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Thank you to every parent who took the time to complete the Parent Satisfaction Survey for the 2025–26 academic year — it truly means so much to us. We are currently gathering and reviewing each response, because your experiences and perspectives are at the heart of everything we do at Lipscomb. Your feedback helps us continue to create a community where students and families feel supported and valued.
It’s an exciting start to summer here on campus! Student Life has just wrapped up five New Student Orientations. We loved meeting our newest Bisons and their families on campus.
In July and August, we are so looking forward to seeing many of you at our Summer Send-Off events happening across the United States. Continue to enjoy your summer and know that campus is ready, our team is energized, and we look forward to having our Bisons back together on campus in August. Here's to a wonderful year ahead!
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.
- June 26: Lipscomb Night at the Nashville Sounds
- June 29: Summer Term III classes begin
- July 3: Independence Day holiday (Observed)
- July 7: Parent Prayer Zoom
- July 9: Murfreesboro Summer Send-Off for incoming and current families
- July 13: Grand Rapids, MI, Summer Send-Off for incoming and current families
- July 18: Newport Beach, CA, Summer Send-Off for incoming and current families
- July 20: Knoxville Summer Send-Off for incoming and current families
- July 21: Chattanooga Summer Send-Off for incoming and current families
- July 26: Chicago, IL, Summer Send-Off for incoming and current families
- July 29: Sumner County, TN, Summer Send-Off for incoming and current families
- July 30: Williamson County, TN, Summer Send-Off for incoming and current families
- July 31: Summer 2026 Intent to Graduate Form Due Date
- Aug. 1: Graduation Date for Summer Graduates – No Commencement Ceremony
- Aug. 4: Parent Prayer Zoom
- Aug. 6: Memphis Summer Send-Off for incoming and current families
- Aug. 10-11: New Student move-in days
- Aug. 15-16: Returning student move in days
- Aug. 17: First Day of Classes
- Oct. 9: Fall Break
- Nov. 5-7: Bisons Weekend
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Tickets for the Lipscomb community range from $17 to $24 before taxes and fees. The Lipscomb Office of Alumni & Parent Engagement will add a $10 concessions voucher to each ticket you purchase. You don't want to miss this fun night in Nashville! Buy tickets
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During the summer months, the monthly prayer Zooms will continue on the first Tuesday of the month—July 7 and Aug. 4. Current Lipscomb parents Ron and Suellen Moen will lead the online prayer gatherings this summer. The Zooms are a great way to stay connected with Lipscomb families and to continue to pray over our students. We hope you will join us!
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Get ready for Summer Send-Offs! This summer, the Parent Program is popping up in select cities to welcome our newest Bisons to the Herd. These casual, hometown gatherings bring together incoming and current families—perfect for meeting others in your area, swapping tips and kicking off the Lipscomb journey with new friends. Curious if we’re headed your way? Visit the Parent website for cities, dates and all the details. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
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Believe it or not, it is already time to think about it! Academic Advising for Spring 2027 begins in late August. Click on the images below to download the PDF files for more details.
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The Academic Catalog
- What it is: A comprehensive guide that outlines a university's courses, degree programs, policies, and requirements.
- Why they need it: Students can learn detailed information about the institution's academic programs, student services, important dates, regulations, requirements, and procedures.
The Conclusive Degree Audit
- What it is: A personalized blueprint and graduation tracker for the specific degree they are pursuing.
- How to find it: The student logs into their Student Portal → goes to All Apps → selects Conclusive Degree Audit.
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As a student of Lipscomb University, your family is eligible for a unique student benefit from GradGuard. GradGuard’s Tuition Protection Plan gives your family the confidence that you may be able to recover your investment if your student is unable to complete the semester due to an unexpected covered event.
GradGuard’s Tuition Protection Plan is a private student benefit insurance program that supplements our refund policy by providing a refund of up to 100% of tuition, room, board and mandatory fees if your student is unable to complete the semester due to a covered reason such as a mental or physical health condition, death of a tuition payer or unemployment of the tuition payer.
