What to prepare before coming to PLU

1. Google Hangout On Air
For New Int’l Students
by International Student Services
Pacific Lutheran University
July 17, 2014

2. Welcome to Our Google Hangout!
Introductions
New Student Orientation
International Student Population
Reminders
Questions and Answers

3. Introductions
Kindra Galan
International Peer Advisor
Akane Yamaguchi
Associate Director of Int’l Student Services
Shuying Wang
International Admissions Intern

4. New Student Orientation (NSO)
● Sunday, August 31- Monday, September 8
o First 5 days are designed specially for int’l students
● By participating in NSO, you will experience smooth
transition into the PLU Community by:
o becoming familiar with the campus
o being prepare for PLU courses
o getting to know your classmates
o understanding PLU’s many services and resources
o and understand how to maintain and use benefit of

5. Who is going to participate in NSO?
● 85 students from 21 different countries!
o Top 5 countries of origins
 Norway (28)
 Denmark (13)
 China (11)
 Saudi Arabia (7)
 Vietnam (5)
● Plus 700 American students!

6. New Int’l Student Types for Fall
● Transfer (34)
● Non-degree undergraduate (18)
● First year (15)
● Graduate (12)
● Non-degree graduate (6)

7. Get Ready for NSO!
● Read “New Students” section of ISS website
● Read pre-departure newsletters
● Reserve your spots NOW for…
o On the Road
o Global Campus Connection
o The HOMe Program
o Common Reading Program

8. For Students w/ On-Campus Housing
● Send arrival info and request airport pick up
● Prepare linens for your room

9. Questions & Answers!
Submit YOUR Questions Online!

10. Q: Do I have to mail all documents?
A: Official transcript must be sent via postal
mail. Other documents such as Health History
Form can be scanned and emailed to address
specified on forms.
More info about sending official transcripts

11. Q: How do I get from the airport to PLU?
A: Seattle Tacoma International Airport is about
40 minutes by car to PLU Campus!
Arrange a personal airport-pick up service or
shuttle in advance!

12. Q: Can I move in earlier than August 31?
We ask students with on-campus housing to
move in on either Sunday, August 31 or
Monday, September 1st. If you have difficulty
moving in on these days, please email
iss@plu.edu explaning your particulat situation!

13. Q: What’s the weather like?
A: In the puget sound region of Washington
state, you can experience four seasons. We
only get several days of really hot weather or
snow. You will need variety of clothing and
shoes. It will be handy to have a waterproof
jacket with a hood and a pair of waterproof
shoes/boots. People here also tend to dress in
layers and very casual on campus.

14. Q: Does my on-campus room comes w/ linens?
A: Your room will be furnished with a bed, a
mattress, a desk and shelvings but otherwise
empty! Please arrange your own linens
including bedding sheets, comforters, pillows,
towels, etc…
Linens and Beddings
Suggested Items to Bring For Your Room

15. Q: Can I ship items to my on-campus address?
A: Please alert Mail Services in advance!
Otherwise, your items will be shipped back to
the sender! To learn more, visit this page.
What your on-campus address looks like:
Your Full Name
Residence Hall Name, Room #
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 98447 USA

16. Q: What else should I bring?
A: We recommend you to bring items or
traditional clothing from your home country!
During Fall, there will be some event in which
you can participate to showcase your country.

17. Thank you!
See you in Fall!
You can always reach us: iss@plu.edu