208 Garfield
253-538-5990 // mcginnem@208garfield.com
208 Garfield is a cozy eatery in the heart of Parkland. Enjoy hand crafted menu items, friendly employees and a warm atmosphere.
Academic Assistance Center
At the Academic Assistance Center, you'll find free academic support services that can help you become a more effective, independent learner.
Admission
1-800-274-6758 // admission@plu.edu
PLU offers 3,100 students a combination of 44 academically rigorous liberal arts and professional programs. PLU students take part in student-faculty research, internships, lab work, field studies and numerous other hands-on learning experiences, and work closely with professors who are experts in their fields and passionate teachers.
Admission International Student Services
1-800-274-6758 // intl@plu.edu
PLU offers 3,100 students a combination of 44 academically rigorous liberal arts and professional programs. PLU students take part in student-faculty research, internships, lab work, field studies and numerous other hands-on learning experiences, and work closely with professors who are experts in their fields and passionate teachers.
American Marketing Association
A student organization that encourages students to uphold sound, honest marketing practices, engages in professional practice, improves marketing research, and develops and promotes better understanding between students, faculty and business people.
Army ROTC
Army ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) is one of the best leadership courses in the country. ROTC is taken in conjunction with other college courses and will complement your education with instruction in leadership development, military science, strategy, and problem solving.
Associated Students of Pacific Lutheran University (ASPLU)
As the elected voice of the student population at Pacific Lutheran University, The Associated Students of Pacific Lutheran University (ASPLU) is continually working to represent student views and concerns to faculty, staff, and the community at large.
Athletics
The Pacific Lutheran Athletics Department is dedicated to providing a broad-based, quality program and experience for men and women who strive to achieve academic and athletic excellence within the Northwest Conference as well as regional and national levels.
Biology Department
253-535-7561 // biology@plu.edu
To learn biology is more than just learning facts! It's learning how to answer questions, how to develop strategies to obtain answers and how to recognize the answers as they emerge. The department is dedicated to encouraging students to learn science in both an intuitive and logical way.
Business Network
The PLU Business Network Alumni Association is an affinity group of the PLU Alumni Office and seeks to connect BBA and MBA alumni around the world to create a network of active and caring School of Business professionals.
Career Connections
253-535-7459 // career@plu.edu
Career Connections brings together PLU's best academic and career planning tools to help students make a seamless transition into the next phase of life. Career Connections positions students to succeed by linking them to the right resources, advisors, opportunities, and employers.
Center for Gender Equity
The mission of PLU's Center for Gender Equity is to empower women and their allies to become advocates for gender equity and social justice. We accomplish this through education, mentoring, outreach, and celebration as well as by fostering a safe space and inclusive communities.
Choir
The Department of Music at PLU offers four music degrees: the Bachelor of Music in Performance, the Bachelor of Music Education, the Bachelor of Musical Arts, and the Bachelor of Arts in Music.
Commuter Students
Commuter Students at PLU travel to campus from as near as across the street from campus and as far as Seattle.
Continuing Nursing Education
The Center for Continued Nursing Learning (CCNL) provides excellent continuing education for nurses and other interested health care professionals.
Cycling
The PLU Cycling club is in its fifth year of operation. We dominate the realms of collegiate cyclocross, mountain biking, track and road racing.
Dance at PLU
Welcome to dance at Pacific Lutheran University! We offer a Dance minor in the Department of Communication & Theatre, School of Arts and Communication.
dCenter
253-535-8750 // dcenter@plu.edu
The Diversity Center is committed to empowering the PLU community to engage in dialogue, programs, and initiatives that promote and enhance equity, agency, and action.
Dining & Culinary Services
253-535-7472 // dining@plu.edu
Dining & Culinary Services is proudly owned and operated by Pacific Lutheran University and our thoughtful, professional staff is committed to serving the PLU Community.
English
253-535-7295 // kaufman@plu.edu
The study of English offers excellent preparation for any future requiring integrative thinking, skills in writing, discernment in reading and an appreciation of the human experience and aesthetic values.
Forensics (Speech & Debate Team)
The Speech and Debate team has a long history of intercollegiate forensics competition.
