Transfer LUTE Welcome (New Student Orientation) Schedule @ a Glance
LUTE Welcome Week is packed with Lute traditions that will help you transition to PLU and meet faculty, staff and peers. All Fall 2023 New Students (including new International Students) will be assigned to a peer-led LUTE Group; individual LUTE Group locations will be available on your LUTE Welcome name tag, which new students will receive at Check In. Required sessions for new Transfer Students are noted below; however, new Transfer Students are encouraged to join us for all of the sessions and opportunities below to support your transition to PLU!
Required Session? | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 - EVENTS | TIME | LOCATION &/or how to ACCESS |
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LUTE Welcome (LW) Headquarters Optional: Your one-stop-shop for all-things LW; stop by if/when you have any questions! | 8:00AM-4:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Grey Area (Main Floor, North Side of Building) | |
Required (Residents) | Move In & LUTE Welcome Check-In for Residents REQUIRED for Residents: First stop for new first-year and transfer residential students! | 8:00AM-11:30AM | Residence Halls (individual move-in times are assigned; check your PLU email for details) |
Student Financial Services Drop-In Hours Optional: Have questions about your financial aid? Student Financial Services is available to drop in for questions! | 9:00AM-12:00PM | Hauge Administration Building, Room 102 | |
Campus Tour Optional: Take a tour to get to know the campus! | 9:30 AM-10:30AM | Depart from the Admission Welcome Center (127 Hauge Administration Building) | |
Required (Commuters) | CAVE LUTE Welcome Check-In for Commuter Students REQUIRED for Commuters: First stop for new first-year and transfer commuting students! | 10:00AM-11:00AM | Anderson University Center CAVE (AUC Basement) |
Required (International Students) | International Student Group Session & Photo REQUIRED for International Students only | 10:00AM-11:15AM | Meet outside Anderson University Center (AUC) DJS Lounge (140) |
Required (Commuters) | CAVE Welcome for Commuter Students REQUIRED for Commuters: A special welcome program for new commuter students hosted by Dr. Joanna Royce-Davis, Vice President for Student Life, and Marie Tucker, Community Director for the CAVE Commuter Community | 11:15AM-11:50PM | Anderson University Center (AUC), Chris Knutson Hall (room 214) |
Q&A with Campus Restaurants Optional: Swing by the Chef's Table with any questions you may have about PLU Meal Plans and/or Special Dietary requirements. | 11:30AM-12:30PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons, Chef's Table | |
Required (Transfer Students) | Lunch with Deans & Department Heads REQUIRED for new Transfer Students only Lunch is provided! | 12:00PM-12:45PM | AUC Regency Room, 203 |
Required (All) | WELCOME TO PLU: REQUIRED: At this opening session for New Student Orientation, learn what it means to join the Lute Community: Diversity, Justice, & Sustainability (DJS), Vocation, and Lutheran Higher Education. | 1:00 PM-2:15PM | Olson Gym |
Required (All) | LUTE Group Time & New Student Group Picture REQUIRED: Meet your LUTE Guide & Group | 2:15PM-4:00PM | Meet your LUTE Guide on Foss Field Throughout LUTE Welcome, find your individual LUTE Group meeting location(s) printed on your name tag, which you received at Check In. This time ends back at Foss Field for a New Student Group Picture at 3:30pm! |
Required (All) | BECOMING A LUTE: Reception For Families, Supporters, & Students | 4:00PM-5:00PM | Upper Campus Grassy Quad (between Hauge Admin Building, Xavier, Karen Hille Phillips Center for Performing Arts, and Hong Residence Hall) |
HUNGRY? Optional: Dinner with your LUTE group - OR - go to dinner with Family/Supporters (on your own) *Note: Meals in the Commons that are "All You Care To Eat" will be designated with (AYCTE). Any meals in commons without this designation are à la carte. OMM is also always à la carte. | 5:00PM-7:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons (AYCTE*) & Old Main Market (OMM) | |
Required (All) | BECOMING NEIGHBORS: REQUIRED for Residents: Residential Wing Meetings hosted by Resident Assistants (RAs) | 7:00PM-8:00PM | Learn your individual wing meeting location from your RA when you move in |
