Spring 2023 New Student Orientation (NSO)
Spring 2023 LUTE Welcome (NSO) Schedule
| Starting | Events | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | LUTE Welcome Check In & Coffee hosted by CAVE Check-in for LUTE Welcome opens at 9am. Come by at 9am to meet your CAVE Commuter Advocates and LUTE Welcome Guides over coffee and light refreshments. Note: LUTE Welcome sessions will begin promptly at 9:30am. | Anderson University Center Entry Grey Area (2nd Floor) |
| 9:30 AM | Welcome to PLU: DJS, Vocation, and Lutheran Higher Education 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! | Anderson University Center Chris Knutson Hall East & West |
| 10:35 AM | LUTE Group Introductions & Icebreakers Required: Meet your LUTE Guide & Group | Anderson University Center Chris Knutson Hall East & West |
| 11:00 AM | Rooting at PLU with Purpose and Vocation Hosted by Wild Hope Center for Vocation and Campus Ministry Required: Campus Ministry and Wild Hope Center for Vocation introduce the discussion of purpose and vocation by exploring the Why behind our choices. Rooting in your Choices: why are you here at PLU, why are you getting a degree, why are you living according to certain values. | Anderson University Center Chris Knutson Hall East & West |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch with Academic Divisions/Departments Deans & Faculty Required session for all new students. Note: Academic Department resources are linked below for represented departments. Featured Academic Divisions & Departments Division of Natural Sciences Website Division of Social Sciences Website Division of Humanities Website Kinesiology Department Website School of Business Website School of Arts & Communications Website School of Nursing Website Check out the Academics at PLU YouTube Playlist to learn more about areas of study and majors at PLU! | Anderson University Center Regency Room |
| 1:00 PM | Campus Resources: Panel & Mini-Resource Fair Required: This session will introduce students to resources to support their transition from arriving to thriving at PLU. The first part of this session (~45 minutes) will include a panel discussion with Q&A from students, including a brief introduction to each of the following resources. The second part of this session (~35 minutes) will be a resource fair tabling format where students can connect with resources for additional individual questions and information. Student Success: PLU Library, Center for Student Success & Military Outreach Wellbeing at PLU: Health, Counseling, & Outdoor Recreation Engaged Learning: Student Employment, Internships, & Study Away Student Financial Services | Anderson University Center Chris Knutson Hall East & West |
| 2:30 PM | THRIVE at PLU: Closing Session Required session hosted by Dr. Joanna Royce-Davis, Vice President for Student Life | Anderson University Center Chris Knutson Hall East & West |
| 3:00 PM | PLU Campus Tours (Optional) Optional: Tour hosted by Admission Ambassadors | Depart from Anderson University Center Entry Grey Area (2nd Floor) |
From Arriving to Thriving: COVID-19 Safety during NSO
Pacific Lutheran University is focused on delivering the best possible student experience while reducing risk to our students, faculty, staff and communities. With that in mind, our COVID-19 response includes strategies to help reduce spread of COVID-19, as well as changes to our learning, working and residential environments to promote safety. During LUTE Welcome New Student Orientation (NSO), guests of students are expected to follow the same public health measures that all students, faculty and staff follow. Our goal is that all Lutes feel safe so that they can focus on enjoying orientation.
Your well being is the most important.
- Stay home if you are sick!
- Please review these CDC Guidelines to determine if you should come to campus.
- Please practice good hygiene while on campus. Wash hands frequently and use hand sanitizer stations. For more information on safe practices, please visit the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department website.
- If using a space where cleaning kits are provided, please wipe down your desk/table or other surfaces after use
- When recovering from COVID-19 or after exposure to a confirmed case of COVID-19 in accordance with CDC Guidelines.
- When inside of campus healthcare locations. (PLU Health Center, PLU Counseling Center, etc.)
- When visiting a personal private office and the occupant requests guests to wear a mask.
If you are bringing a family or support person with you to NSO, your orientation guest will be expected to follow the above guidelines and precautions. Your guest should remain at home if they are sick or meet any of the above CDC COVID exposure or active case guidelines.
Engagement Fair
Learn about PLU’s Clubs & Organizations and many other opportunities around campus!
Center for DJS Events
Check out all the amazing workshops, retreats, and events hosted by the Center for Diversity, Justice, & Sustainability this semester!
Chapel Break
Learn about the upcoming programs and events, such as Chapel Break three times/week, hosted by Campus Ministry.
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