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Convocation 2014

September 4, 2014

Ringing in PLU’s 125th year

Watch live coverage of PLU’s 2014 Convocation, the official kickoff to the university’s 125th academic year.

We are excited for the start of PLU’s 125th academic year! President Thomas W. Krise invites new and continuing students, as well as family members, faculty and staff to join the entire university community at Convocation. This annual tradition opens the academic year by welcoming our new students and faculty.

Please note that during Convocation all classes are cancelled, and all campus offices are closed as well.

Opening Day Schedule

Classes begin Monday, September 8, 2014.

  • 8:15 a.m.………New Students gather at Red Square
  • 8:00-11:15 a.m.…..Classes cancelled & PLU offices close; Continuing students gather in Olson Auditorium
  • 8:45 a.m.………New Student processional begins
  • 9:00 a.m.………Convocation (Olson Auditorium)
  • 10:15 a.m.……..Involvement Fair (Foss Field)
  • 11:15 a.m.……..Classes start & PLU offices open