Pacific Lutheran University

Pacific Lutheran University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Pacific Lutheran University has the Chemistry Club. In fact, more students participate in the Chemistry Club than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Pacific Lutheran University include Swing Club, Prism Club, Ultimate Frisbee and Anime Club.

Pacific Lutheran University students' favorite campus traditions are Fall Engagement Fair, Spring Engagement Fair and RHA Block Party.

Does Pacific Lutheran University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Pacific Lutheran University.

Pacific Lutheran University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Pacific Lutheran University students live off campus. In 2023, 49% of undergrads at Pacific Lutheran University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 51% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Pacific Lutheran University. There are 1,369 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,301 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,030 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 75% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Pacific Lutheran University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Pacific Lutheran University Athletics

At Pacific Lutheran University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Pacific Lutheran University:

Safety at Pacific Lutheran University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Pacific Lutheran University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Pacific Lutheran University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Pacific Lutheran University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Pacific Lutheran University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Pacific Lutheran University, take Interstate 5 to Tacoma, WA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Seattle-Tacoma International airport.

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