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WHY PLNU?

At PLNU, your educational journey extends beyond your degree: it’s about discovering your individual calling and pursuing your God-given purpose.

Whether you’re starting as a traditional undergraduate, returning to complete your studies, or advancing your education as a graduate student, you’ll receive a Christ-centered, community-focused education that supports your academic, personal, and spiritual growth. You’ll graduate equipped to lead a life of faithful service, purposeful leadership, and professional excellence.

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Cost & Financial Aid

Discover scholarships, grants, and resources that support your academic journey.

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Chapel

Chapel is designed to encourage intimacy with God and one another while inviting us to respond to God's calling to minister and serve in our community.  

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Commencement

Commencement is when you remember the friends, family, and professors who supported you throughout your PLNU journey. 

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Military & Veterans

Discover support for service members, veterans, and their families through education resources.

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Campus Tours

Schedule a visit and experience PLNU’s community and campus firsthand.

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About PLNU

Our mission isn’t simply to prepare you for a career after you graduate, but to shape you into a thoughtful, service-minded, and engaged member of your community and world.

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Academic Calendar

Stay up to date with key academic dates and deadlines.

Start Your Journey

Traditional Undergrad

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Take the first step in your bachelor’s degree or transfer to PLNU from another institution.

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Graduate Studies

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Deepen your expertise and prepare for the next steps in your professional calling.

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Accelerated Undergrad

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Return to your degree with programs designed to be flexible for working adults.

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Online

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Pursue your degree with online programs offering the flexibility to balance school, work, and life.

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Discover PLNU

PLNU is proud to serve students across Southern California and online with quality education deeply rooted in Christ and close-knit community. In addition to our 90-acre oceanfront undergraduate campus, we support graduate and accelerated undergraduate students at our regional centers and through flexible online programs. Whether you are on campus, online, or somewhere in between, PLNU’s supportive learning environment will give you the skills, opportunities, and experience to prepare for your calling with confidence.

Campus Locations

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Point Loma Campus

Point Loma's campus is located right along the Pacific Ocean in San Diego, California. Our Point Loma campus is home to over 2,000 undergraduates.

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Mission Valley Regional Center

Mission Valley Regional Center is home to PLNU’s Accelerated Undergraduate program, along with the education and business graduate programs.

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Liberty Station Conference Center

The LSCC hosts undergraduate courses, and provides a setting for events, seminars, and a variety of other activities.

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Balboa Regional Center

This center is home to graduate programs in the College of Health Sciences, state-of-the-art classrooms, labs and the Center for Human Performance.

Bakersfield Campus

Bakersfield Regional Center

Bakersfield Regional Center is part of PLNU’s School of Education offering bachelor’s, master’s, credential, certificate, and added authorization programs.