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 2021 New Students (including new International Students) will be assigned to a peer-led LUTE Welcome Group (commonly referred to as JAM Groups for “Just Ask Me”); individual LUTE Welcome Group locations will be available on your LUTE Welcome name tag, which new students will receive at Check In.
| FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 - EVENTS | TIME | LOCATION &/or how to ACCESS |
|---|---|---|
| Move In & LUTE Welcome Check-In for Residents First stop for new residential students! | 8:30AM-3:00PM | Residence Halls (individual move-in times are assigned; check your PLU email for details) |
| LUTE Welcome (LW) Headquarters Your one-stop-shop for all LW questions | 9:00AM-4:30PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Grey Area (Main Floor, North Side of Building) |
| Campus Tour | 10:00AM-11:00AM | Depart from the tent in Red Square (in front of Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts) |
| Student Financial Services & PLU Pledge Drop by to learn more about financial aid and Lute Loan Safety Net | 10:00AM-3:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC), Room 212 |
| International Student Group Session & Photo Required for new international students only | 10:00AM-11:45AM | Meet outside Anderson University Center (AUC) DJS Lounge (140) |
| HUNGRY? Lunch on your own | 10:30AM-1:30PM | 208 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! | 12:00PM-2:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Basement |
| Campus Tour | 12:00 PM-1:00PM | Depart from the tent in Red Square (in front of Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts) |
| LET'S JAM: Meet your LUTE JAM (Just Ask Me) Guide & Group | 2:00PM-3:30PM | Find your individual JAM Group meeting location printed on your name tag, which you received at Check In |
| New Student Group Picture | 3:30PM-4:00PM | Foss Field |
| LUTE Welcome Home: For Families, Supporters, & Students | 4:00PM-5:00PM | Red Square & Lawn North of Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts |
| HUNGRY? Optional: Dinner with your JAM group - OR - go to dinner with Family/Supporters (on your own) | 5:00PM-7:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) |
| WON'T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR: Residential Wing Meetings hosted by Resident Assistants (RAs) | 7:00PM-8:00PM | Learn your individual wing meeting location from your RA when you move in |
| AUC Open Late: Lutes @ Nite (optional) Games: Board Games (in AUC 133) and Jackbox Games (on Discord) hosted by Engage Ambassadors Movie: Luca (in CAVE) Activity: PLU Trivia hosted by Residence Hall Association & ASPLU | 8:00PM-11:00PM | In-Person in the Anderson University Center (AUC) and virtual via PLU's Digital Campus (on Discord) |
| SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 - EVENTS | TIME | LOCATION &/or how to ACCESS |
|---|---|---|
| HUNGRY? Breakfast on your own | 7:00AM-9:00AM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) |
| LUTE Welcome (LW) Headquarters Your one-stop-shop for all LW questions | 7:30AM-4:30PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Grey Area (Main Floor, North Side of Building) |
| JAM Group Meet Ups & Rotating Sessions Black Group: Sounds of Solidarity & Lute Community Stewardship Gold Group: Introduction to Library Resources & Center for Student Success | 9:00AM-12:00PM | Find your individual JAM Group meeting location printed on your name tag, which you received at Check In |
| HUNGRY? Lunch Rotations with your LUTE JAM group | 11:30AM-1:45PM | First Year Residents: Anderson University Center (AUC) First Year Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) Commuters: Red Square |
| DJS Desserts DJS = Diversity, Justice, & Sustainability | 11:45AM-1:15PM | Lawn North of Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts |
| Military-Affiliated Community Meeting For new Veterans, ROTC, and students from military families | 1:00PM-2:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC), Room 201 |
| Veterans Community Meeting For new Veterans | 2:00PM-3:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC), Room 201 |
