augustana college in sioux falls, south dakota is a rigorous school filled with motivated students from many different countries who like to have fun, just as much as the like to study. augustana has division ii sports, and is a haven for intramural sports. augustana is a great place to meet new people, experience new things, and start your path toward an amazing and rewarding career.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
come for a visit!! you cannot fully experience what a college is like until you actually come and see it for yourself. augustana college is full of great people who are not only involved in their school work, but also involved in many extracurricular activities. 72% of augustana students participate in intramural sports every year! augustana is also a center for visual and performing arts. come for a visit and see how great it is to be an augustana viking!
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
classes at augustana are not for those who want to slack off and slide by in college. the classes are taught in a manner that is understandable and all of the professors are excellent at what they do. classes at augustana are not impossible, but you have to do a lot of studying to get good grades. augustana offers free tutors, and many of the sciences have specialized tutors available on certain days. over all, augustana is a challenging school, but the education you will receive is worth the hard work.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
i love living in the dorms! before you are assigned a roommate, augustana has you fill out a survey based on your cleaning habits, sleeping habits, and personal interests. that way, they can place you with a roommate you are really compatible with. there is always so much to do in the dorms! all of the pa's for each floor plan floor events in which the floor gets together and has fun, either watching movies, making crafts, or eating some pizza. also, many of the activities put on by the school, especially at the beginning of the year, are focused toward freshmen. many of the activities are held in the freshman dorms and are focused on meeting new people. dorm life is awesome!
Describe the food and dining at your college.
there are many options at the augustana dinning facility. there is always a main line with a full meal prepared. there is a pizza line, and also a cook's choice line. there is a line for wraps, sandwiches, and for the grill. there is also a stir-fry line with different meats, noodles, and veggies. there is a salad bar, and also two soups of the day! augustana also has many choices for desserts. a new ice cream machine was put in this year. you can make all kinds of blizzard-like ice cream mixtures. also, there are always cookies, brownies, cupcakes, pudding, and a wide variety of other deserts. there are many choices every day at the augustana cafeteria.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
about 72% of students at augustana participate in intramural sports. also, there are 8 men and 8 women division ii collegiate sports, so there are lots of sporting events to attend. augustana is also home to the ubg, or the union board of govenors. ubg plans dances, concerts, volunteer opportunities, and many other events throughtout the year. augustana always has lots of fun things to do.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
augustana is very expensive, but they offer plenty of scholarships and grants to help with the cost. in the long run, spending the money to get a well rounded education is money well spent. also, there are lots of other scholarships through websites you can apply for.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
most campuses have at least one unique spot to hang out, and augustana is no different. augustana's back alley is often the place to be on the weekends. the back alley used to be a bowling alley, but now there are comfy chairs and couches for studying. on the weekends, there are singers and comedians that come to preform. the back alley is also where our dances are held. there are also pool tables, and a bar where food and water is served during events. augustana has lots of other cool places to hang out too, so come for a visit!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
augustana is great for students who love school and are passionate about learning. school is tough, but the great education you receive is worth it long nights of studying. also, augustana is great for students who are looking to play collegiate sports, but who also want to focus on their education. augustana is very competitive in all of our sports, but most coaches say that homework comes first. this way, you get to play a sport you love, plus get a great education.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
augustana is full of different clubs and there are always activities going on around campus. for science majors, there is the biology club, pre-med club, and many others. there is a deaf-awareness club that promotes deaf culture. there are also outdoors clubs, such as, rock climbing club, biking club, and the hunting club. you can also be involved in the school news paper, the school radio programs, and ubg (union board of governors) which plans and brings different events to augustana.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
there are no greek houses at augustana.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
augustana is a very safe campus. there are always campus safety officers on duty and they are often seen driving around campus making sure everything is safe. there are also emergency poles around campus that can be used. although the campus is well lighted at night, a student may feel unsafe walking to their dorm at night. in this case, they can call the campus safety desk and be given a ride to their dorm. each dorm also practices fire drill in case of a real emergency. also, all of the dorm are locked 24/7, so an augustana i.d. card is needed to enter a place of residence. augustana is a very safe place to live.
