Published on July 27, 2026

Join us as we celebrate the start of the new school year with Welcome Week! This year, we have a full schedule of fun and informative events, activities, food trucks and more to help you prepare for a successful year.

Tuesday, August 18

Book Pickup (Special Admissions and Athletics Only)

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Laker Nest Bookstore, Luther Student Center room 501

Bring your booklist by the Laker Nest Bookstore to pick up all the textbooks you’ll need for the Fall 2026 semester! Learn more about printing your booklist.

Magoody’ Coffee Truck

8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Outside the Luther Student Center

Swing by the Magoody’s Cofee Truck to check out their menu of handcrafted drinks for all ages, including lattes, energizers, smoothies, chai, lemonade, slushies, boba, iced tea and more!

The Lemonade Stand Food Truck

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Outside the Luther Student Center

Sweeten up your day with flavored lemon shakeups, limeades, teas and more!

Classroom Tours

2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Luther Student Center or Webb Hall 130

See everything our campus has to offer and locate your classrooms with a guided tour led by fellow students! No need to register – just stop by the Student Success Center in Webb Hall or visit their table in the Luther Student Center to begin your tour!

Technology Workshop Drop-in Session

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Luther Student Center Computer Lab

Not sure how to use Canvas, student email or the Laker Hub? Come by the Computer Lab in the Luther Student Center any time between 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. to ask questions and learn everything you need about the platforms you’ll use every day as a Laker. Learn more and/or register.

Wednesday, August 19

Book Pickup

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Laker Nest Bookstore, Luther Student Center room 501

Bring your booklist by the Laker Nest Bookstore to pick up all the textbooks you’ll need for the Fall 2026 semester! Learn more about printing your booklist.

House of Brisket Food Truck

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Outside the Luther Student Center

Swing by the House of Brisket Food Truck for flavor-packed brisket, pulled pork, BBQ and more!

Career Readiness Coffee Cart

8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Luther Student Center

Check out the Coffee & Careers Coffee Cart for hot tea, hot coffee, hot chocolate and the signature Iced Louie Latte – free to all students!

Classroom Tours

2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Luther Student Center or Webb Hall 130

See everything our campus has to offer and locate your classrooms with a guided tour led by fellow students! No need to register – just stop by the Student Success Center in Webb Hall or visit their table in the Luther Student Center to begin your tour!

Technology Workshops

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

1 – 2 p.m.

Luther Student Center Computer Lab

Not sure how to use Canvas, student email or the Laker Hub? Come by the Computer Lab in the Luther Student Center at 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. for an in-depth walkthrough of all the platforms you’ll use every day as a Laker! Learn more and/or register.

Thursday, August 20

Book Pickup

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Laker Nest Bookstore, Luther Student Center room 501

Bring your booklist by the Laker Nest Bookstore to pick up all the textbooks you’ll need for the Fall 2026 semester! Learn more about printing your booklist.

Career Readiness Coffee Cart

8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Luther Student Center

Check out the Coffee & Careers Coffee Cart for hot tea, hot coffee, hot chocolate and the signature Iced Louie Latte – free to all students!

Hula Ice Food Truck

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Outside the Luther Student Center

Stop by the Hula Ice truck to treat yourself to flavorful shaved ice!

Baked and Loaded Food Truck

10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Outside the Luther Student Center

Enjoy a wide variety of specialty baked potatoes with the locally-owned Baked and Loaded Food Truck!

Classroom Tours

2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Luther Student Center or Webb Hall 130

See everything our campus has to offer and locate your classrooms with a guided tour led by fellow students! No need to register – just stop by the Student Success Center in Webb Hall or visit their table in the Luther Student Center to begin your tour!

Technology Workshops

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Luther Student Center Computer Lab

Not sure how to use Canvas, student email or the Laker Hub? Come by the Computer Lab in the Luther Student Center at 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. for an in-depth walkthrough of all the platforms you’ll use every day as a Laker! Learn more and/or register.

Friday, August 21

Book Pickup

9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Laker Nest Bookstore, Luther Student Center room 501

Bring your booklist by the Laker Nest Bookstore to pick up all the textbooks you’ll need for the Fall 2026 semester! Learn more about printing your booklist.

SweeTea’z Food Truck

9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Outside the Luther Student Center

Check out the SweeTea’z Trailer for fresh brewed teas and other flavored drinks!

Hula Ice Food Truck

9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Outside the Luther Student Center

Stop by the Hula Ice truck to treat yourself to flavorful shaved ice!

DD’s Hibachi Trailer Food Truck

11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Outside the Luther Student Center

Enjoy a variety of fresh hibachi-style entrees with DD’s Hibachi Trailer!

