Annual Events
January & September: Orientation
Orientation Weekend is about helping new students entering our traditional undergraduate program with their transition into life at Simpson. They will meet admissions counselors, resident life and first-year experience leaders, academic advisers, staff members, and professors.
January-April, September-November: SU for Seniors
Simpson University for Seniors is a series of month-long courses offered to adults of all ages. Classes are offered on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:20 – 11:20 a.m. on the Simpson University campus. The cost per course is $95 per person or $145 per married couple.
January & April: Commencement
Grandparents are invited to the Simpson campus for a special day with their student. They are given the opportunity to visit classes, meet the president, attend chapel, and more! A professional photographer will take commemorative family photos. For more information or to register, please visit simpsonu.edu/gpday.
February: Grandparent Day
Grandparents are invited to the Simpson campus for a special day with their student. They are given the opportunity to visit classes, meet the president, attend chapel, and more! A professional photographer will take commemorative family photos. For more information or to register, please visit simpsonu.edu/gpday.
March: Student Research Symposium
The Student Research Symposium is an annual, daylong event where students from Simpson University’s undergraduate, Adult Studies and graduate programs present talks, posters or panel discussions on a wide variety of topics. The public is invited to attend the 10- to 30-minute presentations or facilitated poster sessions.
The symposium began in 2011 as a faculty initiative to give students an opportunity to share their research outside the classroom. Divided into morning and afternoon sessions, with a lunchtime plenary address, the symposium is modeled after professional academic conferences.
March: Spring Preview Weekend
Spring Preview Weekend is full of festivities, music, and informative seminars. Attendees will include our current student body, youth groups, leaders and prospective students. Friday night’s entertainment will feature NiteLife, an event where Simpson University students present a live talent show of unique performances.
April: Athletics Golf Tournament
The Simpson University Athletic Annual Golf Tournament is held each April and raises funds for athletic scholarships. The tournament registration fee includes 18-holes of golf and lunch. There are multiple event sponsorship opportunities available as well.
June & July: Red Hawk Summer
Incoming students are invited to become a part of the Simpson community while earning VIP status at Fall Orientation by attending our Red Hawk Summer weekend. The weekend will include the sights and sounds of Simpson University and the surrounding community.
September-November: A Day in the Life Visit Events
At our Day in the Life visit events, you will experience a day in the life of a Simpson student by attending chapel, going to class, getting to know faculty, dining in the cafeteria, and touring the campus. All this is followed by an exceptional evening of entertainment SU style and getting to see first-hand what residence life is all about when you “room” with a Simpson student for a night. On Saturday, you will have the opportunity to participate in several optional activities or meetings.
October: Parent Weekend
Each fall parents are invited to spend the weekend on campus visiting their students. Parents are given opportunities to attend classes and chapel with students, fellowship with other parents, meet staff and faculty at an evening reception and challenge other families at a black light miniature golf tournament.
October: Homecoming
Homecoming is a week filled with on-campus fun for students that culminates in a weekend full of great activities for anyone who calls SU home--students, alumni, parents, friends of Simpson, faculty and staff. Join us for a fun tailgate party, basketball games, and more.
