Augustana announces innovative spring visit schedule

Augustana College has launched a spring visit schedule for 2022 with unique virtual and in-person events, plus a grant of $500 for visitors to campus who enroll.

Admissions planners realized that virtual visits and tours — which were not part of the schedule prior to COVID-19 — have become an important and popular option. Also, some families were opting for both a virtual tour and an in-person visit.

“Although we've been welcoming students and families in person for the past year, we’ve also retained and improved some of the virtual events that were very well-received during the most restrictive COVID-19 periods,” said Emma Adebayo, director of admissions.

New this year are live virtual tours that will take viewers around campus. A network of current students at various locations will “tour” visitors around campus, handing off the tour to each other as visitors progress through all the stops. Virtual tour guides will be able to answer questions in real time as they show their physical locations and walk through the Quad.

Adebayo said the college also has increased the options for a custom in-person visit: Students can meet with a professor, a coach, the director of an arts program or ensemble director, and the financial aid staff. They can opt to tour special places or facilities on campus, have lunch with a student, or get an overview of the Quad Cities. Custom tours can be arranged by each student's admissions counselor.

The one-time $500 visit grant applies only to students who visit campus in person and decide to enroll. Visitors will see details about the grant when they register for an event.

Spring visit schedule

Unless otherwise noted, events are open to all high school students and their families. 

Spring Viking Visits: March 4, 11, 14, 28 and April 1 and 8

Live virtual tours:  March 2, March 16, March 30 at 4 p.m.

It Begins with A: April 23 (for admitted students)

Adebayo said that later in the spring students will be invited to meet virtually with academic departments that align with their interests.

“We want prospective students to find out everything they want to know about Augustana, and have fun doing it," said Adebayo. "If there is something you want to know that's not already on our list, reach out to your admissions counselor and they will set it up for you.”

In addition to special visit days, Augustana offers daily tours for individuals and groups by appointment.