Merry Makers Fall Variety Show
2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Center for the Arts, 219 (CFA Studio 2)
Merry Makers, the exploratory comedy club, has been working hard this semester and it’s time to hit the stage! Expect a night of comedic sketches, clowns, audience antics and… a murder mystery to solve? Come join us for a night of comedy and clues where YOU help crack the case!

Emeriti Colloquium: Ritual in our Lives
2025-12-11 15:00 - 16:30 | Baker Commons
Presenter: Laird Edman

Last day of classes
2025-12-12 | Luther College

Ultra Mega Mega
2025-12-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts
Join us for this open gala throughout the entire CFA featuring the semester coursework and final projects by students across all creative arts from Art, Dance, Theatre, Musical Theatre, and Visual Communication.

Women's Basketball vs Cornell College
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse
Visit the Luther college norse website

Men's Basketball vs Concordia College (Minn.)
2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Candlelight Worship Service
2025-12-14 20:00 - 21:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
College Ministries invites all students, staff, and faculty to a casual candlelight service of readings and carols. Enter finals in the Christmas spirit with this night of singing, reflecting, and calm. Dress comfortably for the event and bring blankets and pillows if you’d like to sit on the floor. Join us for hot chocolate and cookies at 7:30 before worship!

Final examinations
2025-12-15 08:00 - 2025-12-18 17:00 | Luther College

Winter Break
2025-12-19 08:00 - 2026-01-04 17:00

Women's Basketball vs Saint Mary's University (Minn.)
2025-12-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Women's Basketball vs Carthage College
2025-12-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Men's Basketball vs Simpson College
2026-01-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

J-Term Begins
2026-01-05 | Luther College

Emeriti Colloquium: One Local Family, Four American Nations
2026-01-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Baker Commons
Presenter: David Faldet

Swimming and Diving: Norse Sprint Invite
2026-01-10 12:00 - 18:00 | Luther College Aquatics Center

Women's Basketball vs Central College
2026-01-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Men's Basketball vs Central College
2026-01-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Men's Basketball vs Loras College
2026-01-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Women's Basketball vs University of Dubuque
2026-01-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Men's Basketball vs University of Dubuque
2026-01-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

J-Term Ends
2026-01-28 | Luther College

Women's Basketball vs Wartburg College
2026-01-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Men's Basketball vs Wartburg College
2026-01-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

J-term Break
2026-01-29 08:00 - 2026-02-03 17:00 | Luther College

Spring semester classes begin
2026-02-04 | Luther College

Women's Basketball vs Coe College
2026-02-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Men's Basketball vs Coe College
2026-02-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Summer Job Opportunities & Camp Fair 2026
2026-02-12 09:00 - 14:30 | Dahl Centennial Union, Williams Lounge, 1st floor
Working at a summer job, internship, or camp often leaves a lasting impact on career and personal growth. Hiring recruiters will be on campus to connect with Luther students interested in gaining valuable experiences and building connections that enhance teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills, preparing them to excel as future Norse in the Workforce.
Hiring employers are invited to learn more and register in Handshake. Or inquire by emailing Career@Luther.edu or calling the Career Center at 563-387-1025. Your Co-hosts: The Career Center and Campus Ministries.

Emeriti Colloquium: BB + Making of a Star
2026-02-12 15:00 - 16:30 | Baker Commons
Presenter: Jim Eckblad

Luther Alumni and Friends Happy Hour
2026-02-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Pulpit Rock Brewery
Join Luther alumni and friends in the Decorah area for an informal happy hour at Pulpit Rock Brewing Company. Members of Luther’s Board of Regents will speak at 6 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to network with the Norse community in the Oneota Valley, meet old and new friends, and hear about the latest happenings at Luther College. No RSVP is required, just mark your calendar, grab a friend, and join us!

Men's Wrestling vs Buena Vista University
2026-02-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Last day to add or drop (without a "W") full semester classes
2026-02-13, 2026-09-11, 2027-02-12 | Luther College

Board of Regents, Winter Board Meeting
2026-02-13 - 2026-02-14 | Luther College

Center Stage Series: Catalyst Quartet
2026-02-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Hailed by “The New York Times” as “invariably energetic and finely burnished,” the Grammy-winning Catalyst Quartet is in wide demand around the world. Known for its unequaled unity and execution, the ensemble is equally committed to celebrating composers of color whose works have been overlooked by the traditional canon.
PURCHASE TICKETS
The Center Stage Series is made possible by the generous support of major season sponsors, including Decorah Bank and Trust, Emplify Health by Gundersen, Kurtich Endowment for Campus Programming, Minnesota Public Radio, Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies and Vesterheim Museum.

Women's Basketball vs Buena Vista University
2026-02-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Men's Basketball vs Buena Vista University
2026-02-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse

Center Stage Series: Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: Great American Crooners
2026-02-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Get ready for a stylish evening of timeless tunes and world-class talent. Relive classics like “Moon River,” “I Only Have Eyes for You” and “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” alongside incredible true stories about the superstar velvety voices who made them famous.
PURCHASE TICKETS
The Center Stage Series is made possible by the generous support of major season sponsors, including Decorah Bank and Trust, Emplify Health by Gundersen, Kurtich Endowment for Campus Programming, Minnesota Public Radio, Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies and Vesterheim Museum.

