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Important Dates (Semester Programs) - Fall Semester, 2025

To receive all information regarding the 2025-26 Graduation, apply for graduation here  or at Registrar's Office by November 7, 2025.

Fall Semester 2025
Classes Begin:  Monday, August 25, 2025
Labor Day - No Classes:  Monday, September 1, 2025
1st Quarter:  August 25 - October 10
2nd Quarter:  October 15 - December 5
Homecoming Weekend:  Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5
Fall Break Begins:  Friday, October 10 (5:00 p.m.)
Classes Resume:  Wednesday, October 15 (8:00 a.m.)
Thanksgiving Recess Begins:  Tuesday, November 25 (9:00 p.m.)
Classes Resume:  Monday, December 1 (8:00 a.m.)
Fall Classes End:  Friday, December 5, 2025
Semester Exams:  December 8 - December 11
Christmas Break Begins:  Thursday, December 11, 2025 (5:00 p.m.)
Incompletes must be removed by Thursday, December 11, 2025

Drop/Add Deadlines*
  1st Quarter Crs | Semester Crs | 2nd Quarter Crs

Last day to Add, Change to Pass/Fail or back to Graded, and last day to Drop
Sept. 2 Sept. 8 Oct. 21
           
last day to Withdraw or put on Audit Sept. 22 Oct. 27 Nov. 14

*Refund calculation dates used by Financial Aid and Student Accounts may vary from the dates above.

SENIORS GRADUATING IN DECEMBER OR JANUARY MUST HAVE THEIR INDIVIDUAL STUDY FORMS (1-3 s.h.) SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DIVISION BY OCTOBER 3, 2025.

Deadline dates for individual study proposals, arranged courses or honors contracts for all students:
Fall Semester 3 s.h.-Oct. 3  2 s.h.-Oct. 24  1 s.h.-Nov. 14

Internships/Practicums may be added at any time during the session as long as the experience has not started at the time it is approved.


Final Examination Schedule - Fall 2025
  Monday
Dec. 8
Tuesday
Dec. 9
Wednesday
Dec. 10
Thursday
Dec. 11
8:00 a.m. 8T 9M
9/9:30T 8/8:30M
10:00 a.m. 11T 10T 11M 10M
1:00 p.m. 12M 1M 1T 12/12:30T
3:00 p.m. 3M
2M
2T 3/3:30T
Mon - Wed Evening classes at regular time and day*

For Example: 8T refers to all courses whose first weekly meeting is at 8:00 Tuesday. The examination will begin at 8:00 a.m., Monday, December 8, 2025. Monday-Wednesday evening classes will hold their examinations during their regularly scheduled meeting time.

*All other classes not provided for in the above schedule will have their examinations during the last scheduled meeting of the class or at an hour arranged by the instructor. All examinations will be held in their regular classrooms.

Click here for policies on final examinations.

Important Dates (Semester Programs) - Spring 2026

To receive all information regarding the 2024-25 Graduation, apply for graduation here or at Registrar's Office by November 7, 2025. 

Spring Semester 2026
Classes Begin:  Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:  Monday, January 19 (No Classes)
1st Quarter:  January 6 - February 23
2nd Quarter:  February 24 - April 20
Spring Recess Begins:  Friday, February 27 (5:00 p.m.)
Classes Resume:  Monday, March 9 (8:00 a.m.)
Scholars Showcase:  Thursday, April 9 (No Classes 8-5)
Spring Classes End:  Monday, April 20, 2026
Semester Exams:  April 21 - April 24
Incompletes must be removed by Friday, April 24, 2026
Baccalaureate - Lamoni, IA:  Saturday, April 25, 2026
Commencement - Lamoni, IA:  Sunday, April 26, 2026

Drop/Add Deadlines*
  1st Quarter Crs | Semester Crs | 2nd Quarter Crs


Last day to Add, Change to Pass/Fail or back to Graded, and last day to Drop 

Jan. 12 Jan. 20 Mar. 9
       
last day to Withdraw or put on Audit Feb. 4
Mar. 9 Mar. 26

*Refund calculation dates used by Financial Aid and Student Accounts may vary from the dates above. 

SENIORS GRADUATING IN APRIL MUST HAVE THEIR INDIVIDUAL STUDY FORMS (1-3 s.h.) SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DIVISION BY FEBRUARY 13, 2026.

