International Programs Office

The IPO at AU

Truly a global community, Augustana University is home to more than 200 international students. In addition, more than 50% of Augustana students study away prior to graduation. Students at AU are supported by well-traveled faculty who bring a global perspective to their classrooms on campus as well.

As a one-stop shop for all things international, the International Programs Office (IPO) supports comprehensive internationalization at AU through international student recruitment, current international student advising and compliance, study away, customized programs, fundraising for international initiatives and fostering strategic partnerships abroad.

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Vision

The vision of the International Programs Office (IPO) is to be the heart of intercultural exchange in the region. IPO’s guiding principles are:

Inclusion

Bring diverse people and their cultures together. The more people we provide opportunities to connect regardless of background, the greater chance we have to foster global citizens to shape a more peaceful, collaborative future.

Access

International experiences should be for everyone. By bringing more international students, scholars, and community members to AU, our community becomes the international hub of the region, positively impacting everyone on our campus. Similarly, by providing affordable experiences abroad, people’s life experiences gain depth and new pathways open up to them.

Transformational Learning

Discomfort is where growth lies. By cultivating experiences beyond one’s comfort zone, while still safe and supported, individuals have transformative experiences that impact their ideas about themselves, the world and how they can impact the future.

Contact

International Programs Office | ipo@augie.edu | 605.274.5050

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Latest News

Nursing in Paradise: Augustana Partners With Costa Rican University for First Faculty-Led Semester Program

Thanks to an initial gift and a strong international partnership, six Augustana students and a faculty member spent the 2024 spring semester studying in Costa Rica. With a successful semester under their belts, Augustana and the International Programs Office (IPO) are seeking ways to expand this enriching partnership.

The Journey of a Lifetime: Biology Professor Introduces Augustana Students to Native Country of Kenya

In their nearly month-long trip, Augustana University students learned how food security, education, health systems and policies impact the welfare, decision-making and resiliency of the people in Kenya. They did so by immersing themselves in the local communities they visited. And, in turn, they made authentic connections.

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.