| JAM Group Meet Ups & Rotating Sessions Gold Group: Sounds of Solidarity & Lute Community Stewardship Black Group: Introduction to Library Resources & Center for Student Success | 2:00PM-5:00PM | Find your individual JAM Group meeting location printed on your name tag, which you received at Check In |
| HUNGRY? Dinner Rotations with your JAM Group (optional) | 5:00PM-7:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) |
| AUC Open Late: Lutes @ Nite Games: Board Games (in AUC 133) and Jackbox Games (on Discord) hosted by Engage Ambassadors Movie (Double Feature!): Soul & Luca (in CAVE) | 7:00PM-11:00PM | In-Person in the Anderson University Center (AUC) and virtual via PLU's Digital Campus (on Discord) |
| SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 - EVENTS | TIME | LOCATION &/or how to ACCESS |
|---|---|---|
| A Day for Wellbeing & Play | All Day | Join us for a various activities to support your thriving at PLU |
| LUTE Welcome (LW) Headquarters Your one-stop-shop for all LW questions | 8:30AM-12:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Grey Area (Main Floor, North Side of Building) |
| JAM Group Meet Ups for Brunch & Fun Activities Optional: Meet up with your JAM Group for food & fun! | 10:30AM | Find your individual JAM Group meeting location printed on your name tag, which you received at Check In |
| HUNGRY? Brunch time! | 10:30AM-1:30PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) |
| Open Gym Optional: Health & Wellness Opportunity | 11:00AM-5:00PM | Olson Gym |
| Stay 'n Play Activities Optional: Each residence hall & the CAVE will host a fun activity that all are welcome to attend! | 11:00AM-5:00PM | Residence Halls: Rotating Times & Locations (see details below) |
| Stay 'n Play in Hong Study Away Trivia & Drop in Wang Center Advising | 11:00AM-12:30PM | Language Resource Center in Hong |
| Stay 'n Play in Tingelstad Rock Painting | 12:00PM-2:00PM | Tingelstad First Floor Lobby |
| Open Weight Room Optional: Health & Wellness Opportunity | 12:00PM-4:00PM | Names Fitness Center |
| Rec & Lap Swim Optional: Health & Wellness Opportunity | 12:00PM-4:00PM | Pool |
| Stay 'n Play in Hinderlie Makerspace Open Hours | 12:30PM-2:00PM | Hinderlie Makerspace (Ground Floor) |
| Yoga Optional: Health & Wellness Opportunity | 1:00PM-2:00PM | Memorial Gym (enter through Names Fitness Center) Pre-register through imleagues.com (search PLU & create an account using your PLU email address) |
| Stay 'n Play in Harstad House of Harstad | 1:00PM-2:30PM | Harstad First Floor Lobby |
| LUTES @ Play Optional: The PLU Football Team is hosting a high energy mixer filled with fun | 2:30PM-3:30PM | Foss Field |
| Stay 'n Play in Ordal & Stuen International Snack Time | 2:30PM-4:00PM | Ordal First Floor Lobby |
| Stay 'n Play in Pflueger & South Pflouth Pfield Day | 3:00PM-5:00PM | Check in at Pflueger Front Desk |
| Ultimate Frisbee Optional: Fun event | 3:30PM-5:00PM | Foss Field |
| Stay 'n Play: CAVE Games Meet other new Lutes in the commuter lounge | 4:00PM-6:00PM | The CAVE (Anderson University Center Basement) |
| HUNGRY? Encouraged: Go to Dinner with your JAM Group before the featured speaker! | 5:00PM-7:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) |
| Featured Speaker: Jason Kilmer Required session: View with your JAM Group | 7:15PM-8:30PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Various Rooms & Virtual via Zoom Link (PLU epass required to access link) |
| AUC Open Late: Lutes @ Nite Games: Board Games (in AUC 133) and Jackbox Games (on Discord) hosted by Engage Ambassadors Movie: Coco (in CAVE) | 8:30PM-11:00PM | In-Person in the Anderson University Center (AUC) and virtual via PLU's Digital Campus (on Discord) |
| MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 - EVENTS | TIME | LOCATION &/or how to ACCESS |
|---|---|---|
| A Great Day To Rest Take time to refresh for first day of classes & review Smart Start Student Checklist | All Day | Relax on your own & peruse the Smart Start Checklist on the LUTE Welcome Webpage |
| HUNGRY? Breakfast & lunch on your own | 7:00AM-9:30AM 10:30AM-1:30PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) |
| COVID-19 Testing Center Open | 10:00AM-1:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC), Room 133 |
| LUTE JAM Group Meet-Ups Optional: Go to lunch or just check in with last minute questions! | 11:30AM-2:00PM | Find your individual JAM Group meeting location printed on your name tag, which you received at Check In |
