Well-Being Model

Achieving Your Goals Through Academic and Career Strategies

Accessibility Services: Accessibility Services partners with faculty and staff to ensure that all graduate and undergraduate students have an equal opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the educational environment. We use technological advances and provide accommodations to individuals with documented disabilities to fulfill our institutional commitment of equal accessibility.

Academic Advisors: Academic Advisors provide a caring, holistic learning environment that fosters and celebrates excellence. Students may identify who their advisors are by viewing the Academics tab of my.augie.edu or by contacting the Student Success Center (success@augie.edu | 605.274.4127). Academic advisors are available to support students as they transition to college, craft a personal plan of study, engage in vocational reflection, participate in experiential learning, connect with campus resources and register for courses each semester.

Augustana Student Association: The ASA Senate acts as a liaison between students and the Augustana University Board of Trustees, administration, faculty and staff. One area we are committed to supporting students in is academic life. Whether connecting you with academic resources or addressing curricular and classroom issues, we would love to advocate for your academic wellness.

De & Dave Knudson Center for Global Engagement: While often personally transformative, study abroad is often a significant academic experience as well — complementing, building on and adding different cultural perspectives on a student's major area(s) and liberal arts experience. The act of study abroad (whether international students coming to the U.S. or American students going abroad) is an effective career strategy: employers say they want exactly the sorts of skills students develop when they travel abroad. The experience sets AU students apart from other job seekers in a highly visible and meaningful way on a resume.

Mikkelsen Library: Mikkelsen Library provides access to resources for research and scholarship, technology to support your projects and expertise to navigate the information landscape. Librarians are happy to meet with students to help with finding, evaluating and citing sources!

Student Success Center: The Student Success Center is a central place for career and academic support services — a hub for educational and vocational engagement. We empower students to discover and achieve their academic and professional goals from the point of entry to graduation and beyond. By partnering with faculty and other campus offices, we provide the support students need to make the most of their college experience. We can help you choose a major, manage your time, prepare for exams, locate jobs or internships and apply to graduate school.

Writing Center: The Writing Center promotes writing across the curriculum at Augustana University by offering support for classroom presentations, tutoring services and writing-related workshops.

Caring for Your Emotional and Mental Health

Campus Safety: The Office of Campus Safety is committed to supporting your emotional well-being by providing protective solutions and services in your time of need.

Dean of Students Office: The Dean of Students Office is a resource for students and all other members of the campus community. Personnel in this office are committed to promoting enlightened citizenship, respect for human community and the development of healthy lifestyles.

Faith & Spiritual Life: The Office of Faith & Spiritual Life encourages students to explore their faith through daily worship and other spiritual practices. Bible studies and other small group gatherings offer student safe spaces to unpack big questions about God, themselves and the world around them.

Mental Health Services: Augustana University works closely with Sioux Falls Psychological Services, which provides students with a comprehensive and multidisciplinary group of more than a dozen mental health professionals. Students will receive confidential, individual counseling for a variety of personal issues such as adjustment to college, self-esteem, anxiety, depression and loss. The mental health & wellness specialist is committed to educating the campus community on mental health and also serves as a confidential resource for students. Students can receive confidential, individual counseling for a variety of personal issues such as adjustment to college, self-esteem, anxiety, depression and loss.

Recreational Services: Recreational Services programs offer vigorous, fun-filled, health-promoting, physical activity conducive to wellness and personal development. The campus recreational program provides the entire Augustana community with the obvious benefits of physical fitness, but also new and lifelong friends, self-satisfaction and enjoyment, lifelong leisure time skills, and social and ethical qualities. Both formal and informal activities encompass team sports, individual and dual sports, competitive and non-competitive activities, and a variety of fitness programs. Programs and activities are centered in fitness and wellness, sport club activities, intramurals, late nights and more!

Residence Life: Residence Life strives to create vibrant and welcoming communities within Augustana’s on-campus housing facilities where students feel safe, valued, included and empowered.

