Student Affairs

Division of Student Affairs at AU

Students at Augustana University create lasting relationships within the vibrant campus community through clubs, engaging events and living together in residence halls.

Augustana’s 100+ clubs and organizations range from student government and volunteer service clubs to honor societies and faith organizations.
Community forms in on-campus housing, where students live and learn alongside one another.
Students’ well-being is uplifted by support from the Dean of Students Office and Health & Counseling teams.
Augustana Recreational Services provides programs and activities centered around fitness and wellness, sport club activities, intramurals and more.

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Mission & Vision

The Augustana University Division of Student Affairs’ mission is to create an inclusive culture of care through a variety of exemplary services, programs and activities designed to support all Augustana students in their academic success, personal development and self-exploration. Its vision is to develop critical thinking, community-minded and engaged servant leaders who will make a positive impact as they live out their calling in the world.

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Latest News

Foundation Heights Architectural Rendering

Augustana University Partners With Lloyd Companies to Break Ground on $12 Million Apartment Building for Students

As part of a ceremony hosted by the Sioux Falls Development Foundation, Augustana broke ground on Foundation Heights, a new apartment building for students located on the northeast corner of 28th Street and Grange Avenue. The approximately $12 million project is part of the university’s strategic plan — Viking Bold: The Journey to 2030 — to transform the physical campus to include new and enhanced facilities. Construction on Foundation Heights is expected to be complete by Fall 2026.

Augustana University Receives Transformational Gift From Elmen Family to Begin Elmen Center Revitalization Project

Augustana has raised $2.1 of the estimated $2.9 million needed to revitalize the Elmen Center, located on the southwest corner of 33rd Street and Grange Avenue on the university’s campus. The Bob ‘52 & Rita (Hale) Elmen Family Foundation and the James ‘60 & Eloise (Saugstad) ‘61 Elmen Foundation recently contributed $2 million to the project. With the funds the university has already received, Augustana will begin making updates this spring with the anticipated project completion by Summer 2026.

Listening, Connecting and Having Fun Guide ASA Leaders, Strategic Plan in 2024-25: ‘I’m proud of the work we’ve done’

Augustana University and Sioux Falls have connected the 2024-25 Augustana Student Association (ASA) president and vice president in ways they never could have imagined. Persuaded to run for top ASA leadership positions by their peers, Annie Johnston '25 and Prince Adhikari '26 both needed a running mate and found each other. They had all the makings of a great team. And now, with a semester under their belt as president and vice president, listening, connecting and having fun is what has guided them through the academic year thus far.