Fika [coffee+treats]
2026-04-27 10:30 - 10:50, 2026-05-04 10:30 - 10:50, 2026-05-11 10:30 - 10:50 (America/Chicago) | Center for Faith and Life, Front Steps
College Ministries invites you to join us during chapel break for coffee and treats on the CFL front steps. This is a great way to start the week!
Chapel programming is also held each Wednesday and Friday morning from 10:30-10:50 a.m. in the CFL Main Hall. A variety of speakers and musical ensembles from across traditions are featured in chapel services. All are welcome.
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Emmaus: Communion at the Close of the Day
2026-04-27 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-04 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-11 20:00 - 21:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Recital Hall
College Ministries invites you to Emmaus, our weekly communion service held Monday evenings at 8 p.m. in the CFL Recital Hall.
We’ll sing Holden Evening Prayer and share communion. Even if communion isn’t a regular part of your church or religious tradition, you are more than welcome to join us, even just for the beautiful music! All students, staff, faculty, and community members are welcome.

Collegiate Chorale Homecoming Concert
2026-04-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Collegiate Chorale will perform their Homecoming concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life main hall.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Chapel
2026-04-29 10:30 - 10:50, 2026-05-06 10:30 - 10:50, 2026-05-13 10:30 - 10:50 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The whole Luther community is invited to join us for chapel break, in-person or online, regardless of faith tradition or background. Connect to our livestream or come in person! This time is intentionally set aside for you to pause and connect — we hope to see you!
Speaker:
Music:
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MUS 273 Final Exam Recital
2026-04-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
MUS 273 will perform their final recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.

Chapel
2026-05-01 10:30 - 10:50, 2026-05-15 10:30 - 10:50

Iowa Musicology Day
2026-05-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall

Philharmonia and Cello Choir Concert
2026-05-02 12:00 - 13:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Luther College’s Philharmonia and Cello Choir will perform a concert in the Noble Recital Hall at 12 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Composition Studio Recital
2026-05-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
The Luther College Composition Studio will perform a recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 2 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

General Recital
2026-05-05 09:40 - 10:50 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
General Recital in the NRH

Council for Faith and Life (CFAL)
2026-05-05 09:45 - 10:45 | Center for Faith and Life, Qualley Lounge
Council for Faith and Life (CFAL) is a student advisory board that works with the Office for College Ministries to advocate for and create religious, interfaith, and spiritual opportunities on campus and in the community.
The mission of the Luther College Council for Faith and Life is to create space for spiritual expression and exploration across campus. We strive to be a community that engages in interfaith dialogue, advocates for social justice, and supports diverse partners at the intersection of faith and learning.
All are welcome.
Meets:
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
9:45 a.m.
Qualley Lounge (CFL)

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.

Spring Opera
2026-05-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-05-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Luther College Opera Theatre presents its spring opera performance. Details to come!

Norskkor at Decorah Lutheran Church
2026-05-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago St, Decorah, IA 52101
Norskkor and Decorah’s Luren Singing Society will perform a concert at Decorah Lutheran Church.

Music Senior Project Showcase
2026-05-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music Choir Room and Noble Recital Hall
The music senior project presentations will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Choir room and the NRH.

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

MUED Senior Projects
2026-05-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Dahl Centennial Union, Marty’s

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

Ultra Mega Mega
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.

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

Friday Showcase Concert with Nordic Choir and Concert Band
2026-05-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Friday Showcase Concert featuring Nordic Choir and Concert Band will take place in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall at 7:30 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

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

ACT Testing
2026-06-13 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-11 08:00 - 14:00 | Olin Building
ACT testing is scheduled on the Luther campus.
Register for ACT testing

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

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

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

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

End of First Half of Semester
2026-10-16, 2027-03-19 | Luther College

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

Last Day to Withdraw from Full Semester Class with "W"
2026-10-30, 2027-04-06

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

Spring Vacation
2027-03-20 08:00 - 2027-03-29 17:00 | Luther College

Easter Vacation
2027-03-26 08:00 - 2027-03-29 17:00

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
