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It Begins With A!

A special event for admitted students on April 15, 2023

visiting students

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 go to a variety of informational sessions.

You also may participate in another Augie tradition: If you know you will join the Augustana Class of 2027, you can celebrate by ringing the gong.

Register!

Schedule

8:30 a.m. Early bird tours (residence hall tour or full tour)
9:30 a.m. Check-in
9:45 a.m. Welcome address
10:30 a.m. Session 1 (see options below)
11:15 a.m. Session 2 (see options below)
12 p.m. Session 3 (see options below)
12:45 p.m. Session 4 (see options below)
1:30 p.m. Future Viking activities (students only), parent reception
2:30 p.m. Celebration and gong ringing

 

Session options

Session 1
(10:30 a.m.)

Residential Life
Introduction to Welcome Week
Introduction to PACE (Preparation, Awareness, Community and Engagement) 

Session 2
(11:15 a.m.)

Residential Life
Introduction to Welcome Week
Balancing athletics and academics
Lunch

Session 3
(12 p.m.)

Residential Life
What to know about advising and choosing classes
Balancing athletics and academics
Lunch

Session 4
(12:45 p.m.)

Residential Life
What to know about advising and choosing classes
What to know and how to get involved as a commuter student