Through academic advising, Augustana University faculty members also provide a caring, holistic-learning environment that fosters and celebrates excellence. Academic advisors support students and challenge them to maximize their academic experience.
From day one, students are mentored by Augustana faculty in their chosen disciplines or academic programs.
In addition to a faculty academic advisor, students are also paired with a success specialist from the Augustana Student Success Center (SCC). A success specialist can help students confirm their major, succeed in their courses, meet with alumni mentors, network with employers, gain experience and launch their career with confidence.
Success specialist are available for conversations about ways to achieve academic success, including:
Whether a student is new to AU or returning to AU looking to change majors, exploratory studies is designed to engage students in active exploration of Augustana’s academic programs so they can formulate personalized educational goals and maintain their degree progress.
In addition, FOCUS-2® is an easy-to-use online career self-assessment system that helps students explore their values, interests, personality and skills, and their relation to possible majors or careers. FOCUS-2® provides links to 800+ career possibilities.
Complete a FOCUS-2® Assessment
In FYS 110, students develop abilities in writing, critical thinking and information literacy through critical inquiry on a specific topic. FYS 110 courses also include an orientation component to introduce students to the college environment and Augustana. Students will continue this learning in the spring in FYS 112: Vocation Within & Beyond the Academy. In this 1-credit course required of all non-Civitas Honors students, students create vocational engagement goals for the remainder of their studies. Whether it is study away, field experiences, internships or research, there are many ways for students to apply their learning and make a difference in your community during their time at AU.