LUTE Tradition: PLU Trivia hosted by ASPLU Optional: All new Lutes encouraged to attend! | 8:00PM-10:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) CAVE (lowest level) |
Required Session? | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 - EVENTS | TIME | LOCATION &/or how to ACCESS |
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LUTE Welcome (LW) Headquarters Optional: Your one-stop-shop for all-things LW; stop by if/when you have any questions! | 7:30AM-1:30PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Grey Area (Main Floor, North Side of Building) | |
HUNGRY? Optional: Snack Shack Pop Up Breakfast | 7:30AM-8:30AM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Grey Area (Main Floor, North Side of Building) | |
Required (All) | LUTE Group Meet Ups REQUIRED Warm up for the day with your LUTE Guide and new friends! | 8:30AM-9:00AM | Find your individual LUTE Group meeting location printed on your name tag, which you received at Check In |
Required (All) | Rotating Sessions REQUIRED for all new Lutes! Rose Window Group: Starts with Becoming a Parkland Neighbor Black & Gold Group: Starts with Sounds of Solidarity | 9:00AM-11:50AM | Sounds of Solidarity (Karen Hille Phillips Center for Performing Arts) Becoming a Parkland Neighbor (Lagerquist Concert Hall) |
HUNGRY? Optional: Lunch Rotations with LUTE Guides | 11:50AM-1:30PM | AUC Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) | |
Required (Veteran Students) | Veterans Community Meeting REQUIRED for all new Lutes who are Veterans! | 1:00PM-2:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Room 201 |
PLU Football Game Optional: Go Lutes! PLU Athletics will provide a charter for any student wanting to support our football team in their first preseason game! Join us to receive a free clear stadium tote and the chance to win prizes! Supplies limited, given on a first come first serve basis. | 1:00PM-4:00 PM | Bellarmine Stadium (2300 S Washington St, Tacoma, WA 98405) The shuttle will depart from outside Olson Auditorium at 12:30 pm for Bellarmine Prep. The shuttle will depart Bellarmine Prep at 4:30 pm or 20 minutes after the end of the game (whichever comes earlier) for PLU. |
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Pierce County Public Transit Adventure Optional: Join us for a transit adventure to the heart of downtown Tacoma for a visit to the Museum of Glass! Learn how to use Pierce County public transit systems and enjoy a docent-led gallery tour and live glass blowing demonstrations in the hot shop! The cost of the trip will be covered for the first 26 students to reserve a spot, so make sure to RSVP to guarantee your paid spot! You are still welcome to come even if you do not reserve a spot in time, you would just need to bring $5 cash for an all day bus pass and $6 for a discounted Museum of Glass ticket. Attendees (whether you have RSVP'd or not) should meet in front of Harstad Hall to check in between 12:30pm-1pm. The group will be leaving promptly at 1pm so be sure to arrive at least 5 minutes early. | 1:00PM-5:00 PM | Pierce County Public Transit Downtown Tacoma Meet in front of Harstad Hall to check in between 12:30pm-1pm |
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HUNGRY? Optional: Dinner Rotations with LUTE Guides | 5:00PM-7:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) | |
LUTE Tradition: A Night of Improv Optional: Cheer and laugh as PLU’s Improv team (The Clay Crows) take to the stage for one amazing show of humor & comedy! Free show for all Lutes and doors open at 7pm. | 7:15PM-8:00PM | Karen Hille Phillips Center for Performing Arts | |
LUTE Tradition: Block Party Optional: Show up to get down at this annual late night all campus party! Party the night away with the incoming first year class on the laser light dance floor and enjoy great Lute community. | 8:00PM-10:00PM | AUC Red Square |
Required Session? | SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 - EVENTS | TIME | LOCATION &/or how to ACCESS |
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LUTE Welcome (LW) Headquarters Optional: Your one-stop-shop for all-things LW; stop by if/when you have any questions! | 8:30AM-4:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Grey Area (Main Floor, North Side of Building) | |
