Graduate application for all December graduates due in Registrar Office by 4 p.m.
2026-04-24 | Loras Campus, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001, United States

Last day of classes
2026-04-24 | Loras Campus, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001, United States

Football Social - Des Moines, IA - Cancelled
2026-04-26 00:00 (America/Chicago)
We have unfortunately had to cancel this weekend’s Football Alumni Social in Des Moines and apologize for the inconvenience.
We hope you will join us for a game this season to cheer on the Duhawks!

Final exams begin at 8 a.m.
2026-04-27 | Loras Campus, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001, United States

Final exams end at 5 p.m.
2026-04-30 | Loras Campus, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001, United States

Commencement/Baccalaureate Mass
2026-05-02 | Loras Campus, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001, United States

Final grades due in the Office of the Registrar by 1:00 p.m.
2026-05-05, 2026-05-26 | Loras Campus, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001, United States

May Term: Classes begin at 8:00 a.m.
2026-05-06 | Loras Campus, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001, United States

Instructor signature required to add a May Term class
2026-05-06 | Loras Campus, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001, United States

Last day to add a May Term course
2026-05-06 | Loras Campus, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001, United States

Last day to drop a May Term class without receiving a grade of W (withdraw)
2026-05-08 | Loras Campus, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001, United States

Loras Legacy Ball
2026-05-08 17:30 - 21:00 | Alumni Campus Center Ballroom, 754 Loras Blvd, Loras College, Dubuque, IA, 52001

Last day to drop a May Term class without receiving a grade of F (fail)
2026-05-15 | Loras Campus, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001, United States

Outdoor Track and Field Nationals Alumni Social
2026-05-20 18:00 - 20:00
The Loras College Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Team headed to the NCAA Division III Outdoor National Championship and we’re inviting all Duhawks to cheer them on! Join President Mike (’91) and Martha Doyle and Athletic Director Denise Udelhofen (’90) for a social leading up to the competitions.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Alumni Social | 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Buzzard Billy’s
222 Pearl St.
La Crosse, WI
DIII Outdoor Track & Field Championships
May 21-24, 2026
Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex
University of Wisconsin – La Crosse

Theatre Arts presents Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind by Greg Allen
2026-05-21 - 2026-05-22 | St. Joseph Auditorium, 698 Loras Blvd, Dubuque, IA, 52001, United States
The Theatre Arts May-term course culminates in an interactive, fast-paced theatrical performance featuring 30 short neofuturist plays in 60 minutes (or less)!
Featuring: Patrick Coen, Connor Healy, Aidan Joyce, and Gibby Livermore
Admission: Free for the Loras community(Donations to Loras Players accepted)
Content Advisory: Some adult language, content, and questions.
Visit the Loras Players online for more information.

May Term: Last day of classes
2026-05-22 | Loras Campus, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001, United States

Transfer Orientation
2026-06-10 08:00 - 23:00 | Alumni Campus Center Ballroom, 754 Loras Blvd, Loras College, Dubuque, IA, 52001
Orientation is designed to help you transition into the Loras Community. Sessions are available on a first-come, first-serve basis with limited space. You must be accepted and have submitted your deposit prior to registration. Contact student life at 563.588.7731 with any questions or concerns.
FALL TRANSFER ORIENTATION
8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Miller Academic Resource Center

Check-In opens at 8:00 a.m.
Students are required to attend all orientation sessions which run from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

First Year Orientation
2026-06-10 12:00 - 16:30 | Alumni Campus Center Ballroom, 754 Loras Blvd, Loras College, Dubuque, IA, 52001
Orientation is designed to help you transition into the Loras Community. Sessions are available on a first-come, first-serve basis with limited space. You must be accepted and have submitted your deposit prior to registration. Contact student life at 563.588.7731 with any questions or concerns.

DAY OF ORIENTATION TIMES & CHECK-IN LOCATION

FALL FIRST-YEAR ORIENTATION
12:15 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Alumni Campus Center

Check-In opens at 12:15 p.m.
Optional tours of Beckman Hall leave promptly at 12:30 pm and 4:30 p.m. Tours last 30 minutes.
Students are required to attend all orientation sessions which run from 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

FALL TRANSFER ORIENTATION
8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Miller Academic Resource Center

Check-In opens at 8:00 a.m.
Students are required to attend all orientation sessions which run from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

What to Bring

Photo ID
Know your SSN
Required Health Forms

What You Do

Receive & Set-Up Your Laptop
Learn How to Use Campus Software Systems
Register for Classes
Take Student ID Photo
Join Sessions About Life at Loras

First Year Orientation
2026-06-12 12:00 - 16:30
Orientation is designed to help you transition into the Loras Community. Sessions are available on a first-come, first-serve basis with limited space. You must be accepted and have submitted your deposit prior to registration. Contact student life at 563.588.7731 with any questions or concerns.

DAY OF ORIENTATION TIMES & CHECK-IN LOCATION

FALL FIRST-YEAR ORIENTATION
12:15 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Alumni Campus Center

Check-In opens at 12:15 p.m.
Optional tours of Beckman Hall leave promptly at 12:30 pm and 4:30 p.m. Tours last 30 minutes.
Students are required to attend all orientation sessions which run from 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Loras All-Sports Camp
2026-06-14 - 2026-06-19, 2026-06-21 - 2026-06-26, 2026-07-05 - 2026-07-10, 2026-07-12 - 2026-07-17
Choose Your Sport
One Major & Two Minors
Majors are 2.5 hours a day, and minors are 1.5 hours per day. Additional sport choices must be selected if first preferences are full and campers are waitlisted for a sport.
Sports will be allotted the first week of March. Confirmation packets will be mailed in March.

Complete Your Paddle
Earned, Not Given
The child must first earn the paddle, and then each child can earn the eight brands represented in the acronym L-C-P-A-D-D-L-E.
Each letter in the acronym represents a Christian value: Love, Christianity, Perseverance, Attitude, Dedication, Discipline, Loyalty, and Enthusiasm.

First Year Orientation ONLINE
2026-06-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-23
Orientation is designed to help you transition into the Loras Community. Sessions are available on a first-come, first-serve basis with limited space. You must be accepted and have submitted your deposit prior to registration. Contact student life at 563.588.7731 with any questions or concerns.

1954-1980 Men's Basketball Reunion
2026-06-27 19:00 - 22:00
A gathering of Loras Men’s Basketball players for a social evening of memories, stories, true accounts of exaggerated tales, old friendships and new ones.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Lux Club Back Room
3050 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, IA
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Post Gathering: Chili Dogs at Mulgrews?
Dress: Coat & Tie (Really? Just kidding!) or any Loras clothing Doc Kramer gave you.
Players, coaches, teachers, faculty & staff, fans, managers, children of all the above and clergy have been invited – please invite anyone you would like to include.
RSVP to Dan Corken (’73), 563-584-7143 or the link below.

OFFICES CLOSED
2026-07-03

Independence Day (OFFICES CLOSED)
2026-07-04

Dubuque College Visit Week
2026-08-03 - 2026-08-07
WE INVITE YOU TO EXPLORE DUBUQUE’S RICH HISTORY IN EDUCATION.
Our community is fortunate to offer students a diverse choice of higher education opportunities with Clarke University, Emmaus University, Loras College, Northeast Iowa Community College, and the University of Dubuque.
Dubuque’s five colleges are once again partnering the week of August 3 – 7 to offer in-person campus visits for the fourth annual Dubuque College Visit Week.
