First Year LUTE Welcome (New Student Orientation) Schedule @ a Glance

LUTE Welcome Week is packed with Lute traditions that will help you transition to PLU and meet faculty, staff and peers. All Fall 2022 New Students (including new International Students) will be assigned to a peer-led LUTE Group; individual LUTE Group locations will be available on your LUTE Welcome name tag, which new students will receive at Check In.

A Note about Accessibility & Health Safety Information

Accommodations: To request accommodations, contact engage@plu.edu.

Health & Safety: PLU requires that all students be fully vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus unless they have submitted documentation for a vaccination exemption and have been formally approved. Students coming to campus for the first time or returning after an absence are strongly encouraged to participate in COVID PCR or antigen (rapid) testing prior to arrival. Mask wearing is supported at all times and strongly encouraged for major Welcome Weekend events.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 - EVENTSTIMELOCATION &/or how to ACCESS
LUTE Welcome (LW) Headquarters
Optional: Your one-stop-shop for all LW questions
8:00AM-4:00PMAnderson University Center (AUC) Grey Area (Main Floor, North Side of Building)
Move In & LUTE Welcome Check-In for Residents
First stop for new residential students! (required for new residential students)
8:00AM-11:30AMResidence Halls
(individual move-in times are assigned; check your PLU email for details)
Campus Tour
Optional: Take a tour to get to know the campus!
10:00AM-11:00AMDepart from LUTE Welcome Headquarters (AUC Grey Area on Main Floor)
International Student Group Session & Photo
Required for new international students only
10:00AM-11:15AMMeet outside Anderson University Center (AUC) DJS Lounge (140)
DJS Coffee Stop
Optional: Join the Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability (DJS) for refreshments as you are moving into your residence hall or before/after you check in for NSO at the CAVE Commuter Welcome!
10:00AM-12:00PMAnderson University Center (AUC) Lower Level (outside room 150)
HUNGRY?
Lunch on your own
10:30AM-1:30PM208 Garfield, Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons, & Old Main Market (OMM)
The CAVE Open House & LW Check-In for Commuter Students
First stop for new commuting students! (required for new commuting students)
11:00AM-1:00PMAnderson University Center (AUC) Basement
Campus Tour
Optional: Take a tour to get to know the campus!
12:00 PM-1:00PMDepart from Anderson University Center (AUC) Grey Area
WELCOME TO PLU:
Required: Learn what it means to join the Lute Community: Diversity, Justice, & Sustainability (DJS), Vocation, and Lutheran Higher Education.
This opening session for New Student Orientation is required for all new students!
1:00 PM-2:15PMOlson Gym
LUTE Group Time
Required: Meet your LUTE Guide & Group
2:15PM-3:30PM Meet your LUTE Guide on Foss Field
Throughout LUTE Welcome, find your individual LUTE Group meeting location(s) printed on your name tag, which you received at Check In
New Student Group Picture
Required for all new students
3:30PM-4:00PMFoss Field
BECOMING A LUTE:
Required: Reception & Resource Fair For Families, Supporters, & Students
4:00PM-5:00PMRed Square (in front of Karen Hille Phillips Center for Performing Arts)
HUNGRY?
Optional: Dinner with your LUTE group - OR - go to dinner with Family/Supporters (on your own)

