| | FROM THE PARENT PROGRAM DIRECTOR
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From all of us in the Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement, we wish your family a very Merry Christmas and a joyful New Year! We hope your student has had a wonderful semester filled with growth and meaningful experiences.
May this extended break bring you precious time together—creating memories, sharing laughter and simply enjoying each other's company as you celebrate the true meaning of Christmas: the birth of Jesus and the hope He brings as our Savior.
Wishing you a season filled with peace, joy, and the blessings of faith and family.
Stacy Blackston ('00)
Director of Parent Engagement
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| Please check the Academic Calendar webpage for information updates about the schedule or specific drop and add class dates for the upcoming academic year.
- Dec. 15 - Jan. 6: Christmas Holiday Break
- Jan. 5: Resident Halls Open
- Jan. 6: Parent Prayer Zoom
- Jan. 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday
- Feb. 3: Parent Prayer Zoom
- Feb. 26: Giving Day
- March 3: Parent Prayer Zoom
- March 9-13: Spring Break (Residence Halls Closed)
- March 21: Lipscomb Night at Nashville SC
- March 16-27: Academic Advising
- March 26 - April 2: Registration/Priority Registration
- March 26-28: Singarama
- March 28: Singarama Family Dinner
- April 7: Parent Prayer Zoom
- April 23: Study Day (Undergraduates)
- Apr. 24, 27-30: Final examinations
- May 2: Commencement
- May 5: Parent Prayer Zoom
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Congratulations to our 21 students receiving graduate certificates and the 162 undergraduate and 229 graduate students who graduated on Saturday, Dec. 13. May the Lord richly bless each of them as they embark on their new chapter of life. See more images from commencement.
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| | 21st ANNUAL LIGHTING OF THE GREEN
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What a merry Lighting of the Green Lipscomb hosted on Dec. 2! Special thanks to our host, Ellie Holcomb, who brought her Christmas cheer and amazing talents to Allen Arena. She and her special guests Lelan Statom, Matt Maher, Sandra McCracken, Daves Highway and Lipscomb Academy and University choirs and ensembles filled the room and our hearts with Christmas spirits.
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On the first Tuesday of each month the parent program hosts a monthly prayer Zoom for our Lipscomb families. You are invited to join us as we get to know other parents, share prayer requests and praises.
Each month, a guest speaker who is a faculty member, local minister or parent, will facilitate our time together. On Jan. 6, Josh Graves, who serves as the senior minister for the Otter Creek Church in Brentwood, will be sharing with us. He loves telling Jesus stories to anyone who will listen.
The Zoom begins at 10:55 a.m. CT. This is the same time that our students will be in “The Gathering” which is our large group chapel. What a beautiful thing it is to take a break in the day to worship and pray together. Feel free to join us on screen or by voice—we understand you may be working!
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As you think about making your end-of-the-year gifts to causes dear to you and your family, please consider making a gift to the Parent Impact Fund.
The Parent Impact Fund provides immediate resources that directly benefit students, including academic support, emergency assistance, financial aid, mental health services and enhanced campus experiences. The Parent Leadership Council works to identify the most pressing needs and determine where your gift will have the greatest impact. Every contribution—no matter the size—adds up to make a lasting investment in your student’s future.
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It's the most wonderful time of the year, time to plan for your 2026-2027 financial aid!
For returning students, it's time to file your 26-27 FAFSA. Students are required to complete the FAFSA to be considered for state and federal aid, as well as some scholarships at Lipscomb. It is important to file the FAFSA as early as possible as there are some state grants that are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. As you may recall, students will initiate the FAFSA application and a parent will be invited to complete their portion of the form.
Summer courses at Lipscomb can be a great way to balance out your traditional year. For 2026 Lipscomb is offering courses at a discounted tuition rate. Some state and federal aid may be available to help further. You can read more about financial aid here.
While it is too late to set up a five-month payment plan for spring bills, four and three month options are available. If you assist your student with bills and payments, please be sure they have added you as an Authorized User in TouchNet and completed FERPA permissions in their CNS student portal.
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Check out what’s been going on in Bison Cafe and Dining Services across campus in the Lipscomb Dining Dish.
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Start the new year with the Lipscomb men's basketball team. The first 500 fans at the Jan. 3 game will receive a special ASUN Champions banner giveaway! Tipoff is at 4 p.m. against North Florida in Allen Arena.
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With songs that spark nostalgia, moments that connect to the present, and stories that inspire hope for the future, Singarama: Life is a Highway is designed to resonate with audiences of all ages. Get ready for a heartfelt, uplifting ride that reminds us that life is truly a highway, filled with memories made, lessons learned and the excitement of what lies ahead.
We can’t wait to see the amazing show produced by the Office of Student Life and the George Shinn College of Entertainment and Arts. Purchase tickets here.
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Parents of May graduates (or August graduates walking in May):
- May commencement is Saturday, May 2, 2026.
- The Intent to Graduate form is open for students to file for May graduation. The form is due Jan. 31, 2026. Students can access the form in their student portal.
- Students who do not file their Intent to Graduate form and order their regalia by Jan. 31, 2026 will not be allowed to participate in the May ceremony.
- To qualify for graduation, students must meet all degree requirements as listed in the catalog.
- Please note, the May 2026 ceremony will be ticketed. More information will be released at the beginning of the spring semester.
- As updates on tickets are announced, the graduation webpage will be updated, so make sure to check in often for the most current information.
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Get a head start on your summer planning!
Wherever summer takes our students, our priority is to provide flexible pathways to help them catch up or get ahead on their degree. Make the best of the summer by taking full-credit, high-demand courses at a manageable price.
Wondering about the advantages of your student registering?
- Reduced rate summer tuition
- $250 in Lipscomb Bucks for fall semester (6 credit hours minimum)
- More than 100 in-person, online and global learning undergraduate course offerings
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