PLU
NEW
LUTE
GUIDE
CHOOSE YOUR CLASSES AT PLU IN 6 SIMPLE STEPS
WELCOME
You will experience all sorts of individualized attention at PLU, and one of the very first is our
personalized New Student Registration. It’s very important to all of us that you get off to an
excellent start as a Lute. That’s why we spend extra, one-on-one time with you during New
Student Registration to discuss your academic background, your preferred major(s) and your
hopes for college, and to help you choose the right classes for Fall semester.
Everyone at PLU is eager to get to know you and help you succeed. Registration is just one
way PLU makes your college experience uniquely yours:
• You’ll be assigned a personal academic advisor;
• Classes are small and taught by professors, with the highest degrees in their fields, who will
know you;
• PLU guarantees that your first-semester classes will be the right start to your on-time
graduation—and your Academic Advisor, along with helpful online tools, will keep you on
track throughout your college career;
• Our First-Year Experience courses (see Page 8 for more) ease your personal transition to
the academic rigors of college.
We invite you to join us on campus or via phone or Skype in June for New Student
Registration.
SIMPLY TURN THE PAGE TO GET STARTED!
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WORKSHEET
www.plu.edu/academic-advising
STEP ONE
SCHEDULE YOUR REGISTRATION APPOINTMENT
All incoming students will meet with a Registration Counselor to register for Fall 2015 classes. At
these meetings, you can discuss course selection, areas of interest and academic preparation.
Here’s how to set up your appointment:
PICK A REGISTRATION DATE
JUNE
17
WED
JUNE
JUNE
JUNE
JUNE
18
19
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THURS
DO THIS FIRST!
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Pay your Enrollment Deposit online
at www.plu.edu/bealute.
FRI
MON
TUES
THEN… REQUEST YOUR
REGISTRATION APPOINTMENT
Register for your PLU ePass email
account at www.plu.edu/myepass.
Go to www.plu.edu/academic-advising,
click on New Student Registration and
enter your preferred registration dates and
times.
Complete your Online Payment
Contract at
www.plu.edu/student-services.
We’ll send an email (to your new PLU email
account) confirming your appointment
once your request is processed.
FOR YOU TO DO!
Check your PLU email and write the date
and time of your registration appointment
here:
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WORKSHEET
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STEP TWO
COMPLETE YOUR PLACEMENT EVALUATIONS
All students are required to take Placement Evaluations before continuing in Math or Foreign
Language study at PLU. If you’re planning to study Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer
Science, 3-2 Engineering, Physics or Math, you must complete the Math Placement Evaluation prior
to New Student Registration in order to be on track to complete your degree.
BEFORE JUNE 3:
q
q
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Complete the Math Placement
Evaluation.
EVALUATION LINKS
Complete the Foreign Language
Placement Evaluation.
Access the Math and Foreign
Language Placement Evaluations
at www.plu.edu/academic-advising
under New Student Registration.
Placement results will be emailed
to you after PLU faculty members
assess your evaluation(s).
FOR YOU TO DO!
