Find Your Bold at Augustana University.
A nationally-recognized university located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Augustana University is home to students who aspire to become the change-makers and problem-solvers of tomorrow.
We believe life is about the journey — the places you see, experiences you have, knowledge you gain and people you meet along the way. It's what being a Viking is all about, and it's why we're proud to partner with families to make that journey possible.
More than 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students at Augustana University come from 44 states and 45 countries.
Gabriela "Gabi" Rabboni '26, of São Paulo, Brazil, highlights her experience at Augustana and the support she's received.
A total of 173 Augustana University students chose to make the world their classroom for January Interim (J-Term) 2026 — a 4-week session between semesters designed to be a time of curricular exploration and enrichment for students. The majority — 162 students — are taking part in Augustana faculty-led courses. The remaining 11 students are traveling as part of outside programs.
As part of its strategic plan, Augustana is expanding its Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program to Colorado — home to one of the university’s largest alumni bases. Housed in the university’s School of Health Professions, the launch of the Augustana Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in Colorado (DPT-CO) will take place in January 2027.
DPT-CO is now accepting applications for admittance into the program. To learn more about Augustana’s DPT programs and how to apply, visit augie.edu/DPT.
The Augustana Band has endured as one of the university’s most visible and beloved ensembles for more than a century. This year, for its 130th anniversary, the university will celebrate this longstanding tradition in a big way — is inviting its alumni to participate in several events in the spring, as well as a fundraising initiative to raise money for band-related impact scholarships.
To register for the Band 130 Celebration, visit augie.edu/Band130Registration. To support band-related impact scholarships, visit augie.edu/Band130.
The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University will open its annual “Augustana High School Invitational,” on Thursday, Jan. 15, which will continue through Friday, Feb. 6. A gallery reception will be held on Feb. 6, from 6-8 p.m., with an awards ceremony at 7:30 p.m. The exhibition and its closing events are free and open to the public.
Augustana University announced those students who have been named to the Dean's List for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year. View the full list.
Inspired by Lutheran scholarly tradition and the liberal arts, Augustana provides an education of enduring worth that challenges the intellect, fosters integrity and integrates faith with learning and service in a diverse world.