All-student welcome, spring 2025
Spring welcome for all new students is Monday, Feb. 3 and Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.
Monday, Feb. 3, 2025
8-9 a.m., Gerber Center for Student Life fireplace
Continental breakfast and check-in. Stop by the check-in area to pick up your orientation materials. Parents and families are welcome to attend all morning sessions and enjoy lunch. Families welcome.
8-9 a.m., Gerber Center for Student Life fireplace
Viking ID picture station. Still need a picture for your Viking ID? We've got you covered. Remember to pick up your Viking ID at the Resource Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 1-3 p.m. Families welcome.
9-9:15 a.m., Gerber Center for Student Life Gävle rooms (Mandatory)
A welcome address to Vikings and families, with presentations from President Andrea Talentino; Dr. Wes Brooks, Vice President and Dean of Student Life & Student Engagement; Dr. Gauri Pitale, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; and Farrah Roberts, Assistant Dean and Director of Student Well-Being and Resiliency. Families welcome.
9:15-10 a.m., Gerber Center for Student Life Gävle rooms (Mandatory)
"Setting Yourself Up for Success" presentation. Topics include billing and payments, financial aid awards, dining and Residential Life (including how to change rooms and/or meal plans, addressing allergies, Halal food and to-go boxes), and submitting medical form for proof of insurance. Families welcome.
10-10:20 a.m. Gerber Center for Student Life Gävle rooms (Mandatory)
"Advising and Registration" presentation. Find out what to expect for advising and registration tomorrow, and learn more about your Augustana degree. Families welcome.
10:20-10:30 a.m.
Break.
10:30-11 a.m. Gerber Center for Student Life Gävle rooms (Mandatory)
"Academic Success" presentation. Learn about the Learning Commons, tutoring services available, Disability Services, how to ask for help, Augustana's academic calendar, FERPA, academic integrity and the Honor Code. The presentation will also ask you to reflect on why you’re here, how your degree will benefit you, what Augustana graduates do, and the Augustana curriculum. Families welcome.
11 a.m.-12 p.m. Gerber Center for Student Life Gävle rooms (Mandatory)
"Focusing on Your Wellbeing and Safety" presentation. Learn about Student Counseling Services, Genesis Clinic, Dining Services, the Office of Sexual Assault Prevention Education (OSAPE), Police and Public Safety, and student conduct. Families welcome.
12-1:30 p.m. Gerber Center for Student Life dining room
Lunch. Families welcome
1:30 p.m. Gerber Center for Student Life Gävle rooms (Mandatory)
"Getting Involved on Campus" presentation. Presenters include the Office of Student Life (OSL), Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity (OSID), Campus Ministries, Intramurals, Student Government Association and Greek Life.
2:30-4:30 p.m. Gerber Center for Student Life, Brew by the Slough
Campus tour with Global Ambassadors.
5-6:30 p.m. Gerber Center for Student Life Gävle rooms
Dinner with peer mentor groups.
7-9 p.m. Gerber Center for Student Life dining center lobby (Optional)
Shopping adventure to Walmart and Marshalls. Free transportation provided: Take time to shop for school supplies, personal hygiene products, essential items, laptops, phone plans and more.
- Transportation departs Gerber at 7 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.
- Transportation departs the shops at 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025
8:30-10:30 a.m. Gerber Center for Student Life fireplace
Continental breakfast.
International students: 10-10:45 a.m. Gerber Center for Student Life Gävle rooms
"Social Security and Working on Campus" workshop.
International students: 10:45-11 a.m. Gerber Center for Student Life OISSS Lobby (Optional)
Check in with your Global Ambassador for any questions you may have.
11 a.m.-12 p.m. Gerber Center for Student Life Gävle rooms
Learn about peer connections programming, presented by the Office of Student Life and Leadership.
12-1 p.m. Gerber Center for Student Life dining hall
Lunch.
1-4 p.m. Gerber Center for Student Life You Belong Here Lounge
Advising and registration. Students will have a chance to meet with an advisor and review their schedules. Check in at the You Belong Here Lounge, fourth floor, Gerber Center. A specific check-in time for each student will be shared via email on Feb. 3.
1-3 p.m. Gerber Center for Student Life Gävle rooms
Resource Fair. Connect with Augie offices, learn more about student clubs and organizations, get information on health insurance, and open a banking account with Quad Cities Bank & Trust. (Be sure to bring your passport to open a bank account.) You'll also pick up your picture ID. Free SIM cards will be available while supplies last.
4 p.m. Gerber Center for Student Life Gävle rooms
The Office of Student Life will lead an event.
5-6:30 p.m. Gerber Center for Student Life dining hall
Dinner.
7 p.m. Gerber Center for Student Life Gävle rooms
The Office of Student Life will lead a bingo event.