Divine Word CollegeStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Epworth, IA. Operating on a semester system.

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Epworth, IA
100 students
@dwci.edu
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100

Total Enrollment

Liberal Arts College

Institution Type

3

Housing Buildings

70

Housing Capacity

Student guide · Fall 2026 - Term A

The semester, explained for Divine Word College

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026 - Term A
Campus terms
10
Local details
9

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 - Term A runs Aug 10, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

13 entries
  1. Fall 2026 - Term ARelevant now
  2. Fall Semester 2026
  3. Fall 2026 - Term B
  4. O-TERM 2026
  5. Spring 2027 - Term C
  6. Spring Semester 2027
  7. Spring 2027 - Term D
  8. M-TERM 2027
  9. Summer 2027 - Term E
  10. Fall Semester 2027
  11. O-TERM 2027
  12. Spring Semester 2028
  13. M-TERM 2028

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Campus language

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10 terms

E

ESL
The English as a Second Language program, a core student community

L

Luers
Luers Hall, a primary student residence wing

M

Main
Residential wings located within the Main Building

S

SGA
Student Government Association
Snack Bar
Informal food service area located in the student lounge
SSPS
Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit, a partner religious order
SVD
Society of the Divine Word, the religious order that runs the college
SVDs
Common term for the priests and brothers of the Society of the Divine Word

T

The Dining Room
The main campus cafeteria where communal meals are served
The Mission
The vocational path and missionary work for which students are preparing

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

9 details
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Divine Word College Dining Room
I-20
The critical immigration document maintained by the college's large international student population
Liturgy
The daily schedule of communal prayer and Mass that dictates campus timing
Luers Hall
A dedicated student residence building
Megan Hall
The building housing administrative and faculty offices
Pourciau Library
The campus library and academic resource center
SVD Memorial Chapel
The primary place of worship and communal prayer on campus
The Van
College-provided transportation for student trips to nearby Dubuque
Work-Study
The campus employment program that is a standard part of the student financial and educational experience

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 - Term A runs Aug 10, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
10 approved campus terms and 9 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Epworth for Divine Word College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Epworth.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$950

Cost of Living Index

86

City Transportation

Public Transit

Dubuque Jule

Nearest Airports

Dubuque Regional Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

49.5°F

Avg Snowfall

35.5 in

Campus News

Latest updates from Divine Word College

Mission is 'Ubuntu'

President Fr. Tom Ascheman, SVD, reflects on the African term 'Ubuntu'—the ability to recognize and respect the value of others—as a core component of missionary welcome.

Sep 22, 2026

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The Human Advantage: Why Liberal Arts Education Matters More in the Age of AI

Community members are invited to view a webinar from the American Association of Colleges and Universities regarding the role of liberal arts in the age of artificial intelligence.

Sep 22, 2026

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Religious Brothers Day Celebrated at Divine Word College

Divine Word College marked the annual celebration of Religious Brothers Day, highlighting the vocation and mission of religious brothers in the Church.

May 1, 2026

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Campus emergency notifications are delivered via the Populi course management system through text messages and DWC email.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Divine Word College

Mid-Semester

October 10, 2026

Divine Word College Campus

Mid-point of the Fall 2026 semester.

Withdrawal Deadline

October 17, 2026

Divine Word College Campus

Last day for students to withdraw from classes for the Fall 2026 semester.

World Mission Sunday Celebration

October 19, 2026

Divine Word College Campus

A celebration of World Mission Sunday featuring a multilingual liturgy at 1 PM and 'Taste of DWC' at 3 PM with global dishes prepared by students.

No Classes / Faculty In-Service

October 20, 2026

Divine Word College Campus

No classes scheduled due to faculty in-service day.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Divine Word College

Freshmen are required to live on campus to foster community and formation.

2 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Jacoby Residence Hall

Capacity: 50

Room types: single, double

Mission House

Capacity: 20

Room types: single

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@dwci.edu

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