Classroom Tours

2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Luther Student Center or Webb Hall 130

See everything our campus has to offer and locate your classrooms with a guided tour led by fellow students! No need to register – just stop by the Student Success Center in Webb Hall or visit their table in the Luther Student Center to begin your tour!

Technology Workshops

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Luther Student Center Computer Lab

Not sure how to use Canvas, student email or the Laker Hub? Come by the Computer Lab in the Luther Student Center at 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. for an in-depth walkthrough of all the platforms you’ll use every day as a Laker! Learn more and/or register.

Saturday, August 22

Fast Track to Fall

8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Luther Student Center

Join us in the Luther Student Center for a Fast Track to Fall event centered on you! Need help with enrollment? Not yet registered for classes? Have questions about scholarships or financial aid? We’re here to help! Whether you’re new to Lake Land or returning, we’ll meet you where you are and make sure you’re ready for the first day of class!

Book Pickup

8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Laker Nest Bookstore, Luther Student Center room 501

Bring your booklist by the Laker Nest Bookstore to pick up all the textbooks you’ll need for the Fall 2026 semester! Learn more about printing your booklist.

Career Readiness Coffee Cart

8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Luther Student Center

Check out the Coffee & Careers Coffee Cart for hot tea, hot coffee, hot chocolate and the signature Iced Louie Latte – free to all students!

Technology Workshop Drop-in Session

8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Luther Student Center Computer Lab

Not sure how to use Canvas, student email or the Laker Hub? Come by the Computer Lab in the Luther Student Center any time between 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. to ask questions and learn everything you need about the platforms you’ll use every day as a Laker. Learn more and/or register.

Monday, August 24

Book Pickup

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Laker Nest Bookstore, Luther Student Center room 501

Bring your booklist by the Laker Nest Bookstore to pick up all the textbooks you’ll need for the Fall 2026 semester! Learn more about printing your booklist.

Hula Ice Food Truck

8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Outside the Luther Student Center

Stop by the Hula Ice truck to treat yourself to flavorful shaved ice!

Baked and Loaded Food Truck

10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Outside the Luther Student Center

Enjoy a wide variety of specialty baked potatoes with the locally-owned Baked and Loaded Food Truck!

Classroom Tours

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Luther Student Center or Webb Hall 130

See everything our campus has to offer and locate your classrooms with a guided tour led by fellow students! No need to register – just stop by the Student Success Center in Webb Hall or visit their table in the Luther Student Center to begin your tour!

Technology Workshop Drop-in Sesson

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Luther Student Center Computer Lab

Not sure how to use Canvas, student email or the Laker Hub? Come by the Computer Lab in the Luther Student Center any time between 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. to ask questions and learn everything you need about the platforms you’ll use every day as a Laker. Learn more and/or register.

Tuesday, August 25

Book Pickup

8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Laker Nest Bookstore, Luther Student Center room 501

Bring your booklist by the Laker Nest Bookstore to pick up all the textbooks you’ll need for the Fall 2026 semester! Learn more about printing your booklist.

Magoody’s Coffee Truck

8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Outside the Luther Student Center

Swing by the Magoody’s Cofee Truck to check out their menu of handcrafted drinks for all ages, including lattes, energizers, smoothies, chai, lemonade, slushies, boba, iced tea and more!

House of Brisket Food Truck

8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Outside the Luther Student Center

Swing by the House of Brisket Food Truck for flavor-packed brisket, pulled pork, BBQ and more!

Hula Ice Food Truck

8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Outside the Luther Student Center

Stop by the Hula Ice truck to treat yourself to flavorful shaved ice!

Classroom Tours

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Luther Student Center or Webb Hall 130

See everything our campus has to offer and locate your classrooms with a guided tour led by fellow students! No need to register – just stop by the Student Success Center in Webb Hall or visit their table in the Luther Student Center to begin your tour!

Technology Workshop Drop-in Session

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Luther Student Center Computer Lab

Not sure how to use Canvas, student email or the Laker Hub? Come by the Computer Lab in the Luther Student Center any time between 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. to ask questions and learn everything you need about the platforms you’ll use every day as a Laker. Learn more and/or register.

Wednesday, August 26

Welcome Day (Mattoon)

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Lake Land College Field House

Come by the Field House from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. for games, prizes, free lunch and more! You’ll also enjoy the chance to learn about student clubs and other opportunities for campus involvement as you make new friends and celebrate the start of a new school year!

Thursday, August 27

Welcome Day (Effingham)

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Lake Land College Effingham Technology Center

Taking classes in Effingham? We have a special Welcome Day celebration for you! Join us at the Effingham Technology Center on Thursday, August 27 for free lunch, giveaways, activities and more!