As a primarily residential campus, where most students live in dorms, PLNU places a significant emphasis on our campus as a central way for students—residential and commuters alike—to live out our commitment to being an intentional Christian community.
We offer seven on-campus residence halls, as well as on- and off-campus apartment complexes, to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors, further divided by gender. Each residence hall is staffed with a full-time resident director (RD) and a committed team of student resident assistants (RAs) who live and work on-site to ensure residential life is enjoyable, healthy, and safe.
In addition to your academics, we want you to feel successful and supported in all areas of your life. All students—whether living on- or off-campus— have access to a variety of services, centers, and spaces catered to every need, helping you feel more at home and connected to your campus community.
What to Bring
You don’t need to bring your own toilet paper. But be sure to pack fitted sheets and your favorite pillow. For the complete list of what will be in your room when you get here, what not to bring, and what we suggest based on hundreds of move-ins, download the What-to-Bring List.
Meet Your Residential Life Staff
Get to know your hall's Residential Director (RD) and the people committed to making dorm life fun and safe. Feel free to also send any questions as you prepare your move to campus.
360º and Live Campus Tours
Take an inside look at your future dorm and favorite spots on campus through this video playlist of student-led and 360º VR campus tours.
Shuttle and Zipcar Services
PLNU offers off-campus shuttle services for easy access to hotspots around San Diego, as well as a partnership with Zipcar rentals for your own independent travels.
So Much to Do Near PLNU
Check out our guide of favorite places and things to do in and around San Diego! Where practically perfect weather, miles of beaches, scenic wilderness, and countless places to eat and explore give us the best environment possible to have a good time.