*Note: Meals in the Commons that are "All You Care To Eat" will be designated with (AYCTE). Any meals in commons without this designation are ala carte. OMM is also always ala carte.
5:00PM-7:00PM Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons (AYCTE*) & Old Main Market (OMM)
BECOMING NEIGHBORS:
Residential Wing Meetings hosted by Resident Assistants (RAs)
Required for all new residents!
7:00PM-8:00PMLearn your individual wing meeting location from your RA when you move in
AUC Open Late: Lutes @ (K)night (optional)
Optional: PLU Trivia hosted by ASPLU
8:00PM-10:00PMAnderson University Center (AUC) CAVE (lowest level)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 - EVENTSTIMELOCATION &/or how to ACCESS
LUTE Welcome (LW) Headquarters
Optional: Your one-stop-shop for all LW questions
7:30AM-4:30PMAnderson University Center (AUC) Grey Area (Main Floor, North Side of Building)
HUNGRY?
Optional: Snack Shack Pop Up Breakfast
7:30AM-8:30AMAnderson University Center (AUC) Grey Area (Main Floor, North Side of Building)
LUTE Group Meet Ups
Required: Warm up for the day with your LUTE Guide and new friends!
8:30AM-9:30AMFind your individual LUTE Group meeting location printed on your name tag, which you received at Check In
Rotating Sessions
Rose Window Group: Sounds of Solidarity
Black & Gold Group: Consent 101 & Becoming a Parkland Neighbor
Rotating sessions are required for all new Lutes!
9:30AM-11:30AMSounds of Solidarity (Karen Hille Phillips Center for Performing Arts)
Consent 101 & Becoming a Parkland Neighbor (AUC Chris Knutson Hall)
HUNGRY?
Optional: Lunch Rotations with your LUTE group
11:30AM-1:30PMResidents: AUC Commons & Old Main Market (OMM)
Commuters: CAVE
DJS Desserts
Optional: DJS = Diversity, Justice, & Sustainability
11:30AM-1:30PMLawn North of Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Meet & Greet with PLU Library
Optional: Stop by over lunch to meet PLU's Library staff and learn about academic support resources!
12:00PM-1:00PMLUTE Welcome Headquarters
Anderson University Center (AUC) Grey Area (Main Floor, North Side of Building)
Veterans Community Meeting
For new Veterans
This session is required for all new Lutes who are Veterans!
1:00PM-1:30PMAnderson University Center (AUC), Room 201
Rotating Sessions
Black & Gold Group: Sounds of Solidarity
Rose Window Group: Consent 101 & Becoming a Parkland Neighbor
Rotating sessions are required for all new Lutes!
1:30PM-3:30PMSounds of Solidarity (Karen Hille Phillips Center for Performing Arts)
Consent 101 & Becoming a Parkland Neighbor (AUC Chris Knutson Hall)
Featured Speaker: Dr. Jason Kilmer
“Beer Goggles” to Blackouts, “the Munchies” to Memory Effects: The Science of Alcohol and Cannabis
Does alcohol really make people more social? How do substances affect quality of sleep? Does cannabis/marijuana impact memory and attention? In this presentation, learn the answers to these questions and more.
This session is required for all new Lutes!
4:00-5:00 PMOlson Gym
HUNGRY?
Optional: Dinner Rotations with your LUTE Group
5:00PM-7:00PMAnderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM)
Men's Soccer vs. Marian University
Optional: Check out this fun evening event and root on your fellow Lutes!
7:00PM-8:30PMPLU Soccer Field
AUC Open Late: Lutes @ (K)night
Optional: Late Knight Episodes Screening & Board Games
8:00PM-10:00PMAnderson University Center (AUC) Regency Room (203)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 - EVENTSTIMELOCATION &/or how to ACCESS
Sunday Funday: A Day for Wellbeing & Play
Optional: All of the following events are open to all Lutes.
All DayJoin us for a various activities to support your thriving at PLU
LUTE Welcome (LW) Headquarters
Optional: Your one-stop-shop for all LW questions
8:30AM-12:00PMAnderson University Center (AUC) Grey Area (Main Floor, North Side of Building)
Trinity Lutheran Church Service
Optional: Meet up with University Pastor, Jen Rude, to check out Sunday services at Trinity!
9:40AM-11:15AMMeet in Red Square to walk to Trinity Lutheran Church (across the street from Mortvedt Library)
Open Weight Room
Optional: Health & Wellness Opportunity
10:00PM-2:00PMNames Fitness Center
LUTE Group Meet Ups for Brunch & Fun Activities
Optional: Meet up with your LUTE Group for food & fun!
10:30AMFind your individual LUTE Group meeting location printed on your name tag, which you received at Check In
PLU Community Garden
Optional: Did you know PLU has its own community garden? Come check out how and what you can grow this year! Join us for weekly opportunities to volunteer to assist in growing fresh produce to be donated to Parkland and caring for our community space. We encourage volunteers to bring rain gear, a water bottle, and to wear closed toe shoes. Meet at the PLU Community Garden 811 121st St, across the street from Ingram Hall on 121st St.
10:30AM-12:00PMCommunity Garden (811 121st St)
HUNGRY?
Brunch time!
10:30AM-1:30PMAnderson University Center (AUC) Commons (AYCTE) & Old Main Market (OMM)
Mashel Falls Hike
Optional: Join Outdoor Rec for an off-campus hiking opportunity! Sign up ahead of time, as space is limited to the first 24 students! Students must complete an activity waiver to participate: Sign Ups & Waiver Instructions
11:00AM-5:00PMMashel Falls (meet outside Harstad to travel together in PLU Vans)
Open Gym
Optional: Health & Wellness Opportunity
11:00AM-5:00PMOlson Gym
Stay 'n Play: CAVE Cafe