Record your results here:
Math Placement
RESULTS:
Foreign Language Placement
RESULTS:
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STEP THREE
EXPLORE OUR MAJORS
DIVISION OF HUMANITIES
Chinese Studies
Classical Languages
Emphases: Greek, Latin
Classical Studies
English
Emphases: Literature, Writing
French
German
Norwegian
Philosophy
Religion
Scandinavian Area Studies
Spanish
+ ADDITIONAL MINORS:
Children’s Literature and Culture,
Chinese Language , Greek, Latin,
Publishing & Printing Arts
DIVISION OF NATURAL SCIENCES
Biology
Chemistry
Emphases: General Chemistry,
Biochemistry, Chemical Physics
Computer Science
Engineering Dual Degree
Geosciences
Mathematics
Emphases: General Mathematics,
Mathematics Education, Financial
Mathematics
Physics
+ ADDITIONAL MINORS:
Actuarial Science, Electrical
Engineering, Statistics
DIVISION OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Anthropology
Economics
History
Political Science
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
+ ADDITIONAL MINORS:
Conflict Resolution, Holocaust and
Genocide Studies, Public Affairs
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SCHOOL OF ARTS AND
COMMUNICATION
Art History
Studio Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Arts
Concentrations: Ceramics, Graphic
Design, Painting, Photography,
Printmaking, Sculpture
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Concentrations: Communication
Studies, Conflict & Global
Peacebuilding, Journalism, Public
Relations & Advertising
BA/BFA in Acting/Directing
BA/BFA in Design/Technical
Theatre
Music
Bachelor of Music in Performance
Concentrations: Composition,
Instrumental Performance, Organ
Performance, Piano Performance,
Vocal Performance
Bachelor of Music Education
Bachelor of Musical Arts
+ ADDITIONAL MINORS:
Art History, Studio Arts, Publishing
& Printing Arts, Communication,
Theatre, Dance Performance,
Music - General, Music - Specialized
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Business Administration
Concentrations: Finance,
Management & Human Resources,
Marketing, Accounting
+ ADDITIONAL MINORS:
Non-Profit Leadership
+ CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Accounting
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
AND KINESIOLOGY
Education
Concentrations: Outreach
Education, Elementary Education
+ ENDORSEMENTS:
Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Early
Childhood Education,
Early Childhood Special Education,
Earth and Space Science, English
Language Arts, English Language
Learners (ELL), French, German,
Health and Fitness, History,
Mathematics, Music, Physics,
Reading, Science, Social Studies,
Special Education, Visual Arts,
Theatre Arts
Kinesiology
Concentrations:, Health and Fitness
Education (BA), Health and Fitness
Promotion (BA), Pre-Physical
Therapy (BS), Exercise Science (BS)
+ ADDITIONAL MINORS:
Pre-Athletic Training, Coaching,
Personal Training, Exercise and
Sport Psychology
SCHOOL OF NURSING
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS
Environmental Studies*
Global Studies*
Women’s and Gender Studies*
*Complementary major. Students
considering this major must also
select an additional discipline in
which to major.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL ADVISING
PROGRAMS
Pre-Law†
Pre-Med/Health Sciences†
Theological Studies†
†Pre-professional advising.
Students participate in an advising
program that helps them select a
major and build an individual course
schedule that best prepares them
for their future career.
Most majors at PLU do not require you to take a specific
course or set of courses your first year. However, initial
coursework is strongly recommended or required for
students who want to graduate in four years with any
of the following majors: Biology, Business, Chemistry,
Computer Science, 3-2 Engineering, Mathematics,
Music, Nursing and Physics.
FOR YOU TO DO!
List three to five potential majors that
most appeal to you:
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STEP FOUR
LEARN ABOUT ELEMENTS OF GENERAL EDUCATION
PLU’s General Education Program, grounded in liberal arts, Lutheran education and scientific
perspectives, prepares you for a courageous life of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care—
for other people, communities and the Earth. Through a wide range of topical and engaging classes,
we welcome you into ongoing conversations about nature and the human condition—challenging
you to think critically, discern and formulate values, express yourself effectively and creatively,
interact with others respectfully and understand
the world from various perspectives.
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
INTERNATIONAL
HONORS PROGRAM
Mathematics: Two years of
college-prep math, with a C
average or better.
Foreign Language: Two
years of one foreign
language, with a C average
or better.
IHON is a rigorous
alternative to PLU’s General
Education Program, offering
interdisciplinary courses
that explore contemporary
issues and their historical
foundations through an
integrated, multinational
approach. More information:
www.plu.edu/honors.
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
You must complete 128
credits to graduate from PLU.
To stay on track to graduate
in four years, students
typically take 32 credits each
academic year. Most students
take 12-13 credits their
first semester, four credits
in January and 16 credits
their second semester. You
must complete 30 credits to
become a sophomore.
FOR YOU TO DO!
