All-student welcome, spring 2026

Spring welcome for all new students is Monday, Feb. 2 and Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026.

Monday, Feb. 2, 2026

9:30-10:30 a.m. | Breakfast
Gerber Center for Student Life fireplace
Start your day with a continental breakfast! Enjoy light breakfast options and coffee while picking up your orientation materials.

9:30-10:30 a.m. | Spring Welcome Check-In and Resource Fair (Mandatory)
Gerber Center for Student Life Gävle rooms
Stop by the Gerber Center to pick up your required Welcome Week folder, which includes your schedule with key information for the day ahead. You’ll also have the chance to connect with a variety of on-campus resources to learn how they can support your success at Augie.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. | International Student Support and Welcome Hub (for international students)
Gerber Center for Student Life, The Brew
International students can stop by to connect with the International Enrollment staff and get help with any questions related to the new student checklist. Staff will be available to review required steps, provide guidance, and ensure all enrollment tasks are completed before the first day of classes.

10:30-10:45 a.m. | Welcome
Gerber Center for Student Life Gävle rooms
Join Dr. Wes Brooks, the Dean of Students, and Dr. Gauri Pitale, the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as they officially welcome you to the Viking community. This session will introduce you to the values that shape our campus culture and is the perfect way to kick off your college experience.

11-11:30 a.m. | Guide to Working On-Campus & Beyond (Mandatory for international students)
Gerber Center for Student Life Gävle room 3
Learn how to apply for a Social Security number, find student jobs through Handshake, and connect with the Career Development Office for support with on-campus job preparation. You’ll also discover resources to help you explore career options and plan for your future.

11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Student and Family Campus Tour (Optional)
Gerber Center for Student Life Brew by the Slough
Explore Augustana’s beautiful campus during a guided tour. Led by current students, the tour will give you a firsthand look at everything Augustana has to offer.

1-2 p.m. | Lunch and Short Goodbye
Gerber Center for Student Life Dining Hall
Gather in the dining hall with your family for a relaxed lunchtime together. It’s a final chance to share a meal and enjoy some conversation before orientation begins. After lunch, students say their goodbyes and head off to start their required orientation sessions, officially beginning their transition into the Augustana community.

2-3 p.m. | Orientation Group Time (Mandatory)
Various locations
Get to know your orientation group better through icebreakers and activities designed to help you connect with fellow students.

3-5:30 p.m. | Welcome Week Informational Sessions (Mandatory)
Gerber Center for Student Life Gävle rooms
All students will participate in a required round-robin informational session designed to lay the foundation for a successful start at Augie. During this session, students will rotate through four 35-minute breakout workshops focused on key aspects of the first-year experience which have been listed below. Attendance will be taken at each breakout and counts toward your attendance grade for FY-100 or LSC-300.

Getting Involved on Campus
Setting yourself up for success
Augie Academics 101
Focusing on Your Wellbeing and Safety

6-7 p.m. | Bingo
Gerber Center for Student Life Dining Hall
Join the Student Life Programming Board for a fun and lively game of bingo. Meet new people, win cash prizes, and kick off your college experience with a great time.

7-9 p.m. | Shopping Adventure
Gerber Center for Student Life lobby
Need to pick up some dorm essentials? Join us for a shopping trip. The van (departing from Gerber Center at 7 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.) will take you to local stores so you can grab everything you need. The van will pick up students to return to campus at 8 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026

9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Bank account set-up
Gerber Center for Student Life Gävle rooms
Quad City Bank & Trust will be available to help students who are interested in opening a U.S. bank account. This is completely optional. *If you plan to open an account, please bring your passport (for international students) or a valid ID (for domestic students), and be prepared to provide your Augustana mailing address (including box number) and your email address.*

1-4 p.m. | Advising and Registration (Mandatory)
Gerber Center for Student Life You Belong Here Lounge
Students will meet with an advisor and review their schedules. Check-in will be at the You Belong Here Lounge on the 4th floor of the Gerber Center. A specific check-in time will be sent to your Augustana email.

6-7 p.m. | Greek Like Forum
Gerber Center for Student Life Gävle rooms
Learn about the values, opportunities, and community that come with joining a fraternity or sorority. Hear from current members and get all the details to help you decide if Greek life is the right fit for you.