| Open Weight Room Optional: Health & Wellness Opportunity | 12:00PM-4:00PM | Names Fitness Center |
| CAVE Open Hours A home away from home for commuters! | 2:00PM-3:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Basement |
| IHON New Student Orientation For new International Honors students only | 3:00PM-4:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Chris Knutzen Hall (214) |
| HUNGRY? Dinner on your own | 4:30PM-7:30PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) |
| Love Where You Live: Community Building Residential Wing Meetings hosted by Resident Assistants (RAs) | 7:00PM-8:00PM | Learn your individual wing meeting location from your RA when you move in |
| AUC Open Late: Lutes @ Nite Games: Jackbox Games (on Discord) hosted by Engage Ambassadors Movie: Inside Out (in CAVE) Activity: PLU Trivia hosted by Residence Hall Association & ASPLU | 8:00PM-10:00PM | In-Person in the Anderson University Center (AUC) and virtual via PLU's Digital Campus (on Discord) |
| TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 - EVENTS | TIME | LOCATION &/or how to ACCESS |
|---|---|---|
| HUNGRY? Breakfast on your own | 7:00AM-9:30AM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) |
| LUTE Welcome (LW) Headquarters Your one-stop-shop for all LW questions | 8:30AM-9:45AM | Anderson 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-9:30AM | Find your individual JAM Group meeting location printed on your name tag, which you received at Check In. If you don't have your nametag, stop by HeadQuarters ! |
| Gather for Bell Ringing Congregate in Red Square for the annual tradition of ringing the bell & processing to Convocation | 9:35AM-10:00AM | Red Square |
| Convocation A PLU tradition to open the academic year! | 10:00AM-11:00AM | Olson Gym |
| HUNGRY? Lunch on your own | 10:30AM-2:30PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) |
| First Day of Fall 2021 Semester You got this, Lutes! | Starting at 11:50AM | Tip: 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-7:30PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) |
| LUTE Welcome (Back): The First Six Weeks Open to ALL Lutes | DATE | TIME | LOCATION &/or how to ACCESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drop in Academic Advising Pop by and say hello to your academic advisor! | Tuesday, 9/7/21 thru Friday, 9/10/21 | 9:00AM-5:00PM | Center for Student Success (Mortvedt Library) |
| Community Coffee Hour & Chapel Moment | Wednesdays (beginning 9/8/21) | 10:15AM-11:15AM (drop in anytime) | Red Square |
| Friday Prayers | Fridays (beginning 9/10/21) | 10:15AM-11:15AM (drop in anytime) | Red Square |
| Black Lives Matter Flag Raising | Friday, 9/10/21 | 12:00PM-2:00PM | Red Square |
| NSCI Opportunity Fair Learn about the Division of Natural Sciences at PLU! | Friday, 9/10/21 | 2:00PM-3:00PM | Outside between Morken and Rieke (lower campus) |
| Campus Resource Fair | Friday, 9/10/21 | 4:00PM-6:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) |
| RHA Block Party | Friday, 9/10/21 | 8:00PM-10:00PM | Red Square |
| 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, 9/10/21 thru Friday, 10/1/21 | Various Times | Center for Student Success (Mortvedt Library) |
| University Congregation | Sundays (beginning 9/12/21) | 5:00PM-6:00PM | Ness Family Chapel |
| Monday Word | Mondays (beginning 9/13/21) | 30-minute recorded conversation | Campus Ministry Website |
| Students of Color Retreat | Friday, 9/17/21 & Saturday, 9/18/21 | begins 5:00PM on 9/17 | To Be Announced (TBA) |
| Study Away Fair | Wednesday, 9/22/21 | 10:00AM-2:00PM | Red Square |
| Engagement Fair Learn about clubs & organizations at PLU! Join or start a club today | Friday, 9/24/21 | 4:00PM-6:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) |
| Campus Ministry & Wild Hope Retreat | Saturday, 9/25/21 | 10:30AM-2:30PM | Nesvig Alumni House |
| Homecoming & Family Week | Tuesday, 9/28/21 thru Sunday, 10/3/21 | Various Times | Various 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 |
| Queer Student Retreat | Friday, 10/8/21 Saturday, 10/9/21 | 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 LUTE club? Your JAM group guide will connect you to these resources and more, while you make friends with fellow Lutes.
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