Mission
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS) supports students navigating college life through an international lens. We serve F-1 and J-1 visa holders, U.S. citizens living abroad, and dual citizens adjusting to life in the U.S. higher education system. From immigration guidance to cultural adjustment and campus connections, our goal is to help every international student feel informed, supported, and at home at Augustana College.
Vision
To cultivate a globally inclusive and supportive community where all students with a global background thrive academically, socially, and personally.
Prospective students
- Applying to Augustana: Admission to Augustana College of non-U.S. citizens is based upon overall academic strength as well as the financial ability to meet the cost of an Augustana education.
- English proficiency requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English must meet one of the following English proficiency requirements for admission.
Pre-arrival information
- Packing recommendations: Find a list of documents and items for international students to bring to campus, including travel documents, bags, medicine and more.
- Arrival and move-in: New international students should plan to arrive at Augustana College in August for the fall semester. If you’re arriving during the designated move-in dates, here’s what to expect.
- Travel and immigration: International students should submit a Travel Plans form to the Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS).
Orientation
- International Student Orientation: International Student Orientation is a required program for all new international students and an essential part of your transition to Augustana College.
Resources
- Frequently asked questions: All international students will be living in one of the residence halls. Here are frequent questions international students have asked in previous years.
- Global Mentors: Global Mentors are student leaders who support first-year international students as they transition to life at Augustana.
- Health insurance: All international F1/J1 visa students must have the college health insurance plan. Augustana College ensures coverage for all international students under a very comprehensive and affordable health insurance.
Prospective students
Admission to Augustana College of non-U.S. citizens is based upon overall academic strength as well as the financial ability to meet the cost of an Augustana education.
English proficiency requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must meet one of the following English proficiency requirements for admission.
Pre-arrival information
Find a list of documents and items for international students to bring to campus, including travel documents, bags, medicine and more.
New international students should plan to arrive at Augustana College in August for the fall semester. If you’re arriving during the designated move-in dates, here’s what to expect.
International students should submit a Travel Plans form to the Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS).
Orientation
International Student Orientation
International Student Orientation is a required program for all new international students and an essential part of your transition to Augustana College.
Welcome Week is designed to support first-year and new transfer students in their transition into the Augustana community.
Resources
All international students will be living in one of the residence halls. Here are frequent questions international students have asked in previous years.
Global Mentors are student leaders who support first-year international students as they transition to life at Augustana.
All international F1/J1 visa students must have the college health insurance plan. Augustana College ensures coverage for all international students under a very comprehensive and affordable health insurance.
Meet our team
Ashley Allen (she/her), Executive Director of Intercultural Experiences
Juanita Treviño Perez (she/her), Immigration Specialist
Tyler Kinney (he/him), International Student Advisor and Program Coordinator
Contact us
Gerber Center 402 (Gävle 4)
309-794-8220