At Graceland, inclusivity and belonging aren’t just words, they’re actions. A huge part of our dedication to these values comes from our unique house system.
The Graceland house system combines on-campus housing and student government to create an instant community for all our first-year students — and that community continues through graduation and beyond. Although each house is unique, they all focus on the same things: coming together, having fun, and making your voice heard in your campus community.
Check out the different houses and what makes each of them unique.
Agape = one of several Greek words for love, represents brotherhood to house members
@agape_gu
Men’s house
Established 1962
Amici = inspired by the Latin and Italian words for friends
@amici_housegu
Women's house
Established 1985
Aponivi = Native American Hopi for “Where the wind blows down the gap,” chosen because of the Community of Christ Lamanite heritage
@aponivi_
Women's house
Established 1979
Cheville = named for Roy A. Cheville, Graceland graduate and history, religion and social science professor from 1923-60
@chevillegods
Men's house
Established 1965
Closson = named for Eugene E. Closson, Graceland graduate and history, psychology and social science professor from 1931-59
@closson_crusaders
Men's house
Established 1962
Faunce = named for Roscoe O. Faunce, Graceland graduate and drama and speech professor from 1934-60
@faunce.dragons
Men's house
Established 1962
Hanthorne = named for Cleo Hanthorne Moon, Graceland librarian and professor between 1935 and 1969
@hanthorne94
Women's house
Established 1994
Khiyah = inspired by the Hebrew name for "Mother Earth"
@khiyahninjas
Women's house
Established 1994
McKevit Manor = named for Margaret L. McKevit, Graceland graduate and nursing professor in the 1960s, helped develop Graceland’s nursing program
School of Nursing house
Established 1970
Orion = named for the constellation also known as "the Hunter"
@theorionhunters
Men's house
Established 1985
Powell = named for Thomas L. Powell, Graceland vice president for Student Life and dean of students from 1984-2010
@powell_phoenixes
Men's house
Established 2013
Sariah = named for wife of Lehi and mother of Nephi in the Book of Mormon
@sariah_house
Women's house
Established 1962
Solah = acronym for sisterhood of love and honor
@solahsweetheart
Women's house
Established 1962
Stewart Manor = named for Rolland M. Stewart, Graceland’s first vice president and third president from 1904-08, known for his support to the development of campus life
@stewartmanorlions
Men's house
Established 1962
Tiona = Tahitian for "Zion," which was used for a 19th century Tahitian RLDS Church branch and reunion grounds in Australia
@tionahouse
Men's house
Established 2013
Everyone who is here belongs here just because they are here, and for no other reason. This is our rule. It depends on nothing else. Nothing changes it.
The unique Graceland House system is designed to cultivate community and immediately provide a safe space with close friends for each incoming student.
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