List the math and foreign language
classes completed and grades earned:
Math
Foreign Language
GEN ED
IHON
FYEP 101 - Writing Seminar....................... (4 credits)
FYEP 190 - Inquiry Seminar....................... (4 credits)
FYEP 101 - Writing Seminar��������������������� (4 credits)
IHON 112..........(equivalent to FYEP 190) (4 credits)
Arts................................................................ AR (4 credits)
Literature......................................................LT (4 credits)
Philosophy...................................................PH (4 credits)
Christian Traditions..................................RC (4 credits)
Global Religious Traditions ................ RG (4 credits)
Social Sciences..........................................SO (8 credits)
IHON 111............................................................... (4 credits)
IHON 200.......................................................... (4 credits)
IHON 200.......................................................... (4 credits)
IHON 200.......................................................... (4 credits)
IHON 200.......................................................... (4 credits)
IHON 300.......................................................... (4 credits)
Mathematical Reasoning......................MR (4 credits)
Scientific Method.................................... SM (4 credits)
Natural Sciences.......................................NS (4 credits)
Mathematical Reasoning......................MR (4 credits)
Scientific Method....................................SM (4 credits)
Alternative Perspectives......................... A (4 credits)
Cross-Cultural Perspectives....................C (4 credits)
PHED 100........................................................ PE (1 credit)
PHED Activity Courses...................... (3 credits total)
College of Arts and Sciences................................. CAS
Senior Seminar.................................................................SR
Alternative Perspectives.........................A (4 credits)
Cross-Cultural Perspectives������������������ C (4 credits)
PHED 100........................................................PE (1 credit)
PHED Activity Courses......................(3 credits total)
College of Arts and Sciences�������������������������������� CAS
Senior Seminar................................................................ SR
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STEP FIVE
FIRST-YEAR CLASSES FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS
PLU’s First-Year Experience Program (FYEP) is required for all students with fewer than 30
semester hours of transferable college-level work. Get started with one of these seminar courses
in your Fall semester. You will enroll in your second FYEP seminar during January Term or Spring
semester. (Learn more on Page 8.)
FYEP 101: FIRST-YEAR WRITING SEMINAR
(four credits) will be taken in your first Fall
semester. With only 16 first-year students in
each course, you will improve your college-level
writing skills within the context of a unique
topic that interests you.
FYEP 190: FIRST-YEAR INQUIRY SEMINAR
(four credits) may be taken during January
Term or Spring semester. During your inquiry
seminar, you will be introduced to a field of
study with about 20 other first-year students.
PSYC 113: CAREER & EDUCATIONAL
PLANNING (one credit)
Career and Educational Planning is for students
who are interested in exploring academic
majors and minors at PLU and future careers.
There is also an emphasis on identifying your
individual strengths and how those strengths
support your success in college. Open to all
first-year students.
See seminar options for Fall
semester:
www.plu.edu/first-year
FOR YOU TO DO!
List the seminars that most interest you:
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STEP SIX
CRAFTING A COURSE SCHEDULE
Most students take 12-13 credits during their first semester at PLU (full-time enrollment is 12-17
credits per semester). Since most classes are four credits, a 12-credit load would include three
classes. To put together a complete (and manageable) first-semester schedule, consider one FYEP
course (see Page 6), one General Education course (see Page 5) and one course that explores your
potential major.
SAMPLE SCHEDULES
Considering a
Spring sport?
Athletes with
competitive
seasons in the
Spring are advised
to take a heavier
course load (16
credits) in the Fall.
INTEREST AREA: NURSING
INTEREST AREA: UNDECIDED (IHON)
COURSE
COURSE
How many
credits would you
like to take your
first semester?
CREDIT WHAT DOES THIS COURSE FULFILL?
PSYC 101
4
Major & General Education
FYEP 101
4
First-Year Writing Seminar
BIOL 205 4
Major & General Education
IHON 111
4
General Education
BIOL 205 lab
0
MATH 151
4
General Education
FYEP 101
4
SOCI 101
4
Elective
PHED 100
1
General Education
First-Year Writing Seminar
12 total credits
INTEREST AREA: BUSINESS
COURSE
CREDIT WHAT DOES THIS COURSE FULFILL?
4
Major & General Education
COURSE
FYEP 190
4
Major & First-Year Inquiry Seminar
FYEP 190
ECON 101
4
Major & General Education
ARTD 101
4
General Education
16 total credits
17 total credits
INTEREST AREA: UNDECIDED
MATH 128
FOR YOU
TO DO!
CREDIT WHAT DOES THIS COURSE FULFILL?
CREDIT WHAT DOES THIS COURSE FULFILL?