Garfield Station
253-537-0313 // leasing@garfieldstation.com
Garfield Station is located on the northeast corner of Garfield Street South and C Street South on the former location of the Dahl Grocery store and the Train Station for the railway car that ran from Downtown Tacoma to Parkland, hence the name Garfield Station.
Global Studies
The Global Studies Program aims to encourage and enable students to achieve global literacy defined as a multidisciplinary approach to contending perspectives on global problems, their historical origins, and their possible solutions.
GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade)
253-535-7415 // alumni@plu.edu
Graduates from PLU between 2002 and 2012
Harstad Hall
RHA encourages student development through educational and social programming that provides a forum to share ideas and common concerns, and establishes an effective and representative advocate body for residence hall related issues.
Heritage Society
253-535-7177 // advancement@plu.edu
The Heritage Society honors those individuals and families who have contributed to the future of Pacific Lutheran University by including the university in their estate plans.
HERmonic
253-535-8319 // hermonicacappella@gmail.com
A PLU student female group that performs and entertains through A'Cappella music.
Hinderlie Hall
RHA encourages student development through educational and social programming that provides a forum to share ideas and common concerns, and establishes an effective and representative advocate body for residence hall related issues.
Ignite Ministry
Ignite Ministry brings students together to worship and trains them to live as disciples of Christ.
Impact
253-535-7479 // impact@plu.edu
We are a student managed, student run design and advertising solution for Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA.
Instructional Technologies
The Instructional Technologies team is focused on providing four key services: Classroom Technologies, Instructional Technologies, Event Support and Technology Learning Opportunities.
InterVarsity
Multiethnic, inter-denominational community of students seeking to be the hands and feet of Jesus on campus and in the city of Tacoma
LASRradio
Lute Air Student Radio, Pacific Lutheran University's student run radio station.
Library
253-535-7500 // library@plu.edu
Provides access to information resources that advance the teaching of critical thinking and the pursuit of knowledge for the PLU Community.
Lute Nation (Fans)
Step together in representation of all college life, genders, creeds, and nationalities, to bridge the gap between PLU and its surrounding community, to entertain and educate while advancing the art form and culture of stepping.
LUTE Times
LuteTimes is owned and operated by the faculty of Department of Communication as a public communication learning laboratory. It is student-run, student-managed and student-edited.
LuteCast
LuteCast is Pacific Lutheran University's streaming media service operated by Instructional Technologies. LuteCast includes both live and archived events such as graduations, convocations, lectures, and symposia.
Mast Student TV
Mast TV offers a unique opportunity to all students interested in the television industry. We are one of the few student-run television stations in the state of Washington, and students run all aspects of production.
Matrix
The Matrix is PLU's journal of Social Justice. We envision The Matrix to be a vital part of the community, largely because it provides people from all over campus an opportunity to have their voices heard.
MediaLab
MediaLab is an award-winning, student-run media organization with expertise across the media spectrum.
Men's Lacrosse
253-535-7352 // thompsrw@plu.edu
A competitive college lacrosse club that both competes against the nation's top teams, and provides a positive atmosphere for all skill sets.
Night of Musical Theater
Strives to provide a fun and engaging opportunity to learn about the distinct art of musical theatre
Old Main Market
253-535-7472 // dining@plu.edu
Conveniently located in the University Center, this is where you can find the widest variety on campus. There's the Espresso Bar where you can get a cup of tea from Republic of Tea, any variety of espresso drink, a smoothie or chai.
Ordal Hall
RHA encourages student development through educational and social programming that provides a forum to share ideas and common concerns, and establishes an effective and representative advocate body for residence hall related issues.
Outdoor Recreation
A student-run club affiliated with recreational sports, strives to serve PLU students and the rest of the PLU community through weekend trips, educational opportunities, and on-campus programming
Pacific Lutheran University
253-535-7411 // marcom@plu.edu
Pacific Lutheran University purposefully integrates the liberal arts, professional studies and civic engagement in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. With distinctive international programs and close student-faculty research opportunities, PLU helps its 3,100 students from all faiths and backgrounds discern their life's vocation through coursework, mentorship and internships at world-class Puget Sound-area businesses and institutions.
