New Student Orientation

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Welcome to Point Loma Nazarene University

 

When you drive onto campus Friday, August 24, you will be coming as a PLNU student. This is the beginning of a whole new chapter of your life. The days ahead will challenge you to learn and grow beyond what you can now imagine.

You are joining a community that is deeply committed to your success. As a university, we value your intellectual growth. You will also discover multiple opportunities to grow spiritually - in relationships, emotionally, in leadership - and there will definitely be plenty of opportunities to have fun. You will be  challenged here, and we commit to support your growth as a whole person. 

The PLNU experience is not for everyone. We have found that you are most likely to be successful when you:

  • Understand and embrace our mission, which we summarize as "To Teach, To Shape, and To Send".
  • Understand and value our Community Covenant, which governs the relationships within our community.
  • Bring a parent or significant adult and participate in New Student Orientation.
  • Attend class and complete assignments consistently.
  • Commit to at least one consistent activity outside the classroom, such as a student ministry or club.
  • Keep the goal of graduation always in sight.

Your personal to-do list includes: keep the New Student Orientation Guide handy and refer to it often, register for New Student Orientation; and take the StrengthsQuest assessment. Once you complete these important items, you will be ready to join other Sea Lions at New Student Orientation, August 24-26, 2012.

I eagerly anticipate your arrival.

Blessings,  

 Dr. Caye Barton Smith, Psy.D.
 Vice President for Student Development

 

 

Point Loma Nazarene University's Missions Statement

TEACH - SHAPE - SEND

Point Loma Nazarene University exists to provide higher education in a vital Christian community where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service becomes an expression of faith. Being of Wesleyan heritage, we aspire to be a learning community where grace is foundational, truth is pursued, and holiness is a way of life.

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