Safety, Security & Health Information
Safety is an important concern no matter where you choose to live and study. Midwestern states, including South Dakota, are the safest in the U.S. Augustana's campus and the community of Sioux Falls have been recognized for our high levels of safety by national publications.
Augustana's Campus Safety Department is available 24-hours a day, year round, including weekends and holidays to help keep Augustana students safe. In addition to patrolling the campus, Campus Safety Officers provide services like jump-starts for vehicles and free escorts to and from places on campus and in the surrounding community, just to name a few.
The Campus Wellness Center provides health care, counseling and wellness education for Augustana students. The services include a medical center staffed by a registered nurse. Physician services are located a short distance from campus.
All international students are required to submit a completed health form (.pdf), which includes a physical examination and immunization record, prior to their enrollment at Augustana. Health insurance is required for all students at Augustana as well. Students may show proof of appropriate health insurance or purchase Augustana's student health plan.
Recognizing that maintaining good physical health is important for students to do their best in the classroom, the Elmen Center provides a wealth of opportunities for recreation, exercise, intramural and intercollegiate sports.