Physical Well Being

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Physical Well Being: Developing Healthy Habits for Your Body

Campus Clinic: Augustana offers students access to a registered nurse and a certified nurse practitioner during weekdays when classes are in session. There is no cost for students when seen by a university nurse. Students will be expected to pay for services provided by the nurse practitioner (CNP). Fees will also apply for diagnostic testing and injectable medications.

Campus Safety: The Department of Campus Safety offers a variety of proactive and responsive solutions to protect your physical well-being. 

Dean of Students Office: The Dean of Students Office is a resource for students and all other members of the campus community. Personnel in this office are committed to promoting enlightened citizenship, respect for human community and the development of healthy lifestyles.

Dining: Proper nutrition is key to a student's academic and athletic success by giving them the proper nutrition and fuel they need to be successful. 

Mental Heath Services: Augustana works closely with Sioux Falls Psychological Services which provides students with a comprehensive and multidisciplinary group of more than a dozen mental health professionals. Students will receive confidential, individual counseling for a variety of personal issues such as adjustment to college, self-esteem, anxiety, depression and loss. The mental health & wellness specialist is committed to educating the campus community on mental health and also serves as a confidential resource for students. Students can receive confidential, individual counseling for a variety of personal issues such as adjustment to college, self-esteem, anxiety, depression and loss.

Recreational Services: Recreational Services programs offer vigorous, fun-filled, health-promoting, physical activity conducive to wellness and personal development. Both formal and informal activities encompass team sports, individual and dual sports, competitive and non-competitive activities, and a variety of fitness programs. Activities are centered in fitness and wellness, sport club activities, intramurals, late nights and more!

Residence Life: Residence Life strives to create vibrant and welcoming communities within Augustana’s on-campus housing facilities where students feel safe, valued, included and empowered.

Learn More About the Augustana Well-Being Model