Luther College and Northeast Iowa Community College sign residential campus partnership

Luther College President Brad Chamberlain and Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Interim President David Dahms recently announced a residential campus partnership that allows a cohort of NICC students to live on the Luther campus.

(pictured left to right) Amy Gaffney, vice president of student services at Northeast Iowa Community College, NICC Interim President Dave Dahms, Luther College President Brad Chamberlain, and Bob Palmer, director of campus safety at Luther College, recently discussed a new residential campus partnership that allows NICC students to live at Luther beginning in the fall.

Starting in the fall 2025 semester, between 20 and 50 NICC students will have the opportunity to live on the third floor of Larsen Hall while they are enrolled at the NICC Calmar campus. As campus residents, the NICC students may purchase meal plans, including cafeteria dining and on-the-go choices. They will have access to the fitness facilities within the Regents Center and resources at Preus Library.

“We know the power of the residential campus experience, and we want to share the positive benefits of community with NICC students,” Chamberlain said. “We look forward to them becoming a positive addition to our campus community.”

In the near future, Luther will hold NICC orientation days for students interested in visiting the Luther campus. NICC will provide a forum for students to connect and identify roommates.

“We’re excited to launch this innovative partnership with Luther College, which will provide housing opportunities that enhance the overall college experience for NICC students. This collaboration supports and enhances our students’ academic and personal growth while building a stronger bridge between two outstanding institutions. Our partnerships with four-year colleges like Luther College are a key part of our commitment to student success and opportunity,” Dahms said.

NICC students will be required to follow both the NICC student code of conduct and Luther’s tenant expectations.

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