Admissions Office
Luther College
700 College Drive
Decorah, Iowa 52101
Phone: 563-387-1287
Life in the valley is amazing, on campus and beyond. See it for yourself — we promise it'll be worth the trip.
Design Your Day at Luther
You have options! Make your visit unique, fun, and above all meaningful by choosing activities that speak to you.
Individual and group visits both give you an up-close look at Luther, from student life to academics to co-curricular activities.
Here’s what’s on the menu:
- Taking a tour of campus.
- Meeting a faculty or coach one-on-one.
- Enjoying a complimentary meal.
- Visiting a class or music rehearsal.
- An in-depth review of scholarships, financial aid, and admissions.
- Overnight visits on select dates.
Tell us what you’re looking for. Your college search deserves our best, and we’re ready to deliver.
Explore Your Visit Options
Looking for a custom visit experience? Start here. All visits include a campus tour, admissions and scholarship info, and lunch. Want more? Add a classroom visit, faculty meeting, audition, coach meeting, even an overnight stay! Just let us know—we’ll set everything up.
- Type: Individual
- Duration: 2-4 hours
- Availability: Most weekdays. Several arrival time options.
To schedule your visit, choose a date from the calendar at the visit portal, and let us know what you’re looking for.
These small group events offer two arrival times for your convenience. Add a full campus tour, student panel, Q&A session with an Admissions rep, and a complimentary lunch, and you have a perfect Saturday on campus. Plus, you’ll have the afternoon free to enjoy Decorah, one of America’s best small college towns.
- Type: Small group (5-15)
- Duration: 2-4 hours
- Availability: Select Saturdays during the school year
Spring 2025
- Saturday, February 22, 2025
- Saturday, March 15, 2025
SCHOLAR RECOGNITION DAY – Admitted Student Visit Events
February 15, March 1, and April 5, 2025
Admitted students, this is your day!
At Scholar Recognition Day, you’ll dive into all that Luther has to offer. The day starts with hands-on sessions led by our outstanding faculty and current students. Beyond the classroom, you’ll connect with student clubs, organizations, and services to discover our vibrant campus community.
Whether you’re eager to deepen your academic passions, meet future classmates, or learn how we’ll support your journey, Scholar Recognition Days are designed to help you experience the Luther advantage.
Saturday, February 15
Saturday, March 1
Saturday, April 5
DISCOVER LUTHER WEEK
March 17-21 – 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. start times available
See for yourself what makes Luther College a hidden gem!
- Tour our uniquely beautiful campus.
- Meet current students and experience about life at Luther.
- Learn about admissions and our generous scholarships.*
- Enjoy lunch in our cafeteria.
Choose your day on the calendar at the visit portal.
* All admitted student receive an academic merit scholarship worth a minimum of $112,000 over four years.
We’d love to host a group visit from your high school or organization!
We’ll customize a visit to feature what your students need. Options include campus tours, info sessions on scholarships and admissions, student ambassador panels, and more. Have a special interest in visual or performing arts? The sciences? We can create amazing experiential learning visits just for your students.
- Type: Group (5-50; high school juniors and seniors)
- Duration: 1-3 hours
- Availability: By request on select days throughout the year.
Scholarship and FAFSA Update
Tuesday, February 11 – 7 p.m. CST
During this 45-minute virtual event, Luther’s Director of Financial Aid will walk students and their families through our financial aid awarding process. You’ll gain insight on common financial aid terms, Luther’s payment plan options, and the components of a financial aid offer. This is a great opportunity to ask your most pressing questions about financial aid at Luther College. Please note: this session’s information applies to domestic students only.
Register for Scholarship and FAFSA Update
Academic Spotlight – Visual and Performing Arts at Luther
Tuesday, February 25 – 7 p.m. CST
Luther’s theatre and art opportunities are fantastic, and we are seeking students who want to grow their creative side in college.
This virtual event will introduce you to our faculty and current Luther students, show off some of our theatre and art facilities, and give you a chance to ask questions. You’ll also learn about Luther’s admissions and scholarship process.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of major.
Register for Academic Spotlight – Visual and Performing Arts at Luther
The Luther College Campus Visit Award
There are many ways to measure what a campus visit is worth – personal connections, a sense of place, a vision of the path ahead. That’s the core.
We’ve added one more: The Luther College Campus Visit Award, a renewable $1,000 scholarship for prospective students who attend an eligible visit prior to enrolling. When you invest your time, attention, and resources in a campus visit, we begin our investment in you.
Connect, Prepare, Explore
My daughter had the greatest visit experience. It really allowed her to see herself at Luther!
Parent of prospective student, Rochester, Minn.
Living in Decorah, Iowa
Going to Luther is synonymous with living in beautiful Decorah. Your professors live here, and so do 1,000+ alumni. Decorah is a hidden gem that lies in the Driftless Region. It’s a beautiful environment of rolling hills, sandstone bluffs, waterfalls, and spring-fed creeks. And the community of Decorah is just as unique and inviting as the landscape. See why we are proud to call Decorah our home.
Admissions Office
Luther College
700 College Drive
Decorah, Iowa 52101
Phone: 563-387-1287