Schedule of Events

Grad Fair | Tuesday, May 23, 2023

3:00-5:00 pm | Regency Room, Anderson University Center
Event is open to graduating students only.

All graduating students are expected to attend to pick up important items related to their graduation, including their cap and gown, alumni gift bag and other commencement-related items.

Sponsoring Department: Alumni & Student Connections
Questions: alumni@plu.edu

Grad Fair | Wednesday, May 24, 2023

3:00-5:00 pm | Regency Room, Anderson University Center
Event is open to graduating students only.

All graduating students are expected to attend to pick up important items related to their graduation, including their cap and gown, alumni gift bag and other commencement-related items.

Sponsoring Department: Alumni & Student Connections
Questions: alumni@plu.edu

Commencement Toast | Wednesday, May 24, 2023

5:00-6:30 pm | Chris Knutzen Hall, Anderson University Center
Event is open to graduating students only. ID and registration are required. Register here for the Commencement Toast by May 15.

Raise a glass and toast to your achievements at PLU at this celebration.

Sponsoring Department: Alumni & Student Connections
Questions: alumni@plu.edu

Celebration of Leadership | Thursday, May 25, 2023

4:30-6:00 pm | Scandinavian Cultural Center, Anderson University Center
Celebration of Leadership  is open to all students, staff, faculty, and supporters (family & friends); no RSVP is needed except for award nominees and recipients.

Anyone interested in submitting a nomination for this award ceremony should visit https://www.plu.edu/campus-life/student-leadership-recognition/.

Sponsoring Department: Division of Student Life
Questions: alexis.austin@plu.edu

Baccalaureate Service | Friday, May 26, 2023

4:00-5:00 pm | Lagerquist Concert Hall, Mary Baker Russell Music Center
Baccalaureate is for all graduates and their guests.

This gathering is rooted in faith and spiritual traditions and practices, marking this moment of transition with reflection, celebration, gratitude and ritual with your classmates and communities of support.

Sponsoring Department: Campus Ministry & Wild Hope Center for Vocation
Questions: cmin@plu.edu

President’s Reception | Friday, May 26, 2023

5:00-6:30 pm | Red Square
Event is open to all graduates and their guests.

Join President Belton for a celebratory reception and light appetizers.

Sponsoring Department: Office of the President
Questions: commencement@plu.edu

Commencement Ceremony | Saturday, May 27, 2023

2:30 pm | Tacoma Dome
Commencement is for all graduates and their guests.

Sponsoring Department: Office of the Provost
Questions: commencement@plu.edu