Point Loma Nazarene University Skip to main navigation Fully Becoming WHO YOU ARE CALLED TO BE Apply Now Request Information 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. Quicklinks Cost & Financial Aid Discover scholarships, grants, and resources that support your academic journey. 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. Homecoming Celebrate Homecoming 2026 at Point Loma Nazarene University, bringing, alumni, students, and families together for traditions, connection, and campus-wide festivities. Military & Veterans Discover support for service members, veterans, and their families through education resources. Campus Tours Schedule a visit and experience PLNU’s community and campus firsthand. Visit Campus 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. Academic Calendar Stay up to date with key academic dates and deadlines. Start Your Journey Traditional Undergrad Take the first step in your bachelor’s degree or transfer to PLNU from another institution. Programs Visit Campus Graduate Studies Deepen your expertise and prepare for the next steps in your professional calling. Programs Financial Aid Accelerated Undergrad Return to your degree with programs designed to be flexible for working adults. Programs Financial Aid Online Pursue your degree with online programs offering the flexibility to balance school, work, and life. Programs Financial Aid 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 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. Explore Campus Mission Valley Regional Center Mission Valley Regional Center is home to PLNU’s Accelerated Undergraduate program, along with the education and business graduate programs. Explore Campus Liberty Station Conference Center The LSCC hosts undergraduate courses, and provides a setting for events, seminars, and a variety of other activities. Explore Campus 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. Explore 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. Explore Campus PLNU News & Events NEWS Spring Policy Review Process for Student Initiatives A summary of recent news related to ASB policies for student-led initiatives at PLNU. NEWS PLNU Ranked #2 Christian College in California by Niche for 2026 NEWS Opinion: Higher education’s responsibility in a distracted, uncertain age More Events More News