Pflueger Hall
RHA encourages student development through educational and social programming that provides a forum to share ideas and common concerns, and establishes an effective and representative advocate body for residence hall related issues.
Physics Department
253-535-7536 // physics@plu.edu
Physics is the scientific study of the material universe at its most fundamental level.
PLU Student Veterans Association
The PLU Student Veterans Association is a group committed to continued service. Service to our fellow veterans, their families, our communities and the earth. If you feel the same then why don't you join us.
PLUtonic
253-535-8319 // plutonic@plu.edu
A PLU student male group that performs and entertains through A'Cappella music.
Provost
The Provost oversees all academic divisions and professional schools, as well as the Library, the Wang Center for Global Education and Enrollment Management.
Publishing and Printing Arts
253-535-7241 // solveig.robinson@plu.edu
For over 30 years, Pacific Lutheran University has helped students translate their "love of books" into a "life of books," through an exciting professional career in publishing.
Relay for Life
Colleges Against Cancer (Relay For Life) brings together students to fight against cancer through raising funds and awareness of different causes of cancer
Residence Hall Association
RHA encourages student development through educational and social programming that provides a forum to share ideas and common concerns, and establishes an effective and representative advocate body for residence hall related issues.
Residential Life
Well, this is it. College life. You are all settled and into the swing of things and realizing "Hey! This is not like the movies!" We know. In so many ways it is so much better than what you expected, but challenging in ways you didn't see coming. Don't worry, you are not alone. Here are some great pieces of advice from some of our RA's who are always here to help.
Saxifrage
Saxifrage is Pacific Lutheran University's premier literary and art magazine.
School of Arts + Communication
Art, Theatre, Music, & Communication at PLU
School of Business
253-535-7244 // business@plu.edu
The School of Business is located in the Morken Center for Learning and Technology, PLU's newest academic building. It is an environment where students benefit from personal interaction with faculty who combine a love for teaching with outstanding academic credentials and years of professional experience.
School of Business : MSF
253-535-8570 // gradprograms@plu.edu
The MSF is an innovative, cross-disciplinary degree that uniquely prepares graduates to excel in financial careers.
School of Business: MBA
253-535-8570 // gradprograms@plu.edu
The Pacific Lutheran University MBA Program is founded on the cornerstones of leadership, creative innovation, global awareness and ethical responsibility.
School of Education and Kinesiology
The School of Education and Kinesiology offers a wide variety of programs for those considering education as a profession as well as for experienced teachers already certified
Speech and Debate Team (Forensics)
The Speech and Debate team has a long history of intercollegiate forensics competition. Regionally, nationally and internationally active, students participate in parliamentary debate.
Student Involvement & Leadership
Student Involvement and Leadership (SIL) advocates for student directed experiences. SIL supports personal development for students, the exploration of beliefs, encourages values clarification, facilitates skill development, and enhances leadership in our community.
Student Media
A powerhouse of creativity and thoughtfulness including The Mooring Mast, Mast TV, LASR, Saxifrage, The Matrix.
Sustainability
253-535-7170 // sustain@plu.edu
Sustainability at PLU focuses on three key components: care for people, care for the planet, and prosperity, both now and in the future.
TelALute Callers
253-535-7177 // advancement@plu.edu
TelALute callers help to maintain the relationship between the university and its constituents – alumni, parents, and friends; to invite those constituents to give to meet PLU's fundraising goals.
The University Congregation PLU
253-535-8111 // kennedks@plu.edu
A community of faith that welcomes all to the table of our Lord.
Theatre at PLU
Pacific Lutheran University takes great pride in its intimate and challenging Theatre program. We strive to train students in all aspects of theatre art – from acting and directing to technical theatre and design.
Tingelstad Hall
RHA encourages student development through educational and social programming that provides a forum to share ideas and common concerns, and establishes an effective and representative advocate body for residence hall related issues.
Wang Center for Global Education
253-535-7577 // wang.center@plu.edu
Educating to achieve a just, healthy, sustainable and peaceful world, both locally and globally.