Deadline dates for individual study proposals, arranged courses or honors contracts for all other students:
Spring Semester 3 s.h.-February 16 2 s.h.-March 9 1 s.h.-March 30

Internships/Practicums may be added at any time during the session as long as the experience has not started at the time it is approved.


Final Examination Schedule - Spring 2026
  Tuesday
April 21
Wednesday
April 22
Thursday
April 23
Friday
April 24
8:00 a.m. 8T 9M
9/9:30T
8/8:30M
10:00 a.m. 10T
11T
10M
11M
1:00 p.m. 12/12:30T
1M 1T
12M
3:00 p.m. 2T
3/3:30T
3M 2M
Tues - Thurs Evening classes at regular time and day*

For Example: 8T refers to all courses whose first weekly meeting is at 8:00 Tuesday. The examination will begin at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Tuesday-Thursday evening classes will hold their examinations during their regularly scheduled meeting time.

*All other classes not provided for in the above schedule will have their examinations during the last scheduled meeting of the class or at an hour arranged by the instructor. All examinations will be held in their regular classrooms.

Click here for policies on final examinations.

REGISTER for Summer Session

Summer session at Graceland is designed to allow students to accelerate their degree completion program or to make-up deficiencies during a condensed time period. Courses will be offered during various time frames to accommodate student expressed interest. Most academic divisions will offer courses. Some courses will be offered subject to sufficient enrollment.

Registration

Students should review the available courses using their Registration link in My Graceland and register for the course of their choosing or indicate the course(s) they plan to enroll in by submitting the Class Schedule Form to their academic adviser or at InfoCentral in Memorial Student Center (MSC).

Enrollment

Lamoni students are considered officially enrolled after registration is completed and all tuition/fees are paid. Final payment for summer session is due prior to the start date of the course.

Financial Aid

Students should see their student financial services adviser immediately concerning financial aid for the summer.



Costs - Lamoni Campus

For complete cost information see Tuition and Fees.

Housing
A limited number of rooms may be available on campus during the summer, on a first-come, first-served basis. Students should contact the Residence Life Office immediately for details and/or to reserve a space.

Meals
Information regarding meals can be obtained from Food Service. Full food service is not available during selected times.

Social Activities
The sessions are designed to be educationally intensive. Social activities sponsored by the university will not be provided.


Summer Session Dates

LAMONI CAMPUS

Summer Session May 4 - August 22         
8-week Subsession A May 4 - June 27
8-week Subsession B June 29 - August 22


Deadlines for Change of Registration

 


Lamoni Campus
  Summer
Session
8 week
Subsession A 
8 week
Subsession B  
Last day to ADD, change to PASS/FAIL or change back to GRADED.
Last day to DROP a course without a "W"
May 18 May 11 July 6
Last day to WITHDRAW or put on AUDIT July 9 June 5 July 31

 

Important Dates (Semester Programs) - Fall Semester, 2026

To receive all information regarding the 2026-27 Graduation, apply for graduation here  or at Registrar's Office by November 6, 2026.

Fall Semester 2026
Classes Begin:  Monday, August 24, 2026
Labor Day - No Classes:  Monday, September 7, 2026
1st Quarter:  August 24 - October 9
2nd Quarter:  October 14 - December 4
Homecoming Weekend:  Friday, October 2 - Sunday, October 4
Fall Break Begins:  Friday, October 9 (5:00 p.m.)
Classes Resume:  Wednesday, October 14 (8:00 a.m.)
Thanksgiving Recess Begins:  Tuesday, November 24 (9:00 p.m.)
Classes Resume:  Monday, November 30 (8:00 a.m.)
Fall Classes End:  Friday, December 4, 2026
Semester Exams:  December 7 - December 10
Christmas Break Begins:  Thursday, December 10, 2026 (5:00 p.m.)
Incompletes must be removed by Thursday, December 10, 2026

Drop/Add Deadlines*
  1st Quarter Crs | Semester Crs | 2nd Quarter Crs

Last day to Add, Change to Pass/Fail or back to Graded, and last day to Drop
Aug. 31 Sept. 8 Oct. 20
           
last day to Withdraw or put on Audit Sept. 21 Oct. 26 Nov. 13

*Refund calculation dates used by Financial Aid and Student Accounts may vary from the dates above.

