Loras College

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 (America/Chicago) | 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

Final grades due in the Office of the Registrar by 1:00 p.m.
2026-05-26 | 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.

Alumni Choir Reunion & Concert
2026-10-02 18:00 - 2026-10-04 17:00 | St. Joseph Chapel, 698 Loras Blvd, Dubuque, IA, 52001, United States
Join former choir director, Jack Broman, alumni and friends for a weekend of music and celebration! Mark your calendar for October 2-4 to return to campus. A tentative schedule of the weekend is below with more details to come. Use the purple button below to register!
Friday, October 2
Rehearsal / 7:00 pm St. Joe’s Chapel, Hoffman Hall
Social following
Saturday, October 3
Rehearsal / 10:00 am St. Joe’s Chapel, Hoffman Hall
Lunch / Rehearsal / Dinner / Final Rehearsal
Social to follow
Sunday, October 4
Lunch / Noon
Concert / 3:00 pm St. Joe’s Chapel, Hoffman Hall
Dinner and socializing to follow
Please RSVP by September 1 to for time to order music.

Proposed Repertoire
Let All the World in Every Corner Sing | Ralph Vaughan William
The Loras Mass | Marty Haugen
Our Father | Reverend Robert Beck, arranged by Paul Hemmer
Shepherd Me, O God | Marty Haugen
Standin’ In the Need of Prayer | Joe Chapman
I’m Goin Up a Yonder | Marvin Sirvatka
Hark I Hear the Harps Eternal | Donald Moore
I Will Be a Child of Peace | Elaine Hagenberg
Christ, We Do All Adore Thee | Theodore Dubois

Homecoming 2026
2026-10-09 - 2026-10-11 | Loras Campus, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001, United States

Class of 1976 50th Reunion
2026-10-09 16:30 - 2026-10-11 10:00
It’s time to celebrate your 50th Reunion!
We look forward to welcoming you back to campus to reconnect with your classmates and friends. Below is a snapshot of the events being planned for your class.
Friday, October 9
4:30 pm | Campus Tour, Keane Hall
6:00 pm | Class Social, The Pub
7:00 pm | DuBrew, Loras Parkway
Saturday, October 10
10:00 am | All Class Memorial, The Grotto
10:00 am | Tailgate, Athletic and Wellness Center Parking Lot, reserved spot for Class of 1976
5:30 pm | Class Dinner & Photo, Alumni Campus Center Ballroom
6:15 pm | Class Photo

Sunday, October 11
9:00 am | Mass, Christ the King Chapel, reserved seating for Class of 1976
Only events needing registration are listed below – for activities outside of your reunion, you can find the full Homecoming Schedule Here.

Athletics Hall of Fame
2026-10-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Alumni Campus Center Ballroom, 754 Loras Blvd, Loras College, Dubuque, IA, 52001
Celebrate this year’s Hall of Fame Recipients
Announcement coming soon!

Homecoming Tailgate
2026-10-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Lillis Athletic and Wellness Center Parking Lot, 700 W 17th Street, Dubuque, IA
Secure your spot for Homecoming Tailgate!
Payment and registration are for those wanting to reserve a spot in the Lillis Athletic and Wellness Center Lot. If you are planning to just attend and join the fun, there is no need to register.

Family Weekend 2026
2026-11-06 - 2026-11-07 | Loras Campus, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001, United States
Mark your calendars for Family Weekend! We’re excited to welcome families to campus for a memorable weekend of connection and community. While we’re still finalizing the full lineup of events, be sure to plan for fan favorites like the football game tailgate and our Pops Concert. Stay tuned—more details will be posted in late Summer 2026!
All families are welcome to attend. Any questions? Contact College.ActivityBoard@loras.edu or call 563.588.7212.
