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Fall Graduate Programs Week

October 12-16, 2026

Thinking about what’s next after you graduate from PLU?

Did you know PLU has eight different master’s and two doctorate programs, open to ALL PLU students, no matter what you majored in?

We invite you to participate in our PLU Graduate Programs Week to learn more about PLU’s graduate programs – career options and opportunities, program lengths (some as short as 9 months!), admission requirements and how to apply, and costs and financial aid options (including a $5,000 PLU Alumni Scholarship).

Check out the in-person and virtual events offered each day, RSVP for the ones that interest you most (except for the tabling – just stop by for that), and we look forward to seeing you there!

Fall 2026 Graduate Programs Week detailed schedule coming soon!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

In-Person: M.Ed Class Visit

Saturday, October 10 - 11:30am-12:30pm

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to sit in on a Master of Education (M.Ed) class, “Advanced Data-Based Decision Making” taught by Professor Cleo Moore. Space is limited, so RSVP soon!

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12

Graduate Admission Tabling in Admin Lobby

Monday, October 12 - 10:30am-12:15pm

Stop by between classes to get a treat AND meet and chat with representatives from Graduate Admission, who can answer any and all questions you have about PLU’s master’s (and even doctorate!) programs.

In-Person: MSW Class Visit

Monday, October 12 - 4:00-6:00pm

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to sit in on a MSW special topics class, “Housing Insecurity”, taught by Professor Ren Winnett. Space is limited, so RSVP soon!

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13

PLU Graduate School Fair

Tuesday, October 13 - 11:00am-2:00pm

Join us as well as other colleges and universities to learn about graduate opportunities in the arts and sciences, policy and administration, medicine and psychology, and more!

Location: Anderson University Center (AUC), Regency Room

In-Person: MBA Class Visit

Tuesday, October 13 - 3:45-4:45pm

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to sit in on the first hour of the MBA class, “Quantitative and Managerial Analysis,” taught by Professor Lulu Li. Space is limited, so RSVP soon!

In-Person: MBA Class Visit

Tuesday, October 13 - 6:00-7:00pm

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to sit in on the first hour of the MBA class, “Organizations, Leadership, and Change Management” taught by Professor Nana Jackson. Space is limited, so RSVP soon!

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14

Paying for Graduate School Webinar

Wednesday, October 14 - 11:00am-12:00pm

Join PLU alum, Director, Relationship Management at Sallie Mae, Jeff Lackey, to learn more about tools and resources to help you plan paying for graduate school.

Evergreen State College Graduate School Fair

Wednesday, October 14 - 12:00-3:00pm

Join us for the 3rd annual South Sound Graduate School Fair, hosted by The Evergreen State College! PLU, as well as other colleges and universities, will be present for you to learn about graduate opportunities in the arts and sciences, policy and administration, medicine and psychology, and more!

Location: The Evergreen State College (Olympia Campus), Evans Hall, 2nd Floor Lobby

In-Person: MSW Class Visit

Wednesday, October 14 - 4:00-6:00pm

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to sit in on a Master of Social Work class, “Human Behavior and the Social Environment” taught by Professor Anissa Rogers. Space is limited, so RSVP soon!

In-Person: MSW Class Visit

Wednesday, October 14 - 6:15-8:15pm

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to sit in on a MSW class, “Social Work in Health Care,” taught by Professor Hazel Zaman. Space is limited, so RSVP soon!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15

Saint Martin's University Graduate School Fair

Thursday, October 15 - 12:00-3:00pm

Come visit PLU at the Saint Martin’s University Graduate School Fair! You’ll have the opportunity to connect with us, as well as other colleges and universities, to learn about graduate opportunities in the arts and sciences, policy and administration, medicine and psychology, and more!

Location: Saint Martin’s University (Lacey Campus), Charneski Recreation Center

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16

Graduate Financial Aid Webinar

Thursday, March 12 - 3:00-3:30pm

Join PLU Director of Financial Aid Operations, Sara Christensen, to learn more about what financial aid looks like for students in graduate programs.

Scholarships—Finding Free Money for College Webinar

Friday, October 16 - 1:00-2:00pm

Join PLU alum, Director, Relationship Management at Sallie Mae, Jeff Lackey, to learn more about how to find and apply for graduate scholarships, to writing a winning essay, and more.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

Virtual: MFA Flash Class

Saturday, October 24 - 1:00-2:30pm

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to join the once a month Flash Class Series presented by PLU’s MFA. In our class The Allure and Argument of Poetic Imagery, taught by Geffrey Davis, we will take a closer look at some writers who put on full display imagery’s dynamic ability to attune us to some timeless and ineffable subjects (love, loss, life, &c.). We will also try our hand in a generative exercise that connects what we’ve read and discussed about imagery to what we’ll write.

 To RSVP, email MFA program director, Rick Barot!

FYI

GRADUATE ADMISSION

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$5,000 ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

All PLU alum, every grad program

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