November 2025
Housing during holiday breaks
During Thanksgiving Break, the residence halls/apartments/houses are open to all students for no charge. Please understand there is limited dining and custodial services during this time. The residence halls/apartments/houses close for Winter Break on December 13 at noon. Students required to be on campus (ex: athletes, Coe classes, residence life) do not have to pay a fee. If a student wishes to stay on campus for other reasons, the fee is $250 and it will be put on their student account. Students will receive weekly reminders on how to sign up. December 11 is the last day to cancel Winter Break reservations without penalty.
Please remember — if your student is coming home for Winter Break, we require all personal items in their room/apartment/house to be unplugged and defrosted, area cleaned and blinds closed. This is done out of safety for personal items and for the cleanliness of the building over the subsequent weeks. A $75 improper checkout fee will be charged to any room/apartment/house that does not follow this procedure.
Please contact Residence Life with any questions at residencelife@coe.edu.
Reminder: 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open
The 2026-27 FAFSA is now available. We encourage families to
complete it over break while students are home, as it’s often easier to collect necessary information together. Filing early helps us stay on track to issue financial aid offers in the spring and gives our office time to work with you on any special circumstances that may affect eligibility. How to apply.
Our financial aid team is always happy to answer questions or walk you through the steps. Please don’t hesitate to reach out. We can be reached by calling 1.877.CALL.COE or 319-399-8540 (locally) or via email at o-financialaid@coe.edu to schedule an appointment with one of our counselors.
Spring Registration starts soon
Students register for spring academic classes November 17-21. Advising appointments run through November 15. All students must meet with their advisor before registration to plan their courses and gain clearance to register. Students can contact their advisor, the Registrar’s Office or their Student Success Coach with any questions.
Office of Student Success & Persistence
The Office of Student Success & Persistence meets regularly with students to help them form connections to the people, tools and resources needed for success at Coe.
As your students return home, they may share questions or concerns they’ve encountered this term:
- "I’m feeling unsure about what I want to study."
- "I want to learn more about ways to get involved on campus."
- "My adjustment to college classes has been a bit harder than I expected."
These moments are prime opportunities to help redirect students to the many resources available to them on campus. It is normal for students to need assistance at different times of the year. We want them to feel comfortable asking for help and have made it easy for them to do so. When questions or concerns arise, students can simply complete the Raise Your Hand form and they will be connected with the proper office for support.
The people at Coe are here to ensure your student has what they need to thrive and succeed. Please email studentsuccess@coe.edu with any questions.
C3: Creativity, Careers, Community
It is never too early for your student to begin exploring how
their interests, values and skills play a role in career exploration. The C3 team can help students consider a range of activities or engagement opportunities that may provide insight into developing a successful and meaningful career after college, regardless of where your student may be in the career development process.
During the break, ask your student if they have been to our office in McCabe Hall. If they have, encourage them to visit us again. If they haven’t visited us yet, please let them know that every student has a C3 team member who is dedicated to supporting students in their major. Students who are still considering which major is right for them can choose to meet with any staff to start the conversation. Staff are also available to hold virtual appointments with students if preferred. Setting up an appointment is easy to do on Handshake.
This fall, C3 has met with nearly 400 students in individual appointments, presented to over 20 different classes, hosted a career fair with nearly 60 employers and planned a variety of events. We hope your Kohawk has engaged with us in some capacity, but if not, we’d love to meet them!
Here are a few items that you may want to consider:
- Encourage your student to start their resume or update it in order to apply quickly to jobs and internships.
- Emphasize the importance of internships, research or other experiential learning.
- Coe College utilizes Handshake as our job board. Please ask your employer if they’re connected with Coe. If not, we’d love to have them share any internships or jobs that may be available.
Connect with us on Facebook at C3: Creativity, Careers, Community and tell your student to do the same!
Coe partners with Google AI for Education Accelerator
Coe College has partnered with the Google AI for Education Accelerator to provide the most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tools, resources and training for Kohawks, helping to prepare them for an increasingly AI-driven professional landscape. Students will be able to access Gemini Pro, NotebookLM and Veo, as well as career certificates and short courses as they integrate the technology into their education.
Learn more: www.coe.edu/why-coe/news/coe-news/coe-college-partners-google-ai-education-accelerator.
Save the Date: Graduation Weekend
May 7-10, 2026
Graduation from Coe College is truly a milestone. Visit the Graduation Weekend webpage for more information concerning Commencement and related events at Coe. Please check this website for future updates and additional information!
Learn more: www.coe.edu/why-coe/events/graduation-weekend
Order a Finals Pack for your Kohawk today!
Finals week can be stressful — but you can send a little Coe cheer! Each term, families and friends have the chance to order premade care packages for their students as they gear up for exams. Organized by the Student Alumni Association (SAA), these finals packs help fund the SAA’s Emergency Assistance Fund, which provides direct support to Coe students in need. Be sure to order by November 23 to guarantee your student gets a pack!