Commuter Life

“Lutes Commute” is the commuter student learning community at PLU. Lutes Commute is committed to providing and advocating for programs and services that meet the diverse interests and needs of commuter and off campus students in order to best support them in achieving their goals.

While the Lutes Commute Learning Community spans throughout the entirety of the Puget Sound area, our physical space is hosted in the Lutes Commute Lounge, AUC 140. This space serves as an on-campus community & hangout spot for all commuter students. This space is designed as a home-away-from-home for students to rest, study, eat, and connect between classes. This space is staffed and facilitated by Commuter Advocates, which are student leaders that create and implement opportunities for commuter students to build relationships and be part of a dedicated community at PLU.

• Live off campus and want to feel more connected to the PLU community
• Want a comfortable place on campus to study, eat, relax, or spend time between classes
• Are interested in meeting other commuter and off-campus students
• Want to learn more about campus resources, traditions, events, and opportunities
• Are looking for ways to build relationships and make PLU feel like home

By participating in Lutes Commute, the Commuter Learning Community, students will be able to:

• Identify and connect with campus resources designed to support their academic and social transition and success at PLU
• Develop meaningful relationships with the PLU community
• Identify and utilize spaces/opportunities to deepen their understanding of diversity, justice and sustainability
• Engage in opportunities to connect with campus traditions, practice critical reflection and perspective taking

More resources for Commuter Students can be found on our on-and-off campus resources page!