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Welcome to Graceland University!

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I am delighted you have chosen Graceland University. You may wish to mark My Graceland as your home page as you will return here often during your student days. Everything you need to know is included – an enrollment checklist to make sure you have taken care of all the details, how to select (or change) a meal plan, when to arrive, what to bring and many, many other topics.
 
Please check this checklist regularly for updates!

 Once you have paid your deposit, logging into My Graceland will allow you to see your grades and your student account. This site is to give you access to personalized and general information. Much of the information you will need can be found under the Resources Tab.
 
It is my desire to help you fulfill your dreams. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or if there are any other ways I can assist you as you transition to the university. Hopefully soon this will feel like your home away from home.
 
Welcome to Graceland!
 
Dave Schaal
Vice President for Student Life/Dean of Students
 

Meet Your Student Government

Click  here for more information about 2016-17 Graceland Student Government! 
 
Graceland Student Government (GSG) President    
Alex Craven
   
Speaker of the Senate
Devin Rose
dbrose@sting.graceland.edu    
     
Campus Organization for Social Activities (COSA) President    
Hayley Rankin
hrankin@sting.graceland.edu
           
Academic Student Council (ASC) President \
Sean O'Keefe  

Intramural (IM) Director
Maddi Borison 
borison@sting.graceland.edu  
   
Council of House Presidents (CHP) President
Bryn Nilsen
nilsen@sting.graceland.edu
     
Council of House Chaplains (CHC) President
Katelyn Metcalf
kmml@graceland.edu  
 
Agape House President
Jordan Huddleston
 
Amici House President
Briana Bendorf
 
Aponivi House President
Melissa Sherer
 
Cheville House President
Devon Corless
 
Closson House President
Drew Aho
 
Dimora House President
Morgan Dietrich
 
Faunce House President
Evan Lewis
 
Hanthorne House President
Monique Barrera
 
Khiyah House President
Melissa Dotson
 
Orion House President
Will Ward
 
Paloma House President
Jessica Pycior
 
Powell House President
Tim Brunner
 
Sariah House President
Katelynn Tracy
 
Shalom House President
Jess Hypatidis
 
Solah House President
Taylor Warner
 
Stewart Manor House President
Jacob Soltis
 
Tiona House President
Jason Goin
 
 

Belonging to something significant and worthwhile is a key component to satisfaction in college.  Your house council leaders will keep you informed of various ways that you can choose to become involved.  In addition, check out  Student Activities , Campus Ministries and a wide range of clubs and organizations !

Clubs and Organizations are primarily student initiated and student driven. It is very possible that if you have a special interest, there is already a club or organization devoted to that area.

YOU can start a group! Simply find a sponsor and contact the Student Activities Office to complete a charter form. The Council on Student Life meets weekly to approve charters.

Anyone interested in joining a club or organization can contact the sponsor or president of that group. Please call the Student Activities Office at 5230 click here  to obtain advisor information.

Contact Us

 
OR
 
866.GRACELAND
Ext. 5200
 
Catharine Craig-Doty, CAP Center Director
 
Jessica Triggs, Student Support Specialist
 
 
866.GRACELAND
Ext. 5083
 
Nicole Briell, Disability Services Director
 
OR
 
866.GRACELAND
Ext. x5237
 
Marcia Core, Manager
Campus Clinic - During Campus Hours (closed June and July)
 
866.GRACELAND
Ext. x5370
 
Peggy F. Geiger, Office Manager
 
 
Family Health Clinic - Main Office
 
641.784.7526 
866.GRACELAND
Ext. x5067
 
General Information Desk 
Myrna McLain
 
Help Desk (IT)
Kathy McElroy
866.GRACELAND
Ext. x5412
 
Diana Jones, Director of International Programs
  
Peggy F. Geiger, Office Manager
866.GRACELAND
Ext. x5235
 
OR
 
866.GRACELAND
Ext. 5107
 
Deb Skinner, Residence Life Director
 
Sandi Swanson, Secretary
 
866.GRACELAND
Ext. x5230
 
Brad Carr, Director of Student Activities
 
OR
 
Mindy Graham, Student Activities Secretary
 
866.GRACELAND
Ext. 5174 
 
OR
 
Angie Keplinger-Radloff
866.GRACELAND
   
Sherri Brenizer, Department Manager
   
866.GRACELAND   
Ext. x5104
 
Dave Schaal, Vice President for Student Life/Dean of Students
 
Christi Dickerson, Administrative Assistant
 

Things You Need To Do Now!

Complete your Enrollment Checklist by August 1, 2016!
Check your Graceland email account for housing placement and roommate information
Purchase renters insurance (recommended)
Student Employment forms are REQUIRED if you plan to work anywhere on campus.  Each form must be completed and submitted prior to being assigned a work study position.

Please click on the following links to complete the necessary forms:
Please click here for additional information regarding student employment.

Thank you!
Angie Keplinger-Radloff          
Vehicle Registration is REQUIRED if you plan to park anywhere on campus.  Please complete the Vehicle Registration Form.  You may pick up your parking permit when you get your photo taken for the University ID card upon arrival to campus.
 
