Category - Academics

Representing Augustana College at the National Character & Leadership Symposium (NCLS) in Colorado Springs, Colo., was an incredible opportunity to learn from some of the most mission-driven individuals I’ve ever met.

Spending my January at what felt like the edge of the earth was one of the best things I could’ve done for both my mental and physical health.

GEOL-322: Mojave Geology isn't your typical class. It's hands-on and full of adventure —  an upper-level geology course that focuses on developing field skills that geologists use in their careers. 

Passionate about two majors and can't decide? You should consider a double major! 

Some of the best advice I can give you is to prepare in advance. Here are a few ways I prepare for the most stressful week of the semester.

Deciding to continue in music through my undergraduate studies has led to wonderfully rewarding experiences. I’ve played the violin since age 6; leaving the instrument behind would have been a major change in my life. Participating in music and the orchestra at Augustana has done wonders for my playing ability and connected me with excellent mentorship, outstanding opportunities, and remarkable new peers and friends. 

At the beginning of my college search, I knew exactly what type of school I was looking for: an affordable, far-from-home, academically rigorous liberal arts institution with a small student population, state-of-the-art facilities, plenty of co-curricular activities and invested faculty.

Augustana will be offering three new academic programs: a film and new media major and minor, integrated health minor and disability minor.

Are you curious about what an engineering major involves, what to consider in choosing a college for engineering and entry-level salaries? Read on.

Through a unique partnership with the Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Augustana students with the passion of becoming a nurse receive phenomenal, efficient preparation in just six years.