The University

Concordia University is one of six colleges or universities in the Concordia University System, an entity of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. We operate two residential campuses, Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon, Wisconsin and Concordia University Ann Arbor in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 

Mission Statement

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and the world.

Vision Statement

Our vision is to be well known nationally and internationally as a premier Lutheran Christian university, widely recognized for meaningful integration of faith and learning. Our alumni will assume significant servant leadership responsibilities in the Church and communities across the nation and around the world.

Concordia's Vision is Vigorously Pursued in Four Critical Ways:

We are a Faith and Learning Centered Higher Education Community.

Concordia students learn in innovative Christ-centered environments that are guided by comprehensive assessment. Our faculty, staff and University administrators are role models and servant leaders. Our Christian faculty excel in teaching and mentoring, and successfully connect to faith to learning. Our academic programs are rigorous and diverse, consistent with the needs of the Church and our communities.

We Plan for Purposeful Growth.

Students grow as they develop in mind, body and spirit. Concordia grows as we reach more people with our mission. Our campuses, facilities, human and financial resources, and infrastructure expand to support a robust student experience in a welcoming environment that results in the professional, social, academic and spiritual formation of all Concordians.

We Make an Impact Through Service and Leadership.

Concordia impacts the Church and the world, developing globally-minded citizens who transform lives, influence communities, and value their neighbors near and far, through Christ-like service and leadership.

We Champion Access and Opportunity for All Learners.

We provide access to the highest value higher education experience. As a result, Concordia students discover and develop their vocations. Rigorous assessment of our academic offerings, university services, delivery systems, and market and organizational performance result in continuous improvement of the Concordia experience, which enables our students to pursue and persist in their chosen career paths.

University Contact Information

Concordia University, Inc.

12800 North Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, Wisconsin 53097-2402, Telephone: 262.243.5700, Website: www.cuw.edu

Campus Information

Concordia University Wisconsin

12800 North Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, Wisconsin 53097, Telephone: 262.243.5700, Website: www.cuw.edu

Concordia University Ann Arbor

4090 Geddes Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105, Telephone: 734-995-7300, Website: www.cuaa.edu

Administrative Officers

Position Name
President Erik Ankerberg
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Allen Prochnow
Chief of Staff, Interim William Cario
Senior Vice President, Finance & CFO Roy Peterson
Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Interim Leah Dvorak
Vice President of Advancement Dean Rennicke
Vice President of Student Life Steven Taylor
Vice President of Marketing and Communications Lisa Liljegren
Vice President, CUAA Operations Ryan Peterson
Vice Provost of Faculty Affairs Leah Dvorak
Vice Provost of Enrollment and Student Engagement Michael Uden
Vice Provost of Academic Operations Brooke Johnson
Vice Provost of Research & Innovation Daniel Sem
Chair, Faculty Senate Jordan Beck

Deans

Department Name
School of Arts and Sciences Steven Montreal
Batterman School of Business Matthew Hurtienne
School of Education James Pingel
School of Health Professions Linda Samuel
School of Nursing Diane Ames
School of Pharmacy Erik Jorvig
Student Life CUAA John Rathje
Student Life CUW, Interim Joseph Niswonger

2023-2024 Academic Calendar

Fall Semester 

Date Day Event
August 27 Sunday Opening Service - Mequon
August 28 Monday First day of classes (16-week & 8-week A); Opening service - Ann Arbor
September 3 Sunday Last day to add 8-week course
September 4 Monday LABOR DAY- No classes
September 10 Sunday Last day to add a 16-week semester course
September 22 Friday Fourth Friday break-No Classes
October 1 Sunday Last day to withdraw from 8-week A course
October 22 Sunday Final day of classes (8-week A)
October 23 Monday First day of classes (8-week B)
October 29 Sunday Last day to add 8-week B course
November 5 Sunday Last day to withdraw from a 16-week semester course
November 22 Wednesday Thanksgiving vacation begins - no classes meet after 4:00pm local time
November 23 Thursday Thanksgiving Day - no classes
November 24 Friday University closed- no classes
November 26 Sunday Last day to withdraw from 8-week B course
November 27 Monday Classes resume
December 11-15 Monday - Friday Final Examinations (16-week), Christmas recess begins after last exam
December 16 Saturday Commencement Ceremony 1:30 pm - Mequon
December 17 Sunday Commencement Ceremony 2:00 pm - Ann Arbor; Final day of classes (8-week B)
December 19 Tuesday Final grades due (11:59pm)
December 18-January 5 Monday-Friday Christmas Break - No Classes
December 25 Monday Christmas Day

