Spring 2022 New Student Orientation (NSO)
Spring 2022 LUTE Welcome (NSO) Schedule
| Starting | Events | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Registration Check-in & Coffee Hosted by the CAVE & LUTE Welcome Guides | Anderson University Center Entry Grey Area (2nd Floor) |
| 9:30 AM | Welcome to PLU Hosted by President Belton & Provost Gregson | Anderson University Center Regency Room |
| 10:00 AM | Diversity, Justice, Sustainability (DJS) @ PLU Hosted by Diversity Center You will hear the term "DJS" throughout campus, but what does it mean to us as Lutes? This presentation will explore the interconnectedness of diversity, justice, and sustainability and how you as new community members can engage in forming learning inclusive learning communities. | Anderson University Center Regency Room |
| 11:00 AM | Rooting with Purpose and Vocation Hosted by Wild Hope Center for Vocation and Campus Life Campus Life 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 Regency Room |
| 12:00 PM | Academic Divisions/Departments Table Conversations with Deans & Faculty Note: This session will not be simulcast; however, department resources are linked below for represented departments. To support COVID-19 safety, take away lunches will be provided after table conversations. 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 Chris Knutson Hall East & West |
| 1:00 PM | Rooting in Routine Hosted by Dr. Joanna Royce-Davis, Vice President for Student Life This session will introduce students to resources to support their transition from arriving to thriving at PLU. The first half hour (1-1:40pm) will include framing remarks from Dr. Royce-Davis and a brief introduction to each of the following resources. The second half hour (1:40-2:15pm) will be an open tabling format where students can connect with individual resources for additional questions and information. Student Success: Center for Student Success & Military Outreach Wellbeing at PLU: Health & Counseling Engaged Learning: Student Employment, Internships, & Study Away Student Financial Services | Anderson University Center Regency Room |
| 1:30 PM | Nursing Student Orientation Hosted by PLU School of Nursing (for incoming Nursing students only) | Anderson University Center Scandinavian Cultural Center |
| 2:00 PM | PLU Campus Tours (Optional) 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.
- Please review this flowchart to determine if you should come to campus.
- Please practice good hygiene while on campus. Wash hands frequently and use hand sanitizer stations.
- If using a space where cleaning kits are provided, please wipe down your desk/table or other surfaces after use.
Masks are required during New Student Orientation (NSO) according to the following guidelines:
- Students, faculty, staff, and visitors to all WASHINGTON campuses over the age of 2 are required to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
- Masks also are required on public transportation and when entering, exiting, or standing in line to enter an indoor campus facility.
- Masks are recommended outdoors for unvaccinated individuals who cannot maintain physical distance.
- Vaccinated individuals are not required to mask outdoors. There may be some cases where the University will require masking of everyone outdoors, regardless of vaccination status.
All WASHINGTON students, faculty, and staff are required to choose a pathway as part of the COVID-19 Testing Pathway. Those individuals who are fully vaccinated do not have to participate in asymptomatic testing if they select the Vaccination Pathway and provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. More information on PLU’s vaccine requirement policy and how to submit your proof of vaccination or file an exemption can be found here.
If you are bringing a family or support person with you to NSO, your orientation guest will be expected to follow the above masking guidelines and precautions. Your guest should remain at home if they meet any of the above COVID Screening criteria.
- Guests are required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (or proof of negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 3 days [72 hours] of the start time) to a PLU staff or faculty member prior to entry into the venue or event. A person is considered fully vaccinated greater than or equal to 2 weeks after completion of a two-dose mRNA series or single dose of J&J/Janssen vaccine and booster.
- Mask wearing, covering both the mouth and nose, required for event participants or audience when not actively eating or drinking.
- Those younger than 12 are excluded from proof of vaccination or testing, but are required to participate in masking if over the age of 2.
If you have questions about any of WASHINGTON’s COVID-19 policies, please contact this form.
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