Graceland University-LamoniStudent Guide

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University in Lamoni, IA. Operating on a semester system.

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Lamoni, IA
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Student guide · Fall 2026 Semester Programs

The semester, explained for Graceland University-Lamoni

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 Semester Programs
Campus terms
16
Local details
10

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 Semester Programs runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

36 entries
  1. Fall 2026 8 Week Fall Subsession AFall 2026 8 Week Fall Subsession A (Trimester)
  2. Fall 2026 Semester ProgramsRelevant now
  3. Fall 2026 16 Week Fall Session (Trimester)
  4. Fall 2026 8 Week Fall Subsession BFall 2026 8 Week Fall Subsession B (Trimester)
  5. Spring 2027 8 Week Spring Subsession ASpring 2027 8 Week Spring Subsession A (Trimester)
  6. Spring 2027 16 Week Spring Session (Trimester)
  7. Spring 2027 Semester Programs
  8. Spring 2027 8 Week Spring Subsession BSpring 2027 8 Week Spring Subsession B (Trimester)
  9. Summer 2027 8 Week Summer Subsession A (Trimester)Summer 2027 8 Week Summer Subsession A
  10. Summer 2027 All ProgramsSummer 2027
  11. Summer 2027 8 Week Summer Subsession BSummer 2027 8 Week Summer Subsession B (Trimester)
  12. Fall 2027 8 Week Fall Subsession A (Trimester)Fall 2027 8 Week Fall Subsession A
  13. Fall 2027 Semester Programs
  14. Fall 2027 16 Week Fall Session (Trimester)
  15. Fall 2027 8 Week Fall Subsession BFall 2027 8 Week Fall Subsession B (Trimester)
  16. Spring 2028 16 Week Spring Session (Trimester)
  17. Spring 2028 8 Week Spring Subsession ASpring 2028 8 Week Spring Subsession A (Trimester)
  18. Spring 2028 Semester Programs
  19. Spring 2028 8 Week Spring Subsession BSpring 2028 8 Week Spring Subsession B (Trimester)
  20. Summer 2028 8 Week Summer Subsession ASummer 2028 8 Week Summer Subsession A (Trimester)
  21. Summer 2028Summer 2028 All Programs
  22. Summer 2028 8 Week Summer Subsession BSummer 2028 8 Week Summer Subsession B (Trimester)

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16 terms

A

Agape
A social 'House' community located within Graybill Hall.
Airband
A major annual lip-sync and dance competition between the campus Houses.
Amici
A social 'House' community located within Walker Hall.

C

COB
Council of House Presidents, the leadership body for the campus House system.

G

GSG
Graceland Student Government, the primary student representative body.

H

House
The primary social and residential unit at Graceland; students belong to a House rather than a traditional fraternity or sorority.

K

Khiyah
A social 'House' community located within Gunsolley Hall.

O

Orion
A social 'House' community located within Gunsolley Hall.

P

Paloma
A social 'House' community located within Tess Morgan Hall.

S

SAC
Student Activities Council, the group responsible for planning campus-wide events.
Sariah
A social 'House' community located within Tess Morgan Hall.
Solah
A social 'House' community located within Walker Hall.

T

The Commons
The main campus dining hall, officially the Swartz Hall Dining Room.
The Hill
A common nickname for the Graceland University Lamoni campus.
The Swarm
The retail dining and snack bar area located in the Memorial Student Center (MSC).
Tionda
A social 'House' community located within Graybill Hall.

Places and practicalities

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

10 details
Fitz
The Fitzgerald Fitness Center, the primary campus gym and athletic facility.
MyGraceland
The official online portal used by students to access grades, registration, and financial accounts.
SafeRide
The campus security escort service available to transport students safely across campus at night.
The Higdon
The Higdon Administration Building, housing administrative offices and financial aid.
The MSC
The Memorial Student Center, the hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
The Res
Resch Science and Technology Hall, housing science labs and classrooms.
The Shaw
The Shaw Center, the campus venue for performing arts and music.
The Tower
The student-run media organization and newspaper covering campus news.
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The Commons (Floyd M. McDowell Commons)
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The Swarm (Newcom Student Union)

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 Semester Programs runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
16 approved campus terms and 10 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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  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
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Life in Lamoni for Graceland University-Lamoni Students

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

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$650

Cost of Living Index

85

Student Population

1,400

City Transportation

Walkability

55

Bikeability

40

Public Transit

Limited local transit; intercity bus access via regional providers

Nearest Airports

Local general aviation fields; closest commercial airports in Des Moines, IA and Kansas City, MO

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

50°F

Avg Snowfall

25 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

C1 - Closson Center

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Commuter Lot

E1 - Commons

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Employee Lot

R1 - Tess Morgan

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Campus News

Latest updates from Graceland University-Lamoni

Visit Day – Homecoming Edition Recap

Prospective students visited for a special homecoming-themed visit day featuring campus tours and events.

Oct 2, 2026

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Yellowjackets Celebrate Prestigious Honors Day

The campus hosts high-achieving prospective students for Honors Day activities and academic showcases.

Nov 7, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Graceland University-Lamoni

Visit Day

November 6, 2026

Graceland University, Lamoni, IA

An event for prospective students to tour the campus, meet with admissions, and receive Yellowjacket swag.

Prestigious Honors Day

November 7, 2026

Graceland University, Lamoni, IA

A day for Honors students to explore academic excellence and scholarship opportunities.

Afterglow Student-Led Worship

November 11, 2026

Cheville Chapel, Lamoni, IA

Weekly student-led worship service held in the sanctuary of Cheville Chapel.

Communion/Celebration of the Lord's Supper Worship

November 15, 2026

Cheville Chapel, Lamoni, IA

Worship service featuring the celebration of the Lord's Supper.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Graceland University-Lamoni

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Graybill Hall

Capacity: 130

Room types: single, double, semi-private, private/unit

Gunsolley Hall

Capacity: 141

Room types: two-person, semi-private, private/unit

Small and Thomas Apartments

Room types: Single-gender two bed, two bath apartments

Tess Morgan Hall

Capacity: 245

Room types: two-person, semi-private, private/unit

Walker Hall

Capacity: 85

Room types: two-person, semi-private, private/unit

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@graceland.edu

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