Augustana University is celebrating its 103rd homecoming during Viking Days 2026, beginning on Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Oct. 25. Generations of Vikings will unite to celebrate all things blue and gold — a beloved tradition that officially became known as "Viking Days" in 1929.
For information on all things Viking Days, visit augie.edu/VikingDays. View the full Viking Days 2026 schedule.
In Fall 2026, the Augustana University Government & International Affairs Department expanded its degree program offerings to include more specialized majors — giving students focused pathways aligned with their interests, workforce demands and graduate school preparation.
The Augustana University Theatre Department presents the world premier of Straw Boy by Mikennah Oleson '26. Straw Boy, presented on Oct. 22-25, is a reimagining of Pinocchio and aims to spin an almost-fairy tale — filled with music and magic, as well as questions of what it means to be real and good.
To purchase tickets, visit augie.edu/tickets.
The Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (M.S. ABA) degree program at Augustana University is on a path toward national recognition and, ultimately, full accreditation. The M.S. ABA prepares students for the BCBA examination through a 5-semester, 19-month online program, which includes supervised fieldwork. Since December 2025, 63 students from 18 states and Canada have graduated from the online program. To date, 40 have become BCBAs, with more than a dozen serving in South Dakota.
For Viking Days, the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University is welcoming back Gracie Korstjens ’24 for their first solo exhibition “Identity // Identify.” The exhibition is on view through Thursday, Oct. 29, with a homecoming gallery reception at the Center for Visual Arts on Friday, Oct. 23, from 7-9 p.m., with an artist talk at 7:30 p.m.
Each year, Alumni Achievement Awards are presented to Augustana University alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their fields of endeavor, communities and/or churches. The Horizon Award recognizes young alumni who have graduated within the last 15 years and quickly demonstrated outstanding vocational achievement and provided faithful service to their community and/or church. Recipients of both awards must exemplify one of the shared core values of the university.
Meet the 2026 award winners.
Augustana has been ranked as the No. 5 Regional University in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best College Rankings. U.S. News & World Report also ranked Augustana No. 6 in Best Value across the region.