Rowing Experience Optional: Health & Wellness Opportunity Come out to American Lake and try rowing. No prior experience is needed to get in a boat and take some strokes. We will have a few members of our varsity team there to help you along the way and introduce you to the ultimate team sport. Find your place to belong in the rowing community at PLU. Any questions please reach out to Lizzie Mitchell (emitchell@plu.edu). Register on imleagues.com or the PLU Rec App under the Outdoor Rec Tab. Registration: Open on imleagues until Sep 2nd at 12:00PM | 9:00AM-12:00PM | American Lake (transportation provided) Meet at Columbia Center Lot at 9am |
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Trinity Lutheran Church Service Optional: Meet up with University Pastor, Jen Rude, to check out Sunday services at Trinity! | 9:40AM-11:15AM | Meet in Red Square to walk to Trinity Lutheran Church (across the street from Mortvedt Library) | |
Sunday Stroll Through Parkland Optional: Students will get the opportunity to explore and familiarize themselves with the PLU campus, local businesses, and the Parkland community. Students will be able to familiarize themselves with PLU and the surrounding area (Parkland). They will be able to identify areas/activities that focus/contribute to the nine dimensions of wellness | 10:00AM-11:30AM | PLU's Parkland Neighborhood (including Parkland Prairie Line Trail, Foss Field, and the PLU Golf Course); meet in the Courtyard outside the CAVE (lower AUC) to begin | |
HUNGRY? Optional: Brunch Rotations with LUTE Guides | 10:30AM-12:30PM | Find your individual LUTE Group meeting location printed on your name tag, which you received at Check In | |
PLU Community Garden Optional: Did you know PLU has a community garden? Come check out how and what you can grow this year! Join us for weekly opportunities to volunteer to assist in growing fresh produce to be donated to Parkland and caring for our community space. We encourage volunteers to bring rain gear, a water bottle, and to wear closed toe shoes. | 11:00AM-12:30PM | PLU Community Garden (811 121st St, across the street from Ingram Hall on 121st St.) | |
Required (All) | LUTE Group Meet Ups REQUIRED Warm up for the day with your LUTE Guide and new friends! | 12:30PM-1:00PM | Find your individual LUTE Group meeting location printed on your name tag, which you received at Check In |
Required (All) | Featured Speaker: Dr. Jason Kilmer REQUIRED for all new Lutes! “Beer Goggles” to Blackouts, “the Munchies” to Memory Effects: The Science of Alcohol and Cannabis Does alcohol really make people more social? How do substances affect quality of sleep? Does cannabis/marijuana impact memory and attention? In this presentation, learn the answers to these questions and more. Resources: Situational Tolerance Video Check In with Yourself Washington | 1:00PM-2:00PM | Olson Gym |
Required (All) | Rotating Sessions REQUIRED for all new Lutes! Black & Gold Group: Starts with Wellbeing 101 Rose Window Group: Starts with Active Bystanding & Consent (ABC) 101 | 2:00PM-4:15PM | Wellbeing 101 (Karen Hille Phillips Auditorium) Consent 101 (AUC Chris Knutson [214] and Scandinavian Cultural Center [100] Rooms) |
LUTE Tradition: PNW BBQ Bash & Field Day Optional: All new Lutes encouraged to attend! Food will be served through the Commons, but is free and welcome for anyone to attend! Throughout the AUC, there will be rooms set up with music, games, and other festivities, including a Photobooth! | 4:30PM-7:00PM | Weather Location Change: Anderson University Center (Commons & Other Locations, including CK [214], Regency [203], and Scan Center [100]) | |
Drop In Ultimate Frisbee Optional: Come swing by Foss Field during New Student Orientation and have a friendly pickup game of Ultimate Frisbee. This event is sponsored by our PLU Ultimate Frisbee Clubs. Register on imleagues.com or the PLU Rec App under the Outdoor Rec Tab. Students must complete an activity waiver to participate: Waiver Instructions | 4:15PM-5:30PM | Foss Field | |
HUNGRY? Optional: We encourage you to attend the PNW BBQ/Field Day for dinner! But, if that's not your preference, OMM will be open and the AUC Commons (4:30 - 7:30) will be serving a limited Soup & Salad Bar menu! | 4:30PM-7:30PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons (AYCTE) & Old Main Market (OMM) |
Required Session? | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 - EVENTS | TIME | LOCATION &/or how to ACCESS |
