT PLU

FEBRUARY 26, 5:00-5:45PM
From intramural sports and fitness to Outdoor Rec, there are lots of options for you to get involved, stay fit, and find community on campus. Hear from Associate Athletic Director for Recreation Rob Thompson about the different opportunities for recreation. You’ll have the chance to post your questions when you register, and we’ll make sure they’re answered during the session!

ART & DESIGN

FEBRUARY 26, 6:00-6:45PM
Wondering what resources and spaces are available for art and design majors? What mediums you can study? Join current students and an art professor to learn more about this program. You’ll have the chance to post your questions when you register, and we’ll make sure they’re answered during the session!

INTERNATIONAL HONORS (IHON) PROGRAM

MARCH 2, 5:00-5:45PM
Have you seen the honors program application on your application portal checklist? Wondering what it’s about? Join Professor Seth Dowland, director of our International Honors Program (IHON for short), to learn more about what it means to be an IHON student. You’ll have the chance to post your questions when you register, and we’ll make sure they’re answered during the session!

CRIMINAL JUSTICE & SOCIOLOGY

MARCH 3, 5:00-5:45PM
Thinking about a criminal justice or sociology major? Join current students and a professor to learn more about these programs at PLU. You’ll have the chance to post your questions when you register, and we’ll make sure they’re answered during the session!

LIFE IN TACOMA

MARCH 4, 5:00-5:45PM
Whether you’re from near or far, this session is about how to make the most of life in and around Tacoma as a college student! You’ll have the chance to post your questions when you register, and we’ll make sure they’re answered during the session.

INDIVIDUAL VISITS

These are perfect if you’ve visited campus before and want to visit just one more time before making your college decision! Choose what you want to do: connect with a current student over lunch, meet with a professor or coach, sit in on a class, etc.

Note: If you haven’t yet received a visit scholarship, your individual visit must also include a campus tour and meeting with an admission counselor to meet the eligibility requirements for the visit scholarship

SCHEDULE YOUR INDIVIDUAL VISIT TO CAMPUS

I'M A LUTE SCHOLARSHIP

Ready to be a Lute? Submit your $200 Enrollment Deposit by April 1 and you will be awarded a one-time $200 “I’m a Lute” Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year!

NEW LUTE IN-PERSON CELEBRATION - MAY 2

New Lutes are invited to campus (upper campus PLU monument sign on the corner of Park Ave & Garfield St) to celebrate their decision to attend PLU in the fall! Grab a yard-sign (limited quantity) to showcase your new Lute pride, take a photo with Lance-a-Lute, get some fun PLU swag (plus the Lute Locker will be open to buy additional PLU gear), and enjoy a special treat on us. This event is come-and-go style, so show up whenever works best for you between 10am and 1pm.

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ADMITTED STUDENT EVENTS

Congratulations on your admission to PLU! We’ve got lots of ways for you to experience campus, whether it’s your first time or your fifth.

Take a look at the upcoming events (including some virtual info sessions and ZeeMee Live events to connect with both current Lutes and potential classmates – we’ll update as we get more dates confirmed), and get your RSVP in soon – we’re excited to welcome you to campus!

COLLEGE PREP 101 WEBINAR: CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLLEGE FEBRUARY 25, 6:30-7:15pm (PT)

Finding your home for the next four years is one of the most exciting—and overwhelming—decisions you’ll make. In this webinar, you will learn how to balance academic goals, campus culture, and financial reality, so you can feel confident in your decision.