Becoming a Lute & Lutes in Community

For New and Returning Lutes!

The Becoming a Lute and Lutes in Community are designed for students as they transition throughout college, from choosing a major, vocational discernment and place at PLU. The intention of these communities are to help students navigate resources and deepen student involvement on-campus, all while finding community at PLU.

The Becoming a Lute Community is specifically for supporting first year students as they navigate through their first year in college. This community can be found in Ordal Hall and Tingelstad Hall.

The Lutes in Community is for new transfer and continuing students as they progress throughout PLU. This community can be found in Ordal Hall, Pflueger Hall, and Tingelstad Hall.

Great For Students Who ...

Have questions related to declaring a major, discerning a vocation, and/or beginning to identify career options
Are looking to get involved and/or deepen their involvement in on-campus communities
Are incoming or new transfer residents looking for a traditional hall experience and a wing community
Are a continuing sophomore, junior, or senior who is interested in living in a particular traditional residence hall

Program + Learning Outcomes

By participating in the Becoming a Lute Community or Lutes in Community, students will:

Be able to identify academic and personal support resources to support their success in their first year at PLU
Build relationships with students, faculty, and staff to develop a sense of community in their wing, hall, and at PLU
Build skills to navigate mature interpersonal relationships through use of tools and processes such as the roommate and community standards agreements
Explore wellness and care for themselves, their communities, and the world through the lens of diversity, justice, and sustainability