Graceland University

1 University Place
Lamoni, IA 50140-1698

Visit Website: http://www.graceland.edu

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College Overview

Type:
Private institution
Year Founded:
1895
Religious Affiliation:
Community of Christ
Academic Calendar:
4-1-4
Undergrad Student Body:
N/A
Local Setting:
Rural
Endowment:
$N/A
Application Deadline:
Rolling
Application Fee:
$50
Selectivity:
Less selective
Tuition Costs:
$N/A
Room & Board Costs:
$N/A

Extracurricular Activites

Student Activities:
choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Student Organizations:
54
Honor Societies:
N/A
Religious Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) Book of Mormon, Christian Life 101, Fellowship of Christian Athletes
International Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) Black Student Union, Hui O' Hawai'i, International Club, Los Amigos - Spanish Club, New Latino Generation
Other Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) Acacia (yearbook), Art Appreciation Club, Cheerleaders, Disc Golf Club, Free Writers Forum, Gadets (Dance), GSA (Gay/Straight Alliance), Graceland Cycling Club, Graceland Players, Graceland Student Education Association, Habitat for Humanity, OASIS (Non traditional Students), Random Acts of Kindness, Rock Climbing Club, Acquatics Club (Water Polo), Science Club, Soccer Club, Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), Young Democrats, University Liberatarians, University Republicans, Volleyball Club, World Wide Forum, Roller Hockey Club, Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence, Student Athletic Trainers Association
Student Papers:
(Appears as submitted by school) The Tower (weekly)
Number of Fraternities:
0
Fraternity Chapter Houses
0
Percent Fraternity Members:
N/A
Number of Sororities:
0
Sorority Chapter Houses
0
Percent Sorority Members:
N/A

College Services

Basic:
nonremedial tutoring, health service
Remedial:
reading, math, writing, study skills
Counseling:
minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious
Career:
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interview training, other
Local Hiring Firms:
Public School Systems
Library:
Yes
# of Library Books:
N/A
Library Facilities:
The Lamoni campus is home to the Frederick Madison Library, which offers a selection of print and nonprint materials for the use of students and faculty. The Grabske Library is located on the Independence Campus. Its holdings focus on medicine, nursing, science, and allied health subject areas; it includes professional journals, monographs, a vertical file and standard bibliograhical tools such as the International Nursing Index and Index Medicus. The Center for the Study of the Korean War located in the Dr. Charles F. Grabske, Sr. Library in Independence, is an archive designed to collect, preserve, and make available materials dealing with the Korean War. The collection is open by appointment through the librarian. The Graceland University International Health Center seeks to enrich the lives of women and children in developing countries while providing Graceland University students with international service learning opportunities.
Museums
N/A
Computers Available:
106
Computers At:
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
Wired Classrooms
N/A
Wired Labs:
N/A
On-Campus Wireless Network:
N/A
Wireless Areas:
Wireless Capacity:
Online Registration:
N/A
Campus Safety:
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Campus Life

Offers Housing:
N/A
Campus Housing:
Yes
Off Campus Assistance:
No
Housing Types Available:
women's dorms, men's dorms, apartments for married students
Sprinkler System:
N/A
Fire Alarms:
N/A
Campus Size:
169 acres
Nearest Airports (miles):
Kansas City, MO (110), Des Moines, IA (75)
Nearest Train Stations(miles)
Osceola, IA (30)
Nearest Bus Stations (miles):
Lamoni (1)
Cars Permittedt:
Yes
Army ROTC
Not offered
Navy ROTC:
Not offered
Airforce ROTC:
Not offered
Alcohol Permitted:
No
Additional Policies:
class attendance mandatory, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited, other
Popular Events:
New Years in November, Renossance Week, Cakes and Caroling, Community in Review, Hawaiian Luau, Final Fling, Wednesday night "movie night", Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Disc Golf Tournaments, International Festival