SENIORS GRADUATING IN DECEMBER OR JANUARY MUST HAVE THEIR INDIVIDUAL STUDY FORMS (1-3 s.h.) SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DIVISION BY OCTOBER 2, 2026.

Deadline dates for individual study proposals, arranged courses or honors contracts for all students:
Fall Semester 3 s.h.-Oct. 2  2 s.h.-Oct. 23  1 s.h.-Nov. 13

Internships/Practicums may be added at any time during the session as long as the experience has not started at the time it is approved.


Final Examination Schedule - Fall 2026
  Monday
Dec. 7
Tuesday
Dec. 8
Wednesday
Dec. 9
Thursday
Dec. 10
8:00 a.m. 8T 9M
9/9:30T 8/8:30M
10:00 a.m. 11T 10T 11M 10M
1:00 p.m. 12M 1M 1T 12/12:30T
3:00 p.m. 3M
2M
2T 3/3:30T
Mon - Wed Evening classes at regular time and day*

For Example: 8T refers to all courses whose first weekly meeting is at 8:00 Tuesday. The examination will begin at 8:00 a.m., Monday, December 7, 2026. Monday-Wednesday evening classes will hold their examinations during their regularly scheduled meeting time.

*All other classes not provided for in the above schedule will have their examinations during the last scheduled meeting of the class or at an hour arranged by the instructor. All examinations will be held in their regular classrooms.

Click here for policies on final examinations.

Important Dates (Semester Programs) - Spring 2027

To receive all information regarding the 2026-27 Graduation, apply for graduation here or at Registrar's Office by November 6, 2026. 

Spring Semester 2027
Classes Begin:  Tuesday, January 5, 2027
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:  Monday, January 18 (No Classes)
1st Quarter:  January 5 - February 22
2nd Quarter:  February 23 - April 19
Spring Recess Begins:  Friday, February 26 (5:00 p.m.)
Classes Resume:  Monday, March 8 (8:00 a.m.)
Scholars Showcase:  Thursday, April 8 (No Classes 8-5)
Spring Classes End:  Monday, April 19, 2027
Semester Exams:  April 20 - April 23
Incompletes must be removed by Friday, April 23, 2027
Baccalaureate - Lamoni, IA:  Saturday, April 24, 2027
Commencement - Lamoni, IA:  Sunday, April 25, 2027

Drop/Add Deadlines*
  1st Quarter Crs | Semester Crs | 2nd Quarter Crs


Last day to Add, Change to Pass/Fail or back to Graded, and last day to Drop 

Jan. 11 Jan. 19 Mar. 9
       
last day to Withdraw or put on Audit Feb. 3
Mar. 9 Mar. 25

*Refund calculation dates used by Financial Aid and Student Accounts may vary from the dates above. 

SENIORS GRADUATING IN APRIL MUST HAVE THEIR INDIVIDUAL STUDY FORMS (1-3 s.h.) SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DIVISION BY FEBRUARY 12, 2027.

Deadline dates for individual study proposals, arranged courses or honors contracts for all other students:
Spring Semester 3 s.h.-February 15 2 s.h.-March 8 1 s.h.-March 29

Internships/Practicums may be added at any time during the session as long as the experience has not started at the time it is approved.


Final Examination Schedule - Spring 2027
  Tuesday
April 20
Wednesday
April 21
Thursday
April 22
Friday
April 23
8:00 a.m. 8/8:30M 8T 9M
9/9:30T
10:00 a.m. 11M
10T
11T
10M
1:00 p.m. 12M
12/12:30T 1M
1T
3:00 p.m. 2M
2T 3/3:30T 3M
Tues - Thurs Evening classes at regular time and day*

For Example: 8/8:30M refers to all courses whose first weekly meeting is at 8:00 or 8:30 Monday. The examination will begin at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 20, 2027. Tuesday-Thursday evening classes will hold their examinations during their regularly scheduled meeting time.

*All other classes not provided for in the above schedule will have their examinations during the last scheduled meeting of the class or at an hour arranged by the instructor. All examinations will be held in their regular classrooms.

Click here for policies on final examinations.