4
First-Year Inquiry Seminar &
General Education
HIST 108
4
General Education
MATH 105
4
General Education
PSYC 113
1
Elective
PHED 100
1
General Education
INTEREST AREA: BIOLOGY OR CHEMISTRY
COURSE
CREDIT WHAT DOES THIS COURSE FULFILL?
MATH 140
4
Major & General Education
CHEM 115
4
Major & General Education
CHEM 115 lab
0
WRIT 101
4
14 total credits
First-Year Inquiry Seminar
12 total credits
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THE FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE
Everyone at PLU works together to ensure that
your first year at PLU is a success on every level—
from introducing you to university life to providing
challenge and support throughout the year.
Our First-Year Experience Program (FYEP) is
unique because PLU’s blend of academically
rigorous liberal arts and professional programs is
so unique—and we are committed to helping you
thrive through it all.
In supporting your successful transition to
college, FYEP creates small learning communities
that emphasize three foundational skills and
values: literacy, critical reflection and community.
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As a result, all first-year students take two FYEP
seminars:
1. FYEP 101: Writing Through Inquiry seminars
focus on timely topics and themes that
encourage reflection, dialogue, debate and
effective writing.
2. FYEP 190: Inquiry in the Disciplines introduces
methods and topics of study within a particular
discipline to build critical thinking, reading and
discussion.
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In addition to a regular slate of other courses
each semester, all first-year students enroll in
an intensive, one-month, four-credit course in
January (which we call J-Term).
But your first year isn’t all work and no play!
FYEP also offers community-building activities
throughout the year, including:
1. The Common Reading Program. So that
every student starts at PLU with at least
one shared experience, students, faculty
and staff read the same book over the
summer in preparation for Fall Orientation
book discussions.
THE FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE
2. The Annual Explore! Retreat. In early
January, first-year students gather offcampus to examine vocation, “big enough”
questions and character strengths that
support college and career success.
All told, the entire PLU community commits to
help you get situated; connect with services
that address your social, emotional and
learning needs; and succeed throughout your
first year—and beyond.
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RESIDENTIAL LIFE
www.plu.edu/residential-life
WELCOME HOME TO PLU!
Living on campus is an integral component of The PLU Experience. At PLU, we call our living
facilities “residence halls” because they are SO much more than a “dorm”: Our 10 dynamic oncampus living and learning environments are fun, supportive, convenient—and a terrific value on
many levels.
COST
e Remember: Financial aid also
applies to room and board—
meaning savings of up to
$3,500 off the “sticker price.”
e Commuting costs more than
you might think: Consider
gas, parking, food… and your
valuable time.
BENEFITS
Devin Harrison, ’17
2014-15 Resident Assistant for
the First in the Family Community,
former Ordal Hall resident
Students who live on campus have:
e a built-in community to share
fun, meals, studying and more;
e support and resources nearby,
with a live-in professional
Resident Director and a trained
student Resident Assistant right
down the hall.
HIGHER RETENTION RATES
Students who live at PLU their
first semester come back the
following fall at a rate nearly
20% higher than students living
off campus.
85%
67%
ON-CAMPUS
LIVING
OFF-CAMPUS
LIVING
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All PLU students are encouraged to live on campus for these value-added outcomes; however, if living on campu
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MORE BENEFITS
NEW LIVING AND LEARNING LINKS
Students who live on campus have:
e more interaction with peers and faculty;
New for Fall 2015, there will be many
opportunities to link your in-classroom and
out-of-classroom living and learning
experiences:
e greater satisfaction with the college
experience;
e Students who live in first-year wings in
the Hinderlie Community for Creative
Expression Residential Learning
Community (RLC) will be co-enrolled in
one of four linked First-Year Experience
Program (FYEP) courses on the topic of
creativity.
e better access to learning resources,
academic and institutional support and
upper-level students who serve as role
models;
e increased opportunities to assume
leadership positions on campus;
e and easier access to classes, athletic
events and campus programming.
THE BASICS OF CAMPUS LIVING
e All first-year students are guaranteed
housing.
e Trained professional staff—not
computers!—hand-match roommates.
APPLY FOR HOUSING
The new-student housing application is available
online through the Office of Admission. To secure
your room at PLU, just apply for housing and pay
your Enrollment Deposit. You may do both online
at www.plu.edu/bealute.
