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January Term – Additional Information
https://www.loras.edu/academics/januaryterm/january-term-details/
for a a January Term course, students must complete the following steps and complete the January Term application available on the Inside Loras Portal: Read / review all of the contents of this page Read/review the January Term Policies (pdf) Pay the deposit online via your student account access (secure login required) Read and review…
Loras College Tuition and Fees
…per semester/term (required of all students in program) $550 The estimated cost of the entire program is $22,000-$26,000 depending on course selection. Lab, course, and program fees may apply Housing Costs for The Visitation Summer term (regardless of room type) $600 (or $100 per week) Spring term $2,000 for a double room $2,200 for a…
Transfer to Loras Today!
…variety of our Equivalency Guides for course equivalencies from many community and technical colleges or try our Transfer Credit Search for college courses you have taken or plan to take. Complete Your Degree Meet one-on-one with a faculty advisor to map out your degree completion plan. Gain valuable experience in your field through internships and…
January Term
performance or studio art, or other hands-on opportunities. January term courses come from all disciplines and can often fulfill requirements in a specific majors, general education or serve as electives. All first year students will enroll in a January term course (on-campus, domestic or international). Sample January Term Offerings: Plants and Human Health Chemistry of…
Registrar
Loras College Registrar: assisting students with course registration, maintenance and protection of academic records, and certification of students for continued enrollment, transcripts, registration, transfer credits, academic deadlines, graduation requirements, degree audits, and more.
Career Services
https://www.loras.edu/academics/experiential-learning/academic-internships/career-services/
professional school) Interest assessment (conducted by Counseling Center) Online Audio PowerPoint presentations (resume-writing, effective interviewing, and job search tactics) Internships.com (Loras College platform for area and national internships) Post and Search internship and job opportunities (College Central) Workshops Offered various dates throughout the year Internship and job search tactics Writing resumes and cover letters Effective…
Site Map
…FAQ January Term January Term – Additional Information January Term Extensive Travel Courses Loras College Barnes & Noble Bookstore Loras College Commencement Loras Library Pre-Professional Advising Pre-Health Advising Pre-Law Advising Presidential Award for Interfaith Community Service Registrar ENVISION (formerly Lead America) Undergraduate Course Bulletin Veterans Study Abroad Summer Term Administration From the President Loras College…
Refund Policy
…following refund schedule: Class Day 1- 100% Class Day 2- 75% Class Day 3- 50% Class Day 4- 25% Class Day 5- No Refund Students who withdraw during the January term are subject to the j-term policy which can be found at https://www.loras.edu/academics/januaryterm/january-term-details/. All students should take particular note that tuition charges create a personal…
Spanish
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES “What can I do with a Spanish major?” As a Spanish student, you will be prepared for a variety of interesting careers (some may require additional degrees and licensing). Your career could take off into one of these fields: Investment Analyst Pharmaceutical Representative Physician Senior Accountant Professor of Modern Languages Lawyer Social Worker…
Summer Sneak Peek Visit Events
Go to loras.edu/visit or click the image above to register for one of our Sneak Peek visit dates. On June 8th, July 13th, and August 3rd the Loras College Admission staff will be hosting three separate “sneak peek” visit events designed to assist high school students with their college search. During these three group visit…
Title IX Resources and Reporting
https://www.loras.edu/campus-life/health-and-safety/title-ix-resources-and-reporting/
…under Iowa law. Sexual assault is defined as forced penetration of the vagina, anus or mouth with a finger, penis or any other object. Although the term “rape” is used in this policy and in other educational material, the Iowa legal system uses the umbrella term of sexual abuse and sexual assault, and not the…
January Term Extensive Travel Courses
https://www.loras.edu/academics/januaryterm/extensive-travel-courses/
Loras College 2020 January Term Extensive Travel Course Descriptions L.BUS-490: Business Seminar Professor Hugh Graham Location of travel: San Francisco, California Course fee: $2,000 This study travel course will focus on development and application of business knowledge, exploration of world class organizations and business leaders, and service to community. Class activities will include in-depth study…
New J-Term Class Bringing Scripture to Service
https://www.loras.edu/news/jtermclass-bringing-scripture-to-service/
While it is not uncommon for J-Term courses to be memorable, a new course this January is proving to be so much more. Associate Professor of Liturgical and Sacramental Theology David Pitt, Ph. D., is teaching “Eucharist: Banquet of Justice” though the Religious Studies program. Through it, students are connecting their religious experiences to community…
Scholarships & Grants
https://www.loras.edu/financial-aid/scholarshipsgrants-page/
Scholarships, grants, scholarships based on achievement, grants based on financial need, loras college programs that offer scholarships, scholarships and grants for transfer students, four-state flagship program, guidelines for Loras College scholarships, grants and awards, other scholarship opportunities, presidential scholarships, valedictorian scholarships, music scholarships, Wilke liturgical music scholarships, federal grant, Iowa Tuition Grant, Pope John Paul…
English-Literature