Enrollment in the Tuition Protection Plan is strictly optional. The University's Refund of Charges Policy remains in effect irrespective of your decision to enroll in GradGuard. Lipscomb University derives no financial benefit from student participation in this program. Our objective is solely to inform those who may find this opportunity advantageous.
Should you elect to participate, kindly review the terms and conditions. The application and payment must be submitted before the first day of class. For more information, visit the GradGuard link.
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Save the Date: December 2026 Graduation!
It may be summer, but we are already looking forward to celebrating a massive milestone with our future graduates! Please mark your calendars for the December commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026.
Important Action Required for Fall Registration: If your student is planning to graduate this December, please ensure they are officially on track by registering for GN999X for the upcoming fall semester. This course registration is a requirement for all December graduates. We recommend having your student double-check their fall schedule this week to make sure GN999X is locked in. More details regarding graduation will be shared as we get closer to the fall.
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Meet Peter Fescoe, General Manager
I'm excited to bring two decades of food service leadership, culinary experience and a deep commitment to creating exceptional dining experiences for students, families, faculty and staff! I have been a general manager with Sodexo for over eight years, splitting my time between healthcare, seniors and campus dining. My career started at an Irish pub in Newport, Rhode Island, at the age of 18. From there, I continued my journey by attending Johnson and Wales University, studying culinary arts. Through my various roles, I have been able to build a strong foundation in food service. One of my goals is to fortify the foundation already in place and elevate tour offerings across the dining venues.
For me, it's not just what's on the plate but the whole experience for students, families and staff. The look and feel are critical to success before we serve our first plate. I'm excited to join a passionate team and the Lipscomb family. As we get to work this summer, another goal is to learn, collaborate and build momentum for the fall. As we strengthen our team, we're working on setting standards for consistent quality and service and exploring new opportunities for innovation across our campus.
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Summer on Campus: Big things are coming this fall
While students are away, Lipscomb is hard at work making campus even better for the year ahead! This summer features an exciting wave of improvements across campus — from a $5 million renovation of Fanning Hall (with new furniture, updated bathrooms, fresh paint, a new HVAC system and a refreshed courtyard) to climate control upgrades at Elam Hall, a stunning new weight room at the Student Activities Center and a complete makeover of the Lipscomb Bookstore. Athletic facilities are getting love, too, with new roofs at Allen Arena and McQuiddy Gym, and energy-efficient lighting at the stadium and tennis center,
These investments reflect Lipscomb's deep commitment to providing your student with a vibrant, comfortable, and inspiring place to learn, grow, and thrive. We can't wait for your family to see all the exciting changes when you return to campus this fall!
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Big things also are happening on Granny White Pike
The retail center just across from campus is buzzing with exciting developments! The Well Coffeehouse has already completed a beautiful expansion, more than doubling its seating to create a bright, welcoming space perfect for studying, meetings and catching up with friends. And two new eateries are on their way before fall semester kicks off! Victor Tango will bring fresh, house-made burritos and bowls to the neighborhood, while Nashville Pie Company — a beloved local gourmet brand — will open its very first storefront, offering delicious pies and frozen yogurt just steps from campus.
These new additions are a wonderful compliment to campus life, giving students, families and the Green Hills community even more ways to gather, connect and enjoy great food together.
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Lipscomb Alumni & Friends Travel heads to the Canadian Rockies in 2027
The Lipscomb University Alumni & Friends Travel program is charting a new course this year with a renewed focus on meaningful journeys and shared discoveries.
Open to alumni as well as university parents, donors and friends, the program deepens connections to each other, to the world and to the continuous learning opportunities that define the Lipscomb community.
July 25 - August 1, 2027
Discover Canadian Rockies
Itinerary | Registration and deposit per person is due Nov. 23, 2026.
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