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A Great Day To Rest Take time to refresh for first day of classes & review Summer To-Do's New Student Checklist | All Day | Relax on your own & finish tasks on your Summer To-Do's New Student Checklist | |
HUNGRY? Optional: Breakfast & Lunch Rotations with LUTE Guides | 7:00AM-9:30AM 10:30AM-2:30PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) | |
Mashel Falls Hike Optional: Join Outdoor Rec for an off-campus hiking opportunity! Sign up ahead of time, as space is limited to the first 24 students! Register on imleagues.com or the PLU Rec App under the Outdoor Rec Tab. Registration: Open Until Sep 3rd '23 at 11:00AM Itinerary for Little Mashel Falls Hike (additional description on PLU Rec App / imleagues.com) 11 AM arrive at the Columbia Center and depart for trailhead 12:15 PM Arrive at trailhead 12:30 PM Begin hike 3.5 hours to hike and see the falls 4:00 PM Depart from trailhead to PLU 5 PM Arrive at PLU 5 PM Students must complete an activity waiver to participate: Sign Ups & Waiver Instructions | 11:00AM-5:00PM | Mashel Falls (meet Meet at the Columbia Center) | |
LUTE Welcome (LW) Headquarters Optional: Your one-stop-shop for all-things LW; stop by if/when you have any questions! | 1:00PM-3:30PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Grey Area (Main Floor, North Side of Building) | |
Wang Center Presentation Optional: Join the Wang Center to learn about Study Away opportunities, what you should be doing now to plan ahead, and other global learning engagement opportunities | 1:30PM-2:30PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Regency Room (203) | |
Required (IHON Students) | IHON New Student Orientation REQUIRED: For new International Honors students only | 3:00PM-4:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Room 133 |
HUNGRY? Optional: Dinner in the Commons | 4:30PM-7:00PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons (AYCTE) & Old Main Market (OMM) | |
Required (Residents) | Love Where You Live: Community Building REQUIRED for new ResidentsResidential Wing Meetings hosted by Resident Assistants (RAs) | 7:00PM-8:00PM | Learn your individual wing meeting location from your RA when you move in |
Required Session? | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 - EVENTS | TIME | LOCATION &/or how to ACCESS |
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HUNGRY? Optional: Breakfast on your own | 7:00AM-9:30AM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) | |
LUTE Welcome (LW) Headquarters Optional: Your one-stop-shop for all-things LW; stop by if/when you have any questions! | 8:30AM-9:45AM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Grey Area (Main Floor, North Side of Building) | |
Required (All) | Academic Advising Meetings REQUIRED: Meet with your advisor to get off to a great start! | 9:00AM-9:30AM | Find your individual Advising Group meeting location printed on your name tag, which you received at Check In. If you don't have your nametag, stop by LW Headquarters! |
Required (All) | Gather for Bell Ringing REQUIRED: Congregate in Red Square for the annual tradition of ringing the bell & processing to Convocation | 9:35AM-10:00AM | Red Square |
Required (All) | LUTE Tradition: Convocation REQUIRED: A PLU tradition to open the academic year! | 10:00AM-11:00AM | Olson Gym |
HUNGRY? Optional: Lunch on your own | 10:30AM-2:30PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) | |
First Day of Fall 2023 Semester You got this, Lutes! | Starting at 11:50AM | Tip: check out your classroom locations during LUTE Welcome weekend ahead of your first day so you know where to go! | |
HUNGRY? Optional: Dinner on your own | 4:30PM-7:30PM | Anderson University Center (AUC) Commons & Old Main Market (OMM) |
LUTE Welcome (Back): The First Six Weeks Open to ALL Lutes | DATE | TIME | LOCATION &/or how to ACCESS |
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Intramural Sports Sign ups available Create a Team / Join a Team or signup as a free agent and we will try and find you a team | Thursday, 9/7/23 | 8:00 AM | imleagues.com or the PLU Rec App |
Drop in Academic Advising Pop by and say hello to your academic advisor! | Tuesday, 9/5/23 thru Friday, 9/8/23 | 9:00AM-5:00PM | Center for Student Success (Mortvedt Library) |
