New student checklist, spring 2025

Create your Augustana network account

❑ This step must be completed in one sitting and just one time. Do not proceed with other steps until this one is complete.

Start here at myaccount.augustana.edu

1. Click on "Set up Student or Employee Account"
2. Enter your student seven-digit ID number, including the leading zero.
3. Agree to the "Communication & Campus Tech Agreement" by clicking on the box.
4. Complete all remaining steps to successfully set up your account. (Here are step-by-step instructions.)

At the end of this step, you’ll know your username and be enrolled in the password recovery system.

If you have previously set up an account at Augustana College, you will most likely need to access the "Forgot/Expired password & Unlock" function to complete this step.  

If you have problems completing this step, call or email the ITS Helpdesk or call 309-794-7293.

Access your Augustana email

❑ Log in to your new student email account. Check your inbox frequently for information from the college. If you have problems completing this step, call the ITS Helpdesk at 309-794-7293 or email helpdesk@augustana.edu.

Augustana email

❑ This step must be complete before you can register for classes.

→ Log into our Self-Service portal. Under Emergency Contacts, choose "Add New Contact." Fill out the required information and submit. Then choose "Confirm."

Please do the following, in order.

(First, complete all actions above under “Create your Augustana network account," and “Identify your emergency contacts.”)

❑ Complete the Math Wizard. This 3-minute tool determines whether your advisor needs additional information to guide you regarding math placement. You may be required to submit verified ACT/SAT scores or create an account in a Math learning platform called ALEKS to complete this checklist item.

❑ Complete the Language Wizard. This 3-minute tool determines whether your advisor needs additional information to guide you regarding World Language courses. You may be required to take a placement test to complete this checklist item.

❑ Learn about required courses for the major(s) you’re considering. 

❑ Complete your pre-advising form. Your responses will help your advisor guide you in choosing your first semester courses at Orientation and Registration. Allow about 15 minutes to complete this form.

❑ Watch your Augustana email for communication from advising@augustana.edu with additional information about your spring semester course registration.

Send in your academic records

❑ Request final, official transcripts from all high schools and colleges from which you attended or received credit, due Feb. 1. This includes dual enrollment coursework.

❑ Complete your Admissions record. ACT/SAT scores are used for course placement and institutional research. If you didn't submit your ACT/SAT scores as part of the Admissions process, please do so now or notify us that you did not take one of these tests.

❑ Request Advanced Placement (AP) scores and International Baccalaureate (IB) and A-Level scores by Feb. 1.

Once you register for spring semester classes, you may request an enrollment verification through Arches. Email the Office of the Registrar or call 309-794-7277 if you need help.

Send your health records

❑ Submit immunization records no later than Jan. 17. Students will do this in the Admissions portal, in the Upload Materials section.

Submit your insurance records

❑ Provide proof of existing health insurance or apply for coverage (see options) by Jan. 1.

Arrange for billing (all students)

❑ Set up an Authorized Payer.

→ See PDF: Step-by-step instructions

Secure financial aid (for domestic students only)

❑ If you wish to reduce or reject any of your awarded aid, please contact the Office of Financial Aid using your Augustana email address.

If requested, submit all forms and documents to the Office of Financial Aid to complete the federal verification process.

❑ Notify the Office of Financial Aid of all outside awards you have received by sending a copy of the notification letter you received from the awarding organization. Scholarship checks should be sent to the Business Office (Augustana College, Business Office, 639 38th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201).

❑ If you are eligible and plan to borrow a Federal Direct Loan, and have not already done so, complete the Loan Agreement for Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan (MPN) and Loan Entrance Counseling. These documents can be completed at StudentAid.gov.

Get your student credentials

❑ Submit a passport-style photo for your official Augustana ID card by Jan. 10.

Residential students pick up their IDs with their keys when they move in. Commuters can get their IDs from the Police and Public Safety dispatch office in Sorensen Hall.

Apply for housing

❑ Find out more about living on campus and what to bring with you!

❑ Submit your housing application online between Oct. 21 and Jan. 1. Note: Use your Augustana email address and credentials to log in.

❑ Pay housing deposit by Jan. 1. (Note: International students should pay after receiving their visas.)

❑ For special accommodations in housing, submit your housing application, request for accommodations and medical documentation by the priority deadline of Jan. 1. 

Dining

❑ Find out about your meal plan options. Choose your meal plan before you arrive on campus.

Campus jobs

❑ Considering a job on campus? Determine your eligibility for employment and complete the required forms. Bring the required documents and completed forms when you come to campus. (Note: International students will work with the Office of International Students and Scholar Services office to learn about on-campus jobs.)

Parking

❑ Parking permits can be purchased by contacting trishahines-morrison@augustana.edu or by calling 309-794-7278. Additional information about parking can be found online.

❑ Submit the Travel Plans form by Jan. 1 to inform OISSS of your arrival and to secure your pickup.

❑ Secure your U.S. visa and upload a copy in the Admissions portal.

❑ Student-athletes enrolling for the 2025 spring semester should be in communication with the head coach to learn more about arrival and move-in dates and completing additional tasks required of student-athletes participating in NCAA sports.

❑ Check out our Augustana Bound Instagram and webpage.

❑ Parents or guardians, join the Augustana College parents and families group on Facebook.

❑ Finish required online training on well-being and safety, and diversity, equity and inclusion. You will receive information about training to your Augustana email address from two companies: Everfi and Get Inclusive. These online trainings must be completed as soon as possible.

❑ Order your textbooks through the Augustana Bookstore.

❑ U.S. students: Move-in for domestic first-year and transfer students is Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025.

❑ International students: Move-in for new international students is Jan. 30-31, 2025. International Student Orientation is Feb. 1-2, 2025.

❑ Participate in Spring Welcome & Registration Feb. 3-4, 2025, in the Gerber Center, Gävle rooms.