Hannibal-LaGrange University

Martin Luther King Day - No Classes for Term A on campus students. Offices Closed.
2026-01-19

Term A (full semester) on campus classes begin
2026-01-20

Last day to add/drop a Term B course
2026-01-23, 2026-05-15

Last day to add/drop a Term A course.
2026-01-30

Trojan Day
2026-02-16, 2026-03-27, 2026-04-17
Trojan Day is designed to give you a sample of what HLGU has to offer. We’ve planned this day with you and your family in mind. We want you to have time to explore campus, meet current students, talk with faculty members, attend a class, and eat lunch in the cafeteria. This day is full of great experiences that will help you see yourself as a Trojan at Hannibal-LaGrange University!
2025-2026 Trojan Days are:

September 19
October 15 (Homeschool Visit Day)
October 24
November 14 (Fine Arts Visit Day)
February 16
March 27
April 17

More information can be found here.

Spring Missions Week
2026-02-18 - 2026-02-19

Last day to drop a Term B course with a W grade
2026-02-20, 2026-06-12

Spring Break Week - No Classes for Term A on campus students
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-06

Term B (8-week) Online, Adult, and Graduate classes end
2026-03-12, 2026-07-02

RECOMMENDED date to apply for December graduation
2026-03-13
The last day to apply for graduation is two months before a conferral date or a late fee will be assessed.

Term C (8-week) Online and Graduate classes begin
2026-03-16, 2026-06-29

Last day to add/drop a Term C course
2026-03-20, 2026-07-03

Free Society Event: “Facing Giants” with Chloe Cole
2026-03-25 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal, 63401, United States
Hannibal-LaGrange University invites students, alumni, and community members to attend a Free Society event featuring national youth advocate and speaker Chloe Cole on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

Chloe Cole will present on the theme “Facing Giants,” addressing the complex questions and challenges young adults face today surrounding identity, purpose, culture, and conviction.
At just 21 years old, Cole is a nationally recognized youth advocate who speaks openly about her personal journey and her faith in Jesus Christ. After beginning medical gender transition at age 12, she later came to the realization that she wanted to embrace who she was created to be—a woman—and began detransitioning as a teenager. Today, Cole shares her story to help protect children, inform parents, and guide her generation toward truth, healing, and human flourishing.

During her presentation, Cole will explore the many “giants” students encounter—situational, emotional, cultural, political, and ideological—and challenge attendees not to fear these obstacles, but to confront them with courage and conviction. Her message emphasizes that growth, healing, and victory come only when individuals are willing to face the giants before them.

This event is part of HLGU’s Free Society programming, which promotes the ideals of a free society by emphasizing three foundational pillars:• A democratic form of government• Free market economic systems• Cultural institutions such as the church

All Free Society events approach these principles through the lens of a biblical worldview, which is central to Hannibal-LaGrange University’s mission.

– Tickets: $15– Ticket Sales Begin: Monday, February 23, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.– Purchase Tickets: https://www.hlg.edu/

For more information: Contact Charlie McKeon at 573.629.3260 or charlie.mckeon@hlg.edu

Join us for an evening of thoughtful dialogue, personal testimony, and meaningful conversation as we engage difficult questions and seek truth together.

Registration opens for Fall semester and I-Term
2026-03-30

Easter Holiday - No Classes for Term A on campus students
2026-04-02 - 2026-04-06