Optional: Come visit the CAVE Cafe to experience PLU's grooviest hang out spot on-campus. Drop-in to enjoy some chill tunes, refreshing beverages, light snacks, and board games with new friends. Come for the free food and drinks, stay for the good vibes!
11:30AM-1:00PMThe CAVE (Anderson University Center Basement)
Fun in the Sun with InterVarsity
Optional: Come hang out in the sun with InterVarsity! We will have snacks, card games, spikeball, basketball, frisbees, hammocks, and blankets, but feel free to bring your own as well!
12:00PM-1:30PMPflueger Sand Volleyball & Basketball Courts
Rec & Lap Swim
Optional: Health & Wellness Opportunity
12:00PM-4:00PMPool
The Collective Creative Space
The Collective is a student-run art collective on campus that emphasizes collaboration and art making within the PLU community. The Collective is interested in expanding the field of creative arts and has an appreciation for print and digital media. If you can dream it, you can make it! Come join us in the creation of a collaborative mural project and pennant making. Beverages will be provided and all skill levels are welcome.
12:00PM-4:00PMIngram 128
Women's Soccer (JV) vs. Green River Community College 1:00PMPLU Soccer Field
Stay 'n Play: Harstad Kool-Aid & Cupcakes
Optional: Come meet at greet other new Lutes over fun snacks at Harstad Hall!
1:30PM-3:00PMBack of Harstad, near Red Square
Stay 'n Play: Write a Skit in 90 Minutes!
Optional: Join Late Knight for some skit-writing fun
2:00PM-3:30PMAUC 174
Stay 'n Play: Blowin' Bubbles with BSU
Optional: Join Black Student Union to meet & greet new Lutes over some bubble-blowing fun! New students who identify as Black or African American are particularly encouraged to attend!
2:00PM-4:00PMRed Square Lawn
Stay 'n Play: Crafternoon Tea with StuDal
Optional: Join the RA's of Stuen and Ordal by making DIY macrame yarn decorations & DIY keychains, complete with a make your own tea bag station! Supplies given on a first come first served basis. If you would like to request accommodations please reach out to dgonzales@plu.edu.
2:00PM-3:30PMOrdal First Floor Lounge
Drop In Ultimate Frisbee
Optional: Fun event. Students must complete an activity waiver to participate: Waiver Instructions
2:15PM-4:00PMFoss Field
Stay 'n Play: Get Rooted in South
Optional: Come get plants & planted in community!
2:30PM-4:00PMSouth Hall Lounge & Patio
Stay 'n Play: Tingel Mingle
Optional: Meet & greet new Lutes at Tingelstad Hall!
3:30PM-5:00PMTingelstad Lawn
HUNGRY?
Optional: Go to Dinner with your LUTE Group
4:30PM-7:30PMAnderson University Center (AUC) Commons (AYCTE) & Old Main Market (OMM)
Dodgeball
Hosted by: ASPLU + RHA + SAAC
7:00PM-8:30PMFieldhouse, Olson Gym
AUC Open Late: Lutes @ (K)night
Optional: Join the Hinderlie Community for Creative Expression for an Open Mic Night! Featuring PLUtonic & Clay Crows.
8:00PM-10:00PMAnderson University Center (AUC) Chris Knutson Hall
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 - EVENTSTIMELOCATION &/or how to ACCESS
A Great Day To Rest
Take time to refresh for first day of classes & review Summer To-Do's New Student Checklist
All DayRelax on your own & finish tasks on your Summer To-Do's New Student Checklist
HUNGRY?
Breakfast & lunch on your own
7:00AM-9:30AM
10:30AM-2:30PM
Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM)
LUTE Group Meet-Ups
Optional: Go to lunch or just check in with last minute questions!
10:30AM-2:30PMFind your individual LUTE Group meeting location printed on your name tag, which you received at Check In
Men's Soccer vs. Colorado College 12:00PMPLU Soccer Field
Women's Soccer (JV) vs. Centralia Community College 2:30PMPLU Soccer Field
IHON New Student Orientation
Required: For new International Honors students only
3:00PM-4:00PMAnderson University Center (AUC) Room 133
HUNGRY? Check Out the PNW Salmon Bake
Don't miss this special taste of the Pacific Northwest (PNW) to celebrate the end of Labor Day Weekend!
4:30PM-7:00PMAnderson University Center (AUC) Commons (AYCTE) & Old Main Market (OMM)
Love Where You Live: Community Building
Residential Wing Meetings hosted by Resident Assistants (RAs)
Required: For new Residents
7:00PM-8:00PMLearn your individual wing meeting location from your RA when you move in
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 - EVENTSTIMELOCATION &/or how to ACCESS
HUNGRY?
Breakfast on your own
7:00AM-9:30AMAnderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM)
LUTE Welcome (LW) Headquarters
Optional: Your one-stop-shop for all LW questions
8:30AM-9:45AMAnderson University Center (AUC) Grey Area (Main Floor, North Side of Building)
Academic Advising Meetings
Required: Meet with your advisor to get off to a great start!
9:00AM-9:30AMFind your individual Advising Group meeting location printed on your name tag, which you received at Check In. If you don't have your nametag, stop by LW Headquarters!
Gather for Bell Ringing
Required: Congregate in Red Square for the annual tradition of ringing the bell & processing to Convocation
9:35AM-10:00AMRed Square
Convocation
Required: A PLU tradition to open the academic year!
10:00AM-11:00AMOlson Gym
HUNGRY?
Lunch on your own
10:30AM-2:30PMAnderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM)
First Day of Fall 2022 Semester
You got this, Lutes!
Starting at 11:50AMTip: check out your classroom locations during LUTE Welcome weekend ahead of your first day so you know where to go!
HUNGRY?
Dinner on your own
4:30PM-7:30PMAnderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM)

