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Spring Graduate Programs Week

March 11-15, 2024

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

Did you know PLU has SEVEN 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 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 and Admin tabling – just stop by for that), and we look forward to seeing you there!

MONDAY, MARCH 11

Snack Shack

Monday, AUC

Graduate Admission is partnering with Hospitality Services & Campus Restaurants to host a pop-up snack shack! Stop by the AUC to get a tasty treat and celebrate the kick-off to Spring Graduate Programs Week!

In-Person: MBA Class Visit

Monday, 6:00pm-7:00pm

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to sit in on the first hour of the MBA class, “Supply Chain & Information Management,” taught by Professor Somaye Nargesi. Space is limited, so RSVP soon!

TUESDAY, MARCH 12

Graduate Admission Tabling in Admin Lobby

Tuesday, 9:30am-12:00pm

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.

Virtual: MFT Info Session

Tuesday, 1:00pm

If you’ve thought about a career in marriage and family therapy, this virtual info session is for you! Learn more about PLU’s Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), which has a 100% pass rate on the national MFT exam and its own couple and family therapy center.

In-Person: Business Guaranteed Admission Info Session

Tuesday, 2:30pm-3:15pm, CK Hall East, AUC

Join School of Business Dean, Dr. Mark Mulder, who will share more information and answer your questions about PLU’s MBA and MSMA programs, and what guaranteed admission means for you and your future goals.

For students who’ve received the guaranteed graduate admission offer to the School of Business graduate programs.

In-Person: MBA Class Visit

Tuesday, 3:40pm-4:40pm

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to sit in on the first hour of the MBA class, “Financial Resources,” taught by Professor Jerry Heemstra. Space is limited, so RSVP soon!

Virtual: MAE Info Session

Tuesday, 4:00pm

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 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. 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13

Graduate Admission Tabling at the Study Away Fair

Wednesday, 10:00am-2:00pm

Did you know that some of PLU’s graduate programs include a global experience as part of a class? And that costs are covered by the graduate program? We’ll have a table at the study away fair in the AUC – stop by to 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.

Virtual: MSW Info Session

Wednesday, 4:00pm

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: MBA Class Visit

Wednesday, 6:00pm-7:00pm

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to sit in on the first hour of the MBA class, “Legal, Ethical & Social Responsibility,” taught by Professor Ralph Flick. Space is limited, so RSVP soon!

THURSDAY, MARCH 14

Graduate Admission Tabling in Admin Lobby

Thursday, 1:30-4:00pm

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.

Virtual: Entry-Level MSN Info Session

Thursday, 2:00pm

Didn’t major in nursing? Want to be a nurse? Join us to learn about PLU’s Entry-level Master of Science in Nursing (ELMSN), which is specifically for non-nursing majors! Bailey Acord-Becker, Associate Director of Advising, Admissions and Student Support from the School of Nursing will host this info session. 

In-Person: MBA Class Visit

Thursday, 3:40pm-4:40pm

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to sit in on the first hour of the MBA class, “Financial Resources,” taught by Professor Jerry Heemstra. Space is limited, so RSVP soon!

In-Person: MBA Class Visit

Thursday, 6:00pm-7:00pm

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to sit in on the first hour of the MBA class, “Strategy & Innovation Management,” taught by Professor Leong Chan. Space is limited, so RSVP soon!

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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