Building a Solid Foundation by Understanding and Managing Your Finances

Augustana Student Association: The ASA Senate acts as a liaison between students and the Augustana University Board of Trustees, administration, faculty and staff. We know finances touch every part of your student experience, so we want to assist you in navigating financial obstacles. Whether connecting you to the appropriate resources such as emergency funds or monetarily supporting your ASA-recognized student organization, we would love to advocate for your financial wellness.

Business Office: The Business Office strives to create relationships with the students that have financial concerns regarding paying their Augustana Tuition/outstanding balance. We want to work with the student as early in the process as possible to help find a solution and alleviate any additional stress this situation may cause.

Campus Cupboard: The Campus Cupboard is a food pantry which provides non-perishable food items, toiletries and miscellaneous items to any member of the Augustana community who needs them. Members of the Augustana community can access this space at any time to grab the items they need.

Dean of Students Office: The Student Emergency Fund provides limited emergency financial support to currently enrolled students who are unable to meet essential expenses due to a temporary or unexpected hardship.

Dining: A dining plan gives students an opportunity to learn about finances and how to budget. How many meals do I need? What does it cost? How much coffee can I drink to make my Dining Dollars last throughout the semester? If I use all my meals, how will I pay for more? Can I buy this new phone or would I rather use my money on groceries?

Financial Aid: The Office of Financial Aid assists students with financing options for investing in their education at Augustana. We provide individualized counseling on scholarships, grants, loans and work study.

Student Success Center Need-Based Funds: In collaboration with ASA, the Student Success Center has a fund dedicated to assisting high-need students with transportation, post-graduate exams and textbooks.

Developing Healthy Habits for Your Body

Campus Clinic: Augustana offers students access to a registered nurse and a certified nurse practitioner during weekdays when classes are in session. There is no cost for students when seen by a university nurse. Students will be expected to pay for services provided by the nurse practitioner (CNP). Fees will also apply for diagnostic testing and injectable medications.

Campus Safety: The Department of Campus Safety offers a variety of proactive and responsive solutions to protect your physical well-being. 

Dean of Students Office: The Dean of Students Office is a resource for students and all other members of the campus community. Personnel in this office are committed to promoting enlightened citizenship, respect for human community and the development of healthy lifestyles.

Dining: Proper nutrition is key to a student's academic and athletic success by giving them the proper nutrition and fuel they need to be successful. 

Mental Health Services: Augustana works closely with Sioux Falls Psychological Services which provides students with a comprehensive and multidisciplinary group of more than a dozen mental health professionals. Students will receive confidential, individual counseling for a variety of personal issues such as adjustment to college, self-esteem, anxiety, depression and loss. The mental health & wellness specialist is committed to educating the campus community on mental health and also serves as a confidential resource for students. Students can receive confidential, individual counseling for a variety of personal issues such as adjustment to college, self-esteem, anxiety, depression and loss.

Recreational Services: Recreational Services programs offer vigorous, fun-filled, health-promoting, physical activity conducive to wellness and personal development. Both formal and informal activities encompass team sports, individual and dual sports, competitive and non-competitive activities, and a variety of fitness programs. Activities are centered in fitness and wellness, sport club activities, intramurals, late nights and more!

Residence Life: Residence Life strives to create vibrant and welcoming communities within Augustana’s on-campus housing facilities where students feel safe, valued, included and empowered.

Strengthening Your Community and Sense of Belonging Through Meaningful Relationships and Contributions

Athletics: Through Viking Athletics, Augustana students can create community and camaraderie around 21 Division II programs that represent Augustana University in competition on a regional and national stage. Home games and events provide great opportunities for Augustana students to connect with each other and build unity among the student body as they cheer on their peers to victory. More information including sport offerings and schedules can be found at GoAugie.com.