Day of Giving 2026
2026-04-09 - 2026-04-10
Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) is excited to announce its fifth annual HLGU Day of Giving, taking place April 9–10, 2026. This 24-hour giving event will begin at noon on Thursday, April 9, and conclude at noon on Friday, April 10.
This year, HLGU is aiming for 250 gifts during the campaign. Two generous matching opportunities will help amplify donor impact: a $25,000 anonymous matching gift designated for student scholarships, and a $40,000 matching gift from the HLGU Board of Visitors in support of the “Bring Back the Legacy: Phase 2” campaign.
“Every gift, no matter the size, helps transform the lives of current and future Trojans,” said Lauren Youse, Director of Development and Alumni Services. “When we come together as the HLGU family, we invest not only in our university but in the students God has called here.”
Bring Back the Legacy: Phase 2 focuses on continuing the momentum of campus renewal and strengthening long-term sustainability. This phase includes strategic upgrades to campus facilities, further investment in academic and student‑life spaces, and enhancements that support both the student experience and HLGU’s Christ-centered mission. Gifts to this initiative help ensure the university remains strong for generations to come.
Donors may designate their gifts to Student Scholarships, Bring Back the Legacy: Phase 2, the HLGU Annual Fund, or any academic department, program, or campus area they wish to support. Early gifts are welcome. Simply note “Day of Giving” when giving online or include it in the memo line of your check.
Last year’s Day of Giving was a tremendous blessing, with more than 265 gifts totaling over $120,000.
“We continue to see God’s provision through the generosity of our supporters,” said Dr. Ray Carty, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. “Every dollar given strengthens HLGU’s mission by helping students grow academically, spiritually, and personally. We are profoundly grateful.”
More details will be shared soon on HLGU’s social media platforms, and supporters are encouraged to spread the word using #HLGUDayOfGiving.
For questions, please contact Lauren Youse at 573.629.3126 or lauren.youse@hlg.edu.

Last day to drop a Term A & C course with a W grade
2026-04-10

Spring Theatre Production - Neil Simon's Rumors
2026-04-16 - 2026-04-18 | Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal, 63401, United States
The Hannibal-LaGrange University Theatre Department is pleased to announce its spring production of Rumors, a fast-paced and wildly entertaining farce by acclaimed playwright Neil Simon. Performances will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 through Saturday, April 18.
This hilarious comedy unfolds as several well to do couples arrive at a beautifully appointed suburban home to celebrate their friends’ tenth wedding anniversary. Upon arrival, they are met with a series of alarming and absurd discoveries: the domestic staff is nowhere to be found, the hostess has mysteriously vanished, and the host, who happens to be the deputy mayor of New York City, has suffered a minor gunshot wound to his earlobe.
As panic sets in, the guests scramble to protect their reputations by keeping the evening’s incidents hidden from both the police and the press, leading to a cascade of misunderstandings, quick-thinking cover-ups, and comedic chaos.
More information about tickets and pricing will be released soon.
For additional details about Rumors or any upcoming HLGU theatre productions, please contact the HLGU Theatre Box Office at (573) 629-3182 or boxoffice@hlg.edu

Spring Music Department Concert “Let All Creation Praise Him”
2026-05-01
Hannibal-LaGrange University invites the community to attend the HLGU Music Department’s Spring Choral Concert on Friday, May 1, at 7 p.m. in the Parker Theatre of the Roland Fine Arts Center.
This year’s program, centered around the theme “Let All Creation Praise Him,” will feature inspiring performances by the HLGU Concert Choir and the HLGU Chamber Choir, both under the direction of Elaine Carty, Instructor of Music at Hannibal-LaGrange University.
The concert will open with Let There Be Light by Ana Levy-Lyons and Adam Podd, a musical interpretation of Genesis 1:1–3. The choirs will then present The Heavens Are Telling by Mark Patterson, continuing the evening’s celebration of creation and worship. Additional selections include John Rutter’s All Things Bright and Beautiful, Sean Paul’s arrangement of All Creatures of Our God and King, and God Chose Us by Joseph Martin. The evening will also feature a special piano performance by Dr. Edwin Aybar, Associate Professor of Music at Hannibal-LaGrange University.
This uplifting concert invites guests to reflect on the beauty of creation and the faithfulness of God through powerful choral music.
The event is free and open to the public, and all are welcome to attend.
For more information about the concert, please contact Elaine Carty at 573.629.3165.

Semester ends; Term A (full semester) and Term C (8-week) classes end
2026-05-07

Nurses Pinning (ASN & BSN)
2026-05-08 18:00 | Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal, 63401, United States
Friday, May 8, 6 pm, Roland Fine Arts Center

Join us as we celebrate the dedication and accomplishments of our graduating nursing students in the ASN and BSN programs. This special pinning ceremony honors their hard work and marks the beginning of their journey into the nursing profession.

All are welcome to attend and support these future nurses!

Commencement
2026-05-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Mabee Sports Complex

Semester Begins; Term B (8-week) Online and Graduate Classes begi
2026-05-11