Please click here for additional information regarding parking regulations and a map of parking areas.
Click here for information regarding your meal plan options.  Then complete the Meal Plan Selection Form.  The deadline to change your meal plan choice is 4pm Friday, September 2nd.
Graceland partners with TransIowa to offer Shuttle Service to and from the Des Moines, Iowa and Kansas City, Missouri Airports on certain dates and times.
 
Please click here to view the shuttle schedule and make a reservation.
GU Alert is an emergency notification system that will send a text message to a cell phone or to an email address when there is an emergency that needs to be quickly announced to campus. 
 
Messages are sent only in the event of a crisis.  Graceland encourages all employees, students and faculty to enter their cell phone number or email address to receive these notices.
 
To register your cell phone number, correct or change your GU Alert registration, please be sure you are logged into My Graceland and click here.
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Please click here to request a quote and/or apply for College Student Property Insurance.

When To Arrive On Campus

ATTENTION ALL *NEW STUDENTS....         

If you plan to use TransIowa Shuttle Services from the Des Moines or Kansas City airports, 
please plan to arrive the day before your expected arrival date
(you will be allowed to move into your residence hall between 7-10pm).
       
*Exceptions:  Football and International students.
    5-9 p.m. on
Sunday, August 7th, 2016
First TEAM MEETING at 9 p.m.!

 You will have your first practice Monday morning. 
Following practice, you will be expected to finalize
EVERYTHING on your Enrollment Checklist!
 
        If you plan to use TransIowa Shuttle Services from the Des Moines or
Kansas City airports, please review the schedule PRIOR to making travel arrangements!
 
Monday, August 15th, 2016

Men's Soccer - by invitation only
Women's Soccer - by invitation only
Women's Volleyball
   
Please check soon for the Arrival & Check-In Schedules
The first Team Meetings are scheduled for 11am on Monday, August 15th.
 
 If you plan to use TransIowa Shuttle Services from the Des Moines or Kansas City airports, 
please plan to arrive the day before your expected arrival date
(you will be allowed to move into your residence hall between
7-10pm ONLY if you arrive to campus on the shuttle).
          
   
 
  Monday, August 22nd       
  
Please check back soon for the Arrival & Check-In Schedules
 
The first Team Meetings are scheduled for 11am on Monday, August 22.
                  
 If you plan to use TransIowa Shuttle Services from the Des Moines or Kansas City airports, 
please plan to arrive the day before your expected arrival date
(you will be allowed to move into your residence hall between
7-10pm ONLY if you arrive to campus on the shuttle).
All new INTERNATIONAL students
(optional for Canadians)
are expected to arrive on
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25th. 

Preseason student-athletes are expected to arrive in
accordance with athletic preseason schedules. 

Please check back soon for the International Student Orientation Schedule 
and the WELCOME WEEK schedule.
 
    Please view the shuttle schedule prior to making travel arrangements.           
 
 
All NEW STUDENTS
(not arriving early for preseason or
with international students) are expected on
Saturday, August 27th
Saturday morning is reserved for moving in. 
Orientation sessions begin in the afternoon.
 
 
If you arrive to campus via TransIowa Shuttle Services,
you will be allowed to move into your residence hall between 7-10pm
the evening prior to your expected arrival date.           

What To Expect When You Arrive

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Preseason - Football Check-In Schedule

Please click here to view the

Preseason Football Arrival schedule!

 

Preseason - Varsity Soccer and Women's Volleyball Check-In Schedule

Please click here to view the

Varsity Soccer and Women's Volleyball Check-In Schedule.

 

Preseason - Cross Country, Cheer and Dance Check-In Schedule

Please click here to view the

Cross Country, Cheer and Dance Check-In Schedule.

International Student Arrival Schedule

Please click here for the 

International Student Arrival Schedule.

 

Welcome Week Schedule

Please click here to view the 

2016 WELCOME WEEK SCHEDULE! 

 

Meet Your Residence Life Staff

Residence Life Director
Deb Skinner
641-784-5108
 
Secretary  
Sandi Swanson
641-784-5107
 
Hall Directors
Graybill
Clayton Troxell
641-784-5383
   
Gunsolley
Timothy Ledna
641-784-5382
 
Tess Morgan
Melanie Grimes
641-784-5350
 
Walker
Leslie Robinson
641-784-5360
 
Assistant to Hall Directors
Gunsolley/Graybill
Ricky Griffin
251.604.2038
 
Tess Morgan
Stephanie Lane
816.509.1756
 
Walker
Layne Nowlin
641.442.5813
     
Apartment Managers    
Thomas Apartments
Stanley Thomas
Apartment #106
469.644.3429
         
Small Apartments
Kellie Rodriguez
Apartment #102
956.203.8962
 

Campus Living

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Graceland's Unique Student Government and Housing System
Quick Overview of Student Government and Housing (.ppt, 243K)
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Residence Hall Living
Residence Hall Shopping List (.pdf, 284K)
Residence Hall Guide (.pdf, 463K)
Residence Hall FAQs (.pdf, 114K)
Residence Hall Room Dimensions
Graybill Hall (.pdf, 34K)
Gunsolley Hall (.pdf, 34K)
North Tess Morgan (.pdf, 22K)
South Tess Morgan (.pdf, 19K)
Walker Hall (.pdf, 22K)
West Tess Morgan (.pdf, 22K)
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