Career Opportunities “What can you do with a English Literature degree?” As an English Literature major, you will be prepared for a variety of interesting careers. Academia Law Publishing Editing Teaching Journalism Research Advertising Consulting Public Relations Library Science Supporting Your Investment Loras takes great pride in supporting your investment – both through providing an…
English-Creative Writing
https://www.loras.edu/majors-programs/english-creative-writing/
Career Opportunities “What can you do with a English Creative Writing degree?” As an English Creative Writing major, you will be prepared for a variety of interesting careers. Creative writing Teaching Screenwriting Journalism Editing Publishing Political writing Freelance writing Technical writing Magazine writing Grant writing Broadcast media Digital media Consulting Advertising Law Supporting Your Investment…
QUID EST VERITAS
…a lot of trouble for this tiny little bird to go through in order to start a family. So, let us consider how one might go about determining whether or not this description of the mating habits of wrens is true. Would we consult a reliable bird book? Sure, but how would we determine if…
Joe Eichhorn (’22)
Joe Eichhorn (’22), Finance Major List your on-campus (and off-campus) involvement: Track & Field Team Admission Student Ambassador What advice would you give a high school student in their college search? Do your best to find a spot where you can see yourself enjoying classes, fitting in, making friends, and being involved- hopefully, it can…
General Education Curriculum
General Education is that portion of the Catholic, liberal arts curriculum at Loras College that addresses the dispositions, skills, and knowledge possessed by educated persons. Aligned with our Mission and Institutional Learning Outcomes the Foundations, Explorations, & Vocations General Education Curriculum provides students with the foundation necessary to make thoughtful choices to learn, to act,…
Interfaith Leaders Program
…religious groups Cohort model aids students in crafting meaningful connections during their time in the program J Term experiences may include travel to India and/or engagement with local religious diversity Opportunities to participate in community-based research with a team of students and faculty Criteria to Qualify Apply and be admitted to Loras College Complete the…
Welcome, National Alumni Board Member
https://www.loras.edu/news/welcome-national-alumni-board-member/
The National Alumni Board (NAB) was created in 1989. This group represents Loras College alumni and graduates from across the country, helping to develop and promote the support of fellow alumni and friends through a variety of programs, events and communications. Members serve a four-year term, with an option to renew for an additional term….
Study Abroad
…study in another country. We sponsor study abroad semesters in Argentina, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain. For all Loras-sponsored programs, students receive 100% of their institutional, state and federal financial aid while studying abroad. Short-term international study travel options are also offered during January term to further encourage students to explore other cultures. Destinations have included…
Breitbach Catholic Thinkers & Leaders
https://www.loras.edu/admission/breitbach-catholic-thinkers-leaders-program/
…Program is comprised of 60 students engaging in academic work and servant leadership. As students learn and grow they are encouraged to discover how they can meet the needs of the church and world through sharing their own talents. Breitbach students take several courses together—including an Italy J-term paid for by the program—and earn a…
Summer Term
Graduate and Undergraduate Summer Classes ADMISSION/REGISTRATION Summer is a great opportunity to focus on one particular class, catch up on needed credits or consider something new. When exploring summer options, please read the information below and review our list of summer course offerings. If you are a current student with self-registration rights, you may…
Postbaccalaureate Application, Requirements and Instructions
https://www.loras.edu/academics/graduate/postbaccalaureatepremed/applicationinstructions/
…and all supplemental application documents should be received by January 1. *Please note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the application deadline for each term. The 12 month program completion timeline can only be met when students begin the program in the Summer term. Click here to apply on the Official PostBacCAS website…
Financial Aid, tuition, fees, loans, FAFSA
Start Your FAFSA, net price calculator, Guide to applying for financial aid, student loans, student employment, Federal Student Aid & FAFSA information. We take pride in partnering with students and their families to fully understand their unique financial needs and answer any questions related to tuition and fees. …
Private: Chemistry
Career Opportunities After receiving your degree from Loras, you could move on to graduate school or a career in one of these fields: Pharmaceutical Research Chemical Quality Control Chemical Research Government Education Engineering Forensic Science or Law Academic Research Environmental Protection Environmental Safety Interdisciplinary Fields (such as Nursing, Medicine, Dentistry and other health professions)…
Biochemistry
Career Opportunities After receiving your degree from Loras, you could move on to graduate school or a career in one of these fields: Chemical Industry Government Education Engineering Forensic science Health professions…
Loras College MAT
https://www.loras.edu/academics/graduate/athletictrainingmat/
…data to prove athletic trainers with a master’s degree earn more than those with a bachelors; however, as part of the review process a health care economist conducted a study specific to athletic training education. The research shows degree level alone is not a strong indicator of salary increase. But, years of full time employment…
Visit Us!
