How to get the most out of your college visit
Visiting colleges can be a stressful but exciting time. Here are some things you can do to get everything you can out of your experience.
Visiting Augustana
Get to know our vibrant and supportive community. You'll be inspired by our beautiful, ever-evolving campus and the creativity you see in our students and classrooms.
Wherever you are on your journey to find the right college, we have a customized visit just for you.
We offer several visit days with special programming for high school students and their families.
These include:
Daily visits and tours
Campus Tour and Admissions Session
Meet with an admissions counselor and receive a student-led campus tour.
Customized Visit - Explore Augustana your way!
Want to experience more during your visit? Choose options like sitting in on a class, meeting a coach, eating in our dining hall and so much more! (This visit experience is highly recommended for high school seniors and transfer students.)
→ Register
Fall Visit Day
The day begins with a 9 a.m. check-in at the Carver Center, followed by an academic session in your chosen major led by members of our faculty. You will finish your day with a campus tour and lunch in our main dining hall.
→ Register: Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024
Viking Visit and Instant Decision Day
Viking Visit Day offers a campus tour, student opportunities fair and an informational session by Admissions. You'll also hear a special presentation about how CORE (Careers, Opportunities, Research, Exploration) connects students with the ways they can bring their career goals and dreams to life.
→ Learn more: Viking Visit and Instant Decision Day
→ Register: Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024
→ Register: Friday, Dec. 6, 2024
→ Register: Monday, Jan. 20, 2025
Academic Scholarship Days
Participate in an Academic Scholarship Day and you could achieve an extra $1,000 grant a year for four years. More than 30 academic departments from 90 majors and other programs will be your hosts.
→ Learn more: Academic Scholarship Day
→ Register: Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024
→ Register: Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025
Spring Preview Days
A Spring Preview Day is a great way for high school juniors and sophomores — and transfer students — to get a jump start on the college search. Explore Augustana with a campus tour, learn about the admissions process and more!
→ Register: Monday, March 17, 2025
→ Register: Monday, March 24, 2025
It Begins With A
It Begins with A is a tradition at Augustana. And it's a celebration! It's a day for admitted students to meet others who have chosen Augustana, and those still deciding. Take a campus tour, have lunch in the dining hall and more.
→ Learn more: It Begins With A
Virtual options
→ Virtual information sessions
Learn about campus life, academics, the admissions process and more.
→ Meet with an admissions counselor
Your admissions counselor will be your guide throughout the application process. Connect with your counselor and get answers to questions about the applying for admission and financial aid, plus any other questions you have about life on campus, opportunities and more.
Visit question? Contact us at 309-794-7341 or visit@augustana.edu.
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays
