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Become a LUTE | PLU Women’s Rowing

The Next Chapter in Your Rowing Journey, Here in the Pacific Northwest!

Recruiting Questionnaire | Admission Information | Email the Coaches

Why Row at PLU?

  • Championship Tradition: 8 NCAA Championship appearances and a national reputation for developing top-tier student-athletes. 

  • High-Level Student-Athlete Experience: Rooted in five decades of excellence, our program competes against the best in the Northwest and across the country, while training on the prime waters of American Lake and specialized facilities right on campus. 

  • The DIII Advantage: Non-transactional rowing centered on pure love for the sport, where elite athletics and top-tier academics complement each other. 

Who We're Looking For

  • Experienced Rowers: We value steady growth over strict benchmarks. Show us consistent technical and athletic progress in high school, and our coaches will develop you into a champion. 

  • New Rowers/Multi-Sport Athletes: No rowing experience? No problem. Many of our top varsity rowers picked up an oar for the first time at PLU, bringing athletic energy, curiosity, and grit from other sports. 

  • Driven Students: With a 3.5+ team GPA, we seek student-athletes who bring the same dedication to the classroom as they do to the water. 

    Are you a current or incoming PLU Student? Explore our walk-on opportunities AT THIS LINK.

Three Steps to Connect & Join the Lute Family

  1. Fill out the recruiting questionnaire: Complete our recruiting questionnaire so our coaching staff can learn about your background and get you into our system. 

  2. Email the Coaching Staff: Send a direct message to our coaches here with your athletic bio, academic interests, erg/video footage (if available), and a brief note on why you're interested in PLU Rowing. 

  3. Visit Campus & Apply: Stay in touch with our coaches and your PLU Admission Counselor as you plan a campus visit and prepare your application. 

Key Application Dates

  • Sept 1: Applications Open

  • Nov. 1: Early Action I

  • Dec. 1: Early Action II, Direct Admit (Nursing, Education, CS, Business), & Presidential Scholarship Deadline

  • Feb. 1: Regular Decision Deadline (Rolling admission after Feb. 1)

PLU rowing 2026

Questions? Interested?
Email Head Coach Matt Oclander at oclanderm@plu.edu or follow us on Instagram @pluwomensrowing