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  • What exactly is a Learning Community (LC)? Here’s how to pick yours. Maybe you’ve already heard about the Learning Communities  (LCs) at PLU, and maybe you haven’t, but the thing you need to know is that  every  student, whether you  live on campus  or  commute…

    Learning Communities Posted by: shortea / May 13, 2020 May 13, 2020 What exactly is a Learning Community (LC)? Here's how to pick yours.Maybe you’ve already heard about the Learning Communities (LCs) at PLU, and maybe you haven’t, but the thing you need to know is that every student, whether you live on campus or commute, is part of a Learning Community, and you get to pick which you want to be a part of. LCs are a way for you to connect with community inside and outside of the classroom

  • What exactly is a Learning Community (LC)? Here’s how to pick yours. Maybe you’ve already heard about the Learning Communities  (LCs) at PLU, and maybe you haven’t, but the thing you need to know is that  every  student, whether you  live on campus  or  commute…

    Learning Communities Posted by: shortea / May 13, 2020 May 13, 2020 What exactly is a Learning Community (LC)? Here's how to pick yours.Maybe you’ve already heard about the Learning Communities (LCs) at PLU, and maybe you haven’t, but the thing you need to know is that every student, whether you live on campus or commute, is part of a Learning Community, and you get to pick which you want to be a part of. LCs are a way for you to connect with community inside and outside of the classroom

  • Learning Communities are for all PLU students. At PLU, every residential student (including first-year, new transfer, returning, and upper division) is part of an LC, by year at PLU and/or by theme.

    , Transgender, Queer, +) social identities through conversations, activities, and reflection. Connected Residence Hall: Ordal Hall. All DJS communities are located on Gender Inclusive Housing wings. Connected course(s): First-year Ordal residents will be enrolled in a linked PLUS 100: Transitions to PLU course connected with the Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability Community.Hong Global CommunityHong Global Community (Global Engagement & Language Immersion Theme) is for students who are interested in a

  • are in their first year at PLU and looking to connect with others!

    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 Linked Residence Hall(s)Harstad, Hinderlie, Ordal, Pflueger, Tingelstad Upper Campus Harstad Hall is the most historic building on campus, once housing the entire university. Today

  • Originally published in 2021 Dr. Samuel Torvend spent his sabbatical during the 2019-20 school year researching environmental consciousness and sustainability in early medieval monastic communities. Early medieval monasteries were built to last, he emphasizes. “When these monastic communities were established, they did not think they…

    that no one grows hungry?  Alcuin LIbrary at Saint John’s University “How do we push public leaders to conserve and protect the water and land resources from pollution and development? And then what about housing for all as a right rather than privilege? Are we training young people in the Puget Sound to conserve and protect this remarkable part of the world? PLU once had a vital commitment to care for the Earth. Will that continue in the future as we face the greatest of social issues: the drastic

  • Housing is something many of us take for granted. Much more than just a place to sleep and a structure to shelter us from the elements, our homes provide the space we need to maintain a functional life. It’s where we manage our mental health,…

    more, says Boyd. “The housing market didn’t keep up with demand, and public policy didn’t respond adequately,” she explains. During college, Boyd grew “immensely curious about how people became homeless and disappointed by our culture’s willingness to tolerate it.” While majoring in philosophy she solidified her ethic of service and began getting involved. Boyd’s career started in direct services, continued in policy and law, and she now serves as the chief executive officer at Bellwether Housing

  • Wanting to connect with a local faith community? Below is a listing of local communities at PLU or in close proximity to the university. This listing is not comprehensive.

    Connect with a Local Faith CommunityWanting to connect with a local faith community? Below is a listing of local communities at PLU or in close proximity to the university. This listing is not comprehensive. Feel free to contact the Campus Ministry Office for information about other congregations in the area. * Denotes explicitly LGBT supportive worship spaceFaith on CampusChapelThere are three Chapel services each week, all in different religious traditions/styles. To learn about each service

  • Rents are rising in Tacoma and surrounding areas, becoming increasingly unaffordable for vulnerable populations. What should be done? Pacific Lutheran University’s Ruth Anderson Public Debate will examine the rising cost of housing in Tacoma and whether a policy for rent control should be instituted. Brandi…

    2019 Ruth Anderson Public Debate Posted by: Reesa Nelson / September 12, 2019 September 12, 2019 By Reesa NelsonMarketing & Communications ManagerRents are rising in Tacoma and surrounding areas, becoming increasingly unaffordable for vulnerable populations. What should be done? Pacific Lutheran University’s Ruth Anderson Public Debate will examine the rising cost of housing in Tacoma and whether a policy for rent control should be instituted. Brandi Kruse, Q13 News Anchor and Host of The

  • Eligibility for University housing is restricted to students registered for a PLU summer class, students registered for a PLU class the immediate next Fall semester or students registered for a PLU

    Student Summer HousingEligibility for University housing is restricted to students registered for a PLU summer class, students registered for a PLU class the immediate next Fall semester or students registered for a PLU class the immediate previous Spring semester.  Priority for University housing is given to students enrolled in Summer or Fall classes. Please read through these two documents to be sure this housing option is appropriate for you and your situation: Summer Student Housing Guide

  • Students who do not have alternative housing options between academic terms can apply for housing extensions or placements during short and long-term breaks.

    Housing Between SemestersStudents who do not have alternative housing options between academic terms can apply for housing extensions or placements during short and long-term breaks. PLU offers housing for enrolled students for both summer and winter break. These are charged at a daily rate and students may choose to stay on campus for the entirety or only a portion of these breaks. Students must apply for all break housing options via the corresponding applications for the appropriate break