The school has enjoyed a strong musical tradition from the beginning, as well as note-worthy 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. Accreditation Pacific Lutheran University is fully accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges as a four-year institution of higher education. 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. Grounds Located in suburban Parkland, PLU has a picturesque 126-acre campus, truly representative of the natural grandeur of the Pacific Northwest.
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.