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As a Top College & University for Military Advanced Education and Transition, Military Friendly® School, and the first Purple Heart University in Washington, we are proud to offer ROTC students the opportunity to study in a supportive and military-friendly environment. is the host college for Army ROTC in the Puget Sound region, with students cross-enrolling to participate in military science classes and PT.

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ROTC program highlights

  • Robust scholarship opportunities (up to 100% of tuition and fees)
  • Supportive on-campus environment with numerous former military members among faculty, students, and staff
  • Numerous military-affiliated clubs on campus (, etc.)
  • Veterans Center for support and camaraderie
  • Cross-enrollment at PLU and UW (you do not need to apply to PLU or UW) for military science courses

ROTC resources:

Advisors fact sheetFour year scholarship value

Contact

John P. Gouveia
Scholarship and
Career Counselor
rotc@plu.edu
P: 253-535-8740
C: 253-576-0077
F: 253-535-8711

Shannon Calhoun
Program Assistant
calhousl@plu.edu
253-535-8200

First Purple Heart University in Washington

First Purple Heart University in Washington

The Military Order of the Purple Heart designated 91Ö±²¥â€™s the first Purple Heart university or college in Washington state. The designation is in recognition of 91Ö±²¥â€™s history of supporting veterans and their families. 

Learn more about the Purple Heart University designation

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