Campus Life

Q. Do students have to live on campus?
Q. Does Graceland have a Greek system?
Q. Will my child be safe on campus?
Q. What is the size of the rooms?
Q. What activities are offered on campus?
Q. When will housing assignments be made?
Q. Who can I contact in an emergency?


Q. Do students have to live on campus?
A. Full-time freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus, unless they are living with their parents or legal guardians. Married students and students over the age of 21 may live off campus. Return to top

Q. Does Graceland have a Greek system?
A. No. We believe in “inclusion,” not exclusion, and have developed a “House System” that serves as the basic unit of student life. Each student will be assigned to a house (a group of students living in a section of a residence hall). These people will become their second family—a group of instant friends—while at Graceland, and will provide an exciting social life. Students will make many lifelong friendships among their fellow house members. Return to top

Q. Will my child be safe on campus?
A. Our Cod of Conduct – no alcohol, drugs or tobacco on campus or at school-sponsored events – promote a safe and healthy campus environment. And our rural location, well lit campus and small-town atmosphere eliminate safety concerns prevalent at many other colleges. Even though our community is much safer than most, we encourage our students to be cautious. Students must use their ID cards to gain entrance to their residence hall after hours, and their rooms are combination coded to prevent key loss or theft. Return to top

Q. What is the size of the rooms?
A. Each room has different dimensions. To get the specific dimensions of your room for furniture and carpeting purposes, please contact the Residence Life Office at 641-784-5107. Return to top

Q. What activities are offered on campus?
A. Graceland offers a comprehensive intramural program as well as a wide range of special interests clubs and organizations. The Council on Student Activities offers various social events year round. Graceland also provides students with a full range of leadership opportunities and a campus ministries program. Return to top

Q. When will housing assignments be made?
A. Placement for new students will begin after the end of the current semester. To be placed you must have paid you $200 institutional deposit through admissions. Return to top

Q. Who can I contact in an emergency?
A. If you have an emergency that you need to get a message to your student please call the student life office at 641-784-5104. Return to top