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 housing accommodation application 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?
Laundry costs $1.25 to wash and $1.25 to dry. Students will need to download the Family Pride Pay mobile app to pay for laundry on campus.
- Family Pride Pay mobile app instructions:
- Download the Family Pride Pay app from the App Store or Google Play and create an account.
- When you enter the laundry room and open the app, your phone will "find" the machines and show what is available or busy.
- Choose your machine by scanning the QR code sticker via the app.
- Confirm the vend price, load your clothes and detergent then press the blinking start button on the machine.
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.
Can I loft my bed?
- Andreen: All beds in Andreen come lofted. Due to the size, shape, and layout of the rooms, two lofted beds in Andreen work best. Bed height adjustments can be requested through your MyHousing portal. Fees apply.
- Seminary: The triple rooms in Seminary are all two-room suites. The standard setup seems to be most popular. We suggest keeping the beds in their original configuration. Bed height adjustments can be requested through your MyHousing portal. Fees apply.
- Westerlin: The beds in Westerlin will come at a 3’ height, with the dressers under the beds. If you would like to have your bed lofted, please submit your order online in your MyHousing portal before Aug. 1. The fee for a loft is $100 before Aug. 1, and $130 after Aug. 1.
Can I rent a microfridge combo unit?
Yes! Microwave-refrigerator-freezer combo units can be ordered through our partner MicroFridge. Orders placed by August 1 will be delivered to your room before you arrive in the Fall and picked up again after you move out in May.
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.