Student Life at AU

Students at Augustana University create lasting relationships within the vibrant campus community through clubs, engaging events and living together in residence halls.

Augustana’s 100+ clubs and organizations range from student government and volunteer service clubs to honor societies and faith organizations.
Community forms in on-campus housing, where students live and learn alongside one another.

Students’ well-being is uplifted by support from the Dean of Students Office and Health & Counseling teams.

Staff

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Mission & Vision

The Augustana University Division of Student Affairs’ mission is to create an inclusive culture of care through a variety of exemplary services, programs and activities designed to support all Augustana students in their academic success, personal development and self-exploration. Its vision is to develop critical thinking, community-minded and engaged servant leaders who will make a positive impact as they live out their calling in the world.

Contact

Division of Student Affairs | studentaffairs@augie.edu | 605.274.5215
Division of Student Affairs
Edith Mortenson Center 119
Campus Mailbox 724

Latest News

‘We the Change Projects’ to Provide Augustana’s Journey Scholars Opportunity to Bring Change to the Community

The Journey Scholars Program at Augustana University is giving its students the opportunity to bring change to the community — an idea upon which the program was founded. A group of Journey Scholars has been assigned the task of coming up with “We the Change Projects” — a project or initiative that would help meet a need, whether it be on campus or in the broader community.

Black at AU: Awar Okello '27

Augustana understands the value and impact that historically marginalized people have on communities all over the world — recognizing that this university would not be the place it is without these students, faculty and staff. In the "At AU" series, the university aims to showcase these exceptional people so we can all hear their voices in an effort to foster positivity and create awareness of their experiences on campus. For Black History Month, Augustana is featuring Awar Okello ‘27.

Gilman Scholarship Provides Four Augustana Students Opportunity to Study Abroad in 2024

Through the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, four Augustana students are getting the opportunity to make the world their classroom. Susana Gebrekidan ‘26, Ashley Grandpre ‘24, Rachida Mahamed ‘25 and Alena Vishnevsky ‘26 are the 2023-24 recipients of the Gilman Scholarship — an award that allows students to study abroad who may not have been able to otherwise.