Welcome to the Parents & Families Newsletter! During the academic year, you can expect to receive an email from us highlighting campus news and resources for Logger families. Have a suggestion for a topic we should cover? Let us know!

The University Chaplaincy

The University Chaplaincy is explicitly committed to being an affirming, inclusive space for all Loggers. We are here for people of any, all, or no particular religious or spiritual background, and have a particular commitment to those who have experienced bias or harm through religious or spiritual systems. The Chaplaincy is a space to explore, heal, question, and seek the course of your own spiritual journey.

University Chaplain Rev. Dave Wright ’96 and Jewish Life Coordinator Cantor Geoff Fine are both strictly confidential resources for support for students, faculty, and staff. Both are available to meet with campus members for conversation, reflection, exploration, support, and more. See their posted office and coffee hours on this page, or you can email chaplaincy@pugetsound.edu to set an appointment with either Dave or Geoff.

Watch for a variety of opportunities to engage with issues of meaning, spirituality, and religion — from major lectures to discussion groups to dinners with local and national guests.

Study Abroad Applications are Open

At Puget Sound, students are encouraged to step beyond the local classroom and explore the world. Through the Office of International Programs, they can choose from a wide variety of study abroad experiences. Whether it’s a semester in Europe, Asia, Latin America or short-term international travel courses. 

These international opportunities allow your student to:

The deadline for students to submit their application to study abroad is January 23, 2026, for Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027, or Academic Year 2026–27. We encourage you to talk with your student about how studying abroad could enrich their college journey.

Want to know more about Puget Sound's international programs? Check out this story about a recent trip to China as part of Puget Sound's longstanding relationship with Hwa Nan Women's College in Fuzhou or read about how students learned about natural history and environmental science on a trip to the Galápagos Islands.

Dual-Degree Engineering

How do machines work? How are buildings, roads, and bridges designed and built? What are the most efficient ways to manage and transport resources like water, gas, and electricity? How are new inventions transformed from ideas into physical structures?

Puget Sound’s Dual-Degree Engineering Program is designed for students who are interested in becoming engineers and also want a significant liberal arts component to their education. Students in the program spend their first three or four years at Puget Sound studying core curriculum and completing a major (other than engineering) while also completing a set of prerequisites to prepare for engineering studies. Qualified students may then pursue an engineering degree at one of our affiliated institutions, completing an additional two years of study in engineering courses. Upon successful completion of coursework at both institutions, the student receives two bachelor’s degrees, one from each institution. Some students elect to attend other engineering schools instead of the affiliate schools.

Looking ahead: Getting to SeaTac

There are a number of options for your student to get to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport when traveling this fall and winter.

Your student can book an airport shuttle:

Shuttle Express
www.shuttleexpress.com

425.981.7000

800.487.7433 (Washington toll-free)

Capital Aeroporter
www.capair.com

253.927.6179

Your student can also take a bus from the Tacoma Dome:

Sound Transit (regional public transit)
www.soundtransit.org
Cost: $2.25–$3 per ride
General information: 800.201.4900
Bus number 574 from Tacoma Dome Station to SeaTac Airport/Downtown Seattle

If your student is planning to take an Uber or taxi, we suggest they split a ride with a friend—this cuts the price of a costly ride in half!

Winter Break Parking

Security Services is offering secured parking for student vehicles during winter break. The cost is $85 per vehicle. Spaces will fill quickly, so encourage your student to make their reservation if they plan to leave a car on campus. Starting this week, students can stop in at Security Services between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to reserve their parking space. If you have any questions, please email security@pugetsound.edu.

Tune in for Logger Sports

Now you can catch the Loggers Athletics action from anywhere thanks to the Northwest Conference's partnership with FloSports, including this weekend's Northwest Conference Women's Volleyball Championship Tournament, where the Loggers are the No. 2 seed. Watch the Loggers compete in home and away games, and in conference tournaments live and on demand with a paid FloSports subscription.

Women's League Box o' Fun

Here’s a great way to show your student support and love the week prior to final exams. The Women's League Box o' Fun is a care package that includes stuff to tickle the funny bone, healthy snacks for munching, and something to help focus the mind — perfectly timed for on-campus delivery just prior to finals. This unique offering supports your student, while adding funds to the Women's League Scholarship Endowment. The deadline to order is Sunday, Nov. 16.

There is so much to do on and around campus this time of year. You can find out about upcoming events on our website and through the Logger Lookout email newsletter every Thursday. Here are some dates to mark on your calendar:

Events & Activities

Academic Calendar & Deadlines

Alumni & Parent Relations
1500 N. Warner St. #1078 | Jones 102
253.879.3245 | alumoffice@pugetsound.edu

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