{"id":639,"date":"2026-09-18T18:00:51","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T18:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.luthersem.edu\/about\/?page_id=639"},"modified":"2026-10-14T18:27:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T18:27:52","slug":"campus-relocation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.luthersem.edu\/about\/campus-relocation\/","title":{"rendered":"Campus Relocation"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s an exciting and emotional time at Luther Seminary as we prepare to transition to a new location following the 2026\u201327 academic year\u2014and to say farewell<\/a> to the historic campus that has been our home for more than a century. This webpage will be updated regularly with current information.<\/p>\n

Last update October 14, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

Luther Seminary\u2019s New Home<\/h2>\n

A Video Message from President Steinke<\/h3>\n

\"President<\/a><\/p>\n

River Parkway Place<\/h3>\n

Luther Seminary will begin a long-term lease at River Parkway Place on July 1, 2027.<\/span><\/p>\n

River Parkway Place
\n<\/span>1101 W River Pkwy
\n<\/span>Minneapolis, MN 55415<\/span><\/p>\n

River Parkway Place supports all three of the goal areas for the new campus\u2014community, connection, and collaboration; learning and innovation; and mission and culture. Its downtown Minneapolis location, close to the Stone Arch Bridge, presents many exciting opportunities, including affordable solutions for student housing, proximity to public transportation, a walkable neighborhood, and immediate access to green space and the Mississippi River. Moreover, the building\u2019s LEED Gold certification aligns with our stewardship orientation and its fully accessible layout will deepen our welcome. Luther Seminary will occupy slightly more than half of the building, including the entire third and fourth floors and a portion of the first floor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Housing for residential students will be offered at nearby Augsburg University through an expanded shared services agreement between the two institutions. Augsburg is located about one mile from River Parkway Place, with robust options to walk, bike, or take public transit between the two campuses. Students who choose to live on campus will have access to Augsburg\u2019s facilities and student resources, including dining services, fitness facilities, prayer and study spaces, parking, and recreation and cultural opportunities in a robust residential community.<\/span><\/p>\n

Video Tour (Preliminary Design)<\/h4>\n

This preliminary design rendering, created by RSP Architects, imagines the look and feel of the new location after renovations and construction this winter and spring. (Please note that specific design and construction details are subject to change. This video does not have audio.)<\/span><\/p>\n

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View the video tour<\/a><\/div>\n
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Photo Gallery<\/h4>\n