Housing sign-up
Living on campus is one of the most memorable experiences of a student's time at Augustana. The following steps and timetables will let you know what to do and when.
1. Complete the housing application
Please fill out your housing application in your My Housing portal by June 30. You can also complete your profile and complete the roommate questionnaire. You can then search for your perfect roommate, or we can match you with someone.
Note: All students residing in campus housing for the academic year will have a housing deposit of $150 charged to their student bill. This will be refunded in July of your last year in campus housing, minus any damage charges.
2. Watch your email for your housing assignment
By mid-July, the Office of Residential Life will share your residence hall, room number and roommate information via email.
3. Plan to move in
- Fall athletes will receive a move-in date from their coach.
- Students participating in PACE will move in on Aug. 24.
- International students can arrive on Aug. 24 or 25.
- All other domestic students will move in the morning of August 29.
When you arrive, you will receive your room key and student ID. More information about move-in will be shared in August.
If you have questions about housing, email Residential Life or call 309-794-2686.
Packing list
Here are some items that students typically consider bringing. Your list may be shorter or longer, depending on your needs:
- Adhesive putty, or 3M Command Strips with pull-tabs
- Bed linens (twin extra long) and blanket
- Cleaning supplies (all-purpose cleaner, paper towels, dust cloths, broom/dustpan)
- Clothes hangers
- Computer
- Fan
- First-aid kit (Band-Aids, sunblock, cold/fever/stomach medications, prescription medication)
- Headphones
- Key chain/holder
- Lamps for desk and bed
- Laundry detergent (High Efficiency)
- Laundry hamper
- Mattress pad
- Microwave (one per room) (can be rented through MicroFridge)
- Paper products (tissues and paper towels)
- Pillow(s)
- Plastic food containers to store perishable food
- Posters, photos, decorations
- Refrigerator (4.3 cubic feet or smaller, one per room, 3 amp max.) (can be rented through MicroFridge)
- Rug if desired
- School supplies, including pens, pencils, paper, notebooks, backpack, etc.
- Shower caddy and shower shoes
- Storage containers (trunks, stackable shelves, etc.)
- TV
- Toiletries
- Towels and washcloths
- UL-approved power strips with surge protectors
- Umbrella or rain gear
- Water bottle
Note: Students requiring injected medication must use medical needle disposal containers. These containers are free and available at the Office of Residential Life.
Some items you should leave at home:
- Adhesive backed LED strip lighting
- Air conditioners (if you need air conditioning for medical reasons, please contact our office immediately)
- Alcoholic beverages, containers, bars, or paraphernalia
- Candles (wickless and LED candles are permitted)
- Electric ovens or appliances with exposed heating elements (this includes Pizzazz)
- Electrical appliances rated over 6 amps or 800 watts, except computers*
- Firearms, weapons or fireworks
- Grills (indoor grills as well as outdoor models)
- Halogen lamps
- Illegal drugs or prescription drugs used for illegal purposes
- Incense or potpourri pots (this includes Scentsy)
- Large power tools
- Lighter fluid or other flammable materials
- Nails
- Ozone generators (air cleaners)
- Pets (only small fish and documented service/support animals are permitted)
- Refrigerators over 4.3 cubic feet or 3 amps
- Satellite dishes
- Space heaters
- Toasters or toaster ovens (this includes Pizzazz)
- Waterbeds
* Some our buildings, such as Andreen and Seminary halls, were built when electrical usage needs in each room were significantly less. In these buildings especially, the total electrical usage should not exceed 8 amps or 1000 watts at any given time. Generally, this limitation will still allow for one refrigerator, one microwave, a small stereo system and a TV per room, plus a few lamps. Hair dryers, which are very high-wattage devices, should be used in the bathroom areas only.
Roommates
We encourage you to reach out to your roommates via email, social media, etc., to begin to get acquainted.
Asking questions similar to those listed below may help with moving in and lay a strong foundation for your relationship:
- Where are you from?
- What are your interests?
- What are you studying?
- What are you bringing to the room?
- Who is bringing the TV?
- Who is bringing the microwave/mini fridge? (available for rent)
- Are you an early riser or night owl?
- What are your expectations for a roommate?
- What are you comfortable sharing?
Moving in
Students should check in at their assigned residence hall, where they will get their room key and student ID.
This interactive move-in map shows routes, unloading areas (highlighted in yellow) and parking areas (highlighted in red).
Note that Westerlin has three separate unloading areas for each wing of the building: I-Wing unloads near Erickson, J-Wing unloads in the circle drive near PepsiCo, and W-Wing unloads on 10th Ave.
International students: Aug. 24-25
New international students should plan to arrive at Augustana College Sunday, Aug. 24, or Monday, Aug. 25, for the fall semester. Orientation will be held Aug. 26-28, 2025.
Be sure to complete the travel plans form to help us make arrangements for your arrival. Students will need to send the Office of International Student & Scholar Services a complete itinerary (not just arrival time in Moline).
As a reminder, arrivals outside of the mandatory arrival dates of Sunday, Aug. 24, and Monday, Aug. 25, cannot be accommodated by the Office of International Student & Scholar Services (OISSS).
→ More about international student arrival
Domestic students: Aug. 29
Move-in for most first-year and transfer domestic students will take place on Friday, Aug. 29.
Note: Some students move in earlier for PACE or athletics. Early arrival students will receive move-in instructions from their coach or program coordinator.
Those scheduled to arrive on Aug. 29 should visit myhousing.augustana.edu to select an arrival time.
Students should check in at their assigned residence hall, where they will get their room key and student ID.
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.
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.