85.7%
OFF-CAMPUS
ON-CAMPUS
HIGHER GRADUATION RATES
Students who live on campus for four
or more semesters graduate from PLU
at a higher rate than students who
never
live on
campus.
e Students who live in first-year wings in
the Harstad Women’s Empowerment
+ Gender Equity RLC will have the
opportunity to opt in for one of four
linked FYEP courses on the topics
of social justice and/or women’s
empowerment.
e Students who live in the First in the
Family RLC (located in Ordal for 201516) will be co-enrolled in one of two
linked PSYC 113: Career and Educational
Planning courses.
HIGHER GPAs
AT PLU from 2005-13, first-year students
who lived on campus earned an average
3.05 GPA, compared to 2.61 for students
who lived off campus.
A GREATER SENSE OF BELONGING
Students who live on campus
have more interaction
with faculty and peers
Hey!
for social and
academic support.
3.05 GPA
2.61 GPA
Hello!
How are
you?
44.1%
ON-CAMPUS
LIVING
OFF-CAMPUS
LIVING
Have a
great day!
Good to
see you!
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us is not possible, please contact Commuter and Transfer Student Connections ([email protected]) for resources and support.
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KEEP PLUGGED IN TO PLU
In addition to all the personalized attention you’ll receive at PLU, we also have
two fun and easy electronic ways to improve your PLU Experience—and to help
you graduate on time.
THE ULTIMATE CAMPUS GUIDE
Whether you’re searching for after-school activities or wondering what’s on the menu for the week,
LuteGuide gives you the information you need when you need it. With frequent updates and
notifications, you’ll always know what’s going on, from orientation schedules and program registration
to schedules, maps, to-do lists and more. Download LuteGuide for free for iOS, Android, Blackberry
and Amazon Kindle devices at guidebook.com/g/plu.
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128
www.plu.edu/128
128 is the number
of credits it takes
to graduate from
PLU—and it’s also
our regular email
newsletter designed
to keep you on track
to graduate in four
years. Timely, classspecific articles
and information—
from new-student
checklists to financial
aid options and
choosing-your-major
tips—prepare you
for success in the
upcoming year and
beyond.
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ESSENTIAL DATES
www.plu.edu/first-year
DAR
MARK YOUR CALEN
OPEN
RESIDENCE HALLS
Sept. 4, 9 a.m.
ENTATION
NEW STUDENT ORI
Sept. 4-7
SES,
FIRST DAY OF CLAS
TION
OPENING CONVOCA
T FAIR
AND INVOLVEMEN
Sept. 8
HOMECOMING
Oct. 9-11
K
MIDSEMESTER BREA
Oct. 23
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FAMILY WEEKEND
Nov. 6-8
EAK
THANKSGIVING BR
Nov. 25-Nov. 29
FINALS WEEK
Dec. 14-18
WINTER BREAK
Dec. 19-Jan. 3
GIN
J-TERM CLASSES BE
Jan. 4, 2016
T
EXPLORE! RETREA
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Jan. 9-10, 20
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ACADEMIC ADVISING OFFICE
Assistance with advising;
resources for selecting classes
253-535-7459
www.plu.edu/academic–
advising
MAP LOCATION 27
CAMPUS MINISTRY
Worship opportunities on- and
off-campus
Anderson University Center 190
253-535-7464
www.plu.edu/campus–ministry
MAP LOCATION 34
FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE
Answers to your FYEP
questions
Blomquist House 10
253-535-7806
www.plu.edu/first-year
MAP LOCATION 3
ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE
CENTER
Tutors, study skills, study
groups
(More than one-third of PLU
students use these!)