…are a great first step in your college search. Daily Visit Daily visits are personalized to your interests. Sit down with faculty members in your fields of interest, coaches, admission representatives and members from other key areas on campus. This is an opportunity to see if Loras is the best fit for you. Small Saturday…
Academic Internships
https://www.loras.edu/academics/experiential-learning/academic-internships/
Loras College Internship Programs. Be More. Be Loras. Connecting academic and extracurricular experiences with professional opportunities. Internships allow students to gain exposure to potential careers, develop professional work skills, and obtain a competitive advantage in the job search.
Accounting
Career Opportunities “What can you do with an Accounting degree?” As an Accounting major, you will be prepared for a variety of interesting careers. Bookkeeping Accounting Clerk Accountant Loan Administrator Business Entrepreneur Tax Specialist Auditor Corporate Accounting Banking Supporting Your Investment Loras takes great pride in supporting your investment – both through providing an exceptional…
DUSTEM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
…an in-depth STEM topic through an immersive three-week January term course. Can attend presentations from STEM experts on campus and tour off-campus facilities related to STEM professions. Have abundant opportunities for community engagement, internships and research projects. Apply their coursework in capstone or individual research projects. Have access to career preparation through mock interviews, career…
Dining: Meal Plans
https://www.loras.edu/campus-life/housing-and-dining/dining/
Campus Dining Options All students living in traditional housing (Beckman, Binz, and Rohlman) are required to have a meal plan. The meal contract entitles students to meals when classes are in session. Duhawk Dollars cannot be used during winter break. The plans are not transferable from one student to another, and any meals not eaten…
Admission
…welcome transfer students with a simple 3-step process – so when you’re ready to complete your journey, your accomplishments can come with you. Undergraduate Students Graduate Students Transfer Students ENGAGEDLEARNING Through internships, service learning and study abroad experiences, you’ll learn more about yourself, your gifts and how to create meaning in the world. JANUARYTERM This…
Biological Research
Career Opportunities “What can you do with a Biology Research degree?” As a biology research major, you will be prepared for a variety of interesting careers in the field of biology and research. Here are some examples of fields our alumni have entered: Medical school and other health professions [Learn More] Research and development DNR…
3+2 Loras and NICC Nursing Dual Degree Program
…much is tuition? Students will pay Loras College tuition and fees for all five years that they are enrolled in the program. Loras College will pay students’ tuition and fees to NICC. Prior to completion of the HESI exam, students will incur an additional expense for the January Term CNA course (approximately $700) and the…
Loras Adjunct Professor Wins Grammy for Choral Performance
…Zealot Canticles: A Musical Plea for Tolerance, took home the Grammy for Best Choral Performance. O’Dea has been a member of the Philadelphia-based group since 2010. Lansing McLoskey’s Zealot Canticles , is an oratorio for clarinet, string quartet and 24-voice choir. It is based on the poetry, speeches, and other writings of Nobel prize-winning Nigerian…
‘Springtime in Paris’ Blooms Success Thanks to Volunteers
https://www.loras.edu/news/springtime-paris-blooms-success-thanks-volunteers/
…for hanging, each with a string of lights, building the photo backdrop and lending personal items. For Susan, helping with the event was an expression of her fondness for the College. “Students, professors, administrators; they do not have a monopoly on their love for Loras. Dubuque, our community as a whole, loves Loras. I am…
Loras Receives $649,065 Grant for STEM Program
…students find their vocation and create a lasting impact. Faculty will continue to emphasize experiential learning and research, while keeping a strong basis in theory; using instruction that is student-centered, team-based, and depends less on lectures. The course sequence will not only assist students with the transition between high school and college, but also from…