Spring Semester

Date Day Event
January 8 Monday First day of classes (16-week & 8-week A)
January 14 Sunday Last day to add a 8-week A course
January 15 Monday Martin Luther King Day - No Classes
January 21 Sunday Last day to add a 16-week course
February 2 Friday Fourth Friday break - No Classes
February 11 Sunday Last day to withdraw from a 8-week A course
March 3 Sunday Final day of classes (8-week A)
March 4-8 Monday-Friday Spring Recess
March 11 Monday First day of classes (8-week B)
March 17 Monday Last day to add 8-week B course
March 24 Sunday Last day to withdraw from a 16-week course
March 28 Thursday Easter Break begins - No Classes meet after 4:00pm local time
March 31 Sunday Easter Sunday
April 1 Monday Classes resume at 4:00pm local time
April 14 Sunday Last day to withdraw from a 8-week B course
April 29-May 3 Monday-Friday Final Examinations (16-week)
May 3 Friday Graduate student Commencement Ceremony 4:00pm - Mequon
May 4 Saturday Undergraduate student Commencement Ceremony 1:30pm - Mequon
May 5 Sunday Commencement Ceremony 2:00pm - Ann Arbor; Final day of classes (8-week B)
May 6-10 Monday-Friday May Break - No Classes
May 7 Tuesday Final grades due (11:59PM)

Summer Semester 

Date Day Event
May 13 Monday First day of classes (14-week & 8-week A/6-week A)
May 19 Sunday Last day to add a 8-week A/6-week A course
May 26 Sunday Last day to add a 14-week course
May 27 Monday Memorial Day-No Classes
June 9 Sunday Last day to withdraw from a 6-week A course
June 16 Sunday Last day to withdraw from a 8-week A course
June 23 Sunday Final day of classes (6-week A)
June 24 Monday First day of classes (8-week B)
June 30 Sunday Last day to add a 8-week B course
July 4 Thursday Independence Day - No Classes
July 7 Sunday Final day of classes (8-week A); Final day to withdraw from 14-week course
July 8 Monday First day of classes (6-week B)
July 14 Sunday Last day to add a 6-week B course
July 28 Sunday Last day to withdraw from a 8-week B course
August 4 Sunday Last day to withdraw from a 6-week B course
August 12-16 Monday-Friday Final Examinations (14-week)
August 18 Sunday Final day of classes (14-week, 8-week B, & 6-week B)
August 19-23 Monday-Friday August break - No Classes
August 20 Tuesday Final grades due (11:59PM)

Accreditation

Concordia University Wisconsin / Ann Arbor is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The Higher Learning Commission        
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois 60604-1413, (312) 263-0456
http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org

Concordia University Wisconsin / Ann Arbor is also registered as a Private Institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.

The CUW elementary and secondary teacher education programs are approved by the Wisconsin State Department of Public Instruction.  The CUAA elementary and secondary teacher education programs are approved by the Michigan Department of Education.  

The following agencies have accredited various programs of Concordia University:

  • Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (Graduate Occupational Therapy)
  • Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) (Graduate Pharmacy)
  • Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) (Graduate Physician Assistant) 
  • American Chemical Society (ACS) (Undergraduate Chemistry Major)
  • Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (Undergraduate Medical Assisting)
  • Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) (Graduate Athletic Training)
  • Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (Graduate Physical Therapy)
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (Undergraduate & Graduate Nursing)
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) (CUAA Undergraduate and Graduate Teacher Education)
  • Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (Graduate Speech-Language Pathology)
  • Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) (Undergraduate Social Work & Graduate Social Work)
  • International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) (Undergraduate and Graduate Business) 
  • Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiological Technology (Undergraduate Radiologic Technology)
  • Michigan Board of Nursing (Undergraduate Nursing)
  • Michigan Department of Education (Undergraduate & Graduation Teacher Education)
  • The National Council on Family Relations (NCRF) (Undergraduate Family Life)
  • Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (Undergraduate & Graduate Teacher Education)
  • Wisconsin State Board of Nursing (Undergraduate Nursing)