253-535-7518
www.plu.edu/aac
MAP LOCATION 14
CAMPUS SAFETY
Parking & safety information
Harstad G-28
253-535-7441
www.plu.edu/campus–safety
MAP LOCATION 26
GARFIELD BOOK COMPANY
AT PLU
Textbooks, supplies, Lute gear
208 Garfield St. S. #101
252-535-7665
luteworld.plu.edu
MAP LOCATION 23
ACADEMIC INTERNSHIPS
Internship opportunities
Ramstad 112
253-535-7324
www.plu.edu/intern
MAP LOCATION 27
ADMISSION
Hauge 109
Admission-related questions
253-535-7151
www.choose.plu.edu
MAP LOCATION 13
ARMY ROTC
Open to all first-year students
Memorial Gym 105
253-535-8200
www.plu.edu/rotc
MAP LOCATION 42
ATHLETICS
Olson Auditorium
Intercollegiate athletics, club
sports
253-535-7352
www.golutes.com
MAP LOCATION 40
BUSINESS OFFICE
Tuition (payment and
questions), student paychecks
Hauge 110
253-535-7171
www.plu.edu/business-office
MAP LOCATION 13
CAMPUS CONCIERGE
Main Floor, University Center
LuteCards, report lost cards,
general information
253-535-7411
www.plu.edu/lutecard
MAP LOCATION 34
CAREER CONNECTIONS
Career exploration and
opportunities
Ramstad 112
253-535-7459
www.plu.edu/career
MAP LOCATION 27
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT AND SERVICE
Volunteer opportunities onand off-campus
253-535-7652
www.plu.edu/service
MAP LOCATION 27
HEALTH CENTER
On-campus healthcare for all
students
(Corner of Park and 121st)
253-535-7337
www.plu.edu/health
MAP LOCATION 6
HELP DESK
Computer and phone questions
Library Main Level (Information
and Technology Services)
253-535-7525
www.plu.edu/helpdesk
MAP LOCATION 14
COUNSELING CENTER
Assistance with personal
problems or personal academic
issues
Anderson University Center
300
253-535-7206
www.plu.edu/counseling
MAP LOCATION 34
LUTECARD
Activate LuteCards or report
lost cards
Main Floor, University Center Campus Concierge
253-535-7411
www.plu.edu/lutecard
MAP LOCATION 34
DISABILITY SUPPORT
SERVICES
Anderson University Center
300
253-535-7206
www.plu.edu/dss
MAP LOCATION 34
PRINTERS AND
PHOTOCOPYING EQUIPMENT
Mortvedt Library and Morken
Center labs
(Use your LuteCard
LuteBuck$!)
MAP LOCATIONS 14 & 31
DIVERSITY CENTER
Anderson University Center 150
253-535-8750
www.plu.edu/dcenter
MAP LOCATION 34
RECREATION & FITNESS
Intramurals, outdoor recreation
and the fitness center
253-535-7352
www.plu.edu/intramural
FINANCIAL AID OFFICE
Scholarship, grant and loan
information
Hauge 102
253-535-7134
www.plu.edu/financial-aid
MAP LOCATION 13
REGISTRAR
Class schedules, registration
appointments, grades
Hauge 102
253-535-7131
www.plu.edu/registrar
MAP LOCATION 13
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
On-campus-living questions
Anderson University Center 161
253-535-7200
www.plu.edu/residential–life
MAP LOCATION 34
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
OFFICE
Postings for jobs, including
work-study
253-535-7459
www.plu.edu/
studentemployment
MAP LOCATION 27
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT &
LEADERSHIP
Club & organization
opportunities, leadership skills
Anderson University Center 161
253-535-7195
www.plu.edu/student–
involvement
MAP LOCATION 34
STUDENT SERVICES CENTER
Add or drop classes,
transcripts, payment options,
financial aid, billing questions
Hauge 102
253-535-7161
www.plu.edu/student-services
MAP LOCATION 13
THE ULTIMATE LUTE GUIDE
APP
Constantly updated list of
campus events
Download at guidebook.
com/g/plu
WANG CENTER FOR GLOBAL
EDUCATION
Study Away opportunities
(868 Wheeler Street)
253-535-7577
www.plu.edu/wang-center
MAP LOCATION 18
WOMEN’S CENTER
Education, support, advocacy
(801 121st St. S.)
