Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) Campus

When looking at where you decide to go to college, there are a lot of factors that need to be thought about. I try to synthesize some of the conversation that we heard today with the students we talked to, and look at both the pros and cons about PLU!

I hope you had a great time seeing PLU! I'm glad you stuck around for this tour! I hope you learned a lot about PLU and I would love to have you on campus.

Welcome to the Welcome Center located in the Hauge Administration Building (known as admin). This is where all prospective students will come to check in for campus tours and meet with admission counselors. Learn about PLU's Mission Statement, what it means for me, and what being at a small school means!

Here is a look at what one student thinks about PLU. It's great to hear the diversity of perspective from student to student. It is clear that every student brings their own perspective to the table, and it's important to attempt to give an unbaised look at PLU. PLU Does a lot of things right, and there's other things that could be improved upon. Hearing one student share their story about this is a great first step.

Matt is a Sophomore at PLU and shares some of his insights into PLU as well as what he does at the bike shop. If you come to campus and don't have a bike, you can rent one from the PLU bike Coop! It's a great resource that students should take more advantage of. Also, if your bike is broken, they'll fix it for you! The Bike Coop is located in the basement of Harstad Hall

Come check out Olson Auditorium, here about how it is used for various purposes, and also hear about what it means to be a D-III Student-Athlete. PLU prides themselves on student-athletes that are just as committed to their sports as they are to their academics. PLU does not offer sports scholarships, but that doesn't mean that we don't support our athletes and have incredibly talented sport teams!

Come learn some little-known facts about PLU and learn about the original gym on campus. It's still there! Right next door is also our swimming pool. We also have our Columbia Center which used to be the Golf Clubhouse when we had a golf-course on campus. It is now used for dance classes!

Our Indoor Turf Field is very multi-purpose. We have different uses for it that include practices, Intramural sports, and more. Some of my favorite events that happen in here is the Tingelstad Carnival every year, and for New Student Orientation one of my favorite mingling events with 600+ first-year students!

I ran into my buddy Torrin while walking through campus and asked him a few questions about his experience at PLU and what he thinks about the Kinesiology program!

When the sun does come out, students take full advantage! Sometimes professors will hold class outside if the weather is really nice, and you don't need to be stuck in a hot room inside! Students love to lounge in the grass, enjoy playing frisbee, or do homework. The community really does come alive when the sun shines on campus!

When looking at where you decide to go to college, there are a lot of factors that need to be thought about. I try to synthesize some of the conversation that we heard today with the students we talked to, and look at both the pros and cons about PLU!

I hope you had a great time seeing PLU! I'm glad you stuck around for this tour! I hope you learned a lot about PLU and I would love to have you on campus.

Our Indoor Turf Field is very multi-purpose. We have different uses for it that include practices, Intramural sports, and more. Some of my favorite events that happen in here is the Tingelstad Carnival every year, and for New Student Orientation one of my favorite mingling events with 600+ first-year students!

The Admin building is home to lots of different classrooms and offices. It houses our Student Financial Services, Welcome Center, Presidents Office, and More! You can also grab some food at the Lute Cafe on your way to class and get some hot coffee, cold drinks, or snacks and sandwiches!

As we leave Names Fitness Center, and head over to Olson Auditorium, I share a little about some of the group classes that happen inside Names as well as how PLU does a great job at keeping our equipment modern and up-to-date.

Come hear about the weather at PLU, and some places that rain more than Tacoma, Washington. (It might surprise you!)

Red Square is a central place on campus where nearly all students pass through every day. It is right between classrooms, food, and residence halls. When it's a nice day you can see students studying outside and during finals week we have therapy dogs on campus to help prepare students for finals!

Matt is a Sophomore at PLU and shares some of his insights into PLU as well as what he does at the bike shop. If you come to campus and don't have a bike, you can rent one from the PLU bike Coop! It's a great resource that students should take more advantage of. Also, if your bike is broken, they'll fix it for you! The Bike Coop is located in the basement of Harstad Hall

Patrick is a Student Intern here in the PLU Office of Undergraduate Admission with me! He is a first-year student who has great perspective on PLU and what he likes and dislikes about it so far. I hope hearing from Patrick helps you with understanding what PLU is all about!

Come see a great place for events outside, especially during the summer when we have Jazz Under the Stars. Lots of great performances and open-mic nights happen here as well!