Augustana Student Association: The ASA Senate acts as a liaison between students and the Augustana University Board of Trustees, administration, faculty and staff. One dimension of student life we are committed to supporting is social well-being. Whether connecting you with student organizations on campus, connecting your organization to opportunities or providing intentional programming, we would love to advocate for your social wellness.

Campus Safety: The Department of Campus Safety is committed to your social well-being by offering a variety of solutions supporting you in your day-to-day encounters with people you know and people you do not know.

De & Dave Knudson Center for Global Engagement: Through initiatives like the IPO ACE Ambassador Program (student volunteers welcoming and mentoring new international students), Friday Rendezvous Program (weekly cultural presentations), Window Seat (an intercultural newsletter-turned-podcast), International Education Week events, mentorship of various affinity groups (i.e. the Augustana International Club and Global Education House), the IPO aims to facilitate students' access to intercultural experiences and relationship development.

Dean of Students Office: The Dean of Students Office is a resource for students and all other members of the campus community. Personnel in this office are committed to promote enlightened citizenship, respect for human community and the development of healthy lifestyles.

Dining: Food is at the core of the community in our culture. This is where students gather and have the most interaction on campus.

Faith & Spiritual Life:  The Office of Faith & Spiritual Life's motto is "All are Welcome" and we mean it! The Chapel is a place where you can find a sense of belonging and help others to know they belong. It is a joy to grow community with people who are like us and not like us.

Facilities/Maintenance/Custodial Work Order Requests: By reporting a facilities/maintenance/custodial need you will help others from having to deal with the issue and will help keep our campus well functioning and clean.

Mental Health Services: Augustana works closely with Sioux Falls Psychological Services, which provides students with a comprehensive and multidisciplinary group of more than a dozen mental health professionals. Students will receive confidential, individual counseling for a variety of personal issues such as adjustment to college, self-esteem, anxiety, depression and loss. The mental health & wellness specialist is committed to educating the campus community on mental health and also serves as a confidential resource for students. Students can receive confidential, individual counseling for a variety of personal issues such as adjustment to college, self-esteem, anxiety, depression and loss.

Recreational Services: Recreational Services programs offer vigorous, fun-filled, health-promoting, physical activity conducive to wellness and personal development. The campus recreational program provides the entire Augustana community with the obvious benefits of physical fitness, but also new and lifelong friends, self-satisfaction and enjoyment, lifelong leisure time skills, and social and ethical qualities. Both formal and informal activities encompass team sports, individual and dual sports, competitive and non-competitive activities, and a variety of fitness programs. Programs and activities are centered in fitness and wellness, sport club activities, intramurals, late nights and more!

Residence Life: Residence Life strives to create vibrant and welcoming communities within Augustana’s on-campus housing facilities where students feel safe, valued, included and empowered.

Serving Others: Service is a core value at Augustana and it's a great way to address community needs while also strengthening relationships and developing skills.

Student Engagement: Student Engagement connects students with each other and Augustana, and we prepare leaders who will have a positive impact in a global society. We focus on three things: involvement, service and leadership.

Student Organizations: Student Organizations are a great way to make connections with other students while gaining leadership skills!

Viking Central: Viking Central is your home for connecting with student organizations, finding events to attend and keeping track of your involvement at AU!

Exploring Faith, Meaning and Purpose in Your Life

De & Dave Knudson Center for Global Engagement: Whether the journey is a spiritual one for students or not, study abroad causes one to reflect and re-examine their perspectives and priorities as they're confronted with new people, ideas and approaches from different cultures. Students often return from such experiences with either renewed purpose, greater (global) context and perspective, and/or completely new vocational goals and interests as a result of their experiential learning abroad. The IPO encourages students to reflect on these experiences in order to facilitate the deepest possible vocational and other learning and transformation.

Faith & Spiritual Life: The Office of Faith & Spiritual Life encourages students to explore their faith through daily worship and other spiritual practices. Bible studies and other small group gatherings offer student safe spaces to unpack big questions about God, themselves and the world around them.