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PLU Fall Grad Week

November 28-30, 2023

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

Did you know PLU has SEVEN different masters (and two doctorate) programs, open to ALL PLU students, no matter what you majored in?

We invite you to participate in our PLU Fall Grad 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 an automatic 10% tuition discount for all PLU alum for every program).

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

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28

In-Person: Graduate Admission Tabling in the AUC

Tuesday, 11:00am-2:00pm

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

Virtual: MBA Info Session

Tuesday, 1:00-2:00pm

PLU’s School of Business has been ranked as one of the nation’s best business schools by the Princeton Review, and getting your Master of Business Administration (MBA) can help you become an effective leader in just about every industry. Meet virtually with Graduate Programs Director and Associate Dean, Juanita Reed, to learn more about PLU’s MBA program, open to students from ANY major.

In-Person: ELMSN Info Session & Alumni Panel

Tuesday, 5:30pm, AUC 133

Didn’t major in nursing? Want to be a nurse? Join us in AUC 133 to learn about PLU’s Entry-level Master of Science in Nursing (ELMSN), which is specifically for non-nursing majors! Dr. Jessica Schwinck, Director of Graduate Programs, and Bailey Acord-Becker, Associate Director of Advising, Admissions and Student Support, from the School of Nursing will host this info session. You’ll also get to meet a panel of PLU ELMSN alum and hear about their path to nursing.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29

In-Person: Graduate Admission Tabling in the AUC

Wednesday, 11:00am-2:00pm

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

Virtual: MSMA Info Session

Wednesday, 1:00-2:00pm

We’ve all heard how important data is, but do you want to know how to actually use it? That’s exactly what the Master of Science in Marketing Analytics (MSMA) in PLU’s School of Business provides you – the skills and tools to successfully collect, understand, and utilize data and the research behind it – giving you a leg up in any career that involves data and marketing analytics. Meet virtually with PLU’s Business Graduate Programs Director and Associate Dean, Juanita Reed, to learn more about PLU’s MSMA program, open to students from ANY major.

Virtual: MSW Info Session

Wednesday, 4:00-5:00pm

PLU is launching our brand new Master of Social Work (MSW) to start in fall 2024! Built on the foundations of PLU’s well-established social work major and rooted in our mission of service and care for individuals and communities, the PLU MSW has an emphasis on healthcare and behavioral health, with significant content on anti-racist practices, diversity, equity and inclusion. Meet virtually with Dr. Anissa Rogers, director of the program, to learn more about PLU’s MSW, open to students from ANY major.

In-Person: MFT Open House

Wednesday, 7:00pm, Garfield Station 102

If you’ve thought about a career in marriage and family therapy, this open house is for you! Join faculty and alumni in Garfield Station 102 to learn more about PLU’s Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) for connections and conversation to learn more about your opportunities with the PLU MFT. You’ll also get to tour the PLU Couple and Family Therapy Center!

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30

In-Person: Graduate Admission Tabling in the AUC

Wednesday, 11:00am-2:00pm

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

In-Person: MAE Info Session & Alumni Panel

Thursday, 5:30pm, AUC 133

Didn’t major in education? Want to be a teacher? You could be teaching with your master’s degree (and making a master’s level educator paycheck – Washington state is one of the top 5 states for highest paid teachers) in just one year after graduating with your bachelor’s degree from PLU.

Join us in AUC 133 to learn about PLU’s Master of Arts in Education (MAE), open to students from ANY major. Dr. Mary Jo Larsen, Assistant Dean in the School of Education, will host this info session and answer your questions. You’ll also get to meet a panel of PLU MAE alum and hear about their path to teaching.

FYI

GRADUATE ADMISSION

See all of the graduate programs PLU has to offer

10% TUITION DISCOUNT

All PLU alum, every grad program

Essentially a $3,000-$6,000 per year scholarship (depending on the program)

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