Frequently asked questions
Can I select my building?
No. Like other incoming students, you will be assigned randomly to Westerlin, Andreen or Seminary.
Can I select my roommate?
Yes. If two or three students want to room together, they will need to select each other as roommates from housing.augustana.edu. Students can create roommate groups of 2 or 3 people.
Most incoming students do not select their own roommates. The housing application includes questions about your living habits, which the Office of Residential Life will use to pair you with a compatible roommate. Please don’t feel any pressure to find your own roommate!
If you know whom you want to live with, after completing your application, choose “Select Roommates” under "Housing Selection." All students in a group must confirm. Note that you will only be able to find someone in the system after they have completed their housing application.
If you want to search for a roommate in the system, create a roommate profile under "Personal Information." You can then search for students using the lifestyle questions from the application.
How do I request medical accommodations for housing?
If you have a medical condition that requires a particular accommodation, please complete the medical accommodation form and attach supporting documentation by June 30 to ensure that you receive an assignment that meets your needs.
Do all of the halls have air conditioning?
Not all first-year residence halls have air conditioning. While the first few weeks of the school year will be warm, the weather during most of the school year ranges from comfortable to cold. If you require air conditioning due to a medical condition, please submit a medical accommodation request by June 30.
How does laundry work?
You can buy a laundry card from the Office of Residential Life or from kiosks in Westerlin, the Gerber Center, or Swanson. The laundry card works like a debit card. Laundry costs $1.25 to wash and $1.25 to dry. More information about laundry can be on our laundry page.
How are the rooms furnished?
Each student will have an extra-long twin bed, a desk, a desk chair, a dresser and closet space. Each room also includes a trash bin, a recycling bin, and window blinds.
What should I bring?
Here is our list of recommended items to bring, and things you should leave at home.
How do I get my bed lofted?
You can request to have your bed bunked or lofted online. This is a service provided by Bedloft.com. You can also rent a microfridge from bedloft.com. These will be delivered to your room before move-in day.
What are the dimensions of my room?
We provide floor plan drawings of all of our first year residence hall rooms on our website. After you get your housing assignment in mid-July, you can find the dimensions of your room here.