253-535-8759
www.plu.edu/womenscenter
MAP LOCATION 1
WRITING CENTER
Help with writing, scheduling,
tutoring
Library 220
253-535-8709
www.plu.edu/writingcenter
MAP LOCATION 14
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YOUR PRE-PLU CHECKLIST
APRIL
JULY
q Come visit campus during the April 12-13
Lute OverKnight.
q Check your PLU email for a new edition
of 128.
q Send in your $200 Enrollment Deposit to
reserve your spot in Fall’s class, and sign
up for campus housing:
www.plu.edu/bealute.
q Look for Orientation details in your PLU
email.
q Once your deposit is made, activate your
ePass PLU email account. Go to
www.plu.edu/myepass.
q Deadline for returning your Medical History
Record forms.
q Check your July billing statement for Lute
Discount information.
q Complete your online payment contract
at www.plu.edu/student-services (you
need to do this before you can register
for classes).
q Students with disabilities should provide
documentation to the Disability Support
Services office to ensure appropriate
accommodations can be made by fall.
q Sign up for your New Student
Registration appointment:
www.plu.edu/academic-advising.
q Who’s your roommate? Look for an email
from Residential Life at the end of the
month!
q Read and complete the New Student
Checklist from your financial aid folder or
go to www.plu.edu/student-services.
q Read the Common Reading Program book.
AUGUST
MAY
q Check your PLU email for a new edition
of 128.
q Complete and return your New Student
Information and Medical History Record
(from your acceptance mailing).
q Prospective athletes: Turn in your Athletic
Medical Clearance form:
golutes.com/information/sportsmedicine.
q Submit your $200 Enrollment Deposit
(it’s nonrefundable after May 1).
q Look for your billing statement from the
Business Office.
q Complete your Math and Foreign
Language placement evaluations.
q Check your PLU email to learn your
Academic Advisor assignment.
JUNE
q Check your PLU email to complete the
“Think About It” module before Fall
Orientation.
q Check your PLU email for your edition
of 128.
q New Student Registration: June 17, 18, 19,
22 & 23.
q Have final transcripts sent to the PLU
Registrar Office.
q Check your PLU email for a new edition
of 128.
q First tuition payment due Aug. 25.
q Register your vehicle for on-campus parking:
www.plu.edu/campus-safety/parking.
q Look for emails from New Student
Orientation and Residential Life
regarding Orientation and move-in
instructions.
ADMINISTRATION & CLASSROOMS
Anderson University Center....................34
Blomquist House............................................. 3
Campus Information....................................34
Columbia Center........................................... 50
East Campus/High School........................ 17
Eastvold Auditorium....................................25
Facilities Management................................28
Garfield Book Company at PLU.............23
Garfield Station................................................ 9
Graduate & Continuing Education.........15
Hauge Administration Building...............13
Health Center.................................................... 6
Human Resources........................................... 9
Ingram Hall....................................................... 10
Keck Observatory.........................................53
Lagerquist Concert Hall..............................19
Mail Services/Shipping/Receiving........29
Marketing & Communications.................54
Mary Baker Russell Music Center
and Amphitheater...................................19
Memorial Gymnasium.................................42
Morken Center for Learning &
Technology................................................31
Mortvedt Library.............................................14
Music House....................................................... 2
Names Fitness Center.............................. 42a
Neeb Center (KPLU)....................................54
Ness Family Chapel......................................25
Nesvig Alumni House................................. 44
Office of Advancement..............................54
Olson Auditorium......................................... 40
Payroll House.................................................... 7
Karen Hille Phillips Center
for the Performing Arts.......................25
Ramstad Hall...................................................27
Rieke Science Center..................................32
ROTC...................................................................42
Scandinavian Cultural Center..................34
Studio Theatre................................................25
Swimming Pool...............................................41
Trinity-Hovd House......................................... 5
Trinity Lutheran Church............................... 8
University Scholars House.......................... 4
Wang Center for
International Studies..............................18
Women’s Center................................................1
Xavier Hall.........................................................22
208 Garfield.....................................................23
RESIDENCE HALLS
Foss Residence Hall.....................................33
Harstad Residence Hall..............................26
Hinderlie Residence Hall............................24
Hong Residence Hall.................................... 21
Kreidler Residence Hall............................. 20
Ordal Residence Hall..................................... 11
Pflueger Residence Hall.............................43
South Residence Hall..................................58
Stuen Residence Hall.................................... 12
Tingelstad Residence Hall..........................51
DIRECTIONS
253.535.7411 Campus Concierge
24 HOUR HELP & PARKING PASS
253.535.7441 Campus Safety
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