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It Begins With A!

A special event for admitted students on April 12, 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 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 2029, you can celebrate by ringing the gong.

Register for April 12, 2025!

Schedule

  • 8:15 a.m. — Campus tour (optional)
  • 9:15 a.m. — Check-in
  • 9:30 a.m. — Welcome address
  • 10:15 a.m. — Session 1
  • 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. — Cultural Connections reception (optional)
  • 11:15 a.m. — Session 2 or lunch
  • 12:15 p.m. — Session 3 or lunch
  • 1:15 p.m. — Future Viking Activities (students only) and Parent Panel Discussion (parents and guests)
  • 2:30 p.m. — Celebration with Admissions

Session options

Session 1
(10:15 a.m.)
  • Housing
  • Balancing athletics and academics
  • Advising at Augustana
  • You Belong Here - Finding your place at Augustana
  • Campus safety 
Session 2
(11:15 a.m.)
  • Housing
  • Introduction to Welcome Week
  • Advising at Augustana
  • Music and theatre at Augustana
Session 3
(12:15 p.m.)
  • Housing
  • Introduction to Welcome Week
  • Campus safety
  • Well-being and mental health