augustana college in sioux falls, south dakota is a rigorous school filled with motivated students from many different countries who like to have fun, just as much as the like to study. augustana has division ii sports, and is a haven for intramural sports. augustana is a great place to meet new people, experience new things, and start your path toward an amazing and rewarding career.
come for a visit!! you cannot fully experience what a college is like until you actually come and see it for yourself. augustana college is full of great people who are not only involved in their school work, but also involved in many extracurricular activities. 72% of augustana students participate in intramural sports every year! augustana is also a center for visual and performing arts. come for a visit and see how great it is to be an augustana viking!
classes at augustana are not for those who want to slack off and slide by in college. the classes are taught in a manner that is understandable and all of the professors are excellent at what they do. classes at augustana are not impossible, but you have to do a lot of studying to get good grades. augustana offers free tutors, and many of the sciences have specialized tutors available on certain days. over all, augustana is a challenging school, but the education you will receive is worth the hard work.
i love living in the dorms! before you are assigned a roommate, augustana has you fill out a survey based on your cleaning habits, sleeping habits, and personal interests. that way, they can place you with a roommate you are really compatible with. there is always so much to do in the dorms! all of the pa's for each floor plan floor events in which the floor gets together and has fun, either watching movies, making crafts, or eating some pizza. also, many of the activities put on by the school, especially at the beginning of the year, are focused toward freshmen. many of the activities are held in the freshman dorms and are focused on meeting new people. dorm life is awesome!
there are many options at the augustana dinning facility. there is always a main line with a full meal prepared. there is a pizza line, and also a cook's choice line. there is a line for wraps, sandwiches, and for the grill. there is also a stir-fry line with different meats, noodles, and veggies. there is a salad bar, and also two soups of the day! augustana also has many choices for desserts. a new ice cream machine was put in this year. you can make all kinds of blizzard-like ice cream mixtures. also, there are always cookies, brownies, cupcakes, pudding, and a wide variety of other deserts. there are many choices every day at the augustana cafeteria.
about 72% of students at augustana participate in intramural sports. also, there are 8 men and 8 women division ii collegiate sports, so there are lots of sporting events to attend. augustana is also home to the ubg, or the union board of govenors. ubg plans dances, concerts, volunteer opportunities, and many other events throughtout the year. augustana always has lots of fun things to do.
augustana is very expensive, but they offer plenty of scholarships and grants to help with the cost. in the long run, spending the money to get a well rounded education is money well spent. also, there are lots of other scholarships through websites you can apply for.
most campuses have at least one unique spot to hang out, and augustana is no different. augustana's back alley is often the place to be on the weekends. the back alley used to be a bowling alley, but now there are comfy chairs and couches for studying. on the weekends, there are singers and comedians that come to preform. the back alley is also where our dances are held. there are also pool tables, and a bar where food and water is served during events. augustana has lots of other cool places to hang out too, so come for a visit!
augustana is great for students who love school and are passionate about learning. school is tough, but the great education you receive is worth it long nights of studying. also, augustana is great for students who are looking to play collegiate sports, but who also want to focus on their education. augustana is very competitive in all of our sports, but most coaches say that homework comes first. this way, you get to play a sport you love, plus get a great education.
augustana is full of different clubs and there are always activities going on around campus. for science majors, there is the biology club, pre-med club, and many others. there is a deaf-awareness club that promotes deaf culture. there are also outdoors clubs, such as, rock climbing club, biking club, and the hunting club. you can also be involved in the school news paper, the school radio programs, and ubg (union board of governors) which plans and brings different events to augustana.
there are no greek houses at augustana.
augustana is a very safe campus. there are always campus safety officers on duty and they are often seen driving around campus making sure everything is safe. there are also emergency poles around campus that can be used. although the campus is well lighted at night, a student may feel unsafe walking to their dorm at night. in this case, they can call the campus safety desk and be given a ride to their dorm. each dorm also practices fire drill in case of a real emergency. also, all of the dorm are locked 24/7, so an augustana i.d. card is needed to enter a place of residence. augustana is a very safe place to live.