Rahel Nshimirimana (’22)
Rahel Nshimirimana (’22)Biochemistry and Neuroscience List your on-campus (and off-campus) involvement: Center Experiential Learning Volunteer Campus Admission Ambassador Admission Call Center Representative First Generation Scholars Program Class Representative Student Union College Activities Board Mock Trial Black Student Union What advice would you give a high school student in their college search? Don’t feel like you…
Scoring an internship
…specifically soccer. It has always been my passion and I think I could do amazingly in that field. “ How did Loras prepare you for the internship? “Loras College offers me a variety of opportunities when it comes to a job or internship search. They have multiple events throughout the year, as well as advisors…
Loras College receives $649,065 grant
https://www.loras.edu/news/loras-college-receives-649065-grant/
…mentored, become part of a STEM learning community, and participate in community-driven projects to help students find their vocation and create a lasting impact. Faculty will continue to emphasize experiential learning and research, while keeping a strong basis in theory; using instruction that is student-centered, team-based, and depends less on lectures. The course sequence will…
Loras College first in Iowa to host DataFest April 13-15
https://www.loras.edu/news/loras-college-first-iowa-host-datafest-april-13-15-2/
…world. DataFesters were tasked to determine how the searches related to the choices of hotels booked or not booked. Undergraduate students do the work but are assisted by roving consultants who are graduate students, faculty, and industry professionals. “Even long after ASA DataFest is completed, student-competitors who include the event on their resumes have found…
Loras’ Dance Marathon earns best video from Children’s Miracle Network
https://www.loras.edu/news/loras-dance-marathon-earns-best-video-childrens-miracle-network/
…and the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, a $15,000 increase over last year. More than 250 dancers, 150 miracle family members, and countless alumni and corporate sponsors raised more than $1.6 million for the hospital and the network. To view Loras College Dance Marathon’s award-winning video, search, “Loras College Dance Marathon Commits for…
Moments of dialogue
In my years teaching at Loras I have been struck by how the College’s Catholic identity sustains a culture that welcomes not only diverse persons but ideas as well. The Catholic intellectual tradition embraces both faith and reason, believing that the search for truth cannot fragment knowledge or ignore fundamental dimensions of existence. At some…
Heitkamp Planetarium 2019-2020 Schedule
…Zach Ney) Friday, March 6 “Making Waves in the Universe” Gravitational waves are ripples in space-time that result from powerful events in the universe. Einstein predicted their existence in 1916, and astronomers began the search for evidence – finally detecting waves in 2015. Join us as we learn about how gravitational waves were discovered, the…
Loras College Press
…Work: Dubuque, 1912, by Tim Olson and Mike Gibson, features prints from a collection of glass plate negatives taken in 1912 and housed in the Loras College Center for Dubuque History. The volume also includes a series of essays based on research that relates to the photographs. 184-page hardbound 9 x 11.5 first edition. $34.95…
Alumni Referral Leads to a New Duhawk
…Her initial college search left her wanting something more, so, at her father’s suggestion, Maddie texted her aunt Jeni (Reavley) Rogers (’86), who shared her experience at Loras. “Just the things she was saying about it, Jeni seemed to really enjoy her years at Loras,” Maddie said. “She spoke very highly of it and she…
Loras Directory
…563.588.7104 Sports Camp (Loras All-Sports Camp) loras.edu/sportscamp 563.588.7053 563.588.4940 Student Life / Campus Life Orientation, Student Activities & Involvement, Greek Life, Student Leadership loras.edu/campus-Life 563.588.7206 Technology Center Help Desk Laptop Campus, Wireless/Integrated Network, Hardware, Software and Support 563.588.4949 Visiting Campus / Directions Schedule a Campus Visit Map & Directions admission@loras.edu 563.588.7135 Search by Employee Name…