Student Life

Luther College is a community of faith and learning in which creative scholarship, personal growth, worship, and social relationships are interwoven. Students, faculty, and staff work together for the development of the kind of living/learning environment which encourages caring relationships and an understanding of the wholeness of life.

The Student Life Division, as part of this Luther College community of faith and learning, has developed the following mission statement to reflect its commitment to student learning and personal development as the central goals of its services and programs.

Student life staff members, in partnership with students, faculty, and other staff, collaborate in the development of living/learning environments where:

• services enhance student success
• programs foster student responsibility, independence, leadership, and service
• students are both challenged and supported
• students move toward an integrated sense of personal identity and life goals
• healthy relationships and lifestyles, strong interpersonal skills, and an openness to diverse backgrounds are encouraged
• policies are based on community values of high expectations and mutual respect

The student life staff, as both teachers and learners, strive to provide leadership for the creation of intentional communities that make a difference for students: communities that are celebrative, caring, just, open, purposeful and disciplined.

The Student Life website provides information about the services which are provided by the college. All new students receive information about where the student handbook can be found on the Luther website, along with a reference guide to important aspects of that handbook. The handbook explains student governance and leadership, outlines the Student Code of Conduct and associated college regulations, and provides other information helpful to students.