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ROTC

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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 SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s the first Purple Heart university or college in Washington state. The designation is in recognition of SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s history of supporting veterans and their families. 

Learn more about the Purple Heart University designation

News

SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University awarded the spouse friendly and gold designation as a 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School for the seventh time

LACEY, Wash. — Earning a Gold Military Friendly® designation signifies that an institution has demonstrated exceptional success in supporting military students through strong outcomes in areas such as student retention, graduation, career placement, and dedicated support services. The Military Spouse Friendly® designation further recognizes institutions that provide meaningful resources, flexible programs and support systems designed to help military spouses succeed academically and professionally while handling the unique challenges of military life. Together, these recognitions reflect a deep institutional commitment to serving veterans, active-duty servicemembers and their families through sustained, student-centered support.

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