Outdoor Rec Rental Shop Opens for the Fall Choose your own adventure with the Outdoor Rec (OR) rental program! From hammocks to tents, sleeping bags to backpacks, and everything in-between, Outdoor Rec has a wide selection of gear for your next excursion! | Wednesday, 9/6/23 | 9:00 AM | Visit the OR Website |
Weekly Wednesday Chapel | Wednesdays (beginning 9/6/23) | 10:30AM-11:00AM | Ness Family Chapel |
LUTE Tradition: Engagement Fair Meet and mingle with PLU & Parkland clubs and organizations! | Thursday, 9/7/23 | 4:00PM-6:00PM | Red Square |
Weekly Friday Prayers Chapel | Fridays (beginning 9/8/22) | 10:30AM-11:00AM | Red Square |
ASPLU Senate Elections Info Session Looking to get involved? Come learn about running for an ASPLU Senator position! | Friday, 9/8/23 | 2:00PM-2:30PM | AUC, Room 134 |
Natural Sciences Opportunity Fair | Friday, 9/8/23 | 3:00PM-4:00PM | Grassy Area between Rieke and Morken |
Initial Academic Advising Meetings Academic Advisors will schedule a time to meet with each of their students 1:1 during the month of September! | Friday, 9/8/23 thru Friday, 9/29/23 | Various Times | Center for Student Success (Mortvedt Library) |
Breathe and Be – Spiritual Practices in Community | Mondays (beginning 9/11/23) | 10:30AM-11:00AM | Ness Family Chapel |
ASPLU Senate Elections Info Session Looking to get involved? Come learn about running for an ASPLU Senator position! | Monday, 9/11/23 | 10:30AM-11:00AM | AUC Regency (Room 203) |
ASPLU Senate Elections Info Session Looking to get involved? Come learn about running for an ASPLU Senator position! | Tuesday, 9/12/23 | 6:00PM-6:30PM | AUC, Room 134 |
ASPLU Senate Elections Info Session Looking to get involved? Come learn about running for an ASPLU Senator position! | Wednesday, 9/13/23 | 1:00PM-1:30PM | AUC Regency (Room 203) |
Weekly Yarn Group | Thursdays (beginning 9/14/23) | 3:45PM-5:00PM | Trinity Lutheran Church Parkland 12115 Park Ave. S, Tacoma, WA 98444 |
Volleyball Vs. Pacific University | Friday, 9/15/23 | 7:00 PM | Olson Gymnasium |
Students of Color Retreat The Students of Color Retreat (SOCR) is an annual retreat for students who identify as students of color or non white. This is a space to explore cultural conditioning around race, validate experiences pertaining to race and other intersecting identities and cultivate community. | Friday, 9/15/23 thru Saturday, 9/16/23 | Various Times | Location TBA |
Cross Country PLU Invitational | Saturday, 9/16/23 | 10:00 AM | |
Women's Soccer Vs. Whitworth University | Saturday, 9/16/23 | 12:00 PM | Lute Soccer Field on the Synthetic Turf |
Football Vs. California Lutheran University | Saturday, 9/16/23 | 12:00 PM | Sparks Stadium |
Men's Soccer Vs. Whitworth University | Saturday, 9/16/23 | 2:30 PM | Lute Soccer Field on the Synthetic Turf |
Volleyball Vs. Linfield University | Saturday, 9/16/23 | 7:00 PM | Olson Gymnasium |
Women's Soccer Vs. Whitman University | Sunday, 9/17/23 | 12:00 PM | Lute Soccer Field on the Synthetic Turf |
Men's Soccer Vs. Whitman University | Sunday, 9/17/23 | 2:30 PM | Lute Soccer Field on the Synthetic Turf |
ASPLU Senate Elections Info Session Looking to get involved? Come learn about running for an ASPLU Senator position! | Monday, 9/18/23 | 7:00PM-7:30PM | AUC Regency (Room 203) |
Study Away Fair | Wednesday, 9/20/23 | 10:00AM-2:00PM | Anderson University Center |
Campfire Worship | Wednesday, 9/20/23 | 7:00 PM-8:00 PM | Pflueger Fire Pit |
Volleyball Vs. University of Puget Sound | Wednesday, 9/20/23 | 7:00 PM | Olson Gymnasium |
Volleyball Vs. Alumni | Saturday, 9/23/23 | 4:00 PM | Olson Gymnasium |
Golf PLU Invitational | Sunday, 9/24/23 thru Tuesday, 9/26/23 | Various | |
Queer Student Retreat | Friday, 9/29/23 thru Saturday, 9/30/23 | ||
Homecoming & Family Week | Monday, 10/3/23 thru Sunday, 10/8/23 | Various Times | Various Locations |
Volleyball Vs. George Fox University | Friday, 10/6/23 | 7:00 PM | Olson Gymnasium |
Football Vs. Pacific University | Saturday, 10/7/23 | 1:00 PM | Sparks Stadium |
Volleyball Vs. Lewis & Clark University | Saturday, 10/7/23 | 6:00 PM | Olson Gymnasium |
Women's Soccer Vs. Willamette University | Sunday, 10/8/23 | 12:00 PM | Lute Soccer Field on the Synthetic Turf |
Men's Soccer Vs. Willamette University | Sunday, 10/8/23 | 2:30 PM | Lute Soccer Field on the Synthetic Turf |
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