Emeriti Colloquium: Poems in Context
2026-03-12 15:00 - 16:30 | Baker Commons
Presenters: Carol Gilbertson and Mark Muggli

Tabletop Games Night
2026-03-13 19:00 - 23:00 | Preus Library
Gather at Preus Library for pen and paper role playing games, Dungeons & Dragons, board games, and card games. Students, staff, faculty, and alumni are all welcome to join the adventures. Game snacks and pizza will be provided. (Note: regular library services will be unavailable at this after hours event.)

End of first half of semester
2026-03-20, 2026-10-16, 2027-03-19 | Luther College

Spring vacation
2026-03-21 08:00 - 2026-03-29 17:00, 2027-03-20 08:00 - 2027-03-29 17:00 | Luther College

Easter vacation
2026-04-03 08:00 - 2026-04-06 17:00, 2027-03-26 08:00 - 2027-03-29 17:00

Last day to withdraw from full semester class with "W"
2026-04-09, 2026-10-30, 2027-04-06

Emeriti Colloquium: The Bible: History Or Confession of Faith
2026-04-09 15:00 - 16:30 | Baker Commons
Presenter: Will Bunge

Center Stage Series: Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
2026-04-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Enjoy a musical whirlwind through genres that’s funny, thought-provoking and played entirely on ukuleles. The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is always surprising, so come without expectations — except the expectation to laugh.
PURCHASE TICKETS
The Center Stage Series is made possible by the generous support of major season sponsors, including Decorah Bank and Trust, Emplify Health by Gundersen, Kurtich Endowment for Campus Programming, Minnesota Public Radio, Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies and Vesterheim Museum.

Luther Alumni and Friends Happy Hour
2026-04-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Pulpit Rock Brewery
Join Luther alumni and friends in the Decorah area for an informal happy hour at Pulpit Rock Brewing Company. Representatives from Student Life will speak at 6 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to network with the Norse community in the Oneota Valley, meet old and new friends, and hear about the latest happenings at Luther College. No RSVP is required, just mark your calendar, grab a friend, and join us!

Learning @ Luther Showcase (no classes)
2026-05-08, 2027-05-07

Faculty and Staff Recognition Reception
2026-05-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Dahl Centennial Union, Peace Dining Room
Recognizing 25-year service members as well as retiring faculty and staff.

Emeriti Colloquium: Bethany Indian Mission: 1883-1900
2026-05-14 15:00 - 16:30 | Baker Commons
Presenter: Peter Scholl

Last day of classes
2026-05-15, 2026-12-11, 2027-05-14

Board of Regents, Spring Board Meeting
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-16 | Luther College

Final examinations
2026-05-18 08:00 - 2026-05-21 17:00, 2026-12-14 - 2026-12-17, 2027-05-17 - 2027-05-20

Saturday Showcase Concert with Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Orchestra
2026-05-23 13:30 - 15:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Saturday Showcase Concert with Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Orchestra will take place in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 1:30 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Commencement
2026-05-24 09:00 - 11:00, 2027-05-23 09:00 - 11:00
Speaker: To be announced
No tickets are required for the outdoor ceremony. Please be seated by 8:45 a.m.

Summer session I and Summer Term begins
2026-06-01 | Luther College

Summer session I ends
2026-06-26, 2027-06-25 | Luther College

Summer session II begins
2026-06-29 | Luther College

Summer session II ends
2026-07-24 | Luther College

Orientation of New International Students
2026-08-19 - 2026-08-21 | Luther College Campus

Summer Term ends
2026-08-21 | Luther College

Faculty days
2026-08-27 - 2026-08-28 | Luther College

First Year Students Arrive
2026-08-29 | Luther College

Orientation of New Students
2026-08-29 - 2026-09-01 | Luther College

Returning Students Arrive
2026-08-30 - 2026-09-01 | Luther College

Fall Semester Classes Begin
2026-09-02 | Luther College

Family Weekend
2026-09-18 08:00 - 2026-09-20 17:00

Homecoming
2026-10-02 - 2026-10-04 | Luther College

Fall vacation
2026-10-17 08:00 - 2026-10-21 17:00 | Luther College

Thanksgiving Vacation
2026-11-25 08:00 - 2026-11-29 17:00 | Luther College

Christmas at Luther
2026-12-03 08:00 - 2026-12-06 17:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall

J-Term Begins
2027-01-04

J-Term Ends
2027-01-27

Spring Semester Classes Begin
2027-02-04

Summer Term / Summer Session I Begins
2027-06-01 | Luther College

Summer Session 2 Begins
2027-06-28 | Luther College

Summer Session 2 Ends
2027-07-23 | Luther College

Summer Session 3 Begins
2027-07-26 | Luther College

Summer Term / Summer Session 3 Ends
2027-08-20 | Luther College
