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Campus services and learning resources
Library
Mortvedt Library offers online access and retrieval of books (from consortium of colleges). You can check out books and multimedia equipment and materials (e.g. videos, DVDs, digital cameras) with your student ID card. The library also holds 500,000 periodicals and over 2,000 journals, magazines and newspapers. Library personnel are committed to making technology work for everyone while striving to make research in both print and electronic collections a rewarding experience.
Computing Services
- Computer accounts are essential for all PLU students. The PLU ePass provides students with a PLU email account, an expanding set of online student services, a rich collection of electronic research sources and tools, and other services and resources for the exclusive use of the PLU community.
- General access computers are located throughout campus. The largest concentration is in the Library, where the Haley Center provides over 50 workstations for access to electronic information resources and other research activities in an atmosphere that promotes individual and group study, and immediate access to reference and technology help.
- The Help Desk provides assistance with computer accounts, email, supported software, and related resources, on the main level of Library
- The Morken Center for Learning and Technology has both fixed and wireless network, a digital multimedia lab, an open lab for students, and department computing labs.
PLU Bookstore
The bookstore sells textbooks and supplies required for classes. School supplies, PLU clothing and gifts, cards, and convenience store items are also available. Personal computer systems and software can be purchased through the bookstore at educational prices
Facilities for religious worship
Opportunities for the mutual celebration of faith on campus are rich and diverse. The University Pastors provide care, support and spiritual direction to the university community. Several denominations and religious groups have organizations on campus and numerous student-initiated fellowship groups are offered. The Campus Ministry can connect individuals with organizations that can meet a variety of religious needs, and coordinates these activities in a spirit of openness and mutual respect.
Campus Safety and Information
The personal safety of the PLU community is of primary importance. Campus Safety officers are available to escort students, provide vehicle jump starts, respond to medical emergencies and fire alarms, and provide general telephone information services.
Counseling Services
Realizing that a students' emotional health is important for their academic success, a wide range of counseling and supportive services are available on campus. Trained and experienced mental health professionals offer both individual and group counseling/support services. A variety of interest and personality inventories are available to assist students with personal growth issues. All services are confidential and offered at no cost for students attending classes.
The Student Health Center
Staffed full time by two physician assistants, the Health Center is caring, convenient and confidential. Also available weekly are a consulting physician, a psychiatric physician assistant, and a nurse practitioner. Completion of the University Health History form is required for registration.
Student Employment
Campus employment provides excellent opportunities to consider and connect your work experience to your career possibilities with an emphasis on vocation. Employment on campus is also excellent training if you have limited work experience. Convenience and flexibility are the other major attractions to campus employment.