LUTE Welcome (Continued): The First Six Weeks

The first six weeks is a critical time in a new semester for new and continuing students alike to get rooted and set their routines so they can THRIVE at PLUBelow is a list of Welcome Week events and other highlighted activities in the first six weeks of fall 2022 semester to get you started! Throughout the academic year, check out the PLU Events Calendar to see even more!

LUTE Welcome (Back): The First Six Weeks
Open to ALL Lutes
DATE TIMELOCATION &/or how to ACCESS
Intramural Sports Sign ups available
Create a Team / Join a Team or signup as a free agent and we will try and find you a team
Thursday, 9/1/228:00 AMimleagues.com or the PLU Rec App
Drop in Academic Advising
Pop by and say hello to your academic advisor!
Tuesday, 9/6/22 thru
Friday, 9/9/22
9:00AM-5:00PMCenter for Student Success (Mortvedt Library)
ASPLU Senate Elections Info Session Tuesday, 9/6/223:00PM-4:00PMAUC Regency Room (203)
Group Exercise Classes Start Yoga
Every Tuesday. All Exercise Levels welcomed!
Tuesday, 9/6/227:30 PMMemorial Gym Signup on imleagues.com or the PLU Rec App
Outdoor Rec Rental Shop Opens for the Fall
Choose your own adventure with the Outdoor Rec (OR) rental program! From hammocks to tents, sleeping bags to backpacks, and everything in-between, Outdoor Rec has a wide selection of gear for your next excursion!
Wednesday, 9/7/229:00 AMVisit the OR Website
University Chapel Wednesdays
(beginning 9/7/22)
10:30AM-11:00AM Ness Family Chapel
Group Exercise - Spin Class
Every Wednesday. All Exercise Levels welcomed!
Wednesdays, 9/7/227:30 PMMemorial Gym Signup on imleagues.com or the PLU Rec App
Concert in the Cave: Rainier Quartet, Dead Amy & Gabe FobesThursday, 9/8/22Doors 6:00 p.m.
Show 7:00 p.m.
CAVE (AUC ground level)
Group Exercise - Spin Class
Every Thursday All Exercise Levels welcomed!
Thursday, 9/8/227:30 PMMemorial Gym Signup on imleagues.com or the PLU Rec App
Prayers for the WorldFridays
(beginning 9/9/22)
10:30AM-11:00AM Red Square
ASPLU Senate Elections Info Session Friday, 9/9/221:00PM-2:00PMAUC Regency Room (203)
NSCI Opportunity Fair
Learn about the Division of Natural Sciences at PLU!
Friday, 9/9/223:00PM-4:00PMFoss Field
Initial Academic Advising Meetings
Academic Advisors will schedule a time to meet with each of their students 1:1 during the month of September!
Friday, 9/9/22 thru
Friday, 9/30/22
Various TimesCenter for Student Success (Mortvedt Library)
Outdoor Rec - Rainier HikeSaturday, 9/10/229:00 AMSignup on imleagues.com or the PLU Rec App
Breathe and Be – Spiritual Practices in CommunityMondays
(beginning 9/12/22)
10:30AM-11:00AM Ness Family Chapel
Group Exercise - Zumba Class
Every Monday. All Exercise Levels welcomed!
Monday, 9/12/227:30 PMMemorial Gym Signup on imleagues.com or the PLU Rec App
ASPLU Senate Elections Info Session Tuesday, 9/13/224:00PM-5:00PMAUC Regency Room (203)
ASPLU Senate Elections Info Session Thursday, 9/15/226:00PM-7:00PMAUC Regency Room (203)
Black Lives Matter Flag RaisingFriday, 9/16/2212:00PM-2:00PMRed Square
Hang with the GIRLLZZZZ! Spotlighting “Women & Non-Binary Faculty & Staff Across PLU”
A spotlight on the Women, Non-Binary, and femme Faculty & Staff Across PLU! Harstad Women Empowerment & Gender Equity Social Mixer! Snacks: charcuterie board and fruit & lemonade
