Many influences and individuals have combined to shape PLU and its regional, national, and increasingly international reputation for teaching, service, and scholarship. A dedicated faculty has been an extremely important factor. The school has enjoyed a strong musical tradition from the beginning, as well as noteworthy alumni achievements in public school teaching and administration, university teaching and scholarship, the pastoral ministry, the health sciences and healing arts, and business. At PLU the liberal arts and professional education are closely integrated and collaborative in their educational philosophies, activities, and aspirations. Any current or prospective student may, upon request directed to the president's office, review a copy of the documents pertaining to the university's various accreditations and approvals.
Course credit is computed by hours.
The majority of courses are offered for 4 hours. Each undergraduate degree candidate is expected to complete 128 hours with an overall grade point average of 2.00. Departments or schools may set higher grade point requirements. Degree requirements are specifically stated in this catalog. Each student should become familiar with these requirements and prepare to meet them.