Friday, 9/16/223:00PM-4:30PMHarstad 1st floor lounge
Block Party (Featuring Rock the Vote & Engagement Fair)
Join Residence Hall Association (RHA) and Associated Students of PLU (ASPLU; PLU's Student Government) for an epic block party event featuring music & dancing, registering to vote, and meeting/mingling with PLU & Parkland clubs and organizations!
Friday, 9/16/224:00PM-8:00PMRed Square
Volleyball vs. WhitworthFriday, 9/16/227:00PMOlson Gym
Drop in Glow in the dark Ultimate Frisbee Friday, 9/16/228:15 PMFoss Field - All are welcome
Outdoor Rec - Lake 22 HikeSaturday, 9/17/229:00 AMSignup on imleagues.com or the PLU Rec App
Cross Country PLU Invite Saturday, 9/17/2211:00AMColumbia Center/Disc Golf Course
Women's Soccer vs. Pacific University Saturday, 9/17/2212:00PMPLU Soccer Field
Volleyball vs. WhitmanSaturday, 9/17/226:00PMOlson Gym
Outdoor Rec - Kayaking TripSunday, 9/18/229:00 AMSignup on imleagues.com or the PLU Rec App
Women's Soccer vs. Pacific University Sunday, 9/18/2212:00PMPLU Soccer Field
ASPLU Senate Elections Info Session Monday, 9/19/22 8:00AM-9:00AMAUC Regency Room (203)
Intramural Sports Rosters Due
For Volleyball / Spikeball / Soccer / Flag Football / Tennis / Badminton / Ultimate Frisbee
Monday, 9/19/2211:00 AMSignup on imleagues.com or the PLU Rec App
CAVE Commuter Community Social Monday, 9/19/223:00PM-4:00PMCAVE (AUC ground level)
Study Away FairWednesday, 9/21/2210:00AM-2:00PMRed Square
Women's Soccer vs. Pacific University Wednesday, 9/21/224:00PMPLU Soccer Field
Concert in the Cave: Kemper Thornberry, J. Martin, Zari AlexandriaThursday, 9/22/22Doors 6:00 p.m.
Show 7:00 p.m.
CAVE (AUC ground level)
Students of Color RetreatFriday, 9/23/22 &
Saturday, 9/24/22
begins 5:00PM on 9/23To Be Announced (TBA)
Football vs. California Lutheran UniversitySaturday, 9/24/221:00PMSparks Stadium
Men's Soccer vs. WhitworthSaturday, 9/24/227:00PMPLU Soccer Field
Men's Soccer vs. WhitmanSunday, 9/25/226:00PMPLU Soccer Field
Outdoor Rec HikeFriday, 9/30/229:00 AMSignup on imleagues.com or the PLU Rec App
Campus Ministry & Wild Hope RetreatSaturday, 10/1/2210:00AM-3:00PMNesvig Alumni House
Homecoming & Family Week Monday, 10/3/22 thru
Sunday, 10/9/22
Various TimesVarious Locations
LuteConnects
Resident Assistants will schedule a time to meet with each of their residents 1:1 during the month of October!
October (all month)Various Times RAs & Residents Choose
Concert in the Cave: Titanic 2, Polly's Pocket, The New SonicsThursday, 10/20/22Doors 6:00 p.m.
Show 7:00 p.m.
CAVE (AUC ground level)
Concert in the Cave: Spence Hood, T. Jay & Icarus Gray, Los OcupadosThursday, 11/17/22Doors 6:00 p.m.
Show 7:00 p.m.
CAVE (AUC ground level)
Queer Student RetreatTo Be Announced (TBA)To Be Announced (TBA)To Be Announced (TBA)

We Look Forward to Meeting You

LUTE Welcome Week – New Student Orientation is an exciting series of experiences designed to welcome new students to PLU’s vibrant community and allow you to get connected, to be involved and to stay informed.

Interested in finding a job, studying abroad, and/or joining a club? Your LUTE Group guide will connect